Anyone tried this to see if it would detect ultra high frequency signals emitted from ultra sonic repellers that only mice or small animals can hear ? Mouse / Rodent Repeller I bought has no light or sound, so never sure its even working if batteries...
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This is not going to pick up rodent repeller sound because this picks up radio signals and not sounds. The term ultra high frequency for the rodent units means ultra high frequency sound. All sound is at a much lower frequency than radio signals. You can test you anti-spy unit by placing it near your cell phone or your WiFi router. Extend the antenna and adjust the sensitivity and it will light up if the anti-spy unit is working. I am an engineer who works with radios and the AGPTeck unit is good for determining if a transmitter works or not. It can find hidden transmitters, Internet cameras, etc.
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I have the device hanging one foot above the floor facing the area where the mice previously were caught on a sticky glue board. Shortly after the device was installed, the mice have not appeared in the area. The device does not sound, only flashing intermittent lights. I can only presume the device is working to keep the mice out.
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Did the description say it played a sound? I just saw it takes double A batteries. Had no idea it played a sound. Good to know. I'll look n see if I can find any literature.
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I want it. The sound is loud 'enuff but the chime doesn't ring and I am confused as to how to make it work. I did finally get the battery section opened and inside were directions.... but as to how to make the light work is confusing. I would think it would automatically work when batteries are installed but it isn't.
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you've had better luck than I. My light came on, more than once, but no mice/rats. I would say your light is faulty - but the unit works fine. My unit lights up, but no rats/mice. Probably doesn't answer your question, but there it is.
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Hi Ed: this product doesn't detect ultrasonic sound. It strictly picks up decibel levels. I purchased this meter for my son to perform his sound meter experiment. As a result, we were able to acquire a reading for a fire engine at 130 decibels. I hope this helps. Tuan
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Really, Rebecca, I wouldn't suggest purchasing this. We had our first one, and the display stopped working very early on, so I thought maybe the battery was bad. When I went to try to change it, there was a mini spark or something shorted. I called the company and sent it in after which they did replace it at no charge. However, we never found it precise in terms of being able to determine sound levels. We used it for voice, and it just went all over the place with no ability to control it in any way. Sorry to sound so negative, but that's what happened to us. I think it would probably measure levels but not with any great precision.
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Can this thing work as a silent alarm? I want to use it so that I know if someone is walking through the hallway outside my office, but I want it to be silent on that transmitting end and be notified by the remote. Does anyone know of a product like that which I can use that is discreet and won't scare the crap out of my co-workers?
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I'm not sure. We use it for problematic cats and to deter nasty neighbors from letting their dogs crap in our yard.Inside the repeller there is a mechanism to adjust the ultrasonic tone, depending on what animal you want to scare away. It shows you a range for cats/dogs, rodents, etc. I think you'd be able to do experiment until you found the perfect tone. If you have a county agricultural extension office you may want to get their advice on the frequency. But I think the device is pretty self-explanatory and it *should* work for you. I could hardly believe how effective it was against cats and dogs. I think once you get the right frequency you won't have any problems. I'm not sure. We use it for problematic cats and to deter nasty neighbors from letting their dogs crap in our yard.Inside the repeller there is a mechanism to adjust the ultrasonic tone, depending on what animal you want to scare away. It shows you a range for cats/dogs, rodents, etc. I think you'd be able to do experiment until you found the perfect tone. If you have a county agricultural extension office you may want to get their advice on the frequency. But I think the device is pretty self-explanatory and it *should* work for you. I could hardly believe how effective it was... » Read More I'm not sure. We use it for problematic cats and to deter nasty neighbors from letting their dogs crap in our yard.Inside the repeller there is a mechanism to adjust the ultrasonic tone, depending on what animal you want to scare away. It shows you a range for cats/dogs, rodents, etc. I think you'd be able to do experiment until you found the perfect tone. If you have a county agricultural extension office you may want to get their advice on the frequency. But I think the device is pretty self-explanatory and it *should* work for you. I could hardly believe how effective it was against cats and dogs. I think once you get the right frequency you won't have any problems. « Show Less
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We have used it and have LOVED it!!! the batteries do seem to die quickly, but we think it is due to the fact we live near an area where there are coyotes who howl at night (we live in Arizona). The howling coyotes prompted our dog to howl (with them) all hours of the night, which was one of the reasons we wanted to get the sonic birdhouse. However, every time it goes off, it is draining the battery :) It is very effective, but we have needed to replace the battery frequently. Fortunately, our dog hasn't quite figured out when the battery dies, so we can turn it to stand-by or off to save battery life until he tries to bark or howl again. :) HIGHLY recommend this product!! We have used it and have LOVED it!!! the batteries do seem to die quickly, but we think it is due to the fact we live near an area where there are coyotes who howl at night (we live in Arizona). The howling coyotes prompted our dog to howl (with them) all hours of the night, which was one of the reasons we wanted to get the sonic birdhouse. However, every time it goes off, it is draining the battery :) It is very effective, but we have needed to replace the battery frequently. Fortunately, our dog hasn't quite figured out when the battery dies, so we can turn it to stand-by or off to save... » Read More We have used it and have LOVED it!!! the batteries do seem to die quickly, but we think it is due to the fact we live near an area where there are coyotes who howl at night (we live in Arizona). The howling coyotes prompted our dog to howl (with them) all hours of the night, which was one of the reasons we wanted to get the sonic birdhouse. However, every time it goes off, it is draining the battery :) It is very effective, but we have needed to replace the battery frequently. Fortunately, our dog hasn't quite figured out when the battery dies, so we can turn it to stand-by or off to save battery life until he tries to bark or howl again. :) HIGHLY recommend this product!! « Show Less
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I bought my devices to repel bats and have had great successes.The only thing I can think of for mice, is how the people set up the devices.Makes a difference with bats.Why don't you call or email the owner. He is great about responding.
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We were over a year without signs of mice, but rencently had a few signs. Might work to switch to a different type. Victor makes a big model that worked well for a couple of years in my summer camp, but also recently had mice around - scat right in front of the device. It might help to switch them.
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Hi, I don't know if it works for rats. My problem is with very smart field mice. There are several web sites that give good advice for rodent problems. I will say I did try a mole sonic device in the ground near my problem area. This is suppose to work for all rodents. It did not work. Maybe you would have better luck. Hope you find an good idea that works. Good luck
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a few Months after I plugged one of these into my dining room, we saws one mouse in the kitchen ... which was later trapped in a traditional trap. The mouse most likely came into the home when the door from the living room to the porch was left open for a few Hours unattended. I bought these after having very good success with another brand which I cannot find now. There is no way of testing these devices since by definition the sound they put out is beyond human audio range.
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I ended up returning mine because I couldn't get it to work. It only barked when someone INDOORS walked by it but never when someone OUTDOORS did, even though I had it behind the window, as well. I just don't think it works well at all
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To be honest, I don't even think my PlasmaWave feature works. Or at least there is no way for me to tell other than the indicator light being on. It does not make any zapping sounds or anything. I'm thinking its a scam?
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No, not really. When the infrared transmitter detects movement...the receiver sounds. But if you, the person who set the alarm system up initially, knows this (as you obviously do) it is no big deal. The thing chimes and you say "Oh yeah, cool. My alarm works." But I think I understand why you ask, because if you have a true siren-type of alarm, you need a delay of a few seconds to turn the bloody thing off because you don't want to hear it triggered. After all, it is "you" entering the alarmed site and not an intruder. But this 1Byone system is more for when you are home or in your garage and you wish to know that somebody else is within range of the transmitter and they set it off (not you). Kind of like when your dog barks at a person approaching. There is no "delay" so to speak, but you thank your dog at any rate because he/she warned you of said interloper (or whomever...could be an in-law:). But no, to answer the question, no delay feature. If it detects, it beeps. Low or High setting. Still a good system though. I've become accustomed to the chimes as it has detected my movement on the order of 100 to 1, me vs. ?