inputs.text: works well works - mixed feelings dakota alert transmitters note review covers transmitter not receiverbase station experiences good operating condition transmitters work well situation something crosses path beam sends signal base station chimes well good also give credit credit due years ago chime went 3 turns burglar property thanks \\early warning\\ dakota alert system able summon police arrested man without chime would never known burglar prowling late bad two transmitters set property past 4 years replace 3 times due various electronic failures gets expensive quickly love \\early warning\\ provided dakota alert transmitter fact seemingly cheaply made not weather resistant getting really old really fast one tip transmitter located exposed full weather elements rain etc run piece thick heavy duty tape around seal door seals together greatly extended life last transmitter outdoors unfortunately squirrels decided chew pieces must decide another expenditure worth would summarize saying dakota alert transmitters job however seem shortlived devices especially used unprotected outdoor locations replacing every often work might thankful one maybe consider part \\insurance\\ premiums good luck