I have never used a radio system before and wish to install one in a friends house.

im worried about false alarms and im not confident in chosing a panel.

which radio panel will I use

thanks for your help!

I have never used a radio system before and wish to install one in a friends house.

im worried about false alarms and im not confident in chosing a panel.

which radio panel will I use

thanks for your help!

how big is the house and what is the budget?

Risco offer a hybrid option, i.e. wired panel which can have a receiver added, they offer the Wisdom which is radio but wired siren, and they also offer the Agility which is totally wireless with exception of the mains lead and phone connection.

the above are imo are really for skilled engineers or experienced diy user, mainly due to programming.

powermax gets good remarks and i think easier for the novice, never used it so can't compare

Arfur

Visonic Powermax ( think they have changed it slightly but still plenty of Powermax on the shelves still) is a good solid panel. Many companies use them.

Built in dialler can be expanded to include many different devices. 28 wireless zones 2 hard wired if needed.

http://www.securitywarehouse.co.uk/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1660

we have used the scantronic 700 range with the Ion 16 and 40 and with the menvier range using MR Nodes and have found all Tobe very flexible and reliable wouldn't go past them at the moment . B)

cheap but good end - Visonic Powermax

Better panel - scantronic Ion range

Best Wireless - Honeywell G2 wireless hybrid

all IMHO

for idiot proof progging & flexibility, have a look at scannys I-on range. would suggest hard wire keypad, speaker & external sounder. (regardless of kit you choose)

Risco IMO offer the best wireless solutions at the minute.