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Posted: 1/7/2014 3:22:17 PM EDT
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There have been a few references to the importance of IR beacons recently, so this seems a topic worth discussing.
I have been using Guardians for several years and really like the compact/lightweight package, as well as economical pricing allowing having a handful available. The downsides are the non-standard battery coupled with the "twist some amount, but not too much" off switching. I also have a Phoenix Jr. with Poseidon mount from SHOT a few years ago, but the lack of convenient on/off switching makes it substantially impractical for the vast majority of my applications. Speaking of applications, helmet mounting is 100% of the time for me, and I have also dropped a few spares around as fixed position markers on occasion. Anyway, is there tangible benefit for a non-mil application from options such as Neptune, VIP, Manta, MS2000, etc. based upon y'all's actual use of same? |
| I use the Phoenix Jrs, and like you, don't like the lack of on/off. I've been looking at the Pelican clip-on beacon for strapping to the helmet. |
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