Security Pager Receiver
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 1,614
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From: Toms River, NJ
I have both and my 2 cents is the rechargeable unit is better. The batteries are big dollars and don't last long, also the size of the pager is much bigger. With the rechargeable unit, I carry the plug in my saddle bag and really takes no room. Then when I am on a overnight trip I plug it in on the nightstand by the bed. I put the keys on the other side of the room, far away from the window/ bike to make sure the system sets. I have really never walked around with the pager so can't comment on that.
As a retired LEO, I can carry under HR218 in all 50 states. I set the alarm and cover the bike. If the pager/ alarm went off, I would look out the window well before I ran out "guns a blazing" to size up the condition. No I don't want my bike stolen but I also don't want to spend the next 10 years in court defending a split second decision. With the pager I don't have to keep looking out the window at the bike, I feel it's safe. Been traveling on a bike for over 20 years and staying at mid priced chain hotels without any problems, I hope my luck continues,
Be Safe JIM
As a retired LEO, I can carry under HR218 in all 50 states. I set the alarm and cover the bike. If the pager/ alarm went off, I would look out the window well before I ran out "guns a blazing" to size up the condition. No I don't want my bike stolen but I also don't want to spend the next 10 years in court defending a split second decision. With the pager I don't have to keep looking out the window at the bike, I feel it's safe. Been traveling on a bike for over 20 years and staying at mid priced chain hotels without any problems, I hope my luck continues,
Be Safe JIM
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 845
Likes: 45
From: Tucson, AZ
I too use the rechargeable unit. The charging cord is not that large and I put it in the pocket of my T-Bag. Last years six day trip to Colorado and back I turned it on when we left, left it on all the time and never had to recharge it once. It's good for about a week. The only draw back I see to it is that it does not work well with a belt wider than 1.5" or maybe even less. Carting around extra batteries does not appeal to me at all, plug the one with batteries looks too much like a pager from the 80's to,me.
Great info!!!
For all the guys out there using these, how long does the battery last.
I only got one comment from 2 post up, stating the rechargeable should be good for a week. How about the non rechargeable???
For all the guys out there using these, how long does the battery last.
I only got one comment from 2 post up, stating the rechargeable should be good for a week. How about the non rechargeable???
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