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Minneapolis to receive 15 Whelen Omni-Alerts (OA2)

Thu Mar 29, 2018 1:13 am

https://lims.minneapolismn.gov/Download ... 20Copy.pdf

From what I’ve heard, these will be installed in downtown Minneapolis by mid to end of 2018. These will go along with the system of Whelen Vortex R4’s and a lone Thunderbolt. Thoughts?
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Re: Minneapolis to receive 15 Whelen Omni-Alerts (OA2)

Sat Mar 31, 2018 1:28 am

It's a shame Minneapolis got rid of the vintage sirens, i remember Falcon Heights having a Thunderbolt on the roof of the Agriculture Center at the State Fair grounds, i saw it when i rode the Space needle for the first time. At least there is one Thunderbolt in the system, Hopefully it will stay there for a few years...

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Re: Minneapolis to receive 15 Whelen Omni-Alerts (OA2)

Sun Apr 08, 2018 5:07 am

TheUnknownSentry wrote:
Sat Mar 31, 2018 1:28 am
It's a shame Minneapolis got rid of the vintage sirens, i remember Falcon Heights having a Thunderbolt on the roof of the Agriculture Center at the State Fair grounds, i saw it when i rode the Space needle for the first time. At least there is one Thunderbolt in the system, Hopefully it will stay there for a few years...
I have a picture of the State Fair Thunderbolt while I was on the space needle, gotta dig it out. That last Thunderbolt is in very good condition, so I don’t see it going anywhere anytime.
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Re: Minneapolis to receive 15 Whelen Omni-Alerts (OA2)

Sun Apr 08, 2018 5:10 am

Quick update, apparently they have been installed! Went into downtown today and saw this one in an intersection by US Bank Stadium. https://imgur.com/a/wDmaQ
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Re: Minneapolis to receive 15 Whelen Omni-Alerts (OA2)

Sun Apr 08, 2018 1:15 pm

Dang, I have got to go out and see these. When were they installed? I was in Minneapolis last Friday and didn't see any.
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Re: Minneapolis to receive 15 Whelen Omni-Alerts (OA2)

Sun Apr 08, 2018 3:05 pm

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Dang, I have got to go out and see these. When were they installed? I was in Minneapolis last Friday and didn't see any.
Maybe this month..? Not quite sure. I was SUPER surprised when I saw them, I expected them up at the end of the year.
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Re: Minneapolis to receive 15 Whelen Omni-Alerts (OA2)

Fri Apr 13, 2018 11:50 pm

I saw your photo on imgur, i'm sure if you were talking about the new Whelen's or the last Thunderbolt that is still in good condition?

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