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In the early years of the Cold War, [[Federal Signal Corporation]] released a version of the '''Model 3''' that was dual tone. Although the exact decibel rating is not known, it presumably produced 101-103 decibels at 100 feet. The only currently known 3T in the wild is located at the Chatham Community Park in Chatham, Illinois. | In the early years of the Cold War, [[Federal Signal Corporation]] released a version of the '''Model 3''' that was dual tone. Although the exact decibel rating is not known, it presumably produced 101-103 decibels at 100 feet. 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.]] | ||
[[Category:Federal Signal Corporation]][[Category:Electromechanical Sirens]][[Category:Omnidirectional Sirens]][[Category:Single Toned Sirens]][[Category:Sirens]][[Category:Dual Toned Sirens]] | |||
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| Company | Federal Signal Corporation |
|---|---|
| Produced | ? - Mid 1960's |
| Type | Electromechanical |
| Sound output | 105 (Single Tone) / 102 (Dual 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
In the early years of the Cold War, Federal Signal Corporation released a version of the Model 3 that was dual tone. Although the exact decibel rating is not known, it presumably produced 101-103 decibels at 100 feet. The only currently known 3T in the wild is located at the Chatham Community Park in Chatham, Illinois.
