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Wireless CCTV Cameras on Farms

In a word don't bother. With the distances involved it is very tempting to think of going down the wireless route for your cameras on a farm CCTV system. In theory it's a great idea, simple to install and there are some very well priced wireless cameras on the market which claim to give excellent results. So what is the problem with wireless?

There are several issues. The main one is transmission quality. Unless you spend a lot of money on the equipment and then have it installed professionally you will, likely as not, be very disappointed with the results. Interference, range not as advertised and the actual cameras themselves tend not to be the best available both in terms of electronics and lens options.

 S A  is very strict about what equipment can be used licence free, so much so that even on domestic installations people complain. We have lost count of the number of people who have approached us for help after battling with wireless solutions, given up and decided to go back to a wired camera.

Whilst installing wires takes a little while once it's done you have the best transmission medium available.