Gotta have at least a couple of bars of reception in the area he wants to set the camera up. I've been pretty happy so far with the Spypoint Link Micro, only about $100 each. Lots of guys are saying the Cuddeback is really good. I think I will try one of those out next myself. I currently have a Spartan No Glow and REALLY like it, but there are way cheaper cameras on the market now than when I bought my Spartan.