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The WS-1000 series was introduced around mid-70's, as Whelen Engineering became a much more supported and funded company.
The WS-1000 series was introduced around mid-70's, as Whelen Engineering became a much more supported and funded company.
WS-1000 was the first series to be produced by Whelen that was intended to be used for outdoor warning services.
WS-1000 was the first series to be produced by Whelen that was intended to be used for outdoor warning services.
WS-1000 series sirens are a rare find, since most of them are taken down from their lack of reliability and coverage.
WS-1000 series sirens are a rare find, since most of them are taken down from their lack of reliability and electronic aging.
== Variants ==
== Variants ==
The WS-1000 series came in 3 known variants;
The WS-1000 series came in 3 known variants;

Revision as of 19:28, 6 July 2018

WS-1000 series
WS-1004 In Kennesaw, GA (murrfarms)
Company Whelen Engineering
Produced 1970's-1980's?
Type Electronic
Sound output ?-112 dBc at 100 feet
Wattage 125 each speaker
Documentation
Product sheet

History

The Whelen WS-1000 series was a series of early electronic sirens produced by Whelen. The WS-1000 series was introduced around mid-70's, as Whelen Engineering became a much more supported and funded company. WS-1000 was the first series to be produced by Whelen that was intended to be used for outdoor warning services. WS-1000 series sirens are a rare find, since most of them are taken down from their lack of reliability and electronic aging.

Variants

The WS-1000 series came in 3 known variants;

Model Image Output dBc Drivers
WS-1002 Unknown 2x125W
WS-1004 Unknown 4x125W
WS-1008 112 8x125W