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Old 10-14-2022, 07:34 AM
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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 View Post
I haven't heard a logical explanation of why a gate card has a better function than the red button and a camera.

And, if you want security, why not have a 24-hour surveillance camera at every gate? No cards or buttons needed. Just a time delay to open the gate and to prevent two vehicles from going through at the same time.
Cameras do run 24/7 on a loop.
A common misconception is that cameras are activated by pushing the red button.
That's how they catch gate crashers that don't push the button.