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by sirensandfirealarms
Thu Feb 29, 2024 8:22 pm
Forum: Main Outdoor Warning Sirens Board
Topic: Question about Thunderbolt mounts.
Replies: 8
Views: 509

Re: Question about Thunderbolt mounts.

I believe the image of the 1/87 Thunderbolt on the Ralph Ratcliffe site is actually at least partially based on a real life setup like this in Burlington, NJ. https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/906309287133995019/1212856292100800533/image.png?ex=65f35b71&is=65e0e671&hm=c52116ecb81e01d267...
by sirensandfirealarms
Thu Jul 27, 2023 4:33 pm
Forum: Main Outdoor Warning Sirens Board
Topic: What do these letters at the end of thunderbolt mean?
Replies: 4
Views: 5741

Re: What do these letters at the end of thunderbolt mean?

A = Three phase B = Single phase T = Dual tone S = Series (A1, A2, B, C) Examples: A Thunderbolt 1000ASA2 would mean a three phase, series A2 Thunderbolt 1000. A Thunderbolt 1000BTSAC would mean a single phase, series C Thunderbolt 1000T. Most enthusiasts don't bother with the series designations, ...
by sirensandfirealarms
Wed Jun 07, 2023 12:32 pm
Forum: Community Systems
Topic: Has Newberry, SC changed their testing schedule?
Replies: 2
Views: 2895

Re: Has Newberry, SC changed their testing schedule?

I think I heard something about Silverstreet no longer testing on saturdays but I'm unsure since I don't live in the area.
by sirensandfirealarms
Tue May 02, 2023 12:16 pm
Forum: Community Systems
Topic: Stilwell, OK might have too many sirens..
Replies: 7
Views: 6317

Re: Stilwell, OK might have too many sirens..

I have been siren hunting alot and I noticed that Stilwell has 11sirens! Stiwell is only a 3.456 square mile area. Is it too much sirens or is it normal? Here are 4 of them I found but I have more pictures of the rest of the system. I would think too many sirens is better than not having enough sir...
by sirensandfirealarms
Mon Apr 24, 2023 11:25 am
Forum: Main Outdoor Warning Sirens Board
Topic: Saudi Arabia Siren Locations
Replies: 3
Views: 2522

Re: Saudi Arabia Siren Locations

unfortunately sirens in Saudi Arabia are rather difficult to locate given that the government does not allow Google to take StreetView images in the country. There is/was a system of Hörmann HLS sirens installed in Dammam according to a former Hörmann employee (source: look under Saudi Arabia on thi...
by sirensandfirealarms
Mon Apr 10, 2023 2:16 pm
Forum: Siren Maps
Topic: Every Thor Guard Lightning Siren in the US
Replies: 10
Views: 5297

Re: Every Thor Guard Lightning Siren in the US

this map was made by a user over 5 years ago who was banned, so it was more than likely deleted. please do not bump posts without good reason. topic locked
by sirensandfirealarms
Mon Apr 10, 2023 12:55 pm
Forum: Main Outdoor Warning Sirens Board
Topic: American sirens in different countries
Replies: 44
Views: 80731

Re: American sirens in different countries

I heard there are Sentries in the Philippines and possibly a thunderbolt The thunderbolt thing is a rumor, stemming from a post on this board from way back in the day in which someone mentions hearing what sounded like a Thunderbolt while they were in Metro Manila. im not saying its impossible that...
by sirensandfirealarms
Wed Mar 29, 2023 11:42 am
Forum: Community Systems
Topic: Cincinnati Metropolitan Area Sirens
Replies: 3485
Views: 1276650

Re: Cincinnati Metropolitan Area Sirens

probably should have posted about this sooner but Trenton also has a new 2001-130 at the corner of Wayne-Madison Rd and Dayspring Ln. i believe it was installed about a few weeks to a month ago.
by sirensandfirealarms
Mon Mar 27, 2023 11:08 am
Forum: Mystery Sirens
Topic: T-121 or Random Horns
Replies: 14
Views: 22473

Re: T-121 or Random Horns

I have a friend who lives in the Pottsville area, and he can confirm that they are in fact speakers. As to why they exist in that very siren-esque setup, i do not know.
by sirensandfirealarms
Mon Mar 20, 2023 11:21 am
Forum: Videos and Media
Topic: Kockum Sonics KTG-10 found in Lahti, Finland* 2004
Replies: 3
Views: 3771

Re: Kockum Sonics KTG-10 found in Strömstrad, Sweden 2004

where does it say this is in Strömstrad? all the videos say its in Lahti, Finland. Lahti also had some Pintsch Bamag sirens at one point, and i believe one is still up on a hill somewhere in town. Its Lahti, Finland? I thought it was strömstrad like i said, where does it say this? Lahti is mentione...

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