Indian Point - Frequency for remote siren control

[railtrailbiker]

Anyone know the frequency in use for remote control of the warning sirens? News reports say the system failed to operate on 10/18/2005 during a test.

 

[DaveNF2G]

If you hear something that sounds like a diesel idling on a regular dispatch frequency, then that is probably the remote siren control. For example, the sirens for Ginna are triggered by Monroe County on the main county fire dispatch channel.

 

[railtrailbiker]

The photo posted along with this news story would suggest a UHF frequency is being used. Anyone have a guess?

http://www.recordonline.com/archive/2005/10/19/sirens19.htm

 

[Thunderbolt]

Looking at the photo of the siren that was manufactured by the American Signal Corporation (ASC). Judging from the size of the siren, which looks like a "Penetrator 123" and the elements on the Yagi-beam, I would have to say that siren is more than likely controlled on VHF High-band. Moreover, ASC has a system they call "CompuLert SCADA," which allows communities and nuclear power plants to effectively manage every element of their warning system. You find more information at the following:

http://www.americansignal.com

http://www.americansignal.com/command.php CompuLert

73's

Ron