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alwaysnascar · 05-09-03, 05:38 PM

Have you recently bought a new wallet, belt, shoes, or jacket lately?

There are two kinds of security systems that stores use, radio frequency (Checkpoint) and magnetic (Sensomatic).

Some manufactures (wallets and belts) place both types of tags in their products. But if the store only has a Checkpoint system then only the Checkpoint tag is detuned. The Sensomatic tag will still be active.

Many shoes sold by K-Mart have the tags inside the soles of the shoes. Walmart has tags sewn in the labels of their jackets. Home Depot puts security tags inside some of their tools (I have had to detune a tape measure for a customer).

I have worked with both systems. The security companies have upgraded the systems so that cell phones, car keys, and electronics don't set them off any more.

If it really bothers you, then you can try a process of elimination. If you set off the alarm, take out you axim and go through without it. If it still goes off, go through without your wallet. If it still goes off, go through without your coat. If it still goes off, try putting you feet on their detuner pad (this worked for a customer who had put his workboots on layaway and K-Mart didn't detune them when he picked up the layaway).

If the store uses a Sensomatic system never put your wallet on their detuner without taking your credit card out first. Also, don't put your axim on a Sensomatic pad (remember, this system is magnetic).

I hope this helps you find the problem.

Donna

05-09-03, 05:38 PM	#14 (permalink)
alwaysnascar Aximsite Rookie DAP Site StaffDAP Site StaffDAP Site Reviewer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 24 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Have you recently bought a new wallet, belt, shoes, or jacket lately? There are two kinds of security systems that stores use, radio frequency (Checkpoint) and magnetic (Sensomatic). Some manufactures (wallets and belts) place both types of tags in their products. But if the store only has a Checkpoint system then only the Checkpoint tag is detuned. The Sensomatic tag will still be active. Many shoes sold by K-Mart have the tags inside the soles of the shoes. Walmart has tags sewn in the labels of their jackets. Home Depot puts security tags inside some of their tools (I have had to detune a tape measure for a customer). I have worked with both systems. The security companies have upgraded the systems so that cell phones, car keys, and electronics don't set them off any more. If it really bothers you, then you can try a process of elimination. If you set off the alarm, take out you axim and go through without it. If it still goes off, go through without your wallet. If it still goes off, go through without your coat. If it still goes off, try putting you feet on their detuner pad (this worked for a customer who had put his workboots on layaway and K-Mart didn't detune them when he picked up the layaway). If the store uses a Sensomatic system never put your wallet on their detuner without taking your credit card out first. Also, don't put your axim on a Sensomatic pad (remember, this system is magnetic). I hope this helps you find the problem. Donna __________________ Gentlemen! Start Your Engines!