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    The sound that repels troublemakers

    A device emitting a soundwave which is designed to drive young troublemakers away from a problem area of Swindon has been hailed as a success. Listen to the sound online.

    The 'Mosquito' sonic deterrent device was installed by the Wyvern Theatre in an attempt to stop groups of up to 100 youngsters from gathering around Theatre Square.

    It was named the 'Mosquito' because the sound resembles that of a buzzing insect. And it works by emitting a harmless ultra sonic tone that generally can only be heard by people aged 25 and under. In trials, it has proven that the longer someone is exposed to the sound, the more annoying it becomes.

    Crime Reduction Officer Bob Walton elaborated further: "Effectively, it's a transmitter which sends out a specialised frequency noise which according to the manufacture is particularly audible to young people under the age of 25.

    He said: "I'm in my fifties and when it's turned on all I can hear is a very faint buzz. But I understand from young people who have been exposed to the noise, it is very annoying."
    Swindon's anti-social behaviour co-ordinator Cheri Wright says it is working well.
    She said: "We had a meeting with local retailers arounds here - after it had been installed for around three weeks - and feedback was really positive.
    "Everyone was saying there has been a marked reduction in criminal damage and problems with the shops, so they've really welcomed it."
    Click the link below to listen to an MP3 of the 'Mosquito' sonic deterrent soundwave to see if you are susceptible or not.

    Hear the track here.
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    I must say I couldn't hear a damn thing, but my ear drums are actually aching at the minute.

    I found this online sound test which goes through the ranges of frequency.

    The highest I could hear was 21.1 kHz. What's yours?

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    Just another half-baked solution to crime, to drive away bothersome flies does not stop bothersome flies.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Conscientia View Post
    Just another half-baked solution to crime, to drive away bothersome flies does not stop bothersome flies.
    So...I take it you couldn't hear the top frequency then?

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    You are a thirtysomething
    You're a little frustrated that you can't hear all the tones that the young 'uns can but will be more than happy if it means you don't have to listen to their damn ringtones on the bus anymore.

    The highest pitched ultrasonic mosquito ringtone that I can hear is 14.9kHz

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    Quote Originally Posted by Wat Tyler View Post
    So...I take it you couldn't hear the top frequency then?
    I am 21 and I heard it quite well. IMO this will just slightly limit crime, most ruffians may be dimwitted but they'll just say "Okay, let's just go and fuck with people some place else"

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    Why not lock the local troublemakers up some place safe and put them to work and deport the imported troublemakers ? That's the only real sensible approach and a lot cheaper !



    Wake up and smell the coffee.


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    Perhaps the shuck-shuck noise of a pump shotgun would make an effective backup sound for those harder headed rufians, Wat.... Many say that the sound will make a criminal crap in his drawers.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Wat Tyler View Post
    I found this online sound test which goes through the ranges of frequency.

    The highest I could hear was 21.1 kHz. What's yours?
    The highest I could definitely & clearly hear was 15.8 ... I think I could very faintly hear 16.7 ... very faintly.


    What's the frequency of the "anti under-age-25 crimefighting device"?
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