Federal Signal 2001-130, Full Alert: Schnellville, IN (Dubois Co. Tornado Siren Test, HD)

Copyright 2017, Brandon Mendel (Please use with permission).
Originally Recorded 8/1/2017
So when 6PM rolled around, I got a little surprise. The rotator was not working, and the horn was faced right at me. I later called the EMA who were already aware of the issue and got Federal Field to service it. Luckily, this malfunction allowed me to get a little carried away with the camera angles. I even got the drone out for the first time but due to a slow memory card, it only recorded a tiny snippet rather than the full test. But don't worry, this certainly isn't the last time the drone will be used. There were also some developing storms in the background that looked impressive from above. Thankfully, the wide angle caught some of this convective action even though the drone didn't.
Since I was standing directly in front of the horn, I also got a little more than I bargained for. My ears were definitely ringing from that shrill ,130 dB scream. So don't underestimate the sound of a 2001. Sure, they may not be the most interesting, but they pack a punch.
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[@midwestsirensandtrains]

Great Drone shot Brandon! I really love the extra effect it adds! Definitely hope to see more shots like this in your future videos.

[@DSRX100]

Thanks Nick! I'm definitely going to be using it more often.

[@bkrbyex4339]

DSRX100 if you're interested, there's a 2001, down the street from where I live now in Valparaiso Indiana, not sure what day and time they have their tests, I called one of the fire stations and they told me that it was the first Tuesday of the month, and at 10, or 11am.

[@thattechdude]

Love the drone shot! Too bad the rotator aint working.

[@StormFlareRecords]

For some reason, hearing this 2001 run alert is quite soothing

[@leq6992]

I like how there's a towering cumulus taking shape off in the distance, almost like the siren test is its wake up call.

[@tehoulvoboy777]

I love the drone shot!! Nice video!!

[@AtlanticCoastRailfanner]

Well Damn. Rotator failure. Nice one!

[@PlatinumEagleStudios]

Nice. I'm a fellow subscriber. LOVE the drone footage. I think more siren enthusiasts need to use drones for tests. it makes them so much better and cooler in my opinion. Too bad the rotator didn't work..........Wonder why it failed? This 2001 looks quite new..........

[@Montecat33]

Nice! Love the drone shot.

[@UberLukario]

Drones are a marvelous thing.

[@brookewilsonclemons7975]

My town has that same tornado siren ..... and it went off two times during a severe thunderstorm warning .

[@LayTaw-b3w]

0:11 why does the freaking rotator doesn't work

[@djmario2381]

Broken rotator.

[@BossCoins2]

Is it like the one Broken Solar Panel recorded with the broken rotator

[@StormFlareRecords]

T-Bolt Failure=Mass panic
2001 Failure="Meh"
Dont get triggered! XD

[@arlene1727]

The roatater tailed or is broken

[@dianemckimmy5701]

0:53

[@OWS_Crazy1]

Awesome, you used the drone, that was cool

[@horrorstories316]

How is the rotator motor broke

[@Tigers9596]

Dang it has to take awhile to set up

[@pv.trevor]

Got a Question: Can I use this audio for a video?

[@DSRX100]

Sure, thanks for asking!

[@pv.trevor]

No Problem, Thanks for Replying so quick!

[@Thunderbolt1000AT]

I love the drone shot, plus I guess the rotator failed.

[@DSRX100]

Thanks! Yeah, it definitely failed (and it's not even that old) but it should be working now.

[@Nudgysirens]

DSRX100 Y’all know what broke on the rotator

[@niks_crazy_world]

Collector rings collector rings collector rings collector rings

[@brokensolarpanel2649]

if it were the collector rings that broke, the siren would likely not wind up at all. the collector rings connect to the chopper motor.

[@bkrbyex4339]

Phone Goat have you been watching tsm webisodes? you sound like the sirens teasing the whelen. lol!

[@ZeeJBC]

Oh the siren isn’t spinning

[@trcgoddude4333]

How come the siren doesn't turn?

[@trcgoddude4333]

I'm crazy I didn't read the description

[@DominicDeWald]

Rotator failure in the siren rotation mechanism inside the siren head.

[@billyannwoodcock5647]

Brandon is your name? cool name.
BTW. Nice video!!

[@mikemccool2489]

Hi

[@HannYang_Corporation]

0:10 No rotating lol

[@Creeperboy099]

I guess we will be seeing move videos of sirens filmed by drones as the drones get cheaper :)

[@Treyplayz-c1e]

some sirens dont rotate

[@joseubiarco6935]

Dang its LOUD thi

[@dianemckimmy5701]

Aww yeah

[@JohnRitchiejd23]

Is the rotator on this siren broken?

[@tsg931]

YES!! READ THE DESCRIPTION!!

[@kansasstatealerting717]

Odd..

[@luvvhm1a485]

I heard this one before it lives next to me

[@tsg931]

You live next to it! It doesn’t live next to you!

[@dianemckimmy5701]

Whoo

[@MikeySartori]

this fed sig doesnt rotate

[@DominicDeWald]

Rotators broken in siren head.

[@theawesomeboy6679]

siren failure

[@miguelesparza6662]

Ummmm

[@dianemckimmy5701]

0:54

[@dianemckimmy5701]

0:11