Hi and thanks Curtis.  I haven't heard of the Kelvin one and was 
planning on getting one of the VIP models but thanks for the 
heads-up on this.  Jim WA6EKS.

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From: Curtis Delzer <[log in to unmask]
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Date sent: Fri, 12 Oct 2012 11:41:39 -0500
Subject: Re: OT.  talking thermostat

they should service those, the PIP1000 we have one and it works 
fine.
the one to stay the "bleep" away from is the Kelvin talking
thermostat, because they lock up your air conditioner, among 
other
problems.  it is a great unit except it cannot be depended on to
operate your compressor correctly and it has other programming 
issues.
I know, I was the one who did the instructions and original
documentation for the unit, buying mine in 2006 when it was brand 
new
and the rage.  The NFB supported them originally, but retreated 
in a
big hurry when problems which were not correctly diagnosed in the
beginning and patched incorrectly during the life of the unit 
didn't
actually solve the issues.
They will work fine for your heat, but don't rely on the Kelvin 
to
correctly and consistently run your air conditioner.


Curtis Delzer.
HS.

K 6 V F O
Fessenden, ND

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At 09:53 AM 10/12/12, you wrote:
          I have the number, and it has worked fine for 6 years.  
The
number is:  (800-8388860).
73
KD2CDU.At 03:26 PM 10/11/2012, you wrote:
Yah, this is off topic but still blindness related.  I am looking
for a talking thermostat for a home heating and air conditioning
unit.  specifically, I'm wondering if anyone on this list has a
model VIP 1007 and if so, where you got it? Thanks, Jim WA6EKS