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Seriously? I am very disappointed with the Cencoms as a whole. Every time I do an install / programming of one, it simply befuddles me as to just how limited and goofy they really are.
Gripe # 1 Output # 1.... Really? Since MOST applications for slide switch positioin # 1 are usually limited to rear warning only, do I REALLY need a 10ga wire? Having to step that huge wire down to connect it to the tiny rear control wire on a Liberty is just plain wasteful.
Yes, I am aware that IF someone was going to control a bunch of high current Twinsonics from Position 1.... but yeah...
Gripe # 2 Siren tone availability... purchas a SL100 siren and you get a plethora of tones to pick from.... Cencom? Not so much.
Gripe # 3 Why on earth is SW #8 the ONLY switch that is capable of canceling other outputs? Having the ability to Cancel outputs would allow for more flexible programming.
Gripe # 4 Legend Stickers... who thought it was a good idea to put marginaly sticky legends to flexible rubber buttons? Not only do they not stay stuck most of the time, but they are actually slightly larger than the recessed part of the pushbutton, so fit is terrible.
Gripe # 5 PA Volume is only adjustable at the amp... no volume knob on the control head.... WHY? Other remote head siren controllers have a volume knob.... but NOT the "Top Of The Line" unit? Pffft.....
Gripe # 6 Siren Control... Why not a rotary switch? I don't know about you... but when I am running code, I like to be able to "Feel" my controls if needed.
Gripe # 7 Audible "Activity Tone" is ALL or NONE! Why cannot I have the ability to have that option programmed to certain functions WITHOUT having them on ALL of them? It would be nice to be able to select which functions utilize the "Activity Tone".
I am sorry if I offended anyone with this post... but being a huge Whelen fan... I would have expected a MUCH better product in the Cencom line.
I am getting a new CVPI patrol unit, and I have the budget to outfit her the way I want... but I think I am going to stick with my Havis switch panel with the 7 Carling rockers and a 295SLA1 siren.... End Rant
Gripe # 1 Output # 1.... Really? Since MOST applications for slide switch positioin # 1 are usually limited to rear warning only, do I REALLY need a 10ga wire? Having to step that huge wire down to connect it to the tiny rear control wire on a Liberty is just plain wasteful.
Yes, I am aware that IF someone was going to control a bunch of high current Twinsonics from Position 1.... but yeah...
Gripe # 2 Siren tone availability... purchas a SL100 siren and you get a plethora of tones to pick from.... Cencom? Not so much.
Gripe # 3 Why on earth is SW #8 the ONLY switch that is capable of canceling other outputs? Having the ability to Cancel outputs would allow for more flexible programming.
Gripe # 4 Legend Stickers... who thought it was a good idea to put marginaly sticky legends to flexible rubber buttons? Not only do they not stay stuck most of the time, but they are actually slightly larger than the recessed part of the pushbutton, so fit is terrible.
Gripe # 5 PA Volume is only adjustable at the amp... no volume knob on the control head.... WHY? Other remote head siren controllers have a volume knob.... but NOT the "Top Of The Line" unit? Pffft.....
Gripe # 6 Siren Control... Why not a rotary switch? I don't know about you... but when I am running code, I like to be able to "Feel" my controls if needed.
Gripe # 7 Audible "Activity Tone" is ALL or NONE! Why cannot I have the ability to have that option programmed to certain functions WITHOUT having them on ALL of them? It would be nice to be able to select which functions utilize the "Activity Tone".
I am sorry if I offended anyone with this post... but being a huge Whelen fan... I would have expected a MUCH better product in the Cencom line.
I am getting a new CVPI patrol unit, and I have the budget to outfit her the way I want... but I think I am going to stick with my Havis switch panel with the 7 Carling rockers and a 295SLA1 siren.... End Rant
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