Federal Sign & Signal Thunderbolt 1000 Tornado Siren Test | Alert & Attack | Racine, WI

While I was in town still before I headed off to Iowa, I knew I had to hit up a Racine Co. test, and after hearing the other 1000 was replaced, it was prime time to record the last one in place. Needless to say, it kicks some serious tail despite being almost 70 years old. Thanks for watching!
Siren: Federal Sign & Signal Thunderbolt 1000
Date Recorded: 01/07/2023
Location: Racine City Hall
City/State/County: Racine, WI, Racine County
Testing day/time: First Saturday's at 4:00PM
Cycle(s) tested: Alert & attack
Additional enthusiast(s) present: N/A
Recording equipment:
- Nikon Coolpix B700 Point-&-Shoot (main shot)
- Canon Powershot SX540 HS Point-&-Shoot (B-roll)
- Canon Vixia HF-R800 (audio)
- 2X Sunpak Ultra 6000PG tripods
NOTE: I, Midwest Siren Productions shall NOT BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE for any unauthorized use of the radio or siren audio UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE. This is made purely for entertainment and educational purposes only and is in no way made to encourage any foul play.
Enjoy, and thanks for tuning in to MSP!
-Cheers

[@BeaverStateOWS]

Crazy echoes!

[@Linuxo6193]

I know right!!

[@Montecat33]

Stunning video!

[@midwestsirensandtrains]

This is absolutely beautiful!! Amazing work as always my friend!

[@TheSleepyMechanic0524]

Old girl is starting to show her age in certain areas. Chopper doesn’t sound like it hits full pitch, but I forgive the thing, it’s 69 years old. Still kicks tail.

[@grovecitysirens_GCS]

I saw the thumbnail in my notify and thought it was from roblox lmao Also, that attack timing is cursed. If it had a faster wind-up, it would work (like a hurricane) How is the restoration on your fedelcode?

[@SirensAndAlarmsOfNorthernIL]

It used to be much worse. When I filmed it, all it did was a series of super short growls

[@kansasstatealerting2874]

Beautiful!

[@historicaltrainbusfan1067]

It always impresses me to see Thunderbolts from the 50s and 60s still in operation. Stuff made by Federal Signal in those days was built with quality unlike the junk they make now.

[@SirensAndAlarmsOfNorthernIL]

Bruh…you do realize the Equinox and 508 exists right? Those are far better than Thunderbolts, especially the Equinox and both are louder

[@MichanaAlerting]

That intro never gets old

[@WhelenWPS3000]

Fr

[@SirenRecordingsofIowa]

Polk County is testing tomorrow

[@mclarensuniverse]

yo MWSI can I use your siren vids for a comp pls