Viper 550 ESP vs. Hornet 553T

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Topic: Viper 550 ESP vs. Hornet 553T

Posted By: JohnnyG
Subject: Viper 550 ESP vs. Hornet 553T
Date Posted: February 10, 2003 at 8:59 PM

As far as I can tell, the only difference between these two systems is that the Viper has longer range because it has a XHF antenna instead of the HF that the Hornet uses. Is this correct? What are the real world differences between these two in terms of range? I actually like the Hornet's remote better (grey with black buttons) than the Viper (dark blueish with grey and orange buttons), but I don't want to sacrifice a considerable difference in range just over style. Can anyone help me out with this terrible dillema?

John

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Posted By: zargon
Date Posted: February 10, 2003 at 9:02 PM

500 feet! ive tested them myself

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Posted By: JohnnyG
Date Posted: February 10, 2003 at 9:04 PM

Are you saying that the difference in range between these 2 systems is 500 feet? That would be a big differnce! Or are you saying that the range for one or both of them is 500 feet? Thanks.

John

Posted By: zargon
Date Posted: February 10, 2003 at 9:06 PM

the long range antenna the xhf will get 500 feet more than the other,when i have customers who need range i use the viper!!

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zargon ruler of estranorth

Posted By: JohnnyG
Date Posted: February 10, 2003 at 9:20 PM

Sorry to ask you so many questions, but is it possible to use a different remote with the Viper (like the one from the Hornet), or is it possible to use a XHF antenna on the Hornet, and get the longer range but still use the Hornet's remote? If not, I guess I'll just go with the Viper. Thanks very much.

John

Posted By: zargon
Date Posted: February 10, 2003 at 9:26 PM

yes you can use any of the super code hopping transmitters from dei

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zargon ruler of estranorth