The PVS-14 is widely regarded as the best all-around, multi-functional night vision monocular available. It can be mounted on the head or helmet, allowing the user to maintain night-adapted vision in one eye while viewing through the illuminated eyepiece of the PVS-14. The new battery housing enhances its functionality by enabling the unit to power off when in an upright position and power on when flipped down. It can also be weapon-mounted behind most collimated daylight aimers and reflex sights, providing increased mobility and tactical awareness as both a night vision monocular and a short-range weapon sight. The gain control feature allows users to adjust the tube gain, enhancing image clarity in various light conditions. The PVS-14 also features an infrared LED with an LED indicator and a low battery indicator. The 4G technology is designed to meet the stringent requirements of special forces operators, offering ultra-fast auto-gating, the smallest halo, and an unrivaled spectral range from ultraviolet to near-infrared. This technology provides a significant advantage in the darkest nights, across all terrains and operations. The Photonis “Onyx” white phosphor further enhances performance. Feature Summary The manual gain control is one of the best performance-enhancing options available on a night vision device. It allows the user to override the automatic gain control standard on most units, enabling manual gain adjustment to boost light gain beyond the built-in auto gain in very low light situations. This feature allows the user to “tweak the brightness” of the device to their preference based on current light conditions, often resolving objects that were previously too washed out or too dark to identify. Includes: Monocular, Spec Sheet, Objective Lens Cap, Soft Case & AA Battery Specifications: – Signal to Noise: 28:1 minimum– FOM: 2000+– SNR: 28-30– Resolution: 64-72 lp/mm– High Light Resolution (299 lux): 55 lp/mm– Operational Time: 10,000 hours– Halo: 0.7-1.0– EBI: