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12-21-2009, 02:36 PM
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#1 | | I bringith the lowerballerith
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| battery life in 2 way paging alarms
Im thinking about getting a two way paging alarm for the car, anywho I have heard that the two way paging alarms use up batteries much faster then 1 ways and need to be replaced every month? (esp viper and compustar)
I never really heard of this but can anybody confirm this? Becuase buying batteries can add up but i'd rather pay for some batteries then lose the car.
any insight on this would be great
thanks
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12-21-2009, 02:42 PM
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About once a month for the AAA battery in the remote.
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12-21-2009, 02:47 PM
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I have a Clifford Matrix 2-way and it sucks to the bone. Once a month for bateries and the range blows. I have a Compustar 2-way in my other vehicle and it rocks. I have had it for over three months and haven't had to change the battery once. The range on the Compustar is literally miles better than the Clifford. I don't think you can go wrong with Compustar.
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12-21-2009, 03:43 PM
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Most average about 1-2 months.
I seemed to get 3-4 months out of my old compustar. Maybe it was the battery I used.
Lots of people tend to buy the no name dollar store batteries. I usually went with Energizer or Duracell higher end AAA batteries.
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Compustar FTW!
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I get about 5-6 months in my Compustar PRO on energizer or duracells.
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12-21-2009, 06:20 PM
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thanks for the input guys
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12-21-2009, 07:55 PM
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I can't remember the last time I replaced my Compustar battery, but most likely at least 3 months ago.
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i have a compustar something or other 2 way and it DRAINS like crazy.
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12-21-2009, 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by orgasm_donor  I get about 5-6 months in my Compustar PRO on energizer or duracells. | same for me
my old alarm pager needed a new battery once a month but the compustar lasts like crazy!
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i get like 3-4 months on my compustar pro.
the old compustars would go thru batteries once a month.
AAA duracell
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Originally Posted by !SG i get like 3-4 months on my compustar pro.
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12-25-2009, 04:13 PM
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on the compustar pro i havent replace the battery for over 5-6 months
but than again i use the most expensive battery
Energizer ultimate lithium, world's longest lasting battery
2 AAA is about $13 bux plus taxes
on the indicator it still says its 100% full
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Originally Posted by orgasm_donor I get about 5-6 months in my Compustar PRO on energizer or duracells. | i'm at around 5-6months on my compustar pro remote. still works fine. when i query the remote (button #4), it shows 1.4volts so i guess it's starting to get a little weak (new battery shows 1.6volts).
does anyone know if a weak battery affects the paging range?
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