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by Snowpix
Mon Jan 08, 2024 8:17 pm
Forum: Videos and Media
Topic: Inman, SC Absurdly Fast Thunderbeam January 6. 2024
Replies: 4
Views: 39663

Re: Inman, SC Absurdly Fast Thunderbeam January 6. 2024

No. The disc is driven by the chopper itself using a shaft and gearbox, so its speed is governed by the speed of the chopper and isn't adjustable. Inman's has a broken gearbox, causing it to spin too fast.
by Snowpix
Wed Jan 03, 2024 5:21 am
Forum: Main Outdoor Warning Sirens Board
Topic: Oldest Thunderbolt sirens in existence
Replies: 15
Views: 77494

Re: Oldest Thunderbolt sirens in existence

Yup! They were actually just restored and put back into service earlier this year, now rocking the "Bumblebolt" paint scheme. T-75 can currently be found at Sedgwick County Fire Station 32, in Park City, KS. T-104 is located at Wichita Firehouse 20, and T-116 is at Sedgwick County Fire Sta...
by Snowpix
Sun Dec 31, 2023 3:54 am
Forum: Community Systems
Topic: Why is the Mineola Thunderbolt 1003 so special?
Replies: 8
Views: 36760

Re: Why is the Mineola Thunderbolt 1003 so special?

It's very similar to why the Silverstreet Thunderbolt is so over-recorded and foamed over. It performs a rare signal with both solenoids working, it tests reliably and regularly, and is unique due to its (former) paintjob and overall appearance. It's easy to record since it tests daily, and has a pr...
by Snowpix
Thu Dec 21, 2023 7:56 pm
Forum: Mystery Sirens
Topic: Big Elk Meadows VFD
Replies: 6
Views: 47259

Re: Big Elk Meadows VFD

championsiren wrote:
Thu Dec 21, 2023 5:28 pm
That's a Canadian Model 2. Quite literally listed as that in the catalogues.
Nice truck, too...
Also called the Model "2-3Z" on the tags on later models.
by Snowpix
Sat Dec 16, 2023 5:42 pm
Forum: Main Outdoor Warning Sirens Board
Topic: 1986 ACA Alertronic 6000R
Replies: 35
Views: 86991

Re: 1986 ACA Alertronic 6000R

Rotational Alertronics normally use rings, in a similar fashion to the WS-2000R. This meant it didn't have to oscillate, but the rings require more maintenance and can cause skipping and other issues for electronic sirens. They did offer an oscillating model with direct-wired drivers, which JCB owns.
by Snowpix
Sat Dec 16, 2023 4:08 am
Forum: Mystery Sirens
Topic: Big Elk Meadows VFD
Replies: 6
Views: 47259

Re: Big Elk Meadows VFD

Looks sorta like a Fedelcode Model 2 that's covered in snow.
by Snowpix
Thu Dec 14, 2023 8:32 pm
Forum: Mystery Sirens
Topic: Mogi das Cruzes, SP, Brazil Mystery Siren
Replies: 2
Views: 15054

Re: Mogi das Cruzes, SP, Brazil Mystery Siren

It's an Engesig OMNI, which is Engesig's clone of the Modulator, albeit with differently shaped cells. Engesig is based out of São Paulo.
https://civil-defense-sirens.fandom.com/wiki/Engesig
by Snowpix
Thu Dec 07, 2023 10:38 pm
Forum: Main Outdoor Warning Sirens Board
Topic: Hi, I'm the owner of the 2nd known Cosgrave/Codwell
Replies: 64
Views: 224480

Re: Hi, I'm the owner of the 2nd known Cosgrave/Codwell

All, I have attempted to both PM and email Talia. No response thus far. If anyone can assist me with contact I would appreciate it They've run away from home, so I assume they're not going to be easy to contact. https://old.reddit.com/user/talianagisan Try their Reddit account. They were last activ...
by Snowpix
Wed Dec 06, 2023 4:39 am
Forum: Main Outdoor Warning Sirens Board
Topic: South-ish Vancouver Island, BC (and Galiano Island) siren test times?
Replies: 7
Views: 55140

Re: South-ish Vancouver Island, BC (and Galiano Island) siren test times?

The 128 was installed earlier this year, so it's brand spanking new. Here's the site: https://prcemc.ca/event/wildfire-siren-test/ I also have a Canada-wide siren map, which includes BC. I haven't checked all of BC, so there's probably more that I don't know about, but a lot of sirens are mapped in ...
by Snowpix
Wed Dec 06, 2023 4:36 am
Forum: Main Outdoor Warning Sirens Board
Topic: Hi, I'm the owner of the 2nd known Cosgrave/Codwell
Replies: 64
Views: 224480

Re: Hi, I'm the owner of the 2nd known Cosgrave/Codwell

well 2 things here the shroud for the john dree siren looks like a federal model 5/7 so its and looking at the motor itself that and my an nick have fully restored it and its back in working order were both 19 again and as long as we have the patent it can be capable to restore the only complex thi...

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