Bye, Bye Federal Signal Model 14 beacon and Jetstrobe light bar!

[ERIC6913]

Well, looks like Federal's axe has swung again! This time, discontinuing the model 14 rotating beacon and all Jetstrobe models.

 

[Zapp Brannigan]

Well, looks like Federal's axe has swung again! This time, discontinuing the model 14 rotating beacon and all Jetstrobe models.

No big loss on the Jetstream. :yawn:

 

[jdh]

No big loss on the Jetstream. :yawn:

Jetstrobe not jetstream. Jetstream, the independant rotators version did suck. However the strobe version was actually a very good bar.

 

[Wheels]

Jetstrobe not jetstream. Jetstream, the independant rotators version did suck. However the strobe version was actually a very good bar.

I have a feeling the remaining Jet series will soon follow eventually. I still think it makes a great, low profile lightbar that's very aerodynamic. For many years, Federal created so many unique models utilizing the "Jet series" platform. From chain driven rotators, to independent rotators, then strobe, MOD-led's, and finally to solaris leds. (And lets not forget Tomar's 925 series too.) I think it still has potential for one more model. If Federal can design and fit smaller SLR like rotators into the lightbar, it might do pretty well.

 

[denko3]

:-( bad not good.


both models were very interesting and history usefull.


both will be remembered.


RIP

 

[NPS Ranger]

The Model 14 was the last true sealed beam Beacon Ray, from the company that invented the breed. 65 years as the market leader for that segment. Although I have to admit, quality of the recent aluminum skirt versions was slipping lately. Sign of the times, give it a few years and everything they sell will be LED components made in China & assembled here.

 

[ERIC6913]

yeah kinda sad to see two innovative technologies disappear at the same time, halogen and strobe.

 

[nerdly_dood]

I was hoping they'd instead give the Model 14 LED bulbs and add it to the SLR line. The other halogen beacons are gonna bite the dust pretty quick too probably, especially the Model 100 since it uses the same externals as the 14.


I didn't even know they still made the JetStrobe, but it was brighter than the halogen JetStream anyway so it'll be missed.

 

[K9Vic]

Time to stock up on Model 14 lights!


But really I got a deal on two amber Model 100 a while back for $20 each and was going to make a Vistabar clone out of them. I would have liked to get the Model 14, but for $20 I could not pass that up and the domes were worth that.