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    Red Twinsonic CTS Domes

    Yea, It was late and the 'ol Brain just doesn't work as sharp as in the past.   Maybe some interaction with an estrogen laden biolological specimen might help :D I'm working on restoring a 1978  Chevy K2500 California Brsh Truck and it only has a negeclted  CTS on it. A Chevy K2500 is a...
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    LACoFD Engine Mid Mounted Pancake Light, Par 46 Grote Amber Warning

    Hi, I'm looking for the Red Dual sided Pancake light that LACoFd mounted on their engines just behine the Cab for side warning circa the 1970's. I also need a set of the NOS Chrome Grote Par 46 read Amber lights for same era,(one could be red) that were used for rear warning. I used to know...
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    Red Twinsonic CTS Domes

    I'm looking for a set of Red domes for a CTS Twinsonic. Do you know if the guys was successful in his start-up to making NOS Domes? Thanks
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    Whelen Dominator behind Tahoe Grill

    Do you guys know if two D6's (LINZ Heads), mounted side-by-side, will fit in the same position in the upper grill slot? Thanks RJ
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    Sirennet - Star Car installs a Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Vehicle

    Wait until they get a quote for hard driveline, brakes and other appurtences.  Their City Manager and the Chiefs will want to dump the thing because of the extremely high cost of maintaining this vehicle. It's also exactly what happened to many of the HUMVEES that State and Local LE received in...
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    Poor reception (mobile scanner)

    Here's what I was trying to convey in the other post. VHF/UHF can sometimes play havoc due to numerous variables. Techs in the Industry refer to this as "Black Science" as it sometimes cannot be explained but experienced in real time. Multipath fading affects most forms of radio...
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    Poor reception (mobile scanner)

    Just a few ideas/thoughts; Your Motorola Minitor more than likely has a more sensitive "front end" vs your Bearcat. In order to increase receive signal strength is to install an antenna that has more dB. Sometimes adjacent towns with repeaters using the same freqs will "de-tune" their...
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    Police chase Fire Fighter responding to station for a call

    Here's a similarly related incident, with Blue-On-Blue went terribly bad. Several local PO's were fired or removed ALONG WITH THEIR SUPERVISOR. It's reported that the Fed complied with all EVO Traffic Related laws and the subsequent traffic stop by the local Po's went down hill fast where the...
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    Suzuki DR650, off-road EMS quick response?

    I'd first calculate the factory charging/supply capacity of the Bike's stock configuration to see if upfitted loads can be supplied w/out discharging the system. If you need to I believe there's a shop in CA. that has high output stator and I would think of supplying a small aux battery...
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    Whelen Dominator Behind the Grill Mount

    What's your favorite flash pattern for maximun field of warning effect?
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    Police chase Fire Fighter responding to station for a call

    I hope you have professional liability insurance because hindering a F/F response that results or leads to further injury or loss, to a 3rd party, could be trouble. Most of the time incidents like like become "manhood measuring" contests and nothing more. Here's an example; Chula Vista...
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    Suggestions how to light up a Polaris

    I'd look at the Whelen Ion V series for the front bumper and rear roof mounts, (the amperage requirements are perfect for a UTV which typically has a 10% electrical system cushion). The have a 3-in-1 light along with 180 degree Class 1 coverage. I'd also install a simple wig-wag HLF on the...
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    Official Location based warning law discussion thread

    I've never seen it addressed and am curious; Anyone know how a Demo EV Vehicle, (with all inclusive emergency equipment installled), such as Whelen's vehicles, are not in violation of these States laws. Thanks RJ
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    What system would YOU recommend?

    One of the issue your Safety Guy might be thinking about is an Air Medivac and their ability to ID your EV's. A roof mounted lightbar is more visible to an approaching Medivac Helo in identifying a location and/or Landing Zone. A lot of First Responders forget this unless, they've...
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    Upfitting modern vehicles.

    +1 Great Points H/L. If I might add a few mistakes....I mean experiences; Vehicle with Diesels, Turbochargers, Intercoolers and factory headers will have SIGNIFICANTLY HIGHER under hood temperatures. I've seen black spiral loom, along with the internal insulated wiring, burned completely...
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    Hidden Strobe Location Help Please

    In order to blend in with the "Off Road Jeep Look" you can add/substitute a set of PAR 46 housings and use the Whelen DUO drop in LEDs. They switch from Steady White to flashing Red or Blue. http://www.whelen.com/pb/Automotive/ProductSheets/Lightheads/PAR-46_Series.pdf
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    2014 Tahoe PPV- Stealth Communtications

    Those are the new California "Moonbeam" Special Limited Edition.... :)
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    New Whelen Century Mini Bar (Upfitting a Front Cut Out Option)

    Thanks, As Whelen has a "modular" assy system in most units, I was hoping I could swap/upfit in a Liberty or Justice Board. Thanks for all the posts guys. RJ
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    New Whelen Century Mini Bar (Upfitting a Front Cut Out Option)

    Haven't had one or yet seen one in person, but I've had inquires to see if the new Whelen Century Mini Bar can be retrofitted with another Whelen board in order to have a Front Cut Out option via the Scan Lock, (i.e. REAR ON ONLY). Called Whelen and they wanted to sell me a Mini Justice at 2.5...
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    Installing Lighthead/Loom into GM Truck Extendable Towing Mirrors

    I figured that, just by looking at the GM exploded view and though I'd throw it out for help/suggestions. Thanks RJ
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    Good lights ruined by split flash

    Agreed, As much as I don't agree with some CA. lighting laws the California Highway Patrol wrote a very indepth "White Paper" and comparitive study on color and flash rates/patterns. I can't find a copy. It's about approx. 5-10 years old, (Sorry my CRS kicking in). Come on all you Steady...
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    What type of light is this?

    If it's on a Ford Truck...its definately a boat....icon6.png
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    Silverado HLF Park Kill

    Check here; http://www.gmupfitter.com/files/media/photo/99/2006_LD_CKFullSizeElectrical.pdf BTSI might(?) work. Not sure though on that year/model. RJ
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    Installing Lighthead/Loom into GM Truck Extendable Towing Mirrors

    No I haven't. For my 1st new incursion, I always like to ask other Techs that have worked on that particular install, to see what problems and work-arounds they've encountered. Sounds like the a whelen strobe extension loom might do the trick. Thank you everyone for all the comments and...
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    Installing Lighthead/Loom into GM Truck Extendable Towing Mirrors

    Agreed, Until I stuff it and work the extend and retract I won't know what will pop up or bind. It's also has to pivot front and aft, from directly against the door to more than 90 degrees. Thanks again everyone. RJ
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    Installing Lighthead/Loom into GM Truck Extendable Towing Mirrors

    Thanks for the heads up. What do you think about using this; Fiberglass, Heat Resistant Wire Loom - Black I'm also worried about the wire inside the mirrors during high summer temps. RJ
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    Need help/suggestions on how to set up my 2014 Silverado (updated 5/4 with video)

    A set of Vertex in the Fog Lights will work great. Take a look at Whelen's new Ion V Series for under mirror mount for 180 side intersection coverage and VERY low profile. The puddle light can be triggered by the dome light circuit. The other front facing white LEDs can be steady/on/off or...
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    Installing Lighthead/Loom into GM Truck Extendable Towing Mirrors

    Anyone run a upfitted loom thru the GM Truck towing mirrors without any binding/kinks when the mirror extends and retracts? I'm figuring using black wire loom with a few spriral loops, enough to extend and retract. Thoughts/Ideas? Thanks RJ

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