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  1. CodeMan

    Whelen Justice flash pattern change question

    As an update: My dept just installed a We Can Whelen Justice lightbar on my vehicle. The bar came in the scan lock pattern. I asked for the pattern to be changed to the random alternating each head quad flash as it makes the bar look like its rotating. They spent 30 mins on the phone with...
  2. CodeMan

    Lens, dome etc cleaning and polishing

    Yes, I did.. I used the fine grit as the hazing was just starting.. Lucky for me the Maguire's cleaner wax still works to hide the mistakes... ;) :rolleyes: Our dept is slowly phasing these out with Justice lightbars.. So keeping this one looking good till then. :cool:
  3. CodeMan

    Lens, dome etc cleaning and polishing

    Ha-ha, I'm jealous of others outcomes.. I went out and got the 1000, 1500 & 2000 grit. wet sanding used a little dawn in the water for about 5 mins each just doing the front. (mind you the lenses where just starting to get cloudy) result: still cloudy. Soo I tried some toothpaste, rolls eyes, I...
  4. CodeMan

    Lens, dome etc cleaning and polishing

    Oddly enough, I tried the 2000 grit wet and was left with a cloudy clear lens. maybe I missed a step? :( I'll try the toothpaste next... (dull clear Legend lower lens.
  5. CodeMan

    Need wiring info for Whelen TIR3

    My TIR3's have a red, black, blue & yellow wires.... what wire changes the patterns? 
  6. CodeMan

    The world mourns the execution of the Aerodynic

    Well the positive side is the chinese will snach it up so lenses may still be availible.. LOL
  7. CodeMan

    Official "Whacker" or "Screwed Up Install" Thread

    I too am having a hard time seeing the issue with this car, the lack of a company name on the car would lead me to think its his pov and he can used the car for mulitple companies.  The car overall dosent look bad, and hes not wannabeing in the photo... I would have placed the SECURITY...
  8. CodeMan

    Types of Radios

    Oops we left out  VHF  30-40 MHz http://people.seas.harvard.edu/~jones/cscie129/nu_lectures/lecture7/cellular/cell_hist.html Oddly enough some agencies still use this band width for comumications today
  9. CodeMan

    Happy Holidays 2014

    Greetings~ I wanted to take a moment and wish all the ELB members & their families a safe and happy holliday season .  May you have a profitable 2015! :grouphug: **Peace**
  10. CodeMan

    POV Response

    Kinda like no light  just siren... lol Or this... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFByYnJ5R2s
  11. CodeMan

    Dispatchers! What's the craziest call you've ever taken?

    hehe. at 2120 is when you hear the radio traffic goes nuts.. lol http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXwG-kBYE6U
  12. CodeMan

    How are you alerted to calls?

    Hmm lets see , cell phone, radio or portable, MDT.and  maybe telepathy? :cool:
  13. CodeMan

    Official "Whacker" or "Screwed Up Install" Thread

    This was a funny POKE... good one lol
  14. CodeMan

    Single Tone vs. Dual Tone

    I have always enjoyed the Dual tone like on Mad Max.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awoZGs11HJs
  15. CodeMan

    Official "Whacker" or "Screwed Up Install" Thread

    People with OCD are fun to play with, just make every thing .06 off axis... We had a Sgt. that was OCD. and everything had to be perfect... Sooo .06 off... ;)
  16. CodeMan

    The Worst Response Video Thread

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeVUdv0d-ms&index=2&list=PLeR4BwHzBdTQtTSfYwJaaMJ2cNXdv3Vhm
  17. CodeMan

    Official "Whacker" or "Screwed Up Install" Thread

    Reason for posting this here is the use of the amber lights with a siren.  If this was a Vollie FF and this was his pov. using blue or red it would be a cool set up.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLBC57D9E69FBB662C&v=V6xHZvk4X0M
  18. CodeMan

    Fire Motorcycle

    this is interesting... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9EwcMT-1lM
  19. CodeMan

    Tahoe- Vollie Fire

    You know if they added some green in there, they wouldnt need to decorate for christmas.... Just park it in the front yard. :undecided: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gSqoz8znV4
  20. CodeMan

    Good lights ruined by split flash

    This guy MUST be an ELB member?!? :lol: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OidZa9NyB2g
  21. CodeMan

    2014 GMC - Comm Company Utility Truck

    In florida the state regulates the color usage Road maintenance and construction equipment and vehicles may display flashing white lights or flashing white strobe lights when in operation and where a hazard exists. Additionally, school buses and vehicles that are used to transport farm workers...
  22. CodeMan

    2014 GMC - Comm Company Utility Truck

    With most installs your always going to have (well you woulda, coulda, shouda opinions). it all boils down to what the customer wants, can afford, etc. And this truck is SHARP...Sure the tail lights are white, but the third break light is colored. What I notice is this.... utilizing stock...
  23. CodeMan

    2014 GMC - Comm Company Utility Truck

    Im very impressed, another clean no blob lighting install.... Love the 3rd brake lighte... is it still functional?
  24. CodeMan

    Lens, dome etc cleaning and polishing

    I was told you can use pledge furiture polish between car washes in a pinch.. I however  use the Maguire's cleaner wax does a pretty good job on the FS Legend bottom domes. Have not done the insides though... 
  25. CodeMan

    Funeral Escort / Removal Vehicle - Suburban

    Thats a CLEAN install, and not too busy... :)
  26. CodeMan

    Golight Stryker on a Tahoe? Thoughts?

    I have one on my F150, the reflectors designed so it casts light over the light bar. Ony draw back is no carwashes, hand wash only...
  27. CodeMan

    2015 Tahoe

    Yeppers we do, started using them 7yrs ago. no issues.. never fell off, no holes drilled on the vehicles, no external antennas!  and can TX/RX from 3counties away on the hwy. This is the on glass  ant  There are two one in each upper corner one for intercity radio, the other is the agency  radio.
  28. CodeMan

    Halogen vs. Strobe vs. LED

    Using different manufacturers is like compairing Apples to Oranges.. when it comes to compairing the three. So here is a video of all three in a single old skool STAR light bar showing the differences. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cz8xVKDWzHo
  29. CodeMan

    2015 Tahoe

    Our agency went with the Larsen KGI825 on-glass antennas on all vehicles, their mounted inside in the upper corners of the windshield and work great. 
  30. CodeMan

    Tahoe- Vollie Fire

    the vehicle in the back ground says escort.. Funeral escort maybe?  I didn't realize we still had Vollies responding to stations with lights in Florida. Most sleep over in stations.

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