Airfield Beacon

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The Airfield Beacon is a compact remotely triggered beacon designed for marking covert airstrips and landing zones. Its UHF transceiver is programmed with seven discrete channels and can be remotely activated from a minimum of 2 km. With standard night vision goggles, it can be detected from 15 km.

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Product Features: 
  • Every beacon doubles as a transmitter, capable of triggering any other beacon.
  • It can be equipped with a variety of emitters in the visible and near IR wavebands.
  • The “All” setting lets the operator turn on every beacon regardless of channel.
  • 3 operating modes: continuous at medium power, continuous at high power and 1 Hz flashing at high power.
  • Modes are easily programmed by USB and flash patterns can be customized
  • Hemispherical light distribution for visibility from all directions
  • Weatherproof and shock resistant
  • Beacons can be placed on the ground or attached to stakes with internal magnets.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Global Item #US Item #WavelengthMaximum Optical PowerTypeMountMaximum Luminous Flux (White)
TBDTBDVIS (white) / NIR (880nM) White – 240 Lumens total; 880 nM - 960 mW;3-4 µm ~ 1,370 mW NIR; SWIRHelmet;Vehicle;MOLLEN/A
US Item #TBD
WavelengthVIS (white) / NIR (880nM)
Maximum Optical PowerWhite – 240 Lumens total; 880 nM - 960 mW;3-4 µm ~ 1,370 mW
Optical DivergenceGreater than hemispherical: 360˚ azimuth x 200˚ elevation
Detectable Range Thermal
Detectable Range SWR5 to 8 km
Battery(3) CR 123
Run Time4.5 to 14 hours
Beacon Dimensions9.5 x 7.5 x 3.8 cm
Weight235 grams / 8.3 ounces
Operating Temperature Range-30°C (-22°F) to 60°C (140°F)
Waterproof10 meters for 30 minutes