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The Model 2 has been in production for about 100 years, so it's more than likely that one of those is the oldest. Early Sterling M-10s are about 100 years old as well.Rivian_Kid wrote: ↑Sun Apr 03, 2022 6:11 pmAfter reading your reply's, I've had an idea for a post. What is the oldest siren still active? I will leave someone else to do it as I'm kinda lazy lol
What I meant was who in the siren community even cares for ATI's. They are like the worst sounding siren in my opinion.
That's an entirely different question to the question you asked before. But to answer your second question, I don't think many people in the community care for them, they're not reliable and their performance is lacking. However, cities don't care what enthusiasts think, they'll go for whatever they think is cheapest, or listen to whatever BS the company spoonfeeds them.Metrolink_YT wrote: ↑Mon Apr 04, 2022 7:51 pmWhat I meant was who in the siren community even cares for ATI's. They are like the worst sounding siren in my opinion.
It's a good thing the cities I've been to have Federal Signal, ASC, and Whelen. (Though I despise Whelen)Snowpix wrote: ↑Mon Apr 04, 2022 9:02 pmThat's an entirely different question to the question you asked before. But to answer your second question, I don't think many people in the community care for them, they're not reliable and their performance is lacking. However, cities don't care what enthusiasts think, they'll go for whatever they think is cheapest, or listen to whatever BS the company spoonfeeds them.Metrolink_YT wrote: ↑Mon Apr 04, 2022 7:51 pmWhat I meant was who in the siren community even cares for ATI's. They are like the worst sounding siren in my opinion.
Why. Why do you hate Whelen? Whelen makes the best electronic sirens on the market. The ones in my town carry miles and they have broken drivers... they've been serving for over 20 years. They still work and have had little to no maintenance. One day, I was in Dublin, MD, and the Whelen 2902 in Conowingo, MD could be heard clearly running wail from there. That's over 8 miles away, and it was raining. Whelen makes pretty good sirens...Metrolink_YT wrote: ↑Tue Apr 05, 2022 2:32 amIt's a good thing the cities I've been to have Federal Signal, ASC, and Whelen. (Though I despise Whelen)
The either 4004 or vortex in Tipton,MO, either broke its wires (Joke) or the rotator is broken, or it is coded to not rotate. It has been in the same position for many years now. I mostly prefer Mechanical sirens and they just make electronic sirens. I will admit that I watch a lot of TSM and Random Siren Shorts. Thanks BSP.championsiren wrote: ↑Tue Apr 05, 2022 11:59 amWhy. Why do you hate Whelen? Whelen makes the best electronic sirens on the market. The ones in my town carry miles and they have broken drivers... they've been serving for over 20 years. They still work and have had little to no maintenance. One day, I was in Dublin, MD, and the Whelen 2902 in Conowingo, MD could be heard clearly running wail from there. That's over 8 miles away, and it was raining. Whelen makes pretty good sirens...Metrolink_YT wrote: ↑Tue Apr 05, 2022 2:32 amIt's a good thing the cities I've been to have Federal Signal, ASC, and Whelen. (Though I despise Whelen)
Seems like you've been watching too much TSM
Explains a lot. Whelens are very reliable and effective sirens and there are still many ~40 year old Whelens, both omni and rotational, that still running alongside their newer sirens. Just because their sirens are electronic doesn't make them any less great as sirens. I really wouldn't want to be taking influence from BSP, with how utterly cringy and kiddie-ridden those videos tend to be, at least in my opinion...Metrolink_YT wrote: ↑Tue Apr 05, 2022 2:05 pmI will admit that I watch a lot of TSM and Random Siren Shorts. Thanks BSP.championsiren wrote: ↑Tue Apr 05, 2022 11:59 amWhy. Why do you hate Whelen? Whelen makes the best electronic sirens on the market. The ones in my town carry miles and they have broken drivers... they've been serving for over 20 years. They still work and have had little to no maintenance. One day, I was in Dublin, MD, and the Whelen 2902 in Conowingo, MD could be heard clearly running wail from there. That's over 8 miles away, and it was raining. Whelen makes pretty good sirens...Metrolink_YT wrote: ↑Tue Apr 05, 2022 2:32 amIt's a good thing the cities I've been to have Federal Signal, ASC, and Whelen. (Though I despise Whelen)
Seems like you've been watching too much TSM