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   JMartinsky | Dec 21, 2006 11:05am | #1

   Dear FG,
   Merry Christmas, my friend! I have the LR 3 and am very pleased with it. I am not sure what the difference is to the LR 2, but the 3 is definitely the bees knees. I have a 3 HP Cyclone and I can turn it on and off at least 100' away. I know that because I left the remote on my belt one day, and went in my house and must of bumped the remote, as it kicked the DC on, no sweat, I just turned it right off again! $66.00 at Amazon, Go for it!

   My best to you and your family,

   John

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   forestgirl | Dec 21, 2006 07:53pm | #2

   Thanks, John.  The reason I'm asking about the difference between 2 and 3 is because Grizzly sells the 2 for $50, and that's the link I sent Santa.  Then I saw (on the Penn State Industries site) that the current model is a 3.

   If I get the 3, I'll order (oh, 'scuze me, Santa will order) directly from Penn State, where it's $60.  I like to encourage the original companies when I can, LOL!

    forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl ;-) 

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   BruceS | Dec 22, 2006 05:27am | #3

   The Long ranger III has a programmable frequency code transmitter so you can set up multiple units in your shop and has a 50' range.Work Safe,  Count to 10 when your done for the day !!

   Bruce S. 

    

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   forestgirl | Dec 22, 2006 09:07am | #5

   Hah!  Multiple units, that's hysterical!!  OK, I'll settle for the II.  Thanks!forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl ;-) 

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   forestgirl | Dec 23, 2006 10:06am | #8

   I just got an email back from the Sales Manager at Penn State.  He says the #3 has "Programable remote, random frequency."  What's with random frequency?  I sent a note back asking what the advantage is to that.

   Can't help but wonder if the #2 might have been receiving miscellaneous signals from other electronics and firing up at inopportune times!forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl ;-) 

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   BruceS | Dec 23, 2006 03:52pm | #10

   It means that you can change the frequency that you  use.  Just in case your garage door opener  or (TV,VCR,shop radio etc) is using the same preset frequency that comes with the long ranger.  No need to open the door and turn on a dust collector at the same time.  ;-O   OOPS.  Or set up another remotely operated long ranger system.

   There could be a problem,  as you said, with the LR II.Work Safe,  Count to 10 when your done for the day !!

   Bruce S. 

    

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   tinkerer2 | Dec 22, 2006 08:22am | #4

   Dear Forest girl,

        Don't get to optimistic about that Long Ranger remote you've been longing for.  As you know Santa has been checking twice and with all this security thing, he has really tightened the reins, so to speak.  The coal mines, here in WV, have been increasing their output dramatically, as of late, and as far as I know, Santa has been responsible for most of the new demand.
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   forestgirl | Dec 22, 2006 09:08am | #6

   Better not be any coal in my stocking, LOL!forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl ;-) 

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   81treehouse | Dec 23, 2006 05:01am | #7

   If it is as cold on the "island" as you claim, I'd wish for some coal.  Especially since electricity seems to not be everywhere in your locale> <grin>

   Merry Christmas!

    A bad day woodworking is better than a good day working -- yes, I'm retired!

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   forestgirl | Dec 23, 2006 10:08am | #9

   What's with "island" in quotes?  <grin>  Trust me, it's an island.  A big ol' hunk o' rock sittin' out in the Sound just waiting for the next earthquake!!  The last one jiggled our chimney and put a crack in the foundation. 

   We still have a few people sans power, but not yours truly.  I'm warm and cozy.forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl ;-) 

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   BilljustBill | Dec 23, 2006 09:12pm | #11

   Forestgirl,

   When I found a pair of all aluminum dust collection blowers, and several months later, a stainless steel cyclone at the local monthly flea market, I built my own dust collection system.  Since one 12" impeller was too small an output, I put two on the system, thus needing two 220v model control boxes operating from one hand held remote.

      I've had the Long Ranger III systems since 2002.  I bought one locally and ordered the other from Penn State. It was on a different frequency.  Since the control boxes can easily be set to operate from different frequencies, both hand held remotes can be used.  Also, I've seen the local Woodcraft put just the LS III hand held remotes on bargain close out prices, so buying still a third frequency gave me another "spare remote" in case something happened to the one use now.

      I live 1/2 a mile from a new fire station, one mile from the local police department, as the crow flies, 2 miles from the county airport, 20 miles from a Joint Reserve Military Base, and the shop is 30 feet from three different power companies wooden pole power lines....   With the Long Ranger III, I've never had a false startup due to interference from those strong and multifrequency operations.

      One word of wisdom about the remote.  It's rather long and bulky for a single operation.  The On and Off buttons are the highest points on the remote and can be accidently pressed while in your apron pocket.  I had some dime-size rubber "O Rings", so using some medium thickness super glue, I glued them around the buttons.  With this soft but higher barrier, you now have to specifically press the buttons to get the system to activate.

      Merry Christmas,

       Bill

   
   

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   Edited 12/23/2006 1:28 pm ET by BilljustBill

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   forestgirl | Dec 23, 2006 11:09pm | #12

   Thanks so much for the tips, Bill, especially the o-ring thing.  I think Santa will spring for the III version (2002?? That's not new!).

   Merry Christmas!!

   Jamieforestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl ;-)