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by johnnykcks
Thu Nov 18, 2010 12:05 am
Forum: Main Outdoor Warning Sirens Board
Topic: List of sirens in Kansas City
Replies: 113
Views: 54941

no news on kc sirens in a long time! was in kck last week and seen a thunderbolt on top of the courthouse...really cool...had a hawk or eagle sitting right on top of it! Was there for jury duty so phone was in car so wasnt able to get pic. when i got out, and got to my phone, the bird was gone...got...
by johnnykcks
Tue Nov 16, 2010 5:47 am
Forum: Main Outdoor Warning Sirens Board
Topic: What About A New Siren Archive?
Replies: 14
Views: 6023

I have numerous pictures of sirens in kansas city and surrounding suburbs. Would love to contribute as I sent to the marcoz (sp?) site over a year ago and they have yet to post them... e/mail is [email protected] Have a good one! \/ PEACE
by johnnykcks
Thu Feb 18, 2010 10:24 am
Forum: Main Outdoor Warning Sirens Board
Topic: List of sirens in Kansas City
Replies: 113
Views: 54941

Chrysler Siren on Army Records Bldg

While at the Remodeling show last weekend at American Royal, I met and spoke with the Independence, Missouri Emergency Director about the Chrysler Siren that is on the old Army Records bldg right outside downtown KC. He told me he had expressed interest in the siren, but the owner of the building ha...
by johnnykcks
Thu Feb 18, 2010 9:33 am
Forum: Main Outdoor Warning Sirens Board
Topic: Kansas City-Mod3012 trailer
Replies: 2
Views: 2113

Kansas City-Mod3012 trailer

Was at the remodeling show last weekend at the American Royal to hear Reed Timmer speak (met him, and he is a REALLY cool guy, actually had a 15 min dialogue with him about my chasing adventures). Blue Valley Public Safety (our local Federal dealer) had a modulator trailer on display. This trailer i...
by johnnykcks
Thu Dec 10, 2009 8:00 pm
Forum: Videos and Media
Topic: KCMO Tornado Sirens
Replies: 11
Views: 6039

I actually recorded a video of the 2001 on prospect near hickman mills (bout .75 miles south of fire station on prospect, on east side of road) on that very day. I actually called in KMBZ (980 am) and inquired as to why they were sounding when no warning was active...
by johnnykcks
Wed Nov 04, 2009 3:28 am
Forum: Main Outdoor Warning Sirens Board
Topic: List of sirens in Kansas City
Replies: 113
Views: 54941

Platte Woods ST*-10 (the elusive one)

Here is a pic of the elusive ST*-10 that is in Platte Woods. I am 99% sure that this siren is no longer active. It is in someones backyard, and can been seen from I-29 if you really pay attention. In the spring/summer when the trees are in bloom it is nearly impossible to spot, but with it being aut...
by johnnykcks
Sat Oct 31, 2009 1:52 am
Forum: Main Outdoor Warning Sirens Board
Topic: Last Weekend's trip to Kansas City Sirens
Replies: 14
Views: 6508

KC & Surrounding Siren Pics

I have MANY pictures of sirens around KC, Liberty, Grandview, and Raymore/Belton. You should check them out. There is still quite a few civil defense Thunderbolts around...most are hidden in neighborhoods. Have them arranged in different albums depending on location. Heres the link to my photobucket...
by johnnykcks
Mon Aug 10, 2009 1:15 am
Forum: Main Outdoor Warning Sirens Board
Topic: List of sirens in Kansas City
Replies: 113
Views: 54941

YAY! I finally got good quality pics of the antiquated ST*-10 in Platte Woods! I'm sure its no longer in use as you will assume once I get the pics uploaded. If u blink you'll miss it cause its between mature trees. Been tryin to get pics of it for over six months! Hope everyone had a good weekend! ...
by johnnykcks
Thu Aug 06, 2009 8:02 am
Forum: Main Outdoor Warning Sirens Board
Topic: List of sirens in Kansas City
Replies: 113
Views: 54941

test day

Had planned to get some video of tests in Liberty (clay county, missouri) this afternoon, but got called in to work. Though, today at home (Kansas City, KS, Wyandotte County) they tested. This month, for some reason, they tested with the normal alert signal, but after that was three more sets of ton...
by johnnykcks
Fri Jul 17, 2009 2:50 am
Forum: Main Outdoor Warning Sirens Board
Topic: List of sirens in Kansas City
Replies: 113
Views: 54941

I understand that aspect, but why a 2001-130 when the majority of the other replacements were/are modulators...like the new CAT "logo" by the way!

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