Viatek BC16G Super Bark Stop
by Viatek
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Viatek BC16G Super Bark Stop
Customer Review: Sort of works !?!?
Summary: 2 Stars
When I first purchased the "Bark Stop", I thought it was working, but now I'm not sure if it is. The test function works but I have no way of knowing if it is working in automatic. It is either I have a neighbor that has really stupid dogs or they just don't learn.
I will give it a little more time before I trash it.
Customer Review: Product
Summary: 2 Stars
I purchased the Viatec BCX16g around the first part of 09. and it has quit working. For what I paid it should of worked longer.Customer Review: Arrived Used and Broken
Summary: 1 Stars
I purchased this product through Amazon's affiliate 'endless variety'. When it arrived the state of the product box and inside packaging was that of a USED AND RETURNED item. After installing the 4-D batteries and powering the unit up, it failed to operate. Guess why the previous owner had returned it... So if it was returned for non-operation, why was it shipped to me? This is the 2nd time I've paid for NEW but received USED (and BROKEN in this case) buying through Amazon affiliates. Half of the printed info included with the item has to do with returning a defective product. Odd, about 1% of electronic based items end up being defective. Why the focus on that aspect? Let me guess - You pay a restocking charge when you return an item.
As the warrenty is worthless, I opened the plastic case up and fixed the thing myself. Inside I found both volume and sensitivity controls broken - only by pressing or twisting would they stay in contact (oxidation). The single-sided PCB has moisture damage (more oxidation), many of the components are hand soldered and some were overheated (melted/cracked insulator on caps). There are globs of solder and pieces of cut component leads everywhere. I'd be ashamed to put my name on this product. Chips are code dated 2002 and the design looks way to complicated for what little it does (VOX, timer, osc. and power amp). The item WORKING should retail for 20 bucks max.
As for operation, I have not noticed any effect on yapping dogs, but there may be a delay in them figuring it out, or it is just not loud enough to bother them.
Customer Review: Will not turn on
Summary: 1 Stars
I recieved the Viatek Super Bark Stop Ultrasonic Pet Trainer BC16G in about a week. After inserting 4 brand new D cell batteries the unit would not turn on. I tested the batteries in a flashlight and they work properly. After trying every button on the unit and still getting zero response or lights I left a message with Viatek. Hopefully this faulty unit is not typical as the only other review indicated the Super Bark Stop was amazing.
Update: Still a one star. I recieved a replacement unit from Viatek that worked, at least initially, for about a week untill it rained, then it wouldn't stop going off. I called them again and got a third unit. This time I attached a small cover, about twice the size of the unit, just above where I attached the unit to a post. It lasted thru a couple of storms then stoped working completely. I have not wasted my time calling for another unit.
Customer Review: Didn't Work For My Dogs
Summary: 1 Stars
It is so hard to find a product of this type that works but since it worked for more people than average I thought I would give it a try. First off, the product itself feels very cheap. I followed all the directions for optimal placement, adjusted the different settings multiple times and still saw no results in the amount of barking. I wasn't expecting a product that was 100% effective but this didn't even make a dent in the problem.
BUYER BEWARE ~ if you are thinking of trying out this product be sure of yourself. If it doesn't work for you either and you need to return it, the company charges a 15% restocking fee and makes you pay for all shipping . . . which almost makes it worth keeping the stupid thing as a paperweight rather than end up getting only a small portion of your money back.