In article <60islwrmgy.fsf@dev6.int.libertyrms.info> you wrote:
> pgman@candle.pha.pa.us (Bruce Momjian) writes:
>> The worst was my upstairs hallway that had no light fixtures, so
>> late at night if no other lights were on in the house, you had to
>> walk down the hallway with your hands out in front of you so you
>> didn't bump into anything. We had a nightlight in the hallway, but
>> that didn't help much.
> Here's the solution:
> <http://www.nightvis.com/site/hm/pvs5/default.asp>
>
> Excalibur's Dual Tube Goggle Systems are precision-manufactured
> night vision devices which provide near-daylight operational
> capabilities at night. A built-in Infrared Light Emitting Diode (IR
> LED) provides on-call covert illumination for close-up work in
> totally dark areas. In addition, the dual tube configuration
> improves reliability and aids in the physical coordination of
> tasks, such as traversing uneven terrain, or performing complicated
> tasks by hand.
I guess that's OK, but it shows up like a beacon to all kinds of
hostile gear. Passive systems are usually a better bet.
Cheers,
D
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