Hi I am looking for a simple 3 - 5 sec countdown timer with a beep sound on the countdown and a longer beep for the start then a stopwatch needs to start, it also for a charity event so cost needs to be a low as possible.

Have you considered the StartBeep? (http://www.phoenix-sports.com/alge_startbeep.htm). It has a function for a manual start with beeps from 5 down to zero with a different tone for zero, and it can start a timer as well.

Please feel free to contact me via www.delta-sports.com.au if you need access to some equipment for an event.

Regards,
George.

Yes, the alge startbeep. The BEST $500 you will ever spend! For a one-off I would take George up on the rental offer.

Check out the new Version 2 with much better designed control panel.

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