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[Alan S. Olson]

Hi All -

I'm new to this newsgroup, so if this is better suited for another
newsgroup, i apologize.

I want to piece together a project to constantly measure and store decibel
levels coming from my neighbor's house. Can anyone give me any suggestions
for a good decibel meter that could safely be mounted outside of my house by
a window, and one that would preferably have the option of sending the
levels wirelessly to some sort of receiver, be it bluetooth, or something
else.

I want ot take readings every so many minutes and store them on a computer
to track the sound levels. I'm just not familiar with the decibel meter
side of it. I can put together the computer integration, but i need some
help with the actual measurement equipment.

Thanks much,

Alan Olson

[Todd H.]

"Alan S. Olson" <aolson@bizwi.rr.com> writes:

[Alan S. Olson]

Thanks for the quick reply Todd.

My problem is that my local village ordinance is VERY VERY VAGUE, with no
specifics. We've called the local sheriff's dept several times, and if its
not happening when they come by, there is nothing they can do and quite
frankly, they quickly get tired of these complaints, which understandably
can appear childish. But when you're dealing w/ a neighbor who doesn't give
a #$@%, what other recourse do you have.

I spoke with a lawyer who strongly suggested i do something like i've
outlined below so that i can establish a pattern of behavior, so i think it
is something i truly need to do.

I'll look into your links and followup later.

Thanks again,

Alan



"Todd H." <bmiawmb@toddh.net> wrote in message
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[Todd H.]

"Alan S. Olson" <aolson@bizwi.rr.com> writes:

[andy]

Try posting your query here: alt.sci.physics.acoustics. It is likely
that several of the readers will not only be familiar with performing
this type of measurement but also the laws which govern allowable noise
levels. They could also indicate where you can hire the kit.