Air horn

[JCJ]

Hey Gary,
Where did you mount the PA system for the Whelen speaker? JCJ

[MAC]

Stupid question maybe, but I could not help wonder: wouldn't it be rude to use such a loud horn? The H2 horn sounded weak at first, but not bad if you hear it from outside or open the window. I rarely honk, if I do, I rather it not be too loud, I just want it to get the #@$%^%*& out of my way, please. The preconceived notion about a Hummer driver is already arrogant, rude and self-centered, add that loud air horn would certainly confirmed the misunderstanding. Wouldn't people think it is rude? it is sort of like a huge boombox blasting rap music on the street or bus. Or being rude is not a problem but actually a statement you want to make?
Hummer is already the strongest possible statement you can make, why do you need to blast an air horn? Am I missing something here?

[buddy]

H2Orange had some Federal Signal air horns for sale awhile back. These are the same air horn/siren/PA combo used on Jacksonville police cruisers. Speaker is small, and designed to withstand bad weather.

I haven't used a horn for 30 years, if ever. These are a fun add on. I think they're great for security, especially when sitting in a parking lot waiting on my wife. I wired mine to operate only when unit is turned on, otherwise the stock horn works as normal.

[unaslob]

I got my horn from wolo model 815. nicer looking horn, plus you can get the lanyard there. hadley makes some great horns if you want a real low pitch, you can get a set of hadley horns. one on each side. but they are long... you have to have a place to put them. I considered it but had allready purchased the wolo. una

[buddy]

I bet that horn will clear a path.

Exactly what did you order. Did you need the installation brackets to complete the install.

I'm ready to add an aux horn and this may be the one.

buddy

[buddy]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by WhiteH2Kid:
My air horn is in the Engine compartment also. The stock horn sounds like a 1970 volvo.. The horn is really terrible on the H2 plus my stock horn broke but now they fixed it so i have that horn and the air horn :-)<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Just being curious, which air horn did you install?

I have found in the past the best place to mount an air horn is under the truck. You can mount it in the frame rails anywhere from front to the rear of the truck. Just tilt them down a bit so water and stuff will run out. Walla! Now your engine compartment looks untouched and you get the full sound of the horns! I did this on a camaro back in 87 and boy was it off the hook! I had them hooked up to my alarm and one morning soon after it was tiggered "WOW"! My buddy said he could hear it four blocks away! BIG-C

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[Zing]

I'm looking a horn somewhere between the H2 factory horn and these fire truck air horns. Anybody have a recommendation? I too find the H2 horn a bit, well, not H2 worthy, and at the same time I use my horn a lot and I don't want to be overly obnoxious.

[JCJ]

Yeah! Don't forget to post your pictures, when you're ready with this job on your Hummer, MAC.

[Steve R]

yeah...the horn does seem a bit wimpy for what you would expect, but it's not that bad.

You have to remember that your inside a vehicle with triple-sealed doors and the horn faces forwards. I stood in front of the H2 and had someone give it a hoot....and you know what....it won't shatter any windows, but it's more then fine.

Besides....they always look at who's honking and then see our huge-ass grill bearing down at them!!!! Honk softly and drive an H2!

Besides...if you honk too loud it's considered sound-pollution. And if they can hear it in the middle east it's a beckoning call for terrorism. Sheesh!

[DURAMAX TIM]

I think one of the old roadrunner horns would be a blast to use.
beep beep

[rvs9]

I'd like to get a horn which sounds like the foghorns at a shiphard.
"HHHUUUUUU-MMMEEERRRR" !!!!!

[Gary]

JCJ,

Whelen has an extension cable for the P/A mic so you can mount your electronic box in the trunk area or under your seat. When you order you P/A from Whelen let them know you want that extension cable for the microphone.

Respectfully yours,


Gary
Finlayson, MN

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[WhiteH2Kid]

My air horn is in the Engine compartment also. The stock horn sounds like a 1970 volvo.. The horn is really terrible on the H2 plus my stock horn broke but now they fixed it so i have that horn and the air horn :-)

[CJ]

Gary, did you add the horn in conjunction with the existing ones, replace one of the two or remove both factory ones?

[JCJ]

Is it possible to show us a photo, please?

[Gary]

This weekend I installed behind the grill a 100 watt (123db) Speaker Whelen electronic air horn. These are the same air horn your find on the fire trucks. The thing is LOUD!!! You can find info about the airhorn and pa at:

www.SafetyLeague.com
www.SafetyLeague.com

Whelen Airhorn & PA at SafetyLeague.com

Whelen Air Horn & PA

Whelen Speaker mounted inside HUMMER H2 grill

This set up is very concealed and far less costly than three chrome air horns. It is by far the best I've found for air horns.


Gary

[MAC]

Thanks for info, TX Red. I did not want to be rude nor judgemental, I've read the air horn posts here for long times and always wanted to ask but not sure maybe this is the off-road or trucker culture, or maybe only people around here don't honk.

[Gary]

I unhooked the two factory horns and installed the Whelen Air Horn. I mounted it inside the grill and wired it to the horn relay. So when I hit the horn the Whelen Air Horn sounds. It's a blast!!!

Respectfully yours,

Gary
Finlayson, MN

[JCJ]

Before people get used to the impressive looks of our H2's, I think an air horn should be added for more acoustic impressions as well aside from the visual.
Any body has an idea what would be the best option for an (conceiled!) air horn. RealWheels?