• ArxCyberwolf@lemmy.ca
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    9 months ago

    VFDs are definitely the way to go, that’s what most enthusiasts used. When we did SirenCon over at Camp Tesumas in Wisconsin, we had a giant generator that we had to use to run the bigger sirens, especially the Cyclone 125 which has a 50 horsepower motor. It nearly killed the generator!

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      9 months ago

      SirenCon

      jesus I saw people in the 2023 vid w/o hearing protection - like… neat event, but do you have minimal hearing protection at all?

      you can’t control idiots but… perhaps… you could make them stand at a safe distance?

      not personal criticism just damn… got my hearing loss in the army, it’s not fun.

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        9 months ago

        Some of them seem to think they’re immune to hearing damage, which bewilders me. Smart enthusiasts have proper hearing protection.