> This type of system might be good for Solo
> II, also, although it seems more intuitive to simply put the meter on
> the edge of the property nearest the most likely complainer. ;^)
When we acquired a new neighbor last year (a housing development literally
across the street from our playground), we took measurements., Used a
Divisional event so we'd get a lot of cars. We measured from 50 feet from
the edge of the course -- yep caught a few cars at 106 but the huge majority
was well under 100. Then for comparison, we went to the edge of the
property, which was about 400 feet from the edge of the course and measured
again (next runs). There was a tree overhead. The wind in the leaves was
louder than most of the cars (~80 dB). The 106 cars, you could hear they
were there, but the cB readings were minimal. Illustrating once again that
the mere presence of sound does not of itself constitute noise.
So far we haven't had a squawk from our neighbors. And being on concrete, we
get less tire squeal.
--Rocky
BTW - our meter was a small-change from Radio Shack, which I've also seen at
sound control at some races.
>
> I believe I saw something in the latest FasTrack that SCCA National is
> starting to think about this issue for Solo II, and may have appointed a
> committee.
>
> A meter like the ones used at most SEDiv club races will cost over
> $1500, and will require annual calibration at a cost of between $150 and
> $350. I think there are some other models available at a lower price
> that meet the basic accuracy requirements, though.
>
> Of course, none of this addresses tire squeal, F500's, or rotary
> engines, which some folks will point to as sources of irritation, no
> matter how loud. If you don't like a sound, you classify it as
> unwelcome noise.
>
> Chuck Schultz
>
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> On Tue, 9 Mar 2004 5:37pm, Carson or Wendy wrote:
> > Looks like we are making progress but I have been given the heads up
> > about the issue of noise.
>
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> Chuck Schultz mailto:n2pua4@peoplepc.com
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