Introducing the Relay Rocketry Tracking Siren - Decibel Edition!

[Relay Rocketry]

The Brand New, 24v Solution To Lost Rockets!
What's that? You think the noise level of the original Relay Rocketry Tracking Siren is too low? How does twice the voltage and the same battery capacity sound?

Introducing the Decibel Edition Tracking Siren!

While still remaining small enough to fit in a mere BT-55 (33mm) body tube, this new Tracking Siren utilizes a very similar construction method to the original, while providing an even louder tone than before!

Pick yours up now at: https://www.relayrocketry.com/store/p39/Tracking_Siren_-_Decibel_Edition.html#/

Don't forget to get an Original Tracking Siren at: https://www.relayrocketry.com/store/p1/Tracking_Siren.html#/

Disclaimer: Loud things can cause hearing damage. The Decibel Edition Tracking Siren is a loud thing. Hearing protection may be necessary when using this device, especially for those with sensitive ears. The customer accepts full responsibility of their hearing when using this device.

 

[kuririn]

How many decibels?

 

[Relay Rocketry]

How many decibels?

I don't really have an exact number to give you right now. As a very on paper spec, the standard 1 battery Tracking Siren is rated for a minimum of 85db at 5v from 10cm. Seeing as it operates at 12v, a little bit of math gives me an approximate 92db for the standard Siren. Since the Decibel Edition operates at 24v (almost twice the voltage of a car battery), the voltage scaling should put it someone around 98-100db. While this change may seem insignificant for twice the voltage and consequently almost twice the price, remember that every 10db increase in volume equates to a doubling in the volume of an item.

Looking at a decibel comparison chart, I would feel pretty comfortable estimating the Decibel Edition to be right around 100db. It's noticeably louder than the original Siren and can certainly cause discomfort in some people.

Then again, your real world results may vary depending on a number of factors such as battery condition, wind, and the angle the siren is pointing when the rocket lands. The Relay Rocketry Tracking Sirens aren't really meant to locate a Rocket over long distances as an alternative to a GPS unit. These products are more designed to help you locate a lost rocket in tall grass or if it ends up stuck in a tree. Similarly, they are a very low cost option to help locate very small model rockets which don't fly very high but have a tendency to drift a bit and aren't worth risking a $150+ GPS unit for.