Mosquito ring tone

[layla]

My dad told me about this. I hadn't heard of it. It's a cell phone ringtone that is pitched at a frequency that most people over 30, supposedly, can't hear. It's based on a device that is used by British shopkeepers to repel unwanted teenagers from their stores.

You can download and listen to it (if you can hear it) here: http://www.jetcityorange.com/MosquitoRingtone.html

I can hear it, but barely. It's definitely at the very upper limit of hearing for me (and incredibly annoying -- it's like the high-pitched whine that some electrical equipment makes, such as an old TV set). Now I'm very curious what it sounds like to other people.

Comments

[laylalawlor.livejournal.com]

It definitely feels *bad* to listen to it. Maybe when you're 15, your auditory range is broad enough that it doesn't feel that weird. Although I guess that would sort of negate its usefulness as a teenager repellent...