This is a Civil Defense classic. I like how the narrator says "Duck and Coverrr". In my opinion, this video was intended to provide false security to the public. A lot of instructions in this video are only relevant if you're many miles (I'd say at least 25 - 30) from the explosion. Either...

That would be a cool addition of Whelen. They're well know for their lights, and I'm glad they're moving it to the outdoor sirens as well. Can't wait to see them in action.

Those sirens still look in excellent condition, how much would it cost for those 2T22s?

Sirens won't be going anywhere anytime in the near future, I believe they're going to stay for decades to come. The question is, what will the sirens be like in the future? In my personal opinion, I don't think mechanical sirens will be manufactured the way they were in the old days. If anything, el...

This was part of the Andover breakout, 55 tornadoes spawned at the time. Tornadoes are both magnificent and violent forces of nature, there's nothing else like it.

I suggest the following even though a plan sounds like it's in action. 1. Adam Smith- Sounds like you are stepping down. I thought this might happen since it seems your interest has changed to steam whistles and ship horns. Well if you leave thank you your board it has offered much knowledge and po...

Oh okay, sorry. I didn't know there was a big difference in the two.

I wonder if this board is gonna switch to vBulletin.

Of course the URL would be something like sirenboard.proboards101.com. If the board needs a free domain, CO.NR will be just fine. It's free, and looks like co.uk lol. Proboards are skinnable, and could fairly easily look like very close to the color scheme of this board. Done that already: http://t...

Gil wrote:PLEASE do not go with proboards - incredibly tacky/cheap.

That's just because you don't know how to properly use it. Anyways, if Calvin and do what he claims he can do, he's our best choice.