ACA Howler Tornado Siren Test, Alert, Cologne, MN 10/2/2024

This was a pilgrimage that, as a siren enthusiast since childhood, and the proud owner of a 1978 ACA Howler that came from Minnesota, I NEEDED to make. After discussing this siren with Mitchell in September, we made plans to take this trip and see it test, with Holly and Jeff joining us. After getting up at an ungodly hour and traveling most of the morning, seeing the last Howler in service way up on that tall pole was absolutely worth the journey. It sits very prominently next to the water tower, so I decided to include my first glimpses from a distance as we arrived.
It was a very warm and windy October day, as you can see, which affected the belt driven rotator. It flops around in the wind and struggles a bit when running. Knowing what I do about these sirens, it more than likely needs both drive belts (or just one belt in the case of later model Howlers with chain drives) replaced and a lube change in the gearbox. Still, this little guy sounded healthy and loud - just as punchy as any P-10/15 that I've ever heard. Just like Hudson's T-135AC, this siren has been recorded like a billion times, but this was a day that I'll never forget and will always be thankful that I got to experience. After this, I can't wait to eventually hear my Howler run under its own power. Thank you for watching! Enjoy!
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-- General Info --
Siren: Alerting Communicators of America Howler, 10hp 9/12 port dual tone producing 123db
Date and Location: Wednesday, October 2nd 2024, at City Square Park in Cologne, MN
System and Test Time: Carver County, First Wednesday at 1:00 pm
Signal: 3 minute alert
Enthusiasts Present: Mitchell ‪@Montecat33‬, Holly ‪@TheSirenGeek‬, Jeff ‪@romainetomatoes2416‬, Chris ‪@SirenDude1003‬, Coen ‪@minnesotastatesirens2732‬
Equipment Used: Main shot - Sony HDR-CX405, secondary shot - Sony HDR-CX220, handheld shots - Samsung A545G, Audio - Tascam DR-05X
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