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Dakota Alert MURS Alert Transmitter - Long Range Battery Operated Passive Infrared Motion Sensor for Perimeter & Gate Alarm, Weatherproof, Easy-to-Use Wireless Driveway Alarm
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- 👀 LONG WIRELESS RANGE: The MUIRS Alert Transmitter has a wireless range of up to several miles back to the M539- BS Base Statioin or M538-HT Hand Held Radio.
- 🚨 QUICK NOTIFICATION: The Dakota Alert Driveway Alarm system provides a fast and reliable way to stay informed about any activity on your property. When the PIR sensor detects a person, the transmitter automatically sends a pre-programmed message to a MURS M538-BS Base Station or M538-HT Radio Transceiver.
- 🔍 READILY EXPANDABLE: The Dakota Alert MURS Alert Transmitter is easily expandable to meet your needs. You can add more MATs to your system, allowing you to put one in the driveway and more inside and outside of the house.
- 👉 LONG DETECTION RANGE: The Dakota Alert Driveway Alarm system is equipped with a PIR sensor that can detect moving objects up to 80-ft in front of the transmitter box. This long detection range ensures that you are notified of any activity on your property, no matter how far away it occurs.
- 🇺🇸 USA-BASED WITH EXPERIENCE: Dakota Alert is a South Dakota-based company with over 30 years of experience in the wireless driveway alarm industry. We ensure top quality with all of our products.
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Product Description
It's never been a better time to keep your property safe and secure. Dakota Alert Wireless Security Systems Can Help.
Dakota Alert is a South Dakota based company with over 30 years of experience in the driveway alarm and wireless security industry. As a small family-run business with roots deep in the South Dakota prairie, Dakota Alert offers a range of security options to meet the diverse needs of customers, including the 4000 Series line featuring long-range wireless vehicle sensing probes, solar-powered break beams, rubber hose, push-button transmitters, motion detection, and receivers. For those who want even more options, our MURS Alert line includes two-way radios, vehicle sensing probes, motion detectors, and vehicle sensors.
At Dakota Alert, we take pride in our commitment to quality and affordability. Our goal is to provide you with top-notch products. So why wait? Protect your home and property today with Dakota Alert!
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Use | Base station transceiver that works with other Dakota Alert MURS products. | Hand held transceiver, use as a walkie-talkie between other M538-HT or M538-BS. receives signals from MURS Alert sensors. | Magnetic probe detects vehicles only. Long wireless range. Weatherproof exterior case. | Detects people or vehicles. Long wireless range. Weatherproof outdoor sensor. | Wireless range up to several miles between the sensor (MAT) and base station (M538-BS). | Wireless range up to several miles between the sensor (MAT) and hand held transceiver (M538-HT). |
Power Source | A/C transformer | Rechargeable batteries included | 4 CR123A batteries (First set included) | 6 AA batteries (Not included) | A/C transformer BS + 6 AA batteries Alert transmitter | Rechargeable Batteries (Included) HT + 6 AA Batteries Alert Transmitter |
Operation | Wireless range of up to several miles.* When an alert signal is received from the MURS AlertTM transmitter, the M538-BS sounds off with the voice of the alert signal and displays an alert icon as a visual cue that a signal has been received. | Long wireless range, simple push-to-talk operation. When an alert signal is received from the MURS MAT, the M538-HT sounds off with the voice alert signal and displays an alert icon as a visual cue that an alert signal has been received | When the MURS Alert detects a vehicle, it sends a signal back to either the M538-BS or M538-HT transceivers. The alert signal is in spoken English and repeats the phrase “Alert Zone One”, “Alert Zone Two”, “Alert Zone Three” or “Alert Zone Four”. | When the MURS MAT detects people, vehicles, or large animals, it sends an alert signal to either the M538-BS or M538-HT transceivers. The alert signal is spoken English repeating the phrase “Alert Zone (AZ) One”, “AZ Two”, “AZ Three” or “AZ Four”. | The MURS BS kit consists of one MURS Alert transmitter and one M538-BS base station transceiver. The kit is ideal for use in fixed locations such as homes, shops or offices. | The MURS HT kit consists of one MURS Alert transmitter and one M538-HT hand-held transceiver. The kit is ideal for people who are out and about such as security guards, sales staff, and outdoorsmen. |
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Dakota Alert was founded in 1991. With decades of experience, we have developed reliable wireless alarms with superior wireless ranges compared to other products in the market. After years of innovation, our 4000 Series products offer some of the greatest wireless ranges in the industry. Your home and property protection is our top priority; that's why we provide premium products located in the United States.
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Product Dimensions | 6.25 x 4.75 x 7.5 inches |
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Item Weight | 8 ounces |
ASIN | B001BI4QUK |
Item model number | MAT |
Batteries | 6 AA batteries required. |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #111 in Motion Detectors (Electronics) |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | June 22, 2008 |
Department | Mobile Equipment -> Two-Way Radios |
Manufacturer | Dakota Alert, Inc. |
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Customers like the performance, range and ease of programming of the surveillance systems. For example, they mention that it works well, has an excellent range and is able to send a signal over 400 feet to the base station. That said, some complain about the battery life and water resistance. Opinions are mixed on quality and alert.
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Customers like the performance of the surveillance system. They say it does a great job alarming hundreds of feet from the base. The two base stations work perfectly, and the current product is better than ever. Customers also mention that the MURS is great and the driveway monitor works great.
"It works great" Read more
"Seems to work great so far for anyone wondering you can’t see the sensor under night vision (nods) also it’s easy to program a baofeng to listen to..." Read more
"...New units are programmed and mounted, working perfectly...." Read more
"I have bought several of these over the years and they work great. No surprise visits anymore, I always know when someone has entered my driveway." Read more
Customers like the range of the surveillance system. For example, they say it has an excellent range, is able to send a signal over 400 feet to the base station, and is perfect for long driveways. Customers also mention that the product is very sensitive and will pick up motion at long distances.
"...TX is able to detect basic motion that I can be alerted and look at the WiFi cam feed for immediate inspection...." Read more
"...Love them and totally recommend them! Able to send a signal over 400 ft to the base station ...." Read more
"...This means that the perfomance of the transmitter is reduced to about 1/4th of what it used to be with the same amount of power consumed from the..." Read more
"...The range is excellent, and so far the battery life has been great. I wish you could change the voice up a bit and use more than 4 zones...." Read more
Customers find the programming of the surveillance system easy. They mention that it is simple and easy to set up.
"...you can’t see the sensor under night vision (nods) also it’s easy to program a baofeng to listen to this unit no need to buy the Dakota handheld unit." Read more
"Easy to install, long battery life, detects all kinds of motion...." Read more
"...This one is a replacement for one that broke. It was easy to program the switches to match my settings. It works real well...." Read more
"The system was easy to set up. I installed two transmitters; each about 800 feet from the base station...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the communication capabilities of the surveillance system. They mention that the voice signal is strong and clear, with excellent transmitting ability. The product has a good range of reception and two-way communication ability. Customers also like the new female voice and the fact that it never fails to give off a signal.
"...I hunt in heavy wooded area. The range of reception is good...." Read more
"...antennae with a 10" of thick copper pipe I believe the signal is even stronger...and no chance of squirrel chewing ever again...." Read more
"...The voice signal is strong and clear, and is capable of up to 4 "zones" to differentiate up to 4 transmitters...." Read more
"...1,000' from the sensor to our house w/ trees in between -- no problem w/ signal strength. Don't know how far this thing could "reach"." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the surveillance system. Some mention it's very reliable, well made, and holds up pretty well. However, others say that it has not provided the quality needed, the transmitters are not of equivalent quality, and are cheaply made.
"I have been using these sensors for about 14 years. They have been fairly reliable and perhaps the best there is available for the application...." Read more
"...Not cheap, but you get what you pay for." Read more
"...Overall, it's a solid addition to my Dakota system...." Read more
"...are out there year round and even though the seem cheap they hold up pretty well...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the alert. Some mention it's a great product, useful for temporary and changing scenarios, and has easy to adjust jumpers for detection range. However, others say that it has a tendency to false alarm. They say the default settings gave them an unacceptable number of false alarms, and it alarms far too often when there's no reason. Customers also say that the product is not dependable as a warning device.
"...Overall a very useful detection for temporary and changing scenarios. Has easy to adjust jumpers for detection range...." Read more
"...way in and leaves the connector subject to oxidation, and the tendency to false alarm if you aren't aware or experienced in aiming it." Read more
"...It is good for detecting people, animals and cars but I think I will augment my security with a magnetic sensor that will confirm vehicles coming..." Read more
"...Very good detection performance with slightly lower incidence of false alarms than I expected with a detector of this type...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the battery life of the surveillance system. They mention that the AA batteries do not last that long, and they have had two of these units fail within one year. The biggest problem is how quickly it uses up batteries. The unit still works but has 15 years of wear and tear, and needs a bit of TLC before being put back. Limited current from poor batteries will result in impaired performance.
"...The original unit still works but has 15 years of wear and tear, needs a bit of TLC before being put back out...." Read more
"I have 5 of these units and over time components have naturally gone bad, but their tech team was very responsive and helpful in getting the fixes..." Read more
"...The range is excellent, and so far the battery life has been great. I wish you could change the voice up a bit and use more than 4 zones...." Read more
"...The rest of that power is wasted in the antenna. Dakota Alert should have used a thin flexible 1/4 wave whip antenna instead...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the water resistance of the surveillance system. They mention that the pull out antenna will not keep out water, there was a water intrusion issue, and the entire unit filled completely with water. The SMA connector leaves a leakage path for rain water, and an antenna entrance can leak water.
"...The entire unit filled completely with water. If it hadn't fallen off the mount (my fault) I"m sure it would still be fine...." Read more
"...Also, the antenna (which telescopes) tends to fill with water when it rains as well...." Read more
"...The case is water resistant and snaps in place...." Read more
"...The only negative issue I have experienced was a water intrusion issue in a unit that had been in service outdoors for years...." Read more
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