Pulled out my 3T22A for the Minnesota Statewide Tornado Drill yesterday. Ran full 3 minute tests of Attack and Fire. Towards the end you can hear other sirens running from nearby towns. Wind was a problem, but theres not much I could do about it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftXf64apeHQ

Depending upon if I have time, I may be going with Bill Nagler to pick it up sometime.

The big vented blower boxes were from the 50s I believe.

Looks sharp Nick! I bet it sounds just as beautiful as it looks.

An electronics repair shop would be a good place to take it.

We used to go and stay at a resort up there until a couple years ago. The 612 by the airport was still there. I also seen a couple 2001s on the way through town.

Finally found some time earlier this evening to make another video of my 3T22 running Alert, Fire, and Attack. This time controlled solely from one of my AF Timers.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPWw6HXH5_A

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