Comparison Chart
| BRG Wireless | Some Competing Brands | |
|---|---|---|
| Power / Range | 5, 25, 70 & 100 Watt models. High gain antennas are available to increase effective radiated power even further. | 1 watt standard, higher power available on premium models. Low power systems may exhibit gaps in coverage. |
| Time Receivers Available: |
GPS (global positioning system) NTP (Ethernet) CDMA (cell towers) IRIG-B (missile & space) SMTPE (motion picture & TV) PC (serial interface) |
GPS (global positioning system) most common. Some have recently added NTP (Ethernet). |
| Time Receiver Antenna Location: |
CDMA, NTP, IRIG-B, SMTPE and PC time receiver do not require an outdoor antenna or "view of the sky" | GPS receivers typically require an outdoor antenna or a "view of the sky" |
| Control Method: |
Ethernet interface and control program standard. | Most offer serial only while others offer an Ethernet interface |
| Audio Alarm Module: |
Over 70 alarm sounds including tones, bells, horns, beepers, chimes, verbal announcements and user customized sounds. | Most offer limited audio alarm capabilities. |
| Alarm Schedule: |
Standard alarm system allows 990 alarm schedule entries and includes control software and output relay. | Scheduled Alarm control is an expensive option |
| Daylight Saving Time Rules: |
Solartime clocks implement all U.S. Daylight Saving rules, plus any new rule changes | Most do not support future rule changes |
| Battery Life: | 5 and 10 year battery configurations are available. | Claims of 5 year battery life are often exaggerated. 10 year battery packs are unavailable. |
| Battery Type: | Premium Lithium batteries are used in 10 year battery configurations. Compared to Alkaline batteries, they have greater shelf life, are less prone to leakage and deliver a more constant voltage. | Alkaline batteries are used, but may not be included. Alkaline batteries have a shorter shelf life than Lithium batteries, and are prone to leakage. Using larger Alkaline batteries does not guarantee longer battery life. |
| Battery Protection: | Schottky diode protected battery holders are used to guard against damage from defective batteries. | No other company advertises this layer of protection against damage from defective batteries. |
| Digital Clocks: |
Digital secondary clocks available in 1.8", 2.5" ,4", 7", 12", 18" and 24" digit heights | 2.5" and 4" typical |
| Digital Timers and Counters: |
Extensive selection of digital timers and counters with hundreds of configurations available | Simple timer/counter operation is typical. |
| Moving Message Marquee: |
Synchronized, color message displays available in many sizes. | Little or no selection |
| Biggest Customer: | U.S. Government | Unknown |
