Chamberlain RWA-300R Wireless Alert System
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Chamberlain RWA-300R Wireless Alert System
Customer Review: Where to find an add-on sound device
Summary: 3 Stars
The Chamberlain Wireless Alert System #RWA-300R device works fine, except that the sound from the receiver is not loud enough. The instructions state that the base station has a relay which can activate other devices such as a doorbell, buzzer, etc...and that the relay switch can handle up to 120 AC volts at 10 amps. It also states that the accessory device will need a separate power supply....and that such accessories can be purchased at any electronics store.
I went to a Radio Shack store with the instructions, and they had no suggestions for such an accessory. I then called Chamberlan's technical service...and they had nothing to recommend.
I would appreciate help on what to buy, and where to buy it.
Customer Review: Adapted GREAT for long distance mailbox alert
Summary: 5 Stars
Our extra large steel rural mailbox is about 250ft from our house, through some woods from a bird's eye view. Husband adapted so alert is given when mail box is opened. He attached the transmitter to the back mailbox wall & drilled a small hole for the wire antenna to hang down on the outside. The receiver is in our kitchen of our brick ranch-style house. The set up has been 100% reliable so far. We experimented first to see if signal would be received from basement(daylight)--it didn't, but we really didn't expect it would.
Have been so pleased with the quality & reliability of "The Reporter" that we bought a second unit to use as a driveway alert. Been a couple months & still all working A-1.
Customer Review: Not a happy camper
Summary: 1 Stars
I received the Chamberlain reporter RWA300R on Nov. 12th. After reading the instructions front to back I installed the sending unit 110' from the base station, this being the best position for my application. The signal had to travel through a garage door and 2X6 wall construction. Now, You have to be within 2 feet of the sending unit to activate it which it is advertised at 30' and a set up of 10'-20'. After much trial and error I have come to the conclusion that this particular unit is "JUNK". I have since moved the sending unit to the edge of the garage door where I am about 32' from the base station. After two days of frustration I think I will be sending this unit back!!! Thanks but no thanksCustomer Review: Does the Trick !!
Summary: 4 Stars
I purchased this because recently on 1 occasion someone stole my birdfeeder, and on another occasion someone stole my solar landscape lights. I replaced the items but would not put them up until I bought an alarm sensor. I decided to give this one a try. I am not disappointed at all. I haven't had any false alarms from the birds or rabbits. If someone decides to steal from me again they are in for a surprise. I have the buzzer set for long, and it's right in the open window so the thief would hear it. I have an auxiliary chime I intend on connecting which has volume control. I didn't give it 5 stars because of the lack of volume control, and no sound options. But the price was good.Customer Review: everyone was correct, this item has changed
Summary: 1 Stars
I've had a reporter since '04. Worked flawlessly at 300' through window. Had the lexan cover/ lens crack due to UV. Took a gamble since many folks did say since chamberlain took over the range diminished. And they are correct. Same distance and this new unit won't pick it up reliably. Ended up taking the circuit board out of the old one and placing it in the new housing.
Wish I could find a true electronics guy to discern the difference between the 2 boards. They are identical in size and lay out- just the new range-challenged unit has less diodes in places.
My next purchase will be a Dakota or rodann unit. Shame on chamberlain- ruined a perfectly good product again.