T&T: Horns, air or electric

[Jim Ague]

>I need new horns. I plan on using the SS dual trumpet setup. Currently
> mine are air but electric would reduce one component. Does anyone have
> experience on volume and reliability of air vs electric horns?
> Thanks

When the electric duals went TU, I replaced them with air. Simple job since 
the 12vdc for the compressor was delivered right where it needed to be. The 
small compressor (5" high, 4" diam as I recall), fit nicely inside a flying 
bridge locker and mounted on the inside wall just inches away from the horns 
mounted on the outside of the wall.

The sound of the air horn,  in my opinion, is much better than that produced 
by the electric. More dB's.

-- Jim Ague