Sirens that are rare for the wild but in common possesion

[getextreme2]

Here's an interesting idea I thought of.

What are some sirens that you guys have seen mounted somewhere and are uncommon for that, but are common for a collector to have in their possession?

I'll start, here is a FS Model B9W in Tetonia, ID mounted on the fire station:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1O6Tz2K ... sp=sharing

B9W's aren't too common, but I have seen occasional videos. However, B9's in general are pretty common for collectors, but are very rare to see outside of a museum or enthusiast's collection (even I own one).

[PelicanStateSirens]

Here's an interesting idea I thought of.

What are some sirens that you guys have seen mounted somewhere and are uncommon for that, but are common for a collector to have in their possession?

I'll start, here is a FS Model B9W in Tetonia, ID mounted on the fire station:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1O6Tz2K ... sp=sharing

B9W's aren't too common, but I have seen occasional videos. However, B9's in general are pretty common for collectors, but are very rare to see outside of a museum or enthusiast's collection (even I own one).

I'd say the Federal Signal Model A is pretty hard to come across in the wild, but a lot of collectors own them.

[getextreme2]

getextreme2 wrote: ↑
Thu Sep 05, 2024 11:35 pm
Here's an interesting idea I thought of.

What are some sirens that you guys have seen mounted somewhere and are uncommon for that, but are common for a collector to have in their possession?

I'll start, here is a FS Model B9W in Tetonia, ID mounted on the fire station:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1O6Tz2K ... sp=sharing

B9W's aren't too common, but I have seen occasional videos. However, B9's in general are pretty common for collectors, but are very rare to see outside of a museum or enthusiast's collection (even I own one).

I'd say the Federal Signal Model A is pretty hard to come across in the wild, but a lot of collectors own them.

Only thing is that there are a lot of drawbridges that use them, but besides that, you will find a location every once in a while.

[Ziginox]

I'd say the Federal Signal Model A is pretty hard to come across in the wild, but a lot of collectors own them.

They're uncommon for use as outdoor warning due to their size and output, but are very widely used for alerting in other scenarios. Things like industrial, fire, bridges (as getextreme2 mentioned), and other general alarm uses. Basically, anywhere you might now see a Selectone in use.

[Chicagosiren-hunters]

I’m surprised no one mentioned the ACA Hurricane, especially as there are six in private hands, and only one left operational…let alone out on a pole.

[clarksburg_1000t]

I don't know if the Thunderbolt can be considered rare in the wild, but every collector seems to have at least one of them.

[ThatGuy2020]

I think it’s the ACA Howler.

There’s one active one left in the world, and there’s a bunch in private ownership. Same with the Hurricane

[HDN]

I don't know if the Thunderbolt can be considered rare in the wild, but every collector seems to have at least one of them.

I'd really like to know where I put my Thunderbolt siren, because I haven't seen it anywhere

(I don't have one but wish I did!)

[championsiren]

I'll add to that... where's my Thunderbolt?
I'd say the Auto-Matic OC-9 is pretty rare to see in service as its designed purpose as a burglar alarm. There are a lot in private possession, though. I have one myself!

[Dino835]

I used to have one, but it was lost when I was cleaning my house lol