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JAKE CANGELOSE JOHN W. HILL ' ` � . 5 3
County Director and Chairman College Station and ea -, - 't
Civil Defense d Emergency Planning Texas A &M University Director
FRED SANDLIN County Courthouse
Bryan Director Bryan, Timm 77801
March 12, 1968
TO: I. City of Bryan
Bryan City Commission
Through Mr. Fred Sandlin
Bryan City Manager
II. City of College Station
College Station City Council
Through Mr. Ran Bosewell
College Station City Manager
SUBJECT: Funds approval for installation of public warning sirens for
civil defense alerting.
The Civil Defense Office is presently engaged in preparing a community
shelter plan for Bryan, College Station and Brazos County. —
This plan, when completed, will provide specific directions and instructions
to citizens in the event radioactive fallout protection is needed.
Brazos County has at this time 85,000 shelter spaces and over 120 tons of
shelter supplies stored in shelters. We also have a tornado warning network
that is under the direction of Dr. Vance Moyer, Head of the Meteorology
Department, which utilizes A&M University's radar complex and is supported
by volunteer spotters, State, City and County Police Departments, FAA and other
local agencies.
In order to make our fallout shelter and tornado warning program totally
effective, we must have some type of public warning system.
This office with the assistance of the State Civil Defense Office
requested and obtained an engineering survey of the cities of Bryan and College
Station.
The results of this survey are presented in Attachments 1 thru 3 of this
proposal.
The number and location of sirens are based on minimum requirements and
can be ammended to include additional sirens at any time on a matching fund
basis.
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Upon fund approval by the local government, this office will submit
a matching fund project request to the State Civil Defense Office.
Federal matching funds for this type project is 50% of the total
expenditures.
Respectively submitted
for your approval,
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Jake Canglose, rector
,Brazos County vil Defense
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Attachment I
A. Specific Recommendations:
City of Bryan
Cost
4 each Sirens Type 1000 - (2 tone)
220 V. 50/60 cy. 3 phase or equal
@ $3,450.00 each $13,800.00
4 each Remote Controls Type RCM -1 or equal
(@ $450.00 each) 1,800.00
4 each Operating Switches Type ARC
Radio Tone Activated or equal
@ $585.00 each 2,340.00
1 each Tone Generator Type TG8 -S or equal 189.00
TOTAL $18,129.00
Civil Defense
matching funds (50 %) 9,064.50
City Cost* 9,064.50
*Installation of sirens can be made by local government with 50%
matching funds not exceeding $1200.00 for each siren installation.
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I. Specific Recommendations
City of College Station 1$ 1 V
Cost '' $kL
1 each Siren type 1000 3, 6 6 840.2,7
220 Volt 50/60 cy single phase or equal $3,740.00-* 7374- SAC-
1 each Remote Control Type RCM -1 Pc or equal (5 450.00 --p g 7, 00
1 each Operating Switch Type ARC g.�✓YH — a
Radio Tone Activate or equal 585.00 a`e m �p
1 each Tone Generator Type TG8 - S or equal 189.00
TOTAL $4,964.00
Civil Defense
matching funds 2,482.00
City Cost* $2,482.00
*Installation of siren can be made by city with 507. matching
funds available not to exceed $1200.00 per siren installation.
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Attachment 3
I. Information on civil defense matching fund projects.
A. Total estimated project funds must be approved by local
government.
B. A project proposal is then submitted to the State Civil
Defense Office for approval.
C. Upon approval by the state office, the Local Civil Defense
Office will advertise for bids.
D. The local government will pay for items purchased and
50% of expended funds will be reimbursed by Federal O.C.D.
NOTE: Initial estimate of item cost for matching fund approval need
not be firm. Actual cost can be higher or lower depending
on actual bids received.
If it is determined that additional sirens should be
installed, the additional units can be estimated at
$4,280.00 per unit total cost plus installation. Actual
cost will be 50% of total on matching fund basis.
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Model TG8 91/2 Net 131/2 Shipping
Model TG16 12'/ Net 17
Generator tone adjustable to allow 5 Kc devotion with any transmitter. Model TG64 Shipping
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This is a name now established in Civil Defense parlance. Undoubtedly its reputation
is justified by its preponderant use and growing acceptance as "THE" air -raid siren.
CHARACTERISTICS Thunderbolts are component types. They are supercharged to produce sur-
prising sound volume. The sound output is concentrated by the scientifically designed and accurately
constructed projector which projects the sound waves in a directional beam. The projector,rotating through
360 °, directs the beam, like that of a giant searchlight, for unusual distances.
PERFORMANCE Thunderbolts may be sounded at a maximum pitch for the "Alert" or run up and
down scale for "Take Cover ", like any conventional siren. Unlike the conventional (integral) type siren
which is weak sounding at lower pitches, the supercharged Thunderbolt produces intensive output at low
pitch. Low pitch sounds penetrate better, and will often be audible, in places conventional sirens fail
to reach.
Unbiased but experienced people pronounce them the most powerful sirens they have ever heard. In actual
tests they have produced decibel levels from 126 to 140 at a distance of 100 feet. Allowing for varied
test conditions this proves them to be the most powerful sirens per horsepower (10 h.p.) ever produced. t.
CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION The Thunderbolt is mechanically and elec-
trically simple, dependable, and as trouble -free as conventional electric sirens. A variable speed drive per- Q
mits selection of different rotational speeds. A selector board permits a choice of maximum pitch without
sacrifice of volume.
The Thunderbolt's greatest advantages lie in its superior sound output per horsepower and its flexibility,
which combine to make it very economical to install. Lengths of pipe may be added to raise the projector
above parapets, penthouses or other obstructions without the necessity of costly towers or mounting
structures.
The main portion may be set on the ground or on the roof with the pipe extended to raise the projector and
rotator above obstacles. The main mechanism can even be located on the top floor of a building with the
pipe extended through the roof to the rotator and projector.
The difference in installation cost between the Thunderbolt and other sirens approaching it in power, will
often permit purchase of additional sirens. This alone may be the difference between a complete and a
partial system. (See bulletin No. 3 on installation suggestions.)
TYPES AVAILABLE There are two types of Thunderbolt sirens, the Standard #1000 and the
#1003 "Third Signal" Combination. They are almost identical in appearance and dimensions.
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The OCD puts this siren in a separate classification because of •
the superior features of having three separate motors to take care •, .
of the three separate functions. So you do not admit less satisfac-
tory signals into your systems, specify Thunderbolts as size B r'
sirens 125 decibel, component type III if single tone. For double
tone size B, 125 decibel component type IV.
THE STANDARD THUNDERBOLT NO. 1000 h
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This is the well -known siren certified for 125 decibels at 100 feet. It is ordinarily
furnished for 208 -220 volt, 3 phase operation, but can also be provided for 440 (I
volts, 3 phase or 220 volts single phase. For air raid purposes, doubletone is
optional but the single tone version is acceptable to OCD. The above options 14
should be specified definitely on your order.
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THE DUAL PURPOSE THUNDERBOLT NO. 1003 !
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APPROVED THREE - SIGNAL TYPE SIREN
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Recently introduced, certified for 125 decibels at 100 feet, and approved by OCD for matching funds, this modi-
fied Thunderbolt provides for sounding a distinct "Fire" signal in addition to the regular Alert and Take Cover.
The Combination with its supplemental third signal equipment differs little from the Standard in appearance or
specifications. While both single and three phase models can be furnished for 220 volts 60 cycle current, it is not
offered in single tone. The dual tone feature is necessary in creating the fire signal.
EXPLANATION OF "THIRD SIGNAL"
It is quite likely that you are familiar with the sound of the sustained pitch of the Alert and its contrast with the
up and down scale undulated Take Cover. In comparison with these signals, the rapidly alternating high and low
pitch of the Fire signal is a compelling distinctive sound. The following diagrams graphically portray the basic
differences in the sound of these three signals in case our verbal comparison is inadequate.
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• 1000 Standard 220 -440 3 50 -60 AC 1200 1500
. 1000 Standard 220 1 50 -60 AC 1225 1525
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u 1003 Combination 220 1 50 -60 AC 1250 1550
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1000 56 28 28 42 22 24 12 Optional (minimum 62) 12
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- PRICE LIST AR -10 - AIR RAID SIRE EQUIPMENT
EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 1966 PRINTED DECEMBER, 1966
Supplants Price List AR -9 and any prices appearing
in bulletins dated prior to December 1966
i Formerly OCDM specifications required 2 -tone sirens with few exceptions. Most of these sirens can be furnished
either way. Fractional horsepower sirens are made single -tone only. The SD10, 2T22, 3722, and 1003 are double -
tone only. All others listed below offer 1 or 2 -tone optionally so if you want 2 -tone for civil defense, specify 2-
tone on your order. Weights shown are the approximate shipping weights in pounds.
FEDERAL VERTICAL AIR RAID SIRENS WEIGHT PRICE
No. 2 Siren - 2 HP universal AC and DC, any cycle, 110 volt 70 $ 375.00
No. 2 Siren - 2 HP universal AC and DC, any cycle, 220 volt 70 375.00
No. 5 Siren - 5 HP 220/440 volts 50/60 cycle, 3 phase 300 660.00
No. 5 Siren - 5 HP 220 volts 50/60 cycle, single phase 325 860.00
No. 7 Siren - 71/2 HP, 220/440 volts, 50/60 cycle 3 phase 440 720.00
No. 7 Siren - 71/2 HP, 220 volts, 50/60 cycle, single phase 460 920.00
No. SD -10 Siren - 10 HP, 220/440 volts, 50/60 cycle, 3 phase 470 950.00
No. SD -10 Siren - 10 HP, 220 volts 50/60 cycle, single phase 490 1150.00
No. 2T22 Siren - 10 HP Double Rotor, 220/440 volts 50/60 cycle 3 phase 560 1145.00
No. 2722 Siren - 10 HP Double Rotor 220 volt 50/60 cycle, single phase 625 1375.00
No. 3722 Siren - 10 HP, 3- signal, 220 -440 volts 50/60 cycle, 3 phase 560 1350.00
No. 3T22 Siren - 10 HP, 3- signal, 220 volts, 50/60 cycle 1 phase 625 1580.00
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I'k No. 1003 3 signal - 220 volt 50/60 cycle, 3 phase -" - 1525 '5 6306
it ■No. 1003 3 signal - 220 volt 50/60 cycle, single pfase 1550 . 3850.00
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Model A - Universal Motor, choice of voltage 6, 12, 24 or 110 15 $ 81.00 U S J I T
Model D - Universal Motor, choice of voltage 6, 12 24 or 110 17 90.00
Model J - Universal Motor, choice of voltage 110, 220 or 250 18 95.00
Model L - Universal Motor, choice of voltage 110, 220 or 250 19 102.00
REMOTE CONTROLS
RC2 For #2 Sirens, 110 or 220 volts 9 $ 48.00
RC2W Same as above - in sheet metal weatherproof case 17 70.00
RC5 -3 For #5, 7, SD10 and 2T22 Sirens, 110 or 220 volts, 3 phase 17 90.00
RC5W -3 Same as above - in sheet metal weatherproof case 27 115.00 Q,
RC5 -1 For #5, 7, SD10 and 2T22 Siren, 110 or 120 volts, 1 phase 26 115.00 Jy
RC5W -1 Same as above - in sheet metal weatherproof case 36 140.00 0 ts Q
RC6 -3 For 3T22 Sirens - 110 or 220 volts, 3 phase .. 85 300.00 t'
RC6 -1 For 3T22 Sirens - 110 or 220 volts, 1 phase .. 95 324.00 .t
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CM , - For #1000 Sirens - 110 or 220 volts, 1 or 3 phase 90 �d50.00 t\ .
,RCM -2 , For #1003 Sirens - 110 or 220 volts, 1 or 3 phase 95 570.00
T R Telephone Relay 30.00
N. TRW Same in weatherproof case • 48.00
4 LR Line Relay for standard AC voltages (DC models subject to gustation) • 24.00
LRW • Same in weatherproof case '
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OPERATING SWITCHES
L 5 S O or SS Push Buttons 2 $ 7.00
BGW Weatherproof break glass box for above (less button)
24.00
R Air raid timers, 110 or 220 volts 22 240.00
i AF Air raid timers, 110 or 220 volts for 3722 and 1003 siren 24 270.00
I ARC Tone- activated radio controlled air raid timer, 110 or 220 voltt r 585.00 - ) 1 . 1
r On any of the items in this price list offering an option of more than one voltage or phase, voltage and /or phase must be specifiec1. " "
i ALL PRICES F.O.B. FACTORY, BLUE ISLAND MINIMUM BILLING ON ANY ORDER $10.00
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