LIKOS yes any light can be seen at night. I'm sorry if my previous post led someone to believe that. As a matter of fact soldiers on special opps missions cover anything reflective and do not wear (or cover) watches that have illuminated dials. Any light at close distances can reveal your location. That said red light travels the shortest distance. So if a device is set to maximum dim, red, and only on for a short time it MINIMIZES the risk of exposure. It does NOT eliminate the risk. On a battlefield it would still be a huge risk. Also red light does not affect night vision so you will be able to see normally without the need to readjust to darkness. Pilots in WWII wore red goggles at night if they were up and about in order to preserve their night vision. If they were called in to defend the airstrip or into a sortie they were able to hop into a cockpit and fly out. In my case it will prevent me from stubbing my toe on the bedpost. Not quite so glamorous but at least I don't wake the wife or kids to cursing:) I hope that sorts its out. I don't want a soldier cranking up a laptop and thinking no one can see him because its set to red. (Version 1.2b1) |