Bulldog RS1100 - Range Problems
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Forum Name: Car Security and Convenience
Forum Discription: Car Alarms, Keyless Entries, Remote Starters, Immobilizer Bypasses, Sensors, Door Locks, Window Modules, Heated Mirrors, Heated Seats, etc.
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Printed Date: June 22, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Topic: Bulldog RS1100 - Range Problems
Posted By: crodseth
Subject: Bulldog RS1100 - Range Problems
Date Posted: February 02, 2003 at 3:54 PM
I recently received the RS1100 starter. Installed no problem, truck fired right up. Problem is the range is horrible. Sometimes I can stand right next to my truck and it won't fire, sometimes I can walk about 50 ft. away and it fires. Beyond 50 ft or so, nothing at all. I've tried everything, remounting the meager 12 inch antenna, lengthening the antenna by splicing wire onto it. Even the chin idea doesn't give me any further range. And I don't think there's any radio interference in the area as a live in a fairly residential area and I've tried at several different locations. I finally got ahold of their support (after 3 messages and 2 emails) and they told me of an adjustment screw inside the unit that I might need to play with. Did so and I can see the difference, the difference is if you play with the adjustment screw it only gets worse. I was just wondering if anybody has any suggestions. This thing is supposed to be rated for 400 ft. but I've never been able to get it to work beyond 50 or 60. Is there anything I could try or am I just out of luck? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Cameron
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Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: February 02, 2003 at 7:02 PM
Where did you mount the antenna ? If it is on the windshield make sure that it is lower than the blue tint.
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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA
Posted By: zargon
Date Posted: February 02, 2003 at 8:14 PM
I have the same problem with a dodge intrepid, remember metal is the enemy of a weak signal, I added on to the antenna ran up to the rear view mirror and then down six inches below it, still at best I got maybe 100 ft. I'd throw it away and get something else!
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zargon ruler of estranorth
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