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Sirens that are rare for the wild but in common possesion
Posted: Fri Sep 06, 2024 3:35 am
by 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).
Re: Sirens that are rare for the wild but in common possesion
Posted: Fri Sep 06, 2024 12:37 pm
by PelicanStateSirens
getextreme2 wrote: ↑Fri Sep 06, 2024 3:35 am
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.
Re: Sirens that are rare for the wild but in common possesion
Posted: Sat Sep 07, 2024 12:01 am
by 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.
Re: Sirens that are rare for the wild but in common possesion
Posted: Tue Sep 17, 2024 7:09 am
by Ziginox
PelicanStateSirens wrote: ↑Fri Sep 06, 2024 12:37 pm
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.
Re: Sirens that are rare for the wild but in common possesion
Posted: Tue Sep 17, 2024 10:39 am
by 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.
Re: Sirens that are rare for the wild but in common possesion
Posted: Wed Sep 18, 2024 2:39 am
by 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.
Re: Sirens that are rare for the wild but in common possesion
Posted: Thu Sep 19, 2024 9:54 pm
by 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
Re: Sirens that are rare for the wild but in common possesion
Posted: Fri Sep 20, 2024 12:41 am
by HDN
clarksburg_1000t wrote: ↑Wed Sep 18, 2024 2:39 am
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!)
Re: Sirens that are rare for the wild but in common possesion
Posted: Fri Sep 20, 2024 1:30 pm
by 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!
Re: Sirens that are rare for the wild but in common possesion
Posted: Sat Sep 21, 2024 1:41 am
by Dino835
I used to have one, but it was lost when I was cleaning my house lol