Ive got an opportunity to purchase a PA-20A for 65 bucks, seller says everything functions as it should and it appears in good condition. Is this a good purchase? Im not too familiar with the older siren values. Any input is appreciated. Thanks!
Federal PA-20A
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crescentstar69
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If it works, looks good, and has the wiring harness, it is a pretty good deal. Poor condition, non-working, etc. no way.
crescentstar69
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yes the seller stated he tested it and all functions work as they should, PA mic is attached. He says he found a manual online and found out which prongs to use to test the unit.
crescentstar69
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Just got some further info from him stating its a PA-20A series 2F in 24 volt. I wasnt even aware they had these in 24 volt, but he says it works on 12 volt.
crescentstar69
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Newton15 said:
If it for display purposes, OK, personally I wouldn't buy a 24 volt if the plan was to use it.
I've never heard of a series 2F, unless the 2F is the 24 volt version of the 2E.
If you want a PA20A there are basically two versions (identified according the sound of the wail and yelp tones).
Early version (series 2B, 2C, and 2D): low-pitched wail and yelp tones - introduced in the late 1960s.
Later version (series 2E): high-pitched wail and yelp tones like the electronic sirens we hear nowadays - introduced in the early 1970s.
Series 2E is by far the most common version and is easy to find. If you like the high-pitched tones, you should be able to find a series 2E for sale real cheap.
The late 1960s versions with the low tones are rarer and worth more money.
If you want a PA20A there are basically two versions (identified according the sound of the wail and yelp tones).
Early version (series 2B, 2C, and 2D): low-pitched wail and yelp tones - introduced in the late 1960s.
Later version (series 2E): high-pitched wail and yelp tones like the electronic sirens we hear nowadays - introduced in the early 1970s.
Series 2E is by far the most common version and is easy to find. If you like the high-pitched tones, you should be able to find a series 2E for sale real cheap.
The late 1960s versions with the low tones are rarer and worth more money.