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shew01 · 11-14-2021, 07:20 PM

When we take our Model A around town, we are often amused at folks we observe from afar as they ogle the car closely. Today, we were sitting in a restaurant, beside a window, where we could keep an eye on the car. Eventually, a couple left the restaurant and strolled over to our car for quite an intensive “inspection.” Both the man and the woman walked around the car and even peered inside. They seemed to enjoy viewing the car, and it was absolutely hilarious to watch.

As we were laughing at the unintentional free entertainment, my daughter looked over to me and asked if there was a way to blow the ahooga horn remotely. That was a very funny thought.

Has anyone managed to hook up such a contraption?

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CarlG · 11-14-2021, 10:15 PM

That would be a hoot!

Synchro909 · 11-14-2021, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by CarlG

That would be a hoot!

Or is that a "toot"?

40 Deluxe · 11-15-2021, 12:32 AM

Most likely a high school electronics class could easily build one with off the shelf readily available components.

CarlG · 11-15-2021, 01:11 AM

How about something like this?

https://www.amazon.com/Channel-Wirel...09129343&psc=1

shew01 · 11-15-2021, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by CarlG

How about something like this?

https://www.amazon.com/Channel-Wirel...09129343&psc=1

That’s awesome! Now, if I could find one for 6 volt.

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Bruce of MN · 11-15-2021, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by shew01

That’s awesome! Now, if I could find one for 6 volt.

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I think it would work, except for the 10A max current. From reading the Q&A, it appears that the 12v needed by the relay comes from the AA sized 12v battery and the contacts for 6v can be isolated.

shew01 · 11-15-2021, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Bruce of MN

I think it would work, except for the 10A max current. From reading the Q&A, it appears that the 12v needed by the relay comes from the AA sized 12v battery and the contacts for 6v can be isolated.

I just assumed (again, electric stuff is not my strong suit) that I would need a 12 volt car battery to make this work:

https://www.amazon.com/Channel-Wirel...09129343&psc=1

I didn't think about adding AA batteries to the mix. Maybe this would work?

https://www.amazon.com/CO-RODE-Batte...0VE7HBMS&psc=1

CarlG · 11-15-2021, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Bruce of MN

I think it would work, except for the 10A max current. From reading the Q&A, it appears that the 12v needed by the relay comes from the AA sized 12v battery and the contacts for 6v can be isolated.

It only uses AA batteries if you don't have an alternate source of 12 volts, which you would have in a vehicle.

jack wingard · 11-19-2021, 08:21 AM

new horn draws 4.5 amps. I would use the vehicles elect system to power everything. wire the remote separately to power the remote, then parallel the output to the horns wiring. This way the button & remote will both work

shew01 · 11-20-2021, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by jack wingard

new horn draws 4.5 amps. I would use the vehicles elect system to power everything. wire the remote separately to power the remote, then parallel the output to the horns wiring. This way the button & remote will both work

Sorry, I don’t understand. What is “elect system?”

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shew01 · 11-15-2021, 05:42 AM

Would this work on my 6 volt system? (Electric stuff is not my strong suit.)

https://www.amazon.com/eMylo-Channel...4%2CB01A6PDYLU

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shew01 · 11-15-2021, 06:18 AM

Hmmm... Then again, I'm not sure if AA batteries would give very many horn toots before they are exhausted. (I've never really understood how relays work.)

McMimmcs · 11-15-2021, 07:17 AM

[QUOTE=shew01;2076353]When we take our Model A around town, we are often amused at folks we observe from afar as they ogle the car closely. Today, we were sitting in a restaurant, beside a window, where we could keep an eye on the car. Eventually, a couple left the restaurant and strolled over to our car for quite an intensive “inspection.” Both the man and the woman walked around the car and even peered inside. They seemed to enjoy viewing the car, and it was absolutely hilarious to watch.

As we were laughing at the unintentional free entertainment, my daughter looked over to me and asked if there was a way to blow the ahooga horn remotely. That was a very funny thought.

Has anyone managed to hook up such a contraption?

I love it when you say “unintentional “! Most Model A folks drive their cars to restaurants and grocery stores seeking attention. Haha

katy · 11-15-2021, 12:53 PM

How about a 6V to 12V convertor to power the remote gizmo:

https://www.amazon.com/DIGITEN-Conve...6998572&sr=8-6

[email protected] · 11-15-2021, 01:55 PM

I remember Hillbilly Bob who was displaying his rusty and crusty Model A Hill Billy car at a local county fair. He had a windshield washer pump and hose set up with a nozzle coming our of the radiator. If you got too close it would squirt you with water...

He also had a switch under the running board so that when he jumped onto the running board it would start the engine...

We also had many years ago, most club members had CB radios installed in their cars for touring. I had an extra external loud speaker mounted under my hood and hidden that was connected to the ext speaker output of the CB. We could watch from a distance small children come up by my car and we could then use another CB in another car to talk to the child. Are own version of Thomas the Tank Engine talking to the kids.... We all enjoyed the fun with the exchanges between the child and the old talking car.

McMimmcs · 11-15-2021, 02:53 PM

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I remember Hillbilly Bob who was displaying his rusty and crusty Model A Hill Billy car at a local county fair. He had a windshield washer pump and hose set up with a nozzle coming our of the radiator. If you got too close it would squirt you with water...

He also had a switch under the running board so that when he jumped onto the running board it would start the engine...

We also had many years ago, most club members had CB radios installed in their cars for touring. I had an extra external loud speaker mounted under my hood and hidden that was connected to the ext speaker output of the CB. We could watch from a distance small children come up by my car and we could then use another CB in another car to talk to the child. Are own version of Thomas the Tank Engine talking to the kids.... We all enjoyed the fun with the exchanges between the child and the old talking car.

A great story, thank you. Wayne

[email protected] · 11-15-2021, 02:03 PM

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Hill Billy Bob and his Model A

Pete · 11-15-2021, 04:15 PM

Go to a commercial 2 way radio shop and ask about a horn honker. All commercial 2 way radios have honkers built in for remote calling a crew member to the truck if he is away.
They have add on units that can be attached to any car without a radio.
With some creative thinking one of these could even made to respond to a microphone and you could have a talking model A.
Somebody walks up to your car and it says "hello how are you today".
Maybe bad idea, might cause some heart attacks.....

Bruce of MN · 11-15-2021, 05:50 PM

My 10A current remark refers to the output contacts on the relay. If the horn draws more than 10A at any time, the relay will burn out. The AA sized battery that the device needs appears to provide 12V. To use AA batteries would require 8 in series.

11-14-2021, 07:20 PM	#1
shew01 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Roanoke, VA USA Posts: 1,942	Remote Horn Blower? When we take our Model A around town, we are often amused at folks we observe from afar as they ogle the car closely. Today, we were sitting in a restaurant, beside a window, where we could keep an eye on the car. Eventually, a couple left the restaurant and strolled over to our car for quite an intensive “inspection.” Both the man and the woman walked around the car and even peered inside. They seemed to enjoy viewing the car, and it was absolutely hilarious to watch. As we were laughing at the unintentional free entertainment, my daughter looked over to me and asked if there was a way to blow the ahooga horn remotely. That was a very funny thought. Has anyone managed to hook up such a contraption? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11-14-2021, 10:15 PM	#2
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,120	Re: Remote Horn Blower? That would be a hoot! __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club

11-15-2021, 12:32 AM	#4
40 Deluxe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: now Kuna, Idaho Posts: 3,789	Re: Remote Horn Blower? Most likely a high school electronics class could easily build one with off the shelf readily available components.

11-15-2021, 01:11 AM	#5
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,120	Re: Remote Horn Blower? How about something like this? https://www.amazon.com/Channel-Wirel...09129343&psc=1 __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club

11-19-2021, 08:21 AM	#10
jack wingard Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Stoneboro PA Posts: 121	Re: Remote Horn Blower? new horn draws 4.5 amps. I would use the vehicles elect system to power everything. wire the remote separately to power the remote, then parallel the output to the horns wiring. This way the button & remote will both work

11-15-2021, 05:42 AM	#12
shew01 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Roanoke, VA USA Posts: 1,942	Remote Horn Blower? Would this work on my 6 volt system? (Electric stuff is not my strong suit.) https://www.amazon.com/eMylo-Channel...4%2CB01A6PDYLU Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11-15-2021, 06:18 AM	#13
shew01 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Roanoke, VA USA Posts: 1,942	Re: Remote Horn Blower? Hmmm... Then again, I'm not sure if AA batteries would give very many horn toots before they are exhausted. (I've never really understood how relays work.)

11-15-2021, 07:17 AM	#14
McMimmcs Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Fort Gratiot, Michigan Posts: 2,296	Re: Remote Horn Blower? [QUOTE=shew01;2076353]When we take our Model A around town, we are often amused at folks we observe from afar as they ogle the car closely. Today, we were sitting in a restaurant, beside a window, where we could keep an eye on the car. Eventually, a couple left the restaurant and strolled over to our car for quite an intensive “inspection.” Both the man and the woman walked around the car and even peered inside. They seemed to enjoy viewing the car, and it was absolutely hilarious to watch. As we were laughing at the unintentional free entertainment, my daughter looked over to me and asked if there was a way to blow the ahooga horn remotely. That was a very funny thought. Has anyone managed to hook up such a contraption? I love it when you say “unintentional “! Most Model A folks drive their cars to restaurants and grocery stores seeking attention. Haha

11-15-2021, 12:53 PM	#15
katy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Posts: 5,077	Re: Remote Horn Blower? How about a 6V to 12V convertor to power the remote gizmo: https://www.amazon.com/DIGITEN-Conve...6998572&sr=8-6 __________________ If you don't hear a rumor by 10 AM, start one!. Got my education out behind the barn!

11-15-2021, 01:55 PM	#16
[email protected] Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 733	Re: Remote Horn Blower? I remember Hillbilly Bob who was displaying his rusty and crusty Model A Hill Billy car at a local county fair. He had a windshield washer pump and hose set up with a nozzle coming our of the radiator. If you got too close it would squirt you with water... He also had a switch under the running board so that when he jumped onto the running board it would start the engine... We also had many years ago, most club members had CB radios installed in their cars for touring. I had an extra external loud speaker mounted under my hood and hidden that was connected to the ext speaker output of the CB. We could watch from a distance small children come up by my car and we could then use another CB in another car to talk to the child. Are own version of Thomas the Tank Engine talking to the kids.... We all enjoyed the fun with the exchanges between the child and the old talking car.

11-15-2021, 02:03 PM	#18
[email protected] Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 733	Re: Remote Horn Blower? download.jpg Hill Billy Bob and his Model A

11-15-2021, 04:15 PM	#19
Pete BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wa. Posts: 5,423	Re: Remote Horn Blower? Go to a commercial 2 way radio shop and ask about a horn honker. All commercial 2 way radios have honkers built in for remote calling a crew member to the truck if he is away. They have add on units that can be attached to any car without a radio. With some creative thinking one of these could even made to respond to a microphone and you could have a talking model A. Somebody walks up to your car and it says "hello how are you today". Maybe bad idea, might cause some heart attacks.....

11-15-2021, 05:50 PM	#20
Bruce of MN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: VA Posts: 1,436	Re: Remote Horn Blower? My 10A current remark refers to the output contacts on the relay. If the horn draws more than 10A at any time, the relay will burn out. The AA sized battery that the device needs appears to provide 12V. To use AA batteries would require 8 in series.