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Old 08-27-2009, 11:29 PM
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The Michigan State Police has recently revised the Unity roof beacon on patrol cars. The rotator w/ two bulbs has been removed in favor of a stationary four sided LED. It is very bright, can be dimmed at night, and a neat idea to keep the traditional look of the department.
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Old 08-27-2009, 11:38 PM
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Photo of light. I tried to post up a short camera video of the light in operation but can't get it to work, Mike?
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Old 08-27-2009, 11:58 PM
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I can't believe they are still using that type of set up
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Old 08-28-2009, 01:01 AM
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That is awesome.

You'll have to post the vid on photobucket or the like...then link to it (embed it) here.
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Old 08-28-2009, 07:27 AM
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Joe,
I'm glad they kept the single light and the hood sign. I grew up seeing them. They are unique and a good conversation topic.
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Old 08-28-2009, 12:47 PM
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Looks to be some video of LED beacons at their test track here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKB-TUYHGXk
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Old 08-28-2009, 04:55 PM
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I can attest to the brightness. Even though it was raining I had to put my sunglasses on.

If any of you ever get to Lansing, be sure to stop by the MSP museum and EVOC track. It was a great time this week seeing Bruce and Joe again. I will have some other information about my MSP car hopefully in the near future.....
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Old 08-29-2009, 12:40 AM
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You are correct Michael
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Old 08-29-2009, 08:29 AM
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I too am glad the MSP are keeping with the traditional look.
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A buddy was just commenting that the light he saw on a MSP car was different. He was asking around thinking he might have been wrong. Now I can set him straight. He'll be happy about that.
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