Just a note of caution for anyone looking to buy a VSS-3 or VSS-3A. This item: (can't post full link so add the letters in front)
ww.ebay.com/itm/USGI-US-Military-Surplus-VSS-3-Infrared-Visible-Searchlight-Spot-Light-Lite-/311011643933?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4869bd121d
is a VSS-3 light unit and the control box is for a VSS-3A. They are NOT compatible. The starter/booster circuit will be destroyed if used together according to the OEM manual.
"1-8. Description of Equipment
(fig. 1-1, 1-2)
CAUTION
The components of this searchlight are not compatible with any other equipment except that which is covered in this manual. If a VSS-3 searchlight subassembly is connected to a VSS-3A control box, the booster-starter module will burn out. If a VSS-3A searchlight subassembly is connected to a VSS-3 control box, the searchlight will not operate but no damage will occur."
ww.ebay.com/itm/USGI-US-Military-Surplus-VSS-3-Infrared-Visible-Searchlight-Spot-Light-Lite-/311011643933?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4869bd121d
is a VSS-3 light unit and the control box is for a VSS-3A. They are NOT compatible. The starter/booster circuit will be destroyed if used together according to the OEM manual.
"1-8. Description of Equipment
(fig. 1-1, 1-2)
CAUTION
The components of this searchlight are not compatible with any other equipment except that which is covered in this manual. If a VSS-3 searchlight subassembly is connected to a VSS-3A control box, the booster-starter module will burn out. If a VSS-3A searchlight subassembly is connected to a VSS-3 control box, the searchlight will not operate but no damage will occur."