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The EOWS series (Electronic Outdoor Warning Siren) was a line of electronic sirens produced by Federal Signal Corporation.
Models
There were a total of 6 models in the series.
Model |
Image |
Output |
Drivers |
Notes
|
EOWS*115 |
|
119 dBc |
12 (1 per horn) |
The earliest model in the series. Uncommon.
|
EOWS*408 |
|
Single tone 128 dBc Dual tone 125 dBc |
8 (2 per horn) |
The smallest rotating siren in the series. Quite rare.
|
EOWS*612 |
|
124 dBc |
12 (2 per horn) |
The most popular model. Many active examples can still be found today.
|
EOWS*812 |
|
Single tone 132 dBc Dual tone 130 dBc |
12 or 16? |
The largest siren in the series. Rather uncommon.
|
EOWS*1212 |
|
115 dBc |
12 or 24? |
The successor to the 115.
|
EOWS*M12 |
|
123 dBc |
? |
Vehicular model. Decibel rating was measured at ten feet.
|
EOWS*115
The EOWS*115 was the earliest model produced. It is unique in the series in that it uses re-entrant horns.
EOWS*M12
The EOWS*M12, or Mobile SiraTone, is a vehicle mounted model.[1]
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