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{{Infobox siren|title= | {{Infobox siren|title=Model WS-1000|image=WS-1000 new.jpg|caption=An 8-speaker Model WS-1000 in Point Pleasant, MI.|company=[[Whelen Engineering]]|produced=1977-1979|type=[[Directional]] [[Electronic]]|output=112 dB @ 100 ft|wattage=600-1200 W|voltage=24|current=DC|succeeded=[[Model WS-2000]]|sheet=https://drive.google.com/file/d/11nuk3EgVBfRZcz6IZoN0uOJScdcNu_fo/view?usp=sharing|manual=N/A}}The '''Model''' '''WS-1000''' is a basic directional electronic speaker array siren that was created by [[Whelen Engineering]] in 1977 and was Whelen's first siren created for the outdoor warning siren market. The Model WS-1000, while revolutionary for its time, did not sell very well as the potential for electronic sirens had not been proven yet. The design was also rather basic, and the controller left much to be desired. Whelen would later improve upon the design in 1979, leading to the release of the [[Whelen WS-2000|Model WS-2000]] and the discontinuation of the Model WS-1000 the same year. Very few sirens confirmed to be WS-1000 sirens are known to exist. | ||
== Design == | |||
The Model WS-1000 is about as basic as an electronic siren can be. The siren consists of Atlas Sound Model CJ-46 fiberglass paging horns, powered by 125 W high-power speaker drivers. Up to 8 of these horns are supported per controller, with 4 and 8 horns being the standard configurations. These allow the siren to reach 112 dB at 100 ft according to Whelen's advertisements, although it's unknown whether this is for the 4 or 8 horn model. A product sheet from 1978 suggests that the 4-speaker option was introduced later on. Simple swivels behind each horn are attached to a cross shaped bracket with smaller brackets below it that attach to the pole. A small cap covers the drivers and protects them from the elements. The Model WS-1000 came stock with an early analog controller, which was revolutionary for the time of having battery backup capabilities and was the first on the market to do so. This early controller was capable of wail, yelp, and hi-lo, as well as voice functionalities. These were likely based on Whelen's existing vehicular siren controllers, as Whelen was already well-established in that market. The Model WS-1000 is fully capable of using newer controllers such as the ESC-864. Due to the popularity of the Atlas CJ-46 horns for non-siren use, similar-looking arrays can be found all across the country. Some of these horns connected to newer Whelen controllers are often confused with genuine WS-1000 sirens. The horns are commonly used as electronic church carillon bells, which leads to much confusion from enthusiasts who believe they are WS-1000 units. They can also easily be mistaken for the Loudoun Communications [[Loudoun Emergency Warning Sirens|Model ES-1000]] (a similar siren released around the same time) and vice versa. | |||
== Gallery == | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:Whelen1977sm.jpeg|A Model WS-1000 advertisement from 1977. | |||
File:WS1000advertisement.jpeg|A Model WS-1000 advertisement from 1978 with minor additions. | |||
</gallery> | |||
[[Category:Sirens]][[Category:Electronic Sirens]] | [[Category:Sirens]][[Category:Electronic Sirens]] | ||
[[Category:Whelen Engineering]] | [[Category:Whelen Engineering]] | ||
[[Category:Directional Sirens]] | [[Category:Directional Sirens]] | ||
__INDEX__ | __INDEX__ | ||
Latest revision as of 16:36, 11 December 2024
| Model WS-1000 | |
 An 8-speaker Model WS-1000 in Point Pleasant, MI. | |
| Company | Whelen Engineering |
|---|---|
| Produced | 1977-1979 |
| Type | Directional Electronic |
| Sound output | 112 dB @ 100 ft |
| Wattage | 600-1200 W |
| Voltage | 24 V DC |
| Succeeded by | Model WS-2000 |
| Documentation | [N/A Manual] Product sheet |
The Model WS-1000 is a basic directional electronic speaker array siren that was created by Whelen Engineering in 1977 and was Whelen's first siren created for the outdoor warning siren market. The Model WS-1000, while revolutionary for its time, did not sell very well as the potential for electronic sirens had not been proven yet. The design was also rather basic, and the controller left much to be desired. Whelen would later improve upon the design in 1979, leading to the release of the Model WS-2000 and the discontinuation of the Model WS-1000 the same year. Very few sirens confirmed to be WS-1000 sirens are known to exist.
Design
The Model WS-1000 is about as basic as an electronic siren can be. The siren consists of Atlas Sound Model CJ-46 fiberglass paging horns, powered by 125 W high-power speaker drivers. Up to 8 of these horns are supported per controller, with 4 and 8 horns being the standard configurations. These allow the siren to reach 112 dB at 100 ft according to Whelen's advertisements, although it's unknown whether this is for the 4 or 8 horn model. A product sheet from 1978 suggests that the 4-speaker option was introduced later on. Simple swivels behind each horn are attached to a cross shaped bracket with smaller brackets below it that attach to the pole. A small cap covers the drivers and protects them from the elements. The Model WS-1000 came stock with an early analog controller, which was revolutionary for the time of having battery backup capabilities and was the first on the market to do so. This early controller was capable of wail, yelp, and hi-lo, as well as voice functionalities. These were likely based on Whelen's existing vehicular siren controllers, as Whelen was already well-established in that market. The Model WS-1000 is fully capable of using newer controllers such as the ESC-864. Due to the popularity of the Atlas CJ-46 horns for non-siren use, similar-looking arrays can be found all across the country. Some of these horns connected to newer Whelen controllers are often confused with genuine WS-1000 sirens. The horns are commonly used as electronic church carillon bells, which leads to much confusion from enthusiasts who believe they are WS-1000 units. They can also easily be mistaken for the Loudoun Communications Model ES-1000 (a similar siren released around the same time) and vice versa.
Gallery
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A Model WS-1000 advertisement from 1977.
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A Model WS-1000 advertisement from 1978 with minor additions.
