Everyone Iv'e ever talked to seems to have a problem with the distance range of the et-73, me included. While I like the features it has especially the high and low alarmed settings, it doesn't do much good when it has to sit just inside the door to be within range, and not within hearing distance of my bedroom when I want to get a little shut eye during a long smoke, sooooo.... I had an idea :idea: I have a baby moniter for when my grandbabies visit, I took the moniter and put it next to the thermometer and alas I now have a range of over 1000ft :)