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Reddit mentions of Morovision Phoenix Jr. IR Beacon - MVB-902111-IR
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We found 2 Reddit mentions of Morovision Phoenix Jr. IR Beacon - MVB-902111-IR. Here are the top ones.
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- Authentic glass signal mirror by the original Vector 1. Accept no substitutes!
- Glass fully laminated internally so this product is more shatter resistant and waterproof
- Lanyard hole is polished, so no grommet (which can rust), and this is how you can tell a Vector from a fake.
- Instructions on the backside of the mirror
- Japanese Optics
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If I may, my experience is not in naval rescue but I can speak a little to signaling aircraft.
The most important thing to do is let someone know you are in trouble. No rescue can be initiated if your situation is not known. Before losing power, you would need to make a mayday call. Not sure if there is anything like this in shipping, but in aviation, rescue procedures are generally initiated anytime an aircraft is more than 30 minutes late for arrival.
Radio communications are obviously very useful. If I had a survival radio, I would not necessarily turn it on immediately, unless my survival in the water was immediately at risk. A watch and some careful consideration of flight time would be useful. The channels you listed I do not know, but almost all aircraft are equipped to simultaneously listen to "Guard" frequencies (121.5 VHF, 243.0 UHF, sometimes 40.500 FM). These frequencies are for emergencies only (hence they are "guarded" from other uses).
During daylight, signal mirrors are an effective device for signaling aircraft. You would signal them in a pattern so you are more easily recognized.
If it is night time, it is very likely that any aircraft searching for you will use either infrared imaging or night vision goggles. In either case, an IR strobe light (sometimes called a "firefly") is very effective.
Additionally, you could use an IR chemlight. Tie the chemlight to a length of string then swing it in a circle like you would at a rave (this technique is called an IR "buzzsaw").
The most important thing to keep in mind is to conserve any resource that is limited. All your battery powered signaling devices are only any good if the aircraft is in visual range. Try to use them for short periods only, until you can see or hear the aircraft.