Recent content by drelky

sure, i'll work on it update though i figured out that i could download the elk-rp software from the dealer zone on the website, duh. I was able to write a script to dial out just fine when I pressed F4. Err...

Ok, I have to be missing something stupid but any ideals why my elk will not dial out on an alarm? I can call into the elk and get the remote programming option from an outside line and an inside line so I think it is wired right. I have the telephone account set up to dial a number but i can't...

Wow, just ran about 9000' of wire this week! Holy shizzle! I put in alot of work over the last 2 weeks and a ton more to go! I will post pics soon. Tomorrow I am vidoe taping and getting pics and monday the insulators are comming! Can't wait to show you my mess downstairs!

Wow! Thanks for the replies! Steve…. I have not read much about the ALC stuff. But at $100 a switch! I'd need a bailout plan myself! Looks like a solid system thought. I never thought of putting Cat 5e drops to all the switches. I guess you should home run them to the wiring closet? The best...

This is my first attempt at home automation. I have been doing a lot of reading on the internet and at least one book on home automation and security and decided to give it a try. This is my journey through a new hobby and experiment in home automation. First off we are building a new home that...