Noon siren test in Etna, CA: Darley Model 2

This is the daily noon test of the 1930's-era Darley "helmet" siren in Etna, Siskiyou County, California (starts at 0:33). It is believed to contain a Federal Signal Model 2, but is higher pitched due to either having six ports or operating on a higher voltage.

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[rhett443]

why did it get quiet then louder during the winddown??

[Audinos]

@rhett443 The camera lowers the mic input when the ambient noise level gets too high. At a certain point when the siren becomes quieter, the mic reverts to normal. I don't like that feature.

[JustInn014]

Nice video. That's a pretty small Darley 2.

[ricofojas2011]

i cant see why its soo small?.

[mametchi1234]

thats loud 4 something so small

[Sweet111323]

I hear it everyday at noon. Great town and great valley.

[NJFire1906]

smallest and loudest siren i ever laid eyes on

[pavilionking06]

Almost an apartment complex worth of people!

[EvanToTheFutureDude]

Awesome video of that Darley Model 2! :)

[TheCoolmaster100]

Very nice recording of the Darley. five stars!.