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Whelen's newest spotlight provides a stunning warning signal.
Whelen's Micro Pioneer(TM) lights using Super-LED® technology are designed as a flexible alternative for special applications and smaller vehicles. The Micro Pioneer's housing is cast aluminum, providing impact protection and heat dissipation, and powder coated in thick black or white enamel. Four lenses are provided allowing the end-user to choose the best lighting pattern for his /her application, from spot to various flood patterns.
Compact in size, waterproof and ruggedly constructed, the Micro Pioneer is obviously well-suited for mounting on police vehicle push-bumpers. Since my agency doesn't utilize push-bumpers, I set out to see how the Micro Pioneers would work if mounted behind the honeycomb grille of my 2010 Ford Police Interceptor.
I decided to install Whelen's Pioneer Flasher to see how the lamps would perform in the warning role. Again, the flasher is simple to wire and allows for steady-burn or flashing of the lights in a number of patterns. I took care to aim and level...