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by Synther
Mon Mar 27, 2023 2:05 am
Forum: Siren Maps
Topic: Dual End Fedelcode Siren Map
Replies: 3
Views: 2585

Re: Dual End Fedelcode Siren Map

Not sure if it's been too long since the last post, but there's an inactive? Mach. 5 in Bridgeton, IN: Coordinates: 39.64852, -87.17368 Street view: https://www.google.com/maps/@39.6486969,-87.1737852,3a,41.3y,155.32h,103.13t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1shlWK2-ZE0J5tpcKvSpTe0w!2e0!7i3328!8i1664 Added, glad ...
by Synther
Mon Mar 27, 2023 12:15 am
Forum: Main Outdoor Warning Sirens Board
Topic: Restoring one of Milwaukee's Gasoline Mobil Directos!
Replies: 334
Views: 213943

Re: Restoring one of Milwaukee's Gasoline Mobil Directos!

Brushless motors and relays are irrelevant. Gasoline engines are essentially giant spark gap transmitters. Back on topic.
by Synther
Mon Mar 27, 2023 12:08 am
Forum: Main Outdoor Warning Sirens Board
Topic: Restoring one of Milwaukee's Gasoline Mobil Directos!
Replies: 334
Views: 213943

Re: Restoring one of Milwaukee's Gasoline Mobil Directos!

Gas engines throw off a large amount of EMF, could cause issues. With proper shielding, my Arduino was not able to deal with the low levels that were thrown off from a contactor.
by Synther
Sun Mar 26, 2023 10:11 pm
Forum: Main Outdoor Warning Sirens Board
Topic: Restoring one of Milwaukee's Gasoline Mobil Directos!
Replies: 334
Views: 213943

Re: Restoring one of Milwaukee's Gasoline Mobil Directos!

I suggest using a Federal FC or a timer module, Arduinos are very susceptible to EMF and tend to get stuck on.
by Synther
Sat Mar 25, 2023 1:27 pm
Forum: Main Outdoor Warning Sirens Board
Topic: Help dating my model 2
Replies: 13
Views: 8963

Re: Help dating my model 2

Ye olde Type 2. Late 40s-early 50s would be correct, 4 brush model. Hope they are in good condition, siren looks clean overall.
by Synther
Thu Mar 23, 2023 10:27 am
Forum: Main Outdoor Warning Sirens Board
Topic: "Broken" Vortex in Jackson County
Replies: 4
Views: 2561

Re: "Broken" Vortex in Jackson County

Good gust of wind probably knocked it loose, finback too. Not sure how rust affects these sirens, but it is possible the plate where the head attaches to the rotator has potential to fail as they age.
by Synther
Tue Mar 21, 2023 7:58 am
Forum: Community Systems
Topic: Skokie Illinois Model 2
Replies: 9
Views: 5179

Re: Skokie Illinois Model 2

Looks to be in good condition. They avoided painting the tag, honestly refreshing to see.
by Synther
Tue Mar 21, 2023 7:48 am
Forum: Mystery Sirens
Topic: Mystery Siren in Slovenia
Replies: 4
Views: 2591

Re: Mystery Siren in Slovenia

These were produced by Wandel & Goltermann, likely an ESA. Sold during the cold war, they were one of the first German companies to dabble in electronic sirens, also producing equipment for emergency vehicles. Can't find too many in Germany anymore, but oddly enough there are a few ESAs in the B...
by Synther
Sun Mar 19, 2023 7:30 am
Forum: Main Outdoor Warning Sirens Board
Topic: Old Picture of a Sentry being instlaled.
Replies: 3
Views: 1608

Re: Old Picture of a Sentry being instlaled.

Photo was taken early 2000's.
by Synther
Mon Mar 06, 2023 4:54 am
Forum: Videos and Media
Topic: Whelen 2806 Woodland Hills
Replies: 0
Views: 9626

Whelen 2806 Woodland Hills

Cool ambience, lots of echos. 11:52 test time. Post #1000!



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMM0TSZDuoE

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