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Best Mechanical Siren Manufacturer

Wed May 16, 2007 9:45 pm

Out of today's mechanical siren makers, which one do you thinks is the best? The choices are; Federal Signal, American Signal, and Sentry Siren. I like Sentry myself because they put a lot of pride in their work, and all of their models are omni-directional, with the exception of the Defender. I also like the frequency of the tone from these sirens!
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Wed May 16, 2007 10:24 pm

In my opinion Fedral, but I also like ASC.
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Wed May 16, 2007 10:31 pm

I'd say Sentry or ASC. Probably Sentry because of the quality of their sirens.

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Wed May 16, 2007 10:53 pm

Sentry for the quality, ASC for the size and variety.

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Wed May 16, 2007 11:43 pm

Sentry first, followed by ASC second. I would choose the former for omni-directional designs, then the latter for rotating units. Either way, both are outstanding manufacturers.

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Thu May 17, 2007 12:12 am

Probably all three:Federal for economy, ASC for durability, and Sentry for reliability.
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Thu May 17, 2007 12:24 am

ask me thirty years ago id say Federal Signal...ask me today id say American Signal Corporation...

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Thu May 17, 2007 2:16 am

Federal Signal because of the Thunderbolt siren :D

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Thu May 17, 2007 4:54 am

Sentry -- quality, good low pitch, and omnidirectional. I have never been a fan of rotating sirens. Those old Sterlings last forever.
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my favorite

Thu May 17, 2007 5:19 pm

can i pick two ? I would have to say sentry as my number one choice because like a previous thread said, they put a lot of pride in their work. i like federal second but i also have seen some pretty impressive american signal products.

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