I have noticed that the beacon light only lasts for around 40 blocks. Though I have my chunk set to 48 I can see about 700 blocks away however, I can't seem to see the beam of light. Why is this? On the PS3 we used beacons as a marker but on here it is impossible. The example sent was on my friiends phone. It seems ironic that we can see the glass panes but no beacon. Considering this is end game it would be nice to see the beacons from a distons.

I google "define beacon" the responce is "a fire or light set up in a high or prominent position as a warning, signal, or celebration." A range of 50 is not prominent to me is this my doing or something in the system?