they are quiet! It was so funny, every time I killed their music, I heard the whole family over there hootin and hollerin trying to figure out what was going on. I have pretty bad neighbors next to our house. Doubt the FCC would do anything to him. Hang hooks or a curtain rod over your door so you can easily take the blanket on and off. Thats a matter for when you tell everyone on the Internet. Whether youre dealing with a loud upstairs neighbor or trying not to become the loud upstairs neighbor, youre in luck. So I walk over the wall that literally was bumping so loud with music that I could feel it vibrating to the touch. If you want to be RF Cop, where you need to be is 14 MHz. Every noise that doesnt fall under that categoryincluding neighbors playing loud music during the dayis considered excessive and must be dealt with immediately. but my personal guess is that most likely the final transistors in the stereo would be most susceptible. My roommates are a male and a female so hearing two men kinda freaked me out. If the main cause of your noise woes are coming from outside, window inserts could be a lifesaver. Youre not a perv. Present solid suggestions about ways to address the problem. Editors Note: Soon after publishing our article [Kevin] took down his post and sent us an email. When you hear a noise thats coming from your downstairs neighbors, place your hand on the floor. I wonder how little transmit power you could use to overload a stereo if you focused the rf radiation with an eliptical dish? Now get off my lawn! Multiple times a day. Today it happened at 10 a.m. and again at 7 p.m. Sure, young loveor lustokay, fine. I couldnt agree more. If youre razing hell in the wrong place, they just show up, and everything with an antenna disappears. Soundproofing can be accomplished through a variety of techniques and helps those worried about sounds entering and exiting their apartment. Admins please just delete this story. Sometimes manufacturers even use combinations of different materials. The thing people dont realize is that the low frequency bass in music cuts through everything walls, doors, headphones, and ear buds! However, sometimes, carpeting alone is not enough. Q: I live in a condo with a concrete structure, so the soundproofing is pretty good. :-). In some cases you dont even need a receiver to be present at all in the appliance youre interfering with: my old Fostex recording mixer would larsen the heck out of the speakers if I operated my CB handheld radio (4 watt tx power) within meters of it. I know getting up there in years when I say anything that starts with, Back when I was a young man but we used to just solve problems with good old intimidation and violence. 4. For example, you could alert an apartment complex manager and ask them to handle it. Yikes! 2. He learned some material and put it into practical use. While the simplest solution may be to ask your upstairs neighbor to put down a rug, such a conversation is not always feasible. 5. I find actual articles on reputable websites. For safety reasons of course. I discovered that I could hear a nearby neighbors cordless phone when I keyed the transmitter. And closing your windows isn't always a cure-allthose sounds can trickle. In this case, you should consider other methods. While [Kevin]s tale is a grin-inducing two-minute read, You shouldnt, under any circumstances, do anything like this. After many happy years living in tiny apartments in big cities, Tess has found herself in a little house on the prairie. When your downstairs neighbor is throwing a party, these noises make it impossible to sleep or concentrate. Keep in mind that you can never completely remove the sounds you are having issues with. A safety issue will (and should) take precedent over RFI interference issues, but the interference issue should not be ignored. Blissful silence. (Comment Policy). In the absence of that belief, before politely notifying your neighbor that you can hear him, you could discreetly raise this issue with your condo board -- they might be aware of his. I work in a government shipyard that shall remain un-named, We STILL have problems with this. If you are desperate enough or brave enough to intervene, you could write an anonymous note and post it where theyll see it. 3. Just because all the articles with no actual content come from Brian Benchoff doesnt mean that hes causing HaD to go down the shitter! My second place was a town house. 3. Time for another test this is science after all :) the experiment must be repeatable. For this reason, its important to manage your expectations and budget. AC. As already said, it all depends on the customers budget. DoNotPay offers various useful products that can help you deal with administrative problems quickly and save a lot of time. You sound like someone who hasnt been v& before. Be sure to offer a solution. But dont you people have jobs? BTW, HaD, please remove this article. I very rarely ran more than QRP as it was an urban apartment and I was a polite neighbor. These noises will give a difficult time for the person living below and significantly impact the silence for the person living above. But other neighbor smells aren't as easy for us to love. HF band transmission used to cause more RFI for Ham operators than VHF, because the power outputs allowed on HF tended to be more than on VHF (I think in the USA the power allowed may be in the kilowatt range (peak power), but dont quote me). TikTokers are battling their downstairs neighbors with a trendy dance move as their only weapon. If you have the possibility to renovate your flooring completely, the next step is the best way to eliminate your downstairs neighbors noises. I couldnt read the article (yeah I disabled ublock) so Im only speculating what youre referring to. The only licensed Kevin Darrah in 2013 was KD8NNB in OH. Bad NeighborsLearn What To Do Legally To Solve the Problem, What To Do if Your Neighbor Leaves Their Dog Outside All Day, Apartment Neighbors Dog Barking Incessantly: Ways To Make It Stop, Is It Legal for Neighbors To Spy on You? It may sound extreme, but you may want to consider installing a surveillance camera. They ripped out all the front end filters to save $$ on the consumer devices. We used to lower our voices when living in our townhome, when we talked about our neighbors, but in our new 'detached' home, I haven't even considered the fact that someone might hear us. Closer to the roof and the sun's searing rays, upstairs units tend to be hotter, so air conditioners must run longer. Dont be the loud upstairs neighbor. This article was originally published on Feb. 23, 2016. Most likely heterodyne. Go for a boho look and hand curtains or tapestries from the ceiling. The blocking of the neighbors equipment is caused by its inadequate Part 15 performance (virtually guaranteed). Remember, you get more flies with honey than vinegar. Read CFR47 Part 97 and this is not interference but rather a malfunction on the part of the consumer electronics. This woman's neighbor had the audacity to suggest her . So. Install your own soundproofing. Some articles. Neighbors can provide crucial aspects of community: they can get our mail while we're away, drop in for a drink when we're lonely, lend a cup of agave nectar when we've run out. While full-blown carpeting is the best for reducing noise, you can't quite do that in an apartment. Keep up the great work Brian. And the Bose is expensive! The smells from other people's apartments can often be alluring; my downstairs neighbor is always cooking something delicious-smelling, which can give me the endorphin rush of "cooking smells" without ever having to turn my stove on. Sure, but maybe you want to visit Kevin and hes moved to a house now. Consider purchasing one or more bookshelves to place along your shared walls. If youre razing hell in the wrong place, they just show up, and everything with an antenna disappears. The only cases that Ive read about something like that happening these days is when somebody goes well above and beyond the typical troublemaker and does something like jam police or emergency comms. So my brother borrowed a post horn and woke them every Saturday morning, To deal with neighbor with terrible musical taste I recommend playing as loud as possible Chopins Revolutionary Etude or something similar. Learn how your comment data is processed. Indoor noise solutions, Etiquette tips when visiting a friend for the first time. Magic words, dude(tte). Donnavan Smoot. Alternatively, embrace the loud sex. Still, you could. 6. Somebody tell 4chan to get the van! no comment. Social anxiety can cause disruptions and distress in your life, but effective treatments are available. If window inserts arent right for you, rest assured because there are other methods you can use to cut down on noise. If you are in a flat, and it is the floorboards that are the problem, check the lease. Living upstairs, Thompson said she feels less vulnerable to unexpected knocks at the door and the roving eyes of strangers -- or even of other neighbors. well did not quite catch what does the specific frequency to that stereo and how? Correct, if you leave out the part of the story where this all happened in the land of make believe. Obviously, criminal and/or dangerous activity needs to be treated more seriously, but other disputes can start with a candid talk and kindness. You can file a noise complaint against your neighbors under particular circumstances. Maybe if I click the transmit button, their speakers will click? To prevent that, DoNotPay has developed a nifty virtual credit card that will allow you to enjoy free trials risk-free. I couldnt use my cb radio sometimes because it had the same effect on the family 50 feet away. No, X86 Single-Board Computer! PostedJune 15, 2018 Also, dont forget to seal any gaps between the carpets and the wall, as they can impact the sound insulation work you have already done. Hobbies? She sprays a disgusting smell into my room! He can - and should - take steps to evict the noisy tenant if repeated notices to desist don't work. Also, in the article, he makes it sound like having his license makes it a better idea. Why didnt he just change the channel? I hooked up a yagi antenna to my set top box and hung it vertically from the ceiling under his vcr and got all his cable channels. Mention that youre getting a lot of RF interference from equipment on pole number NNNN (read the tag) at address so-and-so, and IT SOUNDS LIKE INSULATORS DO RIGHT BEFORE THEY FAIL. It is concerning to us because we get up at 5 a.m. for work . Meet on the sidewalk. Have a drum circle party with your favorite pots and wooden spoons. 3. It's tempting to call management, but you will want to avoid tension or awkwardness with your neighbor. These paddings are relatively cheap, so dont mind going for the best one you can find, as it will provide you better effects. You have the absolute right to legally complain if the conduct of your upstairs neighbor is impacting your use and enjoyment of your unit. This will do excellent in preventing the sounds from the neighbors below from entering your apartment. Power companies often *will* respond, but you have to word your request somewhat particularly. In fact, hearing noisy sex is far less stressful than hearing a couple scream angrily at each other. Sound reflects off hard surfaces like hardwood, tile, walls, and ceilings. By using our website and services, you expressly agree to the placement of our performance, functionality and advertising cookies. To soundproof any room, you need to add mass around the source of the noise to prevent the vibrations from creating sound waves. Also unless they changed the wording even unintentional interference is illegal once notified about it Your neighbor complains to the FCC that youl haming is knocking out their tv yeah you can get fined. Cut down on sound leaking through your floors with a thick area rug and rug pad. Be a good neighbor and practice self-awareness, monitor your noise levels, use soundproofing, and be respectful of others. @Navy_Ken Talk to your local MOTU-# unit. I'm also wondering if they can hear me from their kitchen 1. If you have good insulation, and you can't hear your neighbors talking, then probably not. Still maybe not a hack, but my neighbor just sizzled my expensive Zenith vcr/vhs recorder dubber with a handheld radio. But I understand your thinking though :-), Speaking of GEEKS REVENGE what do you think about these two innovated methods to deal with your rude noisy neighbor? Got a tip, kitchen tour, or other story our readers should see? The kid realized he made a mistake and you have to call him out like that? now we alread established that there was a lot of power coming out of the speakers, so there could be a significant amount of power going back at the transistors, essentially making them heat up more. Certainly there are those who might thrill at making public displays. 2) eriklscott s point about power companies is also correct. Would it work at a distance? However, there is no need to worry. The most effective window inserts are made out of laminated glass and can be a bit pricey. Some people are more than a little. But the amateur is technically within the law because he is not causing interference its the consumer device that is actually malfunctioning it overloads in an RF field. However, other parts of your apartment could also be vulnerable to sounds going through. there are many stars that need to align for somethig like this to happen with a handheld (max 10 watt-ish?). Its not an uncommon occurrence, either. Remember, it's common courtesy to refrain from invading others private spaces with vociferous displays of your private activities. I know thats sort of a joke, but Ill just mention: the first symptom is often your vision blurring, and by then its too late to save your eyesight. 8. David Tucker has added a new log for Shop Reorganization. Nobody likes a tattle-tale. (something that has made me questions continuing to buy the magazine ever since) That story was unbelievable and this one is equally as unbelievable. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. > If you want to be RF Cop, where you need to be is 14 MHz. Understanding why the noisy dog next door is barking won't necessarily change the sound level, but it may give you more sympathy as to what's going on. NOTE TO SELVES. There was also a talk at DEFCON a few years back of popping GFCIs w/ a handheld. Homeowner's glowing blue lights have neighbors seeing red, World's cutest trespasser caught on camera hugging dog in neighbor's garage, Neighbors too loud? In your case, the neighbour's presence is becoming part of your sexual conditioning, so fix this now. While I appreciate that anyone gives a damn about the hobby, the thing about ham radio being self-policing is that we dont have to call the feds and pretend were the Captain from Cool Hand Luke every time some kid with a wet-ink ticket discovers they can do intensely stupid things. Could have been a bad powersupply in your radio, or RF coupling in to the wires in your walls. For example, if youre getting noise complaints due to loud music, youll want to focus on soundproofing walls and floors. Keep a record of your complaint. This sort of stuff doesnt belong on HaD. The impact caused by these noises makes the surface to slightly vibrate, creating soundwaves that transmit through the structure. I did it for a week. I dont find it unlikely that this would work. Agreed! 6. This sort of stuff is very little different from stuff you can see demonstrated at various hacker conferences. Its Not Oh So Quiet? The usage of carpets and rugs can be even more effective if your floor is made from hard materials, such as tiles, wood, laminate, etc. And if your nearest neighbors are noisy, this grants permission for you to be noisy too. WTF does that even mean? In my case the strong MF/HF/VHF problem was found one night 4 blocks away as an insulator on a pole transformer was visibly arcing. I doubt hed have got anywhere with his planned EMP. Bookshelves filled with your favorite books and trinkets are a great soundproofing method. The root of the problem is that too many people are nave about how well such sounds travel through open windows, thin walls, floors, ceilings, parked vehicles, tent fabric, and across fields of daisies.