T-128 question...

[enigma1677]

Why is the T-128 so much more expensive than the Fed 2001? We all know that the sound is much better from the T-128 ,but there has got to be something else that makes it so much more!

[SirenMadness]

It's got a more complicated electronic system and a more complex head.

[enigma1677]

Would you say that it is a "better siren" because it is more complex

[SirenMadness]

What I mean by that term is that the features are more abundant in the T-128, such as a siren-condition feedback system and lots of other features.

[enigma1677]

Forgive me...doesnt the 2001 have that type of thing too. Or at least some type of two way reporting system?

[SirenMadness]

Yeah, every siren that is remote-controlled has a two-way communication system. But I don't know whether the 2001 series has a situation-report system.

Or, maybe, it's A. S.C.'s manufacturing techniques.

[loudmouth]

situation-report system? dose that mean the siren tells like temps of parts and which way its pointing ? or just if its working or not?

[The Big Labowski]

the t-128 is a much heavier duty setup. it also requires much more equipment. it has more innards and electronics. also as mentioned before it has self-diagnostic capabilities which the 2001 does not have. And further more, the 2001 siren is not nearly as effective at warning as the t-128 is. the 128 has a farther range due to its lower pitch. the 2001's pitch is much too high in my opinion. low pitch soundwaves carry farther than high frequency waves. it should last longer than a 2001. all the 2001 is, is a model 3 chopper spun at a high speed to make more sound. the 128 was specifically designed to produce 128dB without over revving the chopper.

[SirenMadness]

situation-report system? dose that mean the siren tells like temps of parts and which way its pointing ? or just if its working or not?

Yes, it tells whether there is something wrong.

[jkvernon]

Actually the price of a T-128 or 2001 varies with the dealer. Here where I live T-128s with the same basic features (two-way status monitoring, battery backup, ect,...) and installation as the 2001 will cost about $17,000 to 18,000 while the 2001 costs $20,000. So really the better deal here is obviously the T-128.