I. Introduction

Affordable fire and home security solutions

With SpectraCom, you will have home security and peace of mind by allowing us to design an affordable, state-of-the-art, fire and home security system for your family. We will work with you to develop a solution that fits your lifestyle, while at the same time offering the absolute best protection available. Choose SpectraCom to protect your family.

SpectraCom Technologies' commitment to you and your family begins when a security consultant performs a fully consultative analysis of your security needs and surveys your home to determine the best security solutions for your family. Then our staff of highly-trained installers will provide you with the finest security system available.

Our state-of-the-art UL approved central station monitoring center is available 24 hours a day to respond to emergencies at your home. When you need the most comprehensive monitoring available for burglary, fire, and medical emergencies there is only one choice, SpectraCom.

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II. Burglar Alarms

The need for a security system goes far beyond just protecting your property. Security systems help maintain the safety and security of your family including your privacy and your way of life.

Our Commitment to your family's security is so strong we will give you $1,425.00 of equipment, including the professional installation at no charge*! A Standard Monitoring Agreement of about $1 per day required. Installation of this system may make you eligible for a substantial discount on your existing home owner's insurance policy (up to 20% off the total annual premium). This special offer applies to both Hardwired and Wireless security systems:
Special Offer!
Contact us TODAY and RECEIVE a FREE KEYLESS ENTRY REMOTE

• Two Door Contacts

• One Motion Sensors
• One LCD Keypad
• Three Panic Buttons (Fire, Medical and Panic)
• Control Panel up-to 64-Zones
• One Interior Siren
• Battery Back-up
• Yard Sign and Window Stickers
• Phone Line Connection Jack

All for ONLY about $1 per Day!!!

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II. Burglar Alarms > section i.
FAQ:

I've been thinking about buying a security system, but I don't know much about them. How do they work?
A security system starts with a control panel. Usually located in a closet or a basement, the control panel contains the "brain" of the security system, and essentially operates as a central computer. Many sensors connect to the control panel from locations of importance selected in your home. If your security system is armed and the sensors detect a problem, they transmit signals to the control panel. The control panel automatically dials the central monitoring station where the proper authorities are notified.

What does the keypad do?
You operate your security system by entering your security code into the keypad. Generally located at entry doors the keypad can arm and disarm with push-button ease and literally put security at your family's fingertips! Good features to look for include illuminated keys to provide you with greater visibility at nighttime, easy-to-read English displays that spell out your system's status at a glance, and one-touch function keys that provide single-button operation for arming, disarming or emergencies. Most keypads even offer convenient additional user codes to give friends, neighbors or service people access to your home.

What are magnetic contacts?
Magnetic contacts are two-piece devices used to safeguard windows and doors. One part of the contact is a switch installed in the window or door jam; the other piece contains a magnet and is placed in the window or door itself. Any shift in contact with the switch results in an alarm.

What is a PIR?
A passive infrared motion detector (PIR) is an electronic security device that detects intruders by "sensing" motion or body heat in the area being protected. Most PIRs are designed to be used when your family is away from home or when no one will be passing through the area guarded by a PIR device.

I have pets! Does that mean I can't use PIR technology?
Absolutely not. Recent innovations in security technology have resulted in the creation of "pet immune" motion detectors-allowing dog and cat lovers to enjoy the same level of protection they would receive with a standard PIR. These state-of-the-art sensors provide "pet immunity" for animals weighing up to 100 lbs. Pet immune PIRs allow your pet to move about freely but can still detect an intruder's movement.

Speaking of sensors, how are the "Acoustic/Glassbreak" sensors operated?
"Acoustic" glassbreak sensors, usually mounted on ceilings or walls, work by "listening" for the sound of breaking glass in a window. "Shock" glassbreak detectors are mounted on the window and "feel" the shock of breaking glass. This kind of advanced wireless technology can provide shatter and shock protection for your windows Many times intruders are "sensed" and an alarm wull sound while they are still outdoors. This is often enough to send a burglar running!

I already have a battery-operated smoke detector, so why would I need one installed as part of my security system? What's the difference?
Since you own a smoke detector, you realize what an important safety measure this device is. Smoke detectors are highly effective in preventing loss of life and property. However, there are differences between the "stand alone" or battery-operated smoke detector you would buy at your local hardware store and one installed as part of your home security system. "Stand alone" detectors are not connected to other security equipment or warning devices. A smoke detector connected to your security system offers more protection because it is monitored by a central station. If there is a fire the detector sets off an alarm and sends a signal to the control panel. The control panel dials the central station where the operator notifies the fire department. Only monitored smoke detectors provide automatic notification of authorities when you or your family are asleep, not at home or unable to reach the phone.

I've been hearing so much about these "wireless" security devices. Do they really work well, and are they easy to use?
Yes. Technological advances have led to the development of wireless electronic security products and their effectiveness has been proven time and again over the years. Their rock-solid stability and long battery life make them a popular choice among homeowners and dealers alike. They give installers the flexibility they need to overcome obstacles such as brick walls, cement floors and cathedral ceilings without drilling holes. Folks today enjoy the convenience of remote control devices, and the security industry has responded! User-friendly wireless security provide the dual benefits of superior performance and ease of operation. Wireless keypads allow you to activate and de-activate your security system with the touch of a button, and can even be programmed so that a young child can operate it with ease. Similar in size to a remote car alarm key it will fit right on your keychain and the press of a single button lets you control your system, lights and appliances-eliminating the need for codes. Another hot item gaining popularity is the interactive phone module. By adding the phone module to your home security system, you'll have remote control access from any touch-tone or cellular phone-from your office, on the road, or anywhere in the world. Easily arm, disarm or check the status of your system, turn your lights on or off-you can even control your thermostat and air conditioner!

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III. Fire Alarms
The threat of fire exists in every room of your home, from frayed wires to kitchen accidents to an unattended dryer. In a matter of seconds, fire can consume a room and spread quickly throughout a premises. Consider the following statistics:

• Home fires are the fifth leading unintentional cause of injury and death in the United States.
• Home fires rank as the first cause of death for children under the age of 15 at home.
• Roughly 80 percent of all fire deaths occur where people sleep, such as in homes, dormitories, barracks, or hotels. The majority of fatal fires occur when people are likely to be less alert, such as nighttime sleeping hours.
• Two of every five fires that kill young children are started by children playing with fire.
• Approximately 900 older adults die in fires annually.

* Source: National Fire Protection Association

The Solution: All-Points Fire Protection
SpectraCom offers a comprehensive fire protection plan for your home, called "an all points fire protection system." For maximum coverage, you may want to consider a smoke detector on every floor, with additional smoke detectors in halls, stairways, bedroom and living areas. Also, the addition of heat detectors will sense fire trouble in areas where smoke detectors aren't applicable, such as furnace rooms, kitchens, attics and garages. Our highly trained specialists will review your premises and recommend the best security/fire system for your needs. Let a SpectraCom Technologies Consultant provide you with a free security analysis today.

The Technology
The key to effective protection against fire is 24-hour monitoring. With a monitored fire protection system, SpectraCom can dispatch local fire authorities, or even alert you to dangerous conditions before they get out of hand.

Protect your home and loved ones against the devastating loss of home fire by integrating SpectraCom Security's state-of-the-art smoke and heat detectors to your alarm security system. Our fire systems and 24-Hour UL Listed Monitoring Center will continuously keep an eye on your most prized possessions. By selecting our smoke and heat detectors, your system will continuously monitor your home for signs of fire.

Fire System Benefits

• Early detection of smoke and fire conditions
• 24-Hour Monitoring to detect fire conditions and promptly alert fire department whether you are home or away.
• Potential insurance premium discounts
• TECHNOLOGY - We give you the freedom to choose a system that is wireless, hardwired or a combination of both.

Affordability
With a complete range of valuable security options available, your SpectraCom Technologies Consultant will work hard with you to design a system that meets your needs and fits your budget.

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IV. 24-Hour Monitoring
Peace of Mind, 24 hours a Day

Who's watching your home while you're on vacation, asleep, or at work? With SpectraCom Technologies’ monitored security system, you can enjoy peace of mind knowing Guardian's UL Approved Central Station is always monitoring your home 24hrs each day.

Some facts about Guardian's central monitoring station:

• UL Certified
• Not one, but two standby power generators (natural gas and diesel fuel)
• Operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• Managers on duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• State-of-the-art software
• State-of-the-art hardware with full redundancy

Some Common Questions about Guardian's Central Station and Monitoring Capabilities

Does Guardian own a central station? Or does the company sub-contract monitoring?
Guardian owns and operates its central monitoring station. Guardian never subcontracts monitoring duties to other central stations, as other security companies often do.

Does Guardian's central station have power backup?
Yes. Guardian's central station standby power is continuously tested and audited every week under the strict guidelines of Underwriters Laboratories.

How are my calls routed?
Your system's signals are received through a telecommunications system that operates on high-priority, fiber-optic 800-phone lines.

What exactly is a central monitoring station?
Security systems send their signals over your telephone line to a central monitoring station-the facility that acts as the link between your home and the police, fire department, and emergency response authorities. A central station is manned 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by highly skilled operators trained to respond to emergencies. The station operator alerts the proper authorities and dispatches help.

If the central monitoring station is notified via my phone line,
how can I keep my family safe if the line is cut or out of service?
That's a valid concern. In the event that your phone line fails or is cut, there are back-up services that work in tandem with your home security system to ensure your safety-the most popular being an easy-to-install cellular radio service that contacts the central station in the event of an emergency. The only additional equipment required would be a small radio transmitter that connects to the control panel of your security system.

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V. New Construction
SpectraCom Introduces Advanced Wiring Solutions for New Construction
When you're building your dream house, you have the opportunity to build for the future. From the initial design stages, you can design your home to include advanced wiring from SpectraCom Technologies.

What is advanced wiring and why should it matter to you?
Advanced wiring consolidates all your wiring needs into one central hub: telephone, cable, networking, audio, intercoms and home security.

Home Office
Tired of that messy jumble of wires in your home office? The Home Office Module uses a high-tech outlet that provides access for multi-line phone, fax, cable and high-speed Internet with cable modem or DSL.

Home Networking
If you're paying for high-speed Internet, shouldn't all of the computers in your home have access to it? The Home Networking Module makes it possible, without paying for additional Internet service. Great for families with more than one computer.

Home Entertainment
Would you like a HD picture on every TV in your home? The Home Entertainment Module not only gives you a quality picture, it provides a infrastructure for whole house video, HDTV, satellite and video-on-demand. You won't know how you lived without it!

Whole House Audio
Why sacrifice living space to get big-speaker sound? With a whole house audio system, your favorite music sources can be fed into every room... and different rooms can hear different music when desired! You can control it from anywhere in your home, as simply as flipping the light switch! With a system so seamlessly integrated, the only thing you'll notice is the great sound.

Home Security Systems
What's a new home without peace of mind? Our, U.L. central monitoring station, which is staffed with experts 24 hours a day, police, firefighters and emergency medical technicians can be dispatched directly to your home whenever they're needed. This 24-hour ready response extends to the protection of your home and precious possessions even when you're not there.

Surveillance Cameras
Would you like to check your child's room or see the front door from any TV in your home? Our innovative systems can be installed anywhere in your home, giving you the ultimate reassurance that all is well.

Intercoms
You'll never be more than a few steps away from answering the door, monitoring a child's room or communicating to another part of the house. SpectraCom's Intercom Systems not only deliver superior sound, but also install in decorator-style wall plates that blend into the home's décor. A broadcast system allows talk/page from every unit, and LEDs show stations that are in use, muted or being monitored.

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Structured Wiring:

Structured Wiring: Wire is cheap. Opening walls is expensive.

What is structured wiring?
Structured wiring is a method of providing the communications infrastructure of your home in a well organized, easy to understand, and thorough way to provide a general solution to your present and future wiring needs. Rather than run a coax here, and a Cat 5 there, and another coax somewhere else as you guess at the future needs, the structured approach is to consistently run a full bundle of wire to every significant room. The full structured bundle often consists of two Cat 5 cables and two coax cables.

How does it work?
As a starting point, it is useful to think of a structured wiring system in terms of your house's electrical system. Electricity flows into your house through a main power cable. This cable connects to a circuit breaker box, where it is separated and sent down smaller electric lines. These lines wind their way through your walls, ultimately ending at power outlets placed throughout your home. You then plug devices into the outlets and use them.

A structured wiring system functions similar to this. All external data lines (such as cable television, telephone, or Internet) come into the house and are connected directly to a central control box. This box is usually the size of a large electric circuit breaker panel, and is placed in a similar location, such as in the basement or a utility closet. Within the control box, each incoming signal is split and sent down wires to multiple rooms in the house.

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Intercoms:

Wish there was an intercom that didn't look like it was from the seventies?

You'll never be more than a few steps away from answering the door, monitoring a child's room or communicating to another part of the house. SpectraCom Technologies' On-Q Intercom Systems not only deliver superior sound, but also install in decorator-style wall plates that blend into the home's décor.

Communicate anywhere in the home with our modern Intercom Solution. Using Category 5 cabling to deliver reliable communication within your home, you can monitor a baby's room or talk to someone at the front door. With a sleek, updated look, units mount in the wall in a stylish, color-matched console that is small and unobtrusive.

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VI. Camera Systems
In today's Home environment the threat of theft, nanny violence and other incidents are a major concern to every family. A professionally designed and installed video surveillance system is an effective tool to help monitor and manage these risks. SpectraCom's custom home surveillance packages featuring our state-of-the-art cameras and digital video recorders provide new levels of home security.

Surveillance Cameras
SpectraCom's Surveillance systems feature leading edge technologies and cameras including:

• Low light cameras with night vision
• High resolution cameras to capture video detail
• Hidden Indoor and Outdoor cameras

Digital Video Recorders
Cumbersome and easily destroyed traditional video tape surveillance systems are now obsolete with SpectraCom's leading edge digital video surveillance capabilities. Our systems feature state-of-the-art digital video recorders that streamline the management and usability of massive video archives offering the ultimate control of recording, storing, searching and reviewing large volumes of surveillance media.

• Single channel or multi-camera digital recording
• Programmable resolution and storage duration
• Image search by specific time or event
• Optional Ethernet TCP/IP connectivity
• Digital media eliminates video tape management and storage
• Digital quality provides sharp, clear images
• Optional network connectivity for multiple location viewing
• Any recorded event can be quickly and easily searched, located and played back

Video Surveillance Benefits

• Offsite monitoring of all home areas
• Nanny Cams to know your child is safe
• Easily searchable digital video and data archives
• Integration with home computer and cable TV for viewing convenience
• Visual verification when an alarm is triggered

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