| The Yukon Advanced Optics 4x50 Night Vision | | | | system: The exclusive PULS System Infrared (IR) |
| Monocular is the most recent device of this sort by | | | | Illuminator, by means of which the illuminator diode |
| Yukon, following the 2x24 and 3x42. It appears to be | | | | delivers infrared light by pulses. |
| a winner right from the word "Go". The features and | | | | This pulsing has four benefits:a. The pulsing enables the |
| applications of this excellent instrument is discussed in | | | | illuminator to penetrate deeper into the night (longer |
| this article. | | | | distances, up to 250 meters) due to quick energy |
| Design: | | | | bursts.b. The pulsing protects the illuminator diode from |
| This palm-sized monocular is ruggedly constructed, in a | | | | burning out.c. The pulsing is not visible to the human |
| durable, compact, lightweight, water-resistant | | | | eye.d. It prolongs the battery life used to drive the |
| composite housing in rubber armor. Its | | | | electronics of the system. |
| ergonomically-friendly body is rubber-armored and | | | | According to customer reviews switching on the |
| comes with a padded corduroy carrying case, carrying | | | | infrared illuminator is like switching on flush lights. |
| strap and innovative lens cover. | | | | Obviously, metaphorically speaking. |
| Impressive 4x magnification and maximum light | | | | The instrument under discussion is marketed as a |
| utilization ensures improved viewing at night. The extra | | | | multifunctional/multitask night vision device, which it |
| light intake, enabled by the wider objective lens of | | | | indeed is. It can be used as any of the following |
| 50mm, improved wavelength/contrast characteristics | | | | application:a. a hand held monocularb. mountable on a |
| of the lens and improved optics of the Generation 1 | | | | tripodc. a riflescope. It can even be coupled with an |
| amplification tube - all contribute to a better | | | | exclusive rifle mount/laser system that brings it right to |
| performance. The 36 /p/mm. resolution of the image | | | | the top of the newest generation of compact night |
| tube is excellent for a Generation 1 night instruments | | | | vision riflescopes.d. a head mountable viewe. a digital |
| for viewing in the dark, as well as the 15 degree angle | | | | camera attachmentf. a video component. |
| of view, which is huge. | | | | It's versatility is confirmed by the wide range of |
| These features ensure quality viewing without the aid | | | | applications, ranging from game spotting, trekking, |
| of artificial light - a claim confirmed by several satisfied | | | | nature viewing, search and rescue, surveillance or |
| users. | | | | hunting. Indeed, as versatile as this type of instrument |
| However, this product does come with an advanced | | | | comes! |
| infrared illuminator. The infrared lighting system is | | | | Finally, with a warranty of 3 years, the manufacturer is |
| claimed to be exclusive to Yukon and is designed to | | | | expressing their confidence in the quality of Yukon |
| deliver the maximum possible infrared output. This is | | | | Advanced Optics 4x50 Night Vision Monocular in no |
| made possible by a special feature of the infrared | | | | uncertain terms. |