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== Model 3T ==
== Model 3T ==
[[Federal Signal Corporation]] released a version of the '''Model 3''' that was dual tone. The only currently known 3T in the wild is located at the Chatham Community Park in Chatham, IL.
[[Federal Signal Corporation]] released a version of the '''Model 3''' that was dual tone. The only currently known 3T in the wild is located at the Chatham Community Park in Chatham, Illinois.
[[File:Model3T Far.jpg|thumb|Model 3T in Chatham, Illinois.]]
[[File:Model3T Far.jpg|thumb|Model 3T in Chatham, Illinois.]]

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Model 3
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Company Federal Signal Corporation
Produced ? - Mid 1960's
Type Electromechanical
Sound output 105 (Single Tone) dBc at 100 feet
Horsepower 3

The Model 3 was an omnidirectional siren produced by Federal Signal Corporation. This siren has a rating of 105 decibels at 100 feet. It was a very basic small 12 port siren. Very similar to the Model 5, but smaller. The Model 3 is most notably famous for being the "grandfather" of the 2001 series.

Model 3T

Federal Signal Corporation released a version of the Model 3 that was dual tone. The only currently known 3T in the wild is located at the Chatham Community Park in Chatham, Illinois.

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Model 3T in Chatham, Illinois.