SIREN 6 VOLTS "FEDERAL ELECTRIC"
FEDERAL ELECTRIC
Siren 6 Volt Model O
Electric rotating siren for WWII military vehicles
Electric rotating siren of the Federal Electric type, suitable for 6 volt electrical systems as fitted to WWII military vehicles. This rotating siren with distinctive 'V' grille produces a loud, continuous warning tone and was used by U.S. forces on command vehicles, staff cars and emergency services.
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Voltage 6 Volt DC |
Type Electric rotating siren with V-grille |
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Current draw ±12-15 amperes |
Dimensions Length approx. 185 mm, diameter approx. 110 mm |
Features
- 6 Volt DC electric siren with rotating motor
- Aluminium housing with steel rotor
- Distinctive 'V' grille design (Model O)
- Sound output approx. 105-110 dB at 1 metre
- Connection via single positive wire, earth through mounting foot
- Suitable for mounting on wing or front bumper bracket
- Original WWII style reproduction
★ High-quality reproduction of the iconic Federal Electric siren as used on WWII command vehicles and staff cars. Robust aluminium housing with authentic V-grille design.
Installation notes
Siren is mounted on wing or front bracket with fixing bolts. Connect positive wire to switched 6V supply (preferably via separate switch), earth connection runs through mounting bracket to chassis. Note: motor draws approx. 12-15 amperes on start-up, use minimum 14 AWG wiring and fuse of at least 20 amperes. Test only with engine running to prevent battery discharge. Do not use continuously for longer than 1 minute to avoid overheating.
Compatibility
Suitable for all WWII military vehicles with 6 volt electrical system. Note: sirens were typically used on command vehicles, MP vehicles, ambulances and staff cars — not standard on ordinary cargo vehicles. Federal Electric changed its company name to Federal Sign & Signal during the war, both names are correct for the WWII period. Check serial number for authenticity on original parts.
Historical context
Federal Electric produced sirens for military applications during WWII, the name was later changed to Federal Sign & Signal. The Model O siren with 6 volt drive and characteristic V-grille was deployed on command vehicles, MP jeeps and ambulances for priority traffic and warning during military operations.
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This part is intended for the restoration of historic military vehicles. Fitting, aligning, deburring or reworking is part of that work and is inherent to the nature of these goods. Dimensional variation also exists between original vehicles.
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This part fits:
| Model | Years |
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| Military jeeps | |
| Alle Willys / Ford / Hotchkiss jeeps | 1941, 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971 |
| Dodge | |
| Alle Dodge WC / M-serie | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968 |