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Posted: 10/14/2007 10:18:40 AM EDT
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Hey guys, I had a few questions about a pair of Varo PVS-5C's that I recently purchased. Below is the info printed on each tube. The Left Tube says the following: Intensifier, Night Vision Varo, Inc. Garland, Texas 75040 USA Serial No. 5743203 88 07 The Right Hand Tube says the following: Image Intensifier, Night Vision MX-9916/UV NSN 5855-01-034- Contract No. DAAB07-86-C-E03--- FSCM No. 66868 US Serial No. D0 86 62 -- Where I have dashes, it's very hard to make out some of the numbers. Can anyone tell me if these are standard 2nd Generation or Gen. 2 Plus? Also, the Eyepieces when you extend the objective lenses have a white placard which gives the serial number NSN numbers and the Varo Inc. Logo on them. The tube on the left has smaller halo diameter and a slightly greener image than the one on the right, but they are very closely matched and provide the same output brightness. They both have warranties that expired in 1987 and 1988. Any info or history about the goggles and it's tubes would be appreciated, I'm really happy to have these, they work well for my purposes. |
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Thanks for the info Harlikwin, I appreciate it. :) Actually, I've E-mail Ed a few times over the last few weeks with this info. I never get a response from him  I don't know if my mail is getting through, or if he's just really busy, etc. I've heard he's the MX-9916 guru  and would like to hear from him. |
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