Tony, I have had problems with the neighborhood juvenile delinquents congregating near my house and am very interested in this topic.  I am familiar with the device being used by shop owners in the U.K. to discourage loitering.  Seems like it was called the Mosquito and is very expensive.  It produces audio frequencies that juveniles can hear but most adults can't.  I have been unable to find a schematic for this device but have been playing around with a 555 timer as an audio generator and built a simple audio amplifier with a horn tweeter.  It can produce sounds that adults cannot hear but my teenage kids sure can.  It works, but the range is limited, so I'd be interested in your findings.  

Vince

Classic.  As often happens when a neerdowell gets caught, they shift the blame to the victim.  So you're sticking to that lame story that he's trying to get paid twice?  Why don't you make this right before you're even more embarrassed by public scrutiny?

Well Jerry, you're one ham I'll never deal with.  Where there's smoke there's fire, and the way you've threatened legal action against the posters on this forum makes you look even more despicable.  Are you going to report me to the authorities for expressing my viewpoint?  Go right ahead.   

Vince

The fact that your rambling post is in all-CAPs and the fact that you actually did receive the items just to refuse them really makes me wonder what the rest of the story is...

Vince

But that's okay as long as he is now current with his dues.  The BBB is known to give poor ratings to those businesses who don't pay dues, and look the other way for a while whan a dues paying member rips off customers.  There are plenty of news stories about this on Google.

Vince

The advice you've received so far is good, not idiotic.  You're swimming against the current. As Ken pointed out, the correspondence you've received from the city probably spells out what you need to do.  Most communities have ordinances about upkeep and the storage of boats, cars, bulky material, etc.  Many communities post their ordinances on line.  If not, go to city hall and take a look at the relevant ordinances. 

If you're getting certified mail, I'm sure the ordinance violations and the remedy are spelled out, along with how long you have to comply.  Sometimes if you're friendly you can gain an extension but now that it's gotten to this point I recommend you focus your energies on getting the property into compliance.  Trying to find out who reported you is wasted effort.  The city agreed, so you really have nothing to gain by going down that path.

In most instances if you do not resolve ordinance violations yourself, the city will do it for you and send you the bill.  And you could end up in municipal court.  I'd recommend you quit swimming against the current and get the ordinance violations resolved. 

Vince

I'll pass for the same reasons I don't shop at Wal-Mart.

Well said.  I also like to look at reviews when shopping at Amazon.  It doesn't take too much experience to figure out the reviews that offer meaningful information.  And the rest can be downright entertaining.  Same with the reviews here.  Some are useful and some can be taken with a grain of salt, but overall reviews can be very helpful. 

Vince

I doubt seriously that Stan could be subject to legal action for stating his opinion. If he believes what he is saying is true, and I have no doubt that he does, then it would be very difficult to make a case for slander.  And if FlexRadio Systems were to file suit against him for stating his opinion, then they would be viewed by many to be a less than reputable company.

Vince

Perhaps you can follow Steve's advice, and in your case cut one leg for 3700 kHz and the other for 3900 kHz (or one for 3800 kHz and the other for 4000 kHz) or some other suitable variation on this theme.

Universal Radio has a great website.  I've placed two online orders in the past few weeks and the service was great.  I'll continue to be a customer.

This has turned into a odd thread, with folks complaining about CB conditions.  I also believe you should obtain an amateur radio for this project.  It better fits what your are intending to demonstrate and is also an opportunity to introduce your students to amateur radio.

I am fortunate enough to live in a subdivision built about 20 years ago and there's no HOA.

Nearby there is a nice city park with a swimming pool, tennis courts, basketball courts, softball and soccer fields, playgrounds and walking trails.  We have trash and recycling pickup, Christmas tree recycling, we are within walking distance to award winning schools, and best of all no neighbors who can tell me I can't put up antennas.  Oh yeah, we have police protection too.

All this for $0 additional per month.  I'll pass on HOAs.

Vince

I'm more concerned about my friends and the people of Japan.  These manufacturers will be fine.  For those interested in helping financially consider the Japanese American Citizens League, www.jacl.org.

Vince

The price doesn't seem to be excessive considering its capabilities.  I'm looking forward to seeing some reviews of this rig.