Handheld siren help

tritan

Member
Dec 6, 2010
32
MI
I am looking for a handheld siren for my POV that will have switches built in for the tight space I have in my truck with center console. I am looking at the code 3 covert and the sound off 385. I have found a few videos of the covert on you tube and the sound off 385 is to new for finding videos or reviews. I can get both for the same price right now so it comes down to options and style. Anybody have thoughts on these siren/box controls? I looked at the sound off in person the other day with a sales man and it's pretty small. The code 3 looks a bit bigger but appears to have a few more options. I need to control about 3-4 lighting options so both will work for that . I have rear plate lights, leds on my rood rack along with a mini-bar. I also mounted a set of SO ghosts in the grille. The 3,2,1 switch will be plenty. This is my first post so go easy on me. thanks
 

tritan

Member
Dec 6, 2010
32
MI
PM sent back. Is there a wire that connects to key on key off? My truck some time sits for 3 days at a time and I don't want a dead battery. I also wonder if there is a lock button so you don't it the lights etc on accident?
 
May 24, 2010
325
East Longmeadow, MA
The ignition wire is Orange/Black, connect this wire to a switched ignition source. For the purpose of installing a switch so you don't turn on the light by accident, I would install a switch in line of the ignition wire input of the siren/controller amp. That way you have control of the unit functioning when "you" want it to.
 

rwo978

Member
May 21, 2010
5,196
ND, USA
I have a FS SM201 FS. Control head is about the size of a cigarette pack.
 

tritan

Member
Dec 6, 2010
32
MI
Fs units seem popular,how much? Early morning call up early today. How does it compare ?
 

rwo978

Member
May 21, 2010
5,196
ND, USA

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