Any advice on what is the best frequency on the dial to keep cats away?
1082117
I don't know about cats. I tried different frequencies and still lost all but two of my laying hens and one duck to a mink. I originally had nine hens and thirteen ducks. I finally ran over the mink's den with my bush hog and he left the country.
1082118
My cat repeller is on the highest frequency, and most mornings I still find new catpaw prints on the windshieldof my car.
393371
You can turn off the CATS feature using the instructions found in the below link. http://shop.panasonic.com/docs/how-to/2013/tv/2013_How_to_Turn_Off_C.A.T.S..html
1466594
It looks like everyone has already answered the questioin re the ample volume. Just want to make some comments that might help newcomers: Use the aperture(s) that are supplied, that will decrease the distance and sensitivity, if animals are a problem. Also I use mine on an electric timer so that it is only active at night. ALso don't aim the sensor at nearby bushes or trees because they will trigger the sensor during windy conditions. You can always find the perfect location that will provide adequate protection against human intruders.
872343
That's the same reason I got mine! I stupidly connected the first one in my kitchen, and, wow, my cats bolted out of the room. But it seems to have no effect on them when they are set up outside - of course, it's Texas and I don't open my windows.... and the catstops point away from the house. Actually I only use them long enough to get other cats out of the habit of coming into my yard... then I loan them to friends who also have a cat problem!
126335
If you tape one of the programmed round RFID tags to the inside of the transparent cat flap, the door will think a cat is constantly present and act accordingly. This means you can use the timer mode to allow any cat (or other animal!) in or out at selected hours, without requiring any of the cats to have an ID tag or microchip. This has worked for us for 3 years with no apparent problems.
380958
I usually change the batteries every two months....or, you can gauge it if you start seeing cats around. It works well where we live.....there are at least 6 cats that keep their distance from our patio rail.
1188116
It's a very good possibility your cat will set it off. My dog set mine off and it was a little bit higher than that. It detects heat not movement.
1948346
It's pretty noisy on third setting. I use that for white noise to drown out the cats playing at night. It depends however, you might be able to find a louder one for your needs.
630051
Just installed the alarm, and so far my medium sized cat has set if off three times. We've tried adjusting the sensitivity and location of the motion sensor, but no luck so far.
829180
I have not tried the device on stairs myself. However, I have found that my footsteps in a room will set off the Tattle Tale Alarm when it is on my kitchen table or counter. Unfortunately, sometimes my cat will jump onto the kitchen counter and will not always set off the alarm. Anything that creates a vibration or a flexing of the surface that the device is on will set it off. My cats, being relatively light and agile do not always set off the alarm no matter where I put it.
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I have mine set up to allow the cats out until 8pm and then they are locked in. If they are still out after 8 and come back in it keeps them in. Also they can't get back out until 7am the next morning.
306677
Don't use it for that purpose. I own no pets but I think that either a cat or a dog could easily move beyond the range of the transmitter and beyond the range where you could hear the beeps from the receiver.
1830033
They say frequency 3.. I just got mine a week ago and still putting it in different places in my yard to figure out best spot to keep neighbor cats out. My garden has become their litter box.
1550573
Yes. Open the cover on your dog fence unit and look for a switch that will be either set on 7K or 10K. That is the frequency setting for your system. You need the matching collar (obviously). The unit to which I refer is usually a grey box that plugs into the outlet and has the underground wires running to it. It usually is held on with just clips. If you want to unplug the unit while you open the cover it isn't going to hurt anything and will give you piece of mind on not getting zapped (from the electricity not the collar).
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I would think if it keeps cats away, (very well I might add), it would keep rabbits away. Not Positive but it is logical.You may have to turn up to max output which is a lot because my neighbors complained it woke them up, so I turned it down a bit.
1993779
I don't know. Probably, I'd guess. Whichever one got the dial tone or called first. One other thing to mention...don't place the sensor anywhere a mouse might walk in front of it. I figured that out after the second time it alerted me (and the county sheriff) about a possible intruder at my lake home.
1355174
Yes, any metal will set off sensors. Will the cat be riding in a pet carrier, otherwise? Probably best to not harness the cat when going through security. It would stress out your cat. Exercise him hours previous to trip in an area he's familiar.