Advise needed on X10 devices

[Jeroen Bartels]

I'm planning on buying some X10 devices from an ebay shop. They are quite cheap (I like cheap so I'm looking for some aditional gadgets.
What is the benefit af a MS10A versus MS16A (I already have many MS16A's)
What is the benefit of a KR10A keychain remote compared to a KR19A.
Are these devices more secure compared to the others?

Jeroen

[Stevexyz]

The X10 'A' devices use RF around 310MHz which is in the EU harmonised military band. http://www.erodocdb.dk/Docs/doc98/Offic ... REP025.pdf.
Though they are low power and short range, they <i>might</i> be illegal to use. And perhaps a nearby airbase could jam your receiver...[:)]

But yes, an MS10 does use the 'secure' version of X10RF, so you might need something extra to receive it

Steve

[rmiguel]

Hi there,
I am from Portugal and like you I also like cheap X10 devices! Could you tell me what is the ebay store you are buying from?

[Esteban]

This is one of them
http://stores.ebay.com/Big-Johns-Place

[Tozz]

Please keep in mind that the cheaper (white label) X10 modules often have a limited feature set compared to (for example) Xanura modules. I've looked at the X10 whitelabel in-wall micromodules from 'Elekhomica' (http://www.elekhomica.nl" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;) but they lack some features like local dimming (the lamp can then only be dimmed using X10 commands). Also, some modules might be 1-way.

Might not be a problem for you, but be aware of the differences!

[drmacchi]

Don't you pay taxes for stuff coming from extra-Ue countries? If it is like in Italy, you can even pay more than european stuff itself.