Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets - Fenix S.O.S.

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yamcha

11-29-07, 11:38 AM

What does S.O.S. mode mean? Does it flash in Morse code or something like that?

stonecrd

11-29-07, 11:55 AM

Yes, and the one drawback of the Fenix IMO is that it really does not have a good blinky mode. The SOS has big gaps in the flashing and the strobe mode would work good in a Disco or for Halloween but is way too fast for bike use.

tarwheel

11-29-07, 12:51 PM

Yes, the SOS flash apparently is set at the same frequency as morse code for emergencies. I agree sit stonecrd that the flash mode is the only serious drawback with the Fenix lights. There should be a better flash signal in the non-turbo mode. However, if I'm ever lost on a desert island, I hope that I have my Fenix light with me.

linux_author

11-29-07, 01:25 PM

sos
... --- ...
dit-dit-dit dah-dah-dah dit-dit-dit

(sounds like the Fenix is flashing at 13-16 wpm?)

Nouia

11-30-07, 09:31 AM

I use the strobe mode on my bike. Fenix P1D-CE (Q5 edition). 180 lumens in Strobe mode. It gets peoples attention pretty well. The tip is covered with the finger of a latex glove, so it's very visible from all directions without strobing right in anyone's eyes.
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q94/nouia/IMG_0093.jpg

wrafl

11-30-07, 10:28 AM

Nouia

11-30-07, 11:35 AM

Well, I'm not going to say how I got the inspiration for the idea...

Bicyxual

11-30-07, 01:03 PM

Well, I'm not going to say how I got the inspiration for the idea...

from the diffusers Fenix sells that make the lights look like...toys?