Uploaded January 2019 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
Type: Excel Alerting Communicators T-128
Signal: Alert
Location: 10004 Baughman Road, Harrison, Hamilton County, OH
So you might be wondering, "What the hell is 'Excel Alerting Communicators?'" Well, here's a little backstory.
In 1993, Hörmann America obtained Alerting Communicators of America (ACA), and it was transformed into American Signal Corporation (ASC) over late '93/early '94. In 1997, Dale Moeller split from the company, as he didn't like the direction Hörmann was taking it. He formed Excel Alerting Communicators. That same year, Jim Biersach designed the T-128, and the prototype went to Random Lake, WI (eventually, this one was replaced with a later model). Not long after the Random Lake install, the first production T-128 went to Harrison, OH, and was installed by Werden Siren Company (also in '97).
So that's that. As far as the siren itself, it sounds like your typical T-128. It was pretty punchy for us being so far away (~700ft.). If you look closely at the head you can spot many differences from the later models, particularly the connections and large cavity underneath. The controls are also quite unique. Also be sure to listen for the surrounding T-128s. Anyways, hope you all enjoy!
Type: Excel Alerting Communicators T-128
Signal: Alert
Location: 10004 Baughman Road, Harrison, Hamilton County, OH
So you might be wondering, "What the hell is 'Excel Alerting Communicators?'" Well, here's a little backstory.
In 1993, Hörmann America obtained Alerting Communicators of America (ACA), and it was transformed into American Signal Corporation (ASC) over late '93/early '94. In 1997, Dale Moeller split from the company, as he didn't like the direction Hörmann was taking it. He formed Excel Alerting Communicators. That same year, Jim Biersach designed the T-128, and the prototype went to Random Lake, WI (eventually, this one was replaced with a later model). Not long after the Random Lake install, the first production T-128 went to Harrison, OH, and was installed by Werden Siren Company (also in '97).
So that's that. As far as the siren itself, it sounds like your typical T-128. It was pretty punchy for us being so far away (~700ft.). If you look closely at the head you can spot many differences from the later models, particularly the connections and large cavity underneath. The controls are also quite unique. Also be sure to listen for the surrounding T-128s. Anyways, hope you all enjoy!
