I got a Night Guardian night vision monocular scope. It doesn't work, but you can see the red pale light on its small reticule if switched on. I dont know why it doesnt work anymore, before it is fine. It was only stocked for a while inside a cup board. What is the problem why it is not working? Please advise thank you

Hello, there could be a number of problems but 90% of the problems with these Russian manufactured monoculars, binoculars, scopes is the the image intensifier tube. First they are cheaply made, they don't taken much abuse, and if any bright light such as, street lights, car lights, turn on the NV monoculars during the day light hours could and would total damage these Russian manufactured tubes.

I hate to tell you but there is a good possibility that the image intensifier tube is bad, sorry. Night Owl Optic and many other US companies use cheap Russian manufactured night vision devise to sell; of course, they make a huge profit on these NV devises.

There are a lot of countries in the world that manufacture NV monoculars and other NV devises. Some are good and most are just slap together.

If you want a good night vision monocular be prepared to pay top $$$ for them.
Made in the USA, Europe, England, and even in China.

List it on eBay as Night Vision Monocular and under condition: broken for parts.
I wish you luck. GB...stewbison

Hello, Is there two switches on the NV monocular? If so, one is for the IR illuminator and other is for turn the scope off/on. Also, does each switch have a LED associated with it? Green for turning on the monocular and red LED when the IR illuminator is on. Now the IR switch is a momentary switch once you push on the button it turn on IR. If you release the IR button it turns off the IR..


What do you mean by green lightening storm in the view finder? Generation 1 image intensifier tubes when ignited by 15KV it will glow green in the tube. If you look through the eye pieces there will be a green glow with fluctuating intensity as bright light impact the plate in the image tube. GB...stewbison

I can't see either, it's a Red Star NV monocular. What picture are you talking about here? It doesn't matter what the model is this Famous Trails end, therefore what is the problem with your NV monocular. stewbison

Starlight, star bright, what are going see to night...

Hello. The red light is the IR (infrarad luminator) this inhance the night vision capabilities of the scope, monocular. Do not look directlly into the IR tube, The Paramount Moonlight has gone to the land of the Red Star. The scope contract is up. it junk, to expensive to repair. stewbison

Hello, bad image intensifier tube and possible ccfl with it coil. Major repair on MK238 scope. I think they make a generation 2 tube for this scope like 350,360,390, and 410. Call AT ATN. stewbison

Hello, is the IR glowing red, don't look into the IR lens. Just place your hand in front of it and see the is a red glare on your had. If there is a red glare then IR is work.
Another thing when you taking a look see through the Night owl NV monocular there should be a green glow from the image intensifier tube, if not, then the NV monucular isn't working properly. stewbison

Hey, you got you self a Russian NV monocular. There should be two switches. One switch is to turn on/off the unit. The second switch is used to turn on the IR illuminate--which means infrared red light. To improve the night capabilities of the NV monocular. Ther are two LED's one green for on/off switch and one LED that is red for the IR illuminator.

NO-NO-NO's

When the NV monocular isn't been used, take the batteries out. The worst NO-NO's is looking through monocular during the daylight hours. The do have metal front lens cover with a small hole in the center for a few minutes of viewing during the day. Remember---Use Only During the Night---Do look at bright lights, don't let the kids play with it and make dam sure that Grandfather doesn't get his hand on it. He will be doing long range peeping at the neighbors or the lady that leaves here blinds open during the. Kid-No, Grandfathers-N0, Fathers-that up to them. If pop going some night look see. I'll make a bit his survival ratio has raised demise by 70%. stewbison

Hello, this Night Owl monocular will have two light (LED's), one green for on/off, and other red LED for IR illuminator. So, does the green light come on? Also, if still does work, then send it to me. I some parts to fix other NV devise and 95% of them are manufactured in Russia including yours.
I wish you all the luck. GB...stewbison

Hello, AMT is defunked, no more, all gone, left in the night, can't see them. no good bye. Don't worry, ATN Inc bought their stuff, just different name now. Sorry, i don't think you can find any material about the AMT NightStorm NV. Try contacting ATN Inc. in CA. ATN does make NightStorm monoculars. GB....stewbison

Hello David. David you night vision doesn't use any batteries that one installs. You have Kalinka Zenit NV monocular that is Russian manufactured but is sold by Night Vision Optics. Your night vision uses a piezo electric ignitor to charges the batteries and charge a couple capacitors.

The lever on top to the Zenit monocular is activated by squeezing the handle that is covered in a rubber type material. Just keep squeezing on the lever and in while things will start working. Best of Luck David. GB...stewbison