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Old 11-29-07 | 11:38 AM
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Fenix S.O.S.

What does S.O.S. mode mean? Does it flash in Morse code or something like that?
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Old 11-29-07 | 11:55 AM
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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.
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Old 11-29-07 | 12:51 PM
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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.
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Old 11-29-07 | 01:25 PM
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sos
... --- ...
dit-dit-dit dah-dah-dah dit-dit-dit

(sounds like the Fenix is flashing at 13-16 wpm?)
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Old 11-30-07 | 09:31 AM
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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.
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Old 11-30-07 | 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Nouia
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.
That looks like a FENIX wearing a condom.
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Old 11-30-07 | 11:35 AM
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Well, I'm not going to say how I got the inspiration for the idea...
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Old 11-30-07 | 01:03 PM
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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?
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