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1 posted on 04/28/2020 1:44:56 PM PDT by oldasrocks
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Get a dog...


2 posted on 04/28/2020 1:46:44 PM PDT by Sacajaweau
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Battery powered Wireless with high gain directional antennas.


3 posted on 04/28/2020 1:47:49 PM PDT by Paladin2
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Do you have any power sources near where you want to mount the camera?

https://www.lorextechnology.com/self-serve/extension-cables-for-lorex-hd-security-camera-systems/R-sc4900040

This is a page from just one cam brand but it looks like ifyou can provide power near the camera, you can run longer lengths of video cable back to the house. If there is a light out by the gate, you could probably get the power supply for the camera wired in there.


4 posted on 04/28/2020 1:52:03 PM PDT by z3n
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Does this help? Digital Wireless Farm Security Camera Long Range Kit
5 posted on 04/28/2020 1:52:19 PM PDT by Texas Eagle (If it wasn't for double-standards, Liberaln would have no standards at all -- Texas Eagle)
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https://www.2mcctv.com/blog/2019_02_20-security-camera-wire-distance/


6 posted on 04/28/2020 1:53:16 PM PDT by Mathews (Ecclesiastes 10:2 (NIV), Luke 22:36 (NIV))
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https://shop.ring.com/products/spotlight-cam-solar


7 posted on 04/28/2020 1:54:54 PM PDT by Drango (1776 = 2020)
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This might work; seems to run off the cell-phone network.

https://www.cabelas.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=3260180&type=product&WT.z_btnclk=YMAL-3260180&WT.z_pg_ref=prd2786219


8 posted on 04/28/2020 1:59:29 PM PDT by DuncanWaring (The Lord uses the good ones; the bad ones use the Lord.)
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Trail cameras, wal mart $28.88 each

Uses 8 AA batteries and a SD Card 16GB is more then plenty

I use these as a “silent witness” around my property to see if I have 2 legged explorers on my property also good for seeing 4 legged animals as well.

If you need instant notification Dakota Alert wireless alarm works great, for vehicle detection get the metal detection version, bury the probe in your driveway and put the receiver in your house, anytime a car goes into your driveway, you are alerted. These cost about $200 or less online

Neither require internet, wi fi, tons of wiring or IT technical support. And are easy to set up cheap to buy and work.

I know these are not exactly what you are looking for but could be an alternative to something more complex and more expensive.


9 posted on 04/28/2020 2:04:59 PM PDT by Trump.Deplorable
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You can run video over thin twisted pair wires well over 700 feet with 'Video Baluns'
10 posted on 04/28/2020 2:05:35 PM PDT by LegendHasIt
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I don't know what kind of cameras you are looking at. An analog camera connected with RG-59 should work out over 1000 ft. You have to bring power to it to, so look for a camera with a wide range of operating voltage so it handles the drop over 700 feet.

If you are referring to an IP camera, then you will have problems at that range. Given power at the camera location, you can go to an RF link in the 900 MHz band.

11 posted on 04/28/2020 2:11:40 PM PDT by IndispensableDestiny
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Do you have power avail at the gate location?

Is any low voltage cable already in place between your home and the gate (twisted pair cable, coaxial cable)?


12 posted on 04/28/2020 2:22:19 PM PDT by RightInTheMain
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I just read an article about the M240.

Tie a string to the trigger.


16 posted on 04/28/2020 2:43:25 PM PDT by Scrambler Bob (This is not /s. It is just as viable as any MSM 'information', maybe more so!)
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Get an electrician to run electrical wiring underground to near the gate? Not a cheap solution though.


18 posted on 04/28/2020 2:52:05 PM PDT by Robert DeLong
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Same issue on our farm. No power at the gate/camera end. Sending video over large distance is power-limiting. Ping to monitor for reference.


21 posted on 04/28/2020 3:15:29 PM PDT by grobdriver (BUILD KATE'S WALL!)
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you can do a wired system, you need a amp for your system, some systems can’t do it.

We wired up systems with miles of cable, these were commercial systems though. You might not be able to afford a new commercial one as the camera alone can set you back 800 but you can pick up a used one. The commercial cameras have features like night vision and automatic adjustment for headlights. You can read a license plate even if they have their headlights on your camera.

there are residential systems with the range with an amp, but the cameras aren’t very good.


22 posted on 04/28/2020 3:33:59 PM PDT by dila813
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I use 2 raccoons with walkie-talkies. Works great as long as there is dog food in their tray.


23 posted on 04/28/2020 3:37:52 PM PDT by bunkerhill7 (That`s 464 people per square foot! Is this corrrect??)
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Power over Ethernet (POE). That far you made need to step it up with a powered coupler.


25 posted on 04/28/2020 3:56:25 PM PDT by semaj (We are the People!)
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Perhaps a camera with along optical zoom nearer the house.

IIRC POE, power over ethernet is good for ~100 meters.

Add an IR illuminator near the gate.


26 posted on 04/28/2020 3:57:43 PM PDT by DUMBGRUNT
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If you need to record, get an NVR (not DVR). It uses cameras which run off of CAT5 wire with network connectors. You’ll still have to run the wire, but you should be OK with power requirements for the cameras.


27 posted on 04/28/2020 4:21:30 PM PDT by mkmensinger
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you need to purchase bnc wire that includes power in the wire bundle its not cheap but it allows you to hardwire a camera and comms to your gate. RG 6 or RG 59


29 posted on 04/28/2020 6:03:39 PM PDT by reluctantwarrior (Strength and Honor, just call me Buzz.kill for short......)
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