I hear that role separation. I, too, play recon rather excussively because it suits my habitual personality. But, I feel that spawn beacon should be squad leader exclusive gadget. Like it originally, when first introduced, was in BF2142. Squad leader is the role who should lead players to action and control re-spawn locations imo.
This is why assault getting it is little bit more wiseful decision since assaults are "center of action"–kit pushing towards objective with their offensive power, instead of scout who is direct action avoiding, wary kit moving behind lines.