Wireless Siren Control

[DJ2226]

I have a RF remote kit that I use in conjunction with an AF timer for my Model 1 (actually used it earlier for a test with Muscogee County's system). It has 4 channels that I use to trip the timer to do alert or attack, cancel out a signal, or growl the siren, and it has a range of 400 feet give or take. Word of caution if you go this route, the only thing about these RF type of kits is that they can be randomly be set off by things in the environment or by other remotes, so once you're done it's best to unplug everything.

https://www.amazon.com/Thunbird-Channel ... +momentary


This is from the 4th last week... I forgot to post the video on here. Oops. The RF kit is in that little enclosure on the top right. It takes 12VDC that I feed it with a wall adapter I re-purposed for this application. I set the receptacle up so the bottom socket would be unswitched electricity from the plug and the top for the siren itself.

I've also used a RF controlled outlet to drive the siren, although it wasn't really built to handle the load of a 1 HP motor. The Model A has a relatively small motor, so that wouldn't be as much of an issue. I use it to control a couple of lamps in the house now

I did run into the issue I mentioned above when I started working on my controller. The outlet's remote's on and off buttons happen to correspond with the B and D buttons on the remote that came with the kit, which I use for setting the AF timer off in alert and attack. When I was wiring everything up and testing the functions on the timer with the remote the lamps were turning off and on. Luckily the siren itself wasn't connected and my grandparents didn't pick up the other remote and start randomly hitting buttons trying to fix the situation. As seen in that picture above I unplug the wall adapter that powers the kit whenever I'm not using the remote and happen to have the controller powered up to avoid an accident... and pissing off our normally friendly CPD and MPs. lol

https://www.amazon.com/GE-57883-Receive ... 3PC8NT1N7T

[Josh]

I bought a WeMo switch for the fun of it last night. Don't know if ill use it for my model A.

[Valra Bellkeys]

This is really hard to understand how to hook up. Can anyone make a tutorial of the most budget friendly remote activation solution?

[Josh_S]

This is really hard to understand how to hook up. Can anyone make a tutorial of the most budget friendly remote activation solution?

Ok so if you are going to go with the $32 WEMO then you will need a smartphone, wifi, and that's it. I keep my siren unplugged most of the time, just in case of an accidental activation. But on Saturday's, or if there is severe weather in the forecast I will plug it in. The device is so nice because as long as you have internet connection you can literally activate your siren from anywhere. Also I think it is important to note that as long as you do NOT add in any rules (or the timer settings) that would activate the siren at unwanted times the device should not activate. With the virtual world though, glitches can be a headache so just be cautious. This is how you would go about setting the thing up:
Step 1. Unbox the WEMO outlet and plug it in.
Step 2. Download the WEMO app on your phone and open it
Step 3. Follow the prompts to enter in your WIFI password when it brings up the available networks
Step 4. Plug in your device and you are good to go!
Also while you are at it visit the IFTTT website and you can do SO many different things. It's hard to explain, but once you visit the IFTTT website you will understand.
Here is a video of the latest siren test here on Saturday. You will hear the county sirens start, and then with the WEMO timer setting you will hear the Model A turn on at exactly 12:01 and turn off at exactly 12:02. I can't state enough how much I love the WEMO


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMTxGBV1Oc0

[Josh_S]

I have a RF remote kit that I use in conjunction with an AF timer for my Model 1 (actually used it earlier for a test with Muscogee County's system). It has 4 channels that I use to trip the timer to do alert or attack, cancel out a signal, or growl the siren, and it has a range of 400 feet give or take. Word of caution if you go this route, the only thing about these RF type of kits is that they can be randomly be set off by things in the environment or by other remotes, so once you're done it's best to unplug everything.

https://www.amazon.com/Thunbird-Channel ... +momentary


This is from the 4th last week... I forgot to post the video on here. Oops. The RF kit is in that little enclosure on the top right. It takes 12VDC that I feed it with a wall adapter I re-purposed for this application. I set the receptacle up so the bottom socket would be unswitched electricity from the plug and the top for the siren itself.

I've also used a RF controlled outlet to drive the siren, although it wasn't really built to handle the load of a 1 HP motor. The Model A has a relatively small motor, so that wouldn't be as much of an issue. I use it to control a couple of lamps in the house now

I did run into the issue I mentioned above when I started working on my controller. The outlet's remote's on and off buttons happen to correspond with the B and D buttons on the remote that came with the kit, which I use for setting the AF timer off in alert and attack. When I was wiring everything up and testing the functions on the timer with the remote the lamps were turning off and on. Luckily the siren itself wasn't connected and my grandparents didn't pick up the other remote and start randomly hitting buttons trying to fix the situation. As seen in that picture above I unplug the wall adapter that powers the kit whenever I'm not using the remote and happen to have the controller powered up to avoid an accident... and pissing off our normally friendly CPD and MPs. lol

https://www.amazon.com/GE-57883-Receive ... 3PC8NT1N7T

I really like that setup you have, and that RF kit would have been sooo handy a few years back. It's interesting how they two different remotes both interacted with each other and thankfully you didn't end up with a mob of angry neighbors at your house lol. I'll have to keep that little kit in mind though, especially after I purchase an AR timer in the future.

[markslimm]

I use the same RF relay controller for my Thunderbolt. I got it on eBay for $5, and it works pretty good for an enthusiast's use. The signal reaches all the way to the back of my yard, and the relay is all the way in my basement. I have mine hooked up for attack alert and cancel. If I get a working video camera I will make a video of it.