Q.
What is The Hornet®?
A. The Hornet®
is a small electrically powered sonic generator which produces a high powered
directional sonic wave. This wave can be tracked at 1600 feet and has demonstrated
the ability to alert deer and most other animals of an approaching vehicle with
sufficient time and distance to avoid deer/vehicle accidents.
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Q. Is The Hornet® a deer whistle?
A.
No. The Hornet® should not be compared with air activated deer whistles. In
the lab and field testing we performed on deer whistles from 1995 to 1998, we
found that air activated deer whistles require a minimum of a 48 M.P.H. Direct
air flow to produce any measurable sound level. In our opinion, air activated
deer whistles have little to no effect on deterring deer/vehicle accidents.
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Q. Is The Hornet® ultra-sonic?
A.
The Hornet® operates at a fixed frequency of a 5,000 Hz. square wave pattern
and uses Sonic Systems' exclusive Wave Variance Tuning ®, which takes a secondary
frequency to the 18,000 to 21,000 Hz. range, well within the normal human's hearing.
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Q. What is Wave Variance Tuning ®?
A.
Wave Variance Tuning ® combines reverberation and reflection of the signal.
The sound wave begins to reverberate as it travels through the barrel of The Hornet®.
The reverberating wave is then reflected off the road surface, creating a virtual
sonic echo effect and allowing the sound wave to carry a much longer distance.
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Q. If I do not wish to install The Hornet®
myself, where can I take it for installation?
A.
Any car dealership, mechanical garage, or company that installs radios, CB's,
fog lights, etc. can install The Hornet® within a few minutes.
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Q. Can The Hornet® be installed on a motorcycle?
A.
Yes. There is a special motorcycle wiring harness available for The Hornet®.
It consists of a wiring harness with the new weather-tight connector, control
switch and inline fuse.
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Q. Can people hear The Hornet®?
A.
Most animals, including people, hear within the same frequency ranges, although
some animals can hear tones several thousand hertz higher. For most people, The
Hornet®'s output falls within the upper end of their range of hearing and
is clearly audible. However, some people, primarily older people, have a narrower
hearing range and may not be able to hear The Hornet®.
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Q. If I install The Hornet® on my vehicle,
will I never hit a deer?
A. The Hornet® is not
a magical device, although it is a highly effective deterrent against deer/vehicle
collisions. We estimate, using The Hornet® along with driver awareness, will
reduce your risk of a deer/vehicle accident by more than 70%. The Hornet®
was tested on deer accident-prone police and emergency vehicles over a 3-year
period with more than 6 million proven accident-free miles before it was brought
to market.
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When should I use my Hornet®?
A. Always use
The Hornet® when driving in high-risk areas. Remember that deer are most active
from dusk until dawn. Always drive with your headlights on in high-risk areas,
stay alert and pay attention to the roadside. Be prepared to act quickly at the
first sign of an animal. Blow your horn and NEVER swerve into oncoming traffic
or attempt to dodge an animal by driving off the road surface.
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Q. Will I hear the sonic wave in my vehicle?
A.
You will not hear The Hornet® while you are driving or riding. However, you
may hear The Hornet® when your vehicle is stopped or you enter an enclosed
parking structure such as a parking garage. The wave is very directional and will
reflect back from any solid object.
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Q. Will The Hornet® annoy pets?
A.
Like you, pets will be able to hear The Hornet®. We recommend you turn your
Hornet® off while you are operating your vehicle in a confined residential
area, campground, etc. Most animals, particularly non-domesticated animals, may
react in some fashion to The Hornet®.
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Q. Will The Hornet® bother my cat or dog in
the car?
A. No. Just as you cannot hear The Hornet®
while you are driving, neither will your animals. The Hornet®'s directional
sonic wave is focused ahead of your vehicle.
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Q. Can I turn The Hornet® on and off?
A.
Yes. The Hornet® comes with a toggle switch and switch plate to be mounted
either underneath your dashboard or in the dash itself. We recommend using the
switch so that you may turn The Hornet® on when needed and off if you are
in a residential area, parking garage, etc.
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Q. Why must The Hornet® be pointed at the road
surface?
A. The Hornet® uses the surface
of the road as a reflective plane.
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Q. Will The Hornet® scare the deer away?
A.
The Hornet® will alert the animal of your approaching vehicle with sufficient
time to avoid a costly collision. Deer are a highly skittish animal and will normally
react to The Hornet® by stopping, looking and listening to determine if they
are being threatened.
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Q. Where do I mount The Hornet®?
A.
The Hornet® may be mounted anywhere under the front side of the vehicle where
it has an unobstructed, clear view of the road surface. Ideal locations include
under the bumper, behind an open pattern grill, on a cross-member, on the radiator
shroud, etc.
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Is The Hornet® hard to install?
A. No. If you
are familiar with and can use normal hand tools, you can install The Hornet®
in 15 minutes or less. If you are capable of mounting driving lights or installing
a radio, you can easily install The Hornet®.
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Q. Can I mount The Hornet® inside the car?
A.
No. The Hornet® is a small sonic generator that produces a very focused wave
that must be projected directly ahead of the vehicle for maximum effectiveness.
Therefore, it must be mounted outside the vehicle with a clear, unobstructed view
of the road surface, facing forward and pointed at a 45-degree angle to the road
surface.
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Q.
When I have my car washed, will it affect The Hornet®?
A.
No. However, care should be taken to protect The Hornet® from any direct water
spray into the output barrel using a plastic bag or other simple cover.
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Q. Will the weather affect The Hornet®?
A.
No. The Hornet® is water-resistant and is not affected by normal high and
low temperature conditions. However, The Hornet® is not completely waterproof.
If it is submerged in water, the driver circuitry can be damaged. In addition,
The Hornet® should be protected from any direct water flow, such as a high-powered
water jet that may be found in a car wash.
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Q. Can The Hornet® be left on all the time?
A.
Yes. However, we recommend using The Hornet® primarily in high-risk areas
and while driving at night.
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Q. What is the effective range of The Hornet®?
A.
Models V-120 and V-120C have a wave carrying length of 1,700 feet and an effective
range of 800 feet. This means that deer will be aware of your oncoming vehicle
800 feet away and, under ideal conditions, will be aware of your vehicle from
as far as 1,700 feet away.
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Q. What is the life expectancy of The Hornet®?
A.
The Hornet® has proven to be an extremely reliable electronic device. The
oldest Hornet®s have now been in use for five years without failure.
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Q. What is the warranty of The Hornet®?
A.
The Hornet® comes with a 90-day limited warranty and a lifetime service policy.
If The Hornet® fails during the warranty period, the Company will replace
it at no cost to you. If The Hornet® fails to operate after the warranty period,
the Company will repair or replace The Hornet® as necessary for a small service
charge plus shipping and handling.
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Q. Is The Hornet® effective on all animals,
such as moose, cows, kangaroo, etc.?
A. Not
necessarily. The Hornet® is very effective with deer due to the fact that
deer have extremely keen hearing and are very skittish animals. Deer will hear
The Hornet®'s sonic wave up to 1,700 feet away, allowing them more than ample
time to assess where the sound is coming from, determine that there is possible
danger, and move away from the road surface.
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Q. How do I know if The Hornet® is working?
A.
Most people will be able to hear the sonic wave when The Hornet® is turned
on and the vehicle is stopped (with the window rolled down) or parked.
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Q. Can I use The Hornet® to keep deer out of
my yard?
A. No. The Hornet® is effective on
a moving vehicle due to the fact that it is an unfamiliar sound to the animal
and is not constant. If The Hornet® is used in a fixed location, it will be
effective for a short period of time until the animal becomes accustomed to the
sonic wave.
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Will The Hornet® affect my vehicle's electrical system?
A.
No. The Hornet® uses less than 10mA of electrical power, which is less than
the dome light in your vehicle.
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Q. How does the new V-Series differ from the older
S-Series?
A. The new Hornet® V Models utilize
the latest and most reliable electronic technology and do not require grounding
to the vehicle chassis. The V Models also come with a 4’ pigtail and a 3.5mm
plug which connects to a new wiring harness which is complete with an inline fuse
and does not require drilling a hole in the firewall for the control switch.
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Q. What is the difference between the models of
the V-120 and the V-135 Interstate®?
A.
The V-120 and V-120C are 120 dB units with a wave carrying length of approximately
1,700 feet. The V-120C Model has the same specifications as the V-120 except it
is triple chrome plated which makes it ideal for motorcycles and certain applications
where chrome would be wanted.
The V-135 Interstate® is a 135 dB unit
with a wave carrying length of approximately 2,200 feet. Because of its power
and range, the V-135 is designed to be used on Interstate® highways and rural
high-risk areas.
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CONCLUSION:
The Hornet® is constructed of Polypropylene, which is an almost
indestructible space-age polymer. It will not rust, rot or split, ever - hence
our lifetime service policy. Even the V-120 C (Chrome) Model is a polypropylene
base with a chrome over-layer.
®FEDERAL REGISTERED TRADEMARKS Registered to XP3 Corporation:
The Hornet® - Wave Variance Tuning ® - Interstate ®
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