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OWNER’S MANUAL
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XTR-690/695
Total Band Protection™
LASER-RADAR
DETECTOR
Dear Whistler Owner,
If you have questions concerning the oper-
ation of this Whistler product please
call:
CuSTOmer SeRVICE
Monday - Friday • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CT
or visit our website
www.whistlergroup.com
Please keep the receipt in a safe place.
You may register your product online
at www.whistlergroup.com. For warranty
verification purposes, a copy of your dated
store receipt must still accompany any unit
sent in for warranty work. If the unit is
returned without a dated store receipt, an
out of warranty service charge applies.
INTRODUCTION
Note: Your warranty period begins at
the time of purchase. The warranty
is validated only by the dated store
receipt! Please record the serial num-
ber of the unit in the space provided in
the warranty section of the manual.
To fully acquaint yourself with the
operation of your Whistler detector
and to better understand the differ-
ences between detecting radar, laser,
and safety radar signals, we recom-
mend reading this entire manual or
visiting our F.A.Q. page on our web-
site www.whistlergroup.com
Enjoy your Whistler detector and
please drive safely.
Sincerely,
The Whistler Group, Inc.
Model Features Summary 3 - 4 Installation 5 - 6
• Mounting Guidelines 5
• Windshield Mounting 6
• Power Connection and Fuse Replacement 6
Operation 7 - 16
• Power On, Self Test 7
• Teach/Tutorial Mode 7
• Setting Saver 7
• Feature Engaged Confirmation 7
• Integrated Real Voice® 7
• Audio Level Adjustment 8
• Auto Quiet Mode 8
• Quiet Mode 8
• External Audio Jack (XTR-695 only) 8
• City/City 1/ City 2 Mode 9
• Highway Mode 9
• Vehicle Battery Monitor 9
• Twin Alert Periscope 10
• Compass Mode 10
• Dim/Dark Mode 10
• 7 Color Multi-band Display (XTR-695 only) 10
• Vehicle Battery Saver Mode 11
• Filter Mode 11
• Option Select Mode 12
• Stay Alert Feature 13
Safety Warning System™ 13
• Alert Priority 14
• Compass Calibration Set-up 14
• Reset Features 15
• Intellicord® 15
Ka RSID (XTR-695 only) 16 LSID (XTR-695 only) 16 POP™ Mode Alerts 17 Laser/Radar Alerts 17
• Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts 17
• Laser Audio/Visual Alerts 17
• Pulse Protection® 17
Troubleshooting Guide 18 Care and Maintenance 19 Are Detectors Legal? 19 FCC Information 19 Speed Monitoring 20 - 22
• POP™ Mode 20
• Laser Facts 20 - 21
• Radar Facts 21
• Other Speed Detection Systems 21 - 22
• Radar Detector Detector 22
Warranty Information 22 - 25 Specifications 25 Accessories 26 WHISTLER FEATURES
5. Front Laser – high gain optical lens provides
increased sensitivity and field of view for
leading-edge laser detection.
6. Rear Laser – an integrated optical
waveguide provides superior detection of
laser signals transmitted from behind.
7. City Button - reduces the annoyance of
false alerts typically encountered in urban
driving areas.
8. Quiet Button - pressing QUIET before a
signal is detected engages Auto Quiet Mode
which automatically reduces the audio level after
the initial warning to a low audio level setting.
Pressing QUIET during a radar/laser encounter
silences audio alerts, while allowing visual
alerts to keep you informed.
9. Power / Volume Control – push this button
to turn the unit on/off. Move back or
forward to adjust the audio level.
10. Dim Dark - engages Dim/Dark modes.
11. Menu Button - enters Option Select Mode.
12. Blue Backlit LCD Text Display – provides
distinct visual confirmation of signals detected,
signal strength, and indicates engaged modes
of operation.
12a.7 Color Backlit LCD Text Display –
provides distinct visual confirmation of signals
detected, signal strength, and indicates
engaged modes of operation in 7 colors.
13. Twin Alert Periscope - provides an
additional attention getting visual alert.
IMPORTANT: The unit must be calibrated
to provide accurate compass readings.
See Compass Calibration Set-up section
on page 14.
FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS
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Feature Listings of XTR-690/695
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FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS
Whistler’s ergonomic and user-friendly design pro- vides a new level of operating convenience.
Special features include:
1. Bracket Release Button – provides quick
and easy release of the mounting bracket.
2. Speaker – provides distinct audio warnings
for X, K, Ka band radar, safety radar, and laser . 3. Mounting Bracket Location – slot holds
mounting bracket firmly.
4. Radar Antenna – compact, high-efficiency
antenna receives radar signals.
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Mounting Guidelines
• Mount the unit as low as possible near the
center of the windshield.
• Do not mount the unit behind wipers,
ornaments, mirrored sunscreens, etc. These
obstructions have metal surfaces which can
affect radar and laser signals and reduce
critical warning time. (Regular tinted glass
does not affect reception).
• Some windshields have an Instaclear™ or
Electriclear™ type coating, which affect radar
signals. Consult your dealer or the owner’s
manual supplied with your vehicle to determine
if your windshield has this coating.
• Avoid placing the unit in direct contact with the windshield.
• To reduce the possibility of theft, conceal your unit when not in use.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the unit is level
INSTALLATION
Windshield Mounting
• Install the two suction cups and rubber bumper
onto the bracket by fitting them into their holes.
• Press the suction cups onto the windshield at the location you have chosen.
Important: Some newer cars have a plastic safety
coating on the inside of the windshield. The wind- shield bracket may leave permanent marks on this
type of surface. To find out if your vehicle has this type of windshield, check the owner’s manual or ask your dealer. We recommend that you do not leave
the suction cup bracket on the window in direct sun- light. If the detector is removed, this may cause
blistering of the dash in some vehicles.
• Slide the detector onto the bracket until it locks into place.
• If necessary, the unit may be leveled by bending the windshield bracket. Press the bracket release button and remove the detector before bending.
Power Cord Connection
• Plug the small end of the power cord into the
unit’s power jack.
• Plug the large end into the vehicle’s cigarette lighter. Note: Cord fits tightly into detector. When
installing the cord, expect some resistance.
Fuse Replacement
The lighter socket plug is equipped with a
replaceable 2 amp 3AG fuse located behind the
silver tip. To replace the fuse, carefully unscrew the tip of the plug.
Important: Unscrew slowly. The tip contains a
spring which may fly out when disassembling.
Insert the new fuse with the spring and screw on
the tip. With use, screw cap on plug may loosen.
Retighten occasionally.
INSTALLATION
Windshield
Mounting
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Rubber Bumper
OPERATION
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Power On, Self Test
To turn the Power ON or OFF, push the center
of the Power/Volume button.
Each time your Whistler detector is turned on,
an automatic self-test sequence confirms that
the speaker and visual displays are functional.
• Display shows in order:
1. WHISTLER 2. X-band 3. K-band 4. Ka-band
5. LASER ON 6. SROFF 7. VOICE ON 8. POP
ON 9. BSVRON 10. FILTER 11. COMBO 12. HIGH-
WAY
Teach/Tutorial Mode
Provides simulated alerts for each type of signal.
• Press City and Quiet buttons simultaneously
• Display Shows:
• Press Dark button to exit.
Setting Saver
Setting Saver saves your personalized settings
so that when the detector is turned off and then
on again, you do not have to re-enter them.
Feature Engaged Confirmation
Each time a button is pressed, one beep confirms
feature “on”, two beeps confirm feature “off”.
Integrated Real Voice®
When selected, Real Voice® will be used to articu- late the following:
1. Band Identification
2. Safety Warning System messages
3. Feature Selection
Note: In certain cases the voice message does not
replicate the text message.
Audio Level Adjustment
The audio levels can be adjusted high to low or
low to high.
• Move Power/Volume button back to increase
audio level.
• Move Power/Volume button forward to
decrease audio level. As audio level is
adjusted, beeps are provided and the display
indicates volume level.
Auto Quiet Mode
Auto Quiet reduces the selected audio level to
level (1) approximately 5 seconds after a radar or safety radar signal is detected. The alert for any new signal within 20 seconds will resume at level
(1). Auto Quiet does not affect laser alerts.
• Press Quiet (before a signal is detected) to
engage Auto Quiet.
• Once the Auto Quiet mode is engaged, you
may cancel the audio alarm by pressing Quiet.
• Press Quiet (when the unit is not alarming) to
cancel Auto Quiet mode.
Quiet Mode
Quiet cancels audio during an alert and any new
alert within 20 seconds. After 20 seconds of no
radar signal detected, on the XTR-690, 2 beeps are provided on any new alert and then the audio
remains quiet; on the XTR-695 the audio alerts are restored.
• Press Quiet to cancel the audio.
• Press Quiet a second time during an alert to
restore the standard audio alert pattern; or turn the unit off, then on.
External Audio Jack (XTR-695 only)
The External Audio Jack can be used to connect
an external speaker or headphones in environ-
ments with high ambient noise levels. The inter-
nal speaker will be disconnected.
OPERATION
City/City 1/City 2 Mode
Whistler’s Three Stage City Mode is designed to
reduce the annoyance of automatic door openers,
intrusion alarms and other devices which share frequencies with police radar. Generally, X band is used for these devices.
• Press City button to cancel Highway Mode
and engage City Mode.
• Press City button again to enter City 1 Mode.
• Press City button again to enter City 2 Mode.
• Pressing City button a fourth time cancels City 2 Mode and returns the unit to Highway Mode.
In City Mode, weak speed/safety radar signals give an initial alarm of two beeps, and then remains
quiet unless the signal becomes very strong. When
the signal strength increases, two additional beeps are provided. City 1 and City 2 Modes operate the
same as Highway Mode, but in City 1 Mode, only the X band sensitivity is lowered. In City 2 Mode, X-band is not detected.
Caution: Some towns/small cities may still be using X band radar. City Modes do not change the audio alert for laser.
Highway Mode
Highway mode provides full audio warnings any
time radar (X, K, Ka, Safety Radar) or laser signals are detected, and is recommended for open road
driving.
Note: In Combo Mode an “H” or “C” will be shown to indicate mode of operation.
For more information on City and Highway modes, please visit our F.A.Q. page on our website: www.whistlergroup.com Vehicle Battery Monitor
The vehicle’s battery voltage can be displayed
by pressing and holding the Dark and Quiet
buttons simulatneously.
OPERATION
Twin Alert Periscope
Whistler’s new Twin Alert Periscope provides an added attention getting visual alert. The two extra LED’s flash on and off when the unit alarms to provide a unique visual alert. This alert can be programmed, through the Option Select Mode to: 1. flash for all alarms, 2. remain on, or 3. turn LEDs off completely.
Compass Mode
The unit is programmed from the factory in “Combo
Mode”. COMBO mode means that the unit provides
both compass readings as well as detecting laser/radar signals. Through the “Option Select Mode”, either
laser/radar or compass features can be turned off mean- ing, RADAR equals detection of all police bands and laser; COMPASS equals no detection of police
laser/radar.
Note: The unit must be calibrated to provide accurate compass readings. See Compass Calibration Set-up
section on page 14.
Dim/Dark Mode
Dim/Dark Mode reduces the illumination of the display.
• Press the Dark button to reduce illumination to a Dim setting.
• Pressing the Dark button a second time engages Dark Mode. The display illumination is further reduced. Dim or Dark Mode can be engaged during an alert. In Dark Mode, the display goes dark for as long as a signal is being detected and for 20 seconds after, then the dis- play returns to the dimmer setting.
• Pressing the Dark button a third time restores full illumination to the display.
7 Color Multi-band Display (XTR-695 only)
The display can be set so that each Band alert can be a different color (i.e. K Band alerts in Blue, X Band alerts in Green, Ka Band alerts in Purple, etc,) or Scroll ALL colors while alarming. To make changes see Option Select
Mode steps 17 thru 20 on page 12.
OPERATION
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Vehicle Battery Saver Mode
The Vehicle Battery Saver Mode automatically shuts off your detector after 3 hours by default. The timer is reset if the detector is turned off, unplugged or any button is pressed before the timer has expired. The detector will alert you with an audible and visu- al warning before it shuts off. During this warning, you can momentarily reset the timer by pressing any button. If the unit has automatically turned itself off, press any button to turn the unit back on. Refer to
“Option Select Mode” for instructions for
changing the battery saver mode options.
Filter Mode
There are times when a radar detector can emit
the same frequency as police radar and can
cause your detector to falsely alarm. Sometimes
a detector can display a signal when picking up
another radar detector in vehicle close by. The
Whistler Filter Mode options provide a method
to study the signal which will verify if the signal is a legitimate police radar or a false alert from another detector. Three options exist:
Filter: Allows for normal filtering.
Filter 1: Provides and extra step to analyze the
legitimacy of the signal.
Filter 2: Provides 2 extra steps to analyze legiti- macy of the signal.
Filter is the factory default and should provide
adequate filtering for most conditions. If you
experience excessive alerts due to radar detec-
tors in other vehicles, try the Filter 1 option. If you continue to receive alerts from radar detec-
tors, use the Filter 2 option. Filter Mode does
not override Highway or City settings. See
Option Select Mode to change Filter settings.
OPERATION
Option Select Mode
Entering Option Select Mode allows you to customize options such as Tone Select and Abbreviated Power Up Sequence. Press the Menu button to enter Option Select Mode. When selecting options, the Dark or Quiet buttons must be pressed within 20 seconds or Option Select Mode will automatically exit. To enter:
Press the Power button to exit Option Select Mode. OPERATION
Stay Alert Feature
The Stay Alert Feature is designed to test a driver’s alertness. To engage (when the unit is not alarming) :
• Press and hold the City button for approximate-
ly 2 seconds. Release the button during or imme-
diately after the alert is given. Display shows:
Within 30-60 seconds, two beeps are sounded;
to show alertness, the driver must press either the City, Menu, or Quiet buttons within 3-5 seconds. If a button is pressed within 3-5 seconds, the cycle is repeated.
If a button is not pressed within 3-5 seconds, an
alarm sounds and the display shows:
• Press the Dark button to exit the Stay Alert feature. WARNING! Stay Alert is NOT intended as a
substitute for adequate rest. You should NOT oper- ate a vehicle if you are drowsy. During extended
periods of vehicle operation, you should take fre- quent breaks. Improper reliance on the Stay Alert
feature may result in vehicle damage, personal
injury or death. NEVER OPERATE A VEHICLE IF
YOU ARE DROWSY.
SWS™
Safety Warning System™
In communities where transmitters are located,
the Safety Warning System™ displays over 60
text messages. When Safety Radar is detected
the audio alert is geiger counter-like.
Safety Warning System Text
Example: Poor - Road - Surface.
Note: Not all areas have Safety Warning System™
transmitters.
OPERATION
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OPERATION
Alert Priority
When two or more signals are received at the
same time, the alert priority is:
1. Laser 2. Speed Radar 3. Safety Radar
Example: If X band is alerting, then suddenly a
laser signal is detected, the laser warning will
override the X band alert.
Compass Calibration Set-up
The unit will need to be calibrated in order for
the compass to provide accurate readings. To
calibrate the unit, perform the following proce-
dure:
1. Mount the unit level in the center of the
vehicle’s windshield. Make sure there are no
other magnetic sources near the detector
(i.e., speaker).
2. Select a large clear area (parking lot or field) without any power lines.
3. Press the Menu button until display shows
CAL MODE. Then press the Dark and Quiet buttons
simultaneously. The display shows (scrolling):
4. If calibration does not automatically finish press the Dark and Quiet buttons simultaneously to com-
plete calibration. The unit will beep twice and dis- play shows, for example:
Note: In Combo Mode an “H” or “C” will be
shown to indicate mode of operation.
Important: If unit mounting is relocated in the
vehicle, (i.e., visor to windshield mounting or
dash mounting), or if the unit is moved to
another vehicle, you must recalibrate the com-
pass.
OPERATION
Reset Features
All user features can be reset to factory settings.
•Unplug the Power Cord from the unit.
•Press and hold the Power and Quiet buttons.
•Plug the Power Cord into the unit.
•Wait for 2 beeps.
•Release the Power and Quiet buttons.
Unit is now reset to the following features
and settings.
Default factory settings are:
1. S1: (For Intellicord®) Power ON or OFF.
2. S2: (For Intellicord®) Quiet feature.
3. Combo Mode.
4. HIGHWAY Mode.
5. Dim/Dark Mode to full illumination of display.
6. Auto Quiet Mode OFF.
7. Safety Radar OFF.
8. Vehicle Battery Saver ON/3hrs.
9. Full Power Up sequence.
10. Default TONE 3.
11. All Bands ON.
12. Laser ON.
13. POP ON.
14. Voice ON.
15. LED Periscope to BLNK.
Intellicord® Ready
Using Whistler’s optional Intellicord® Power Cable allows some models to control the detector’s fea-
tures such as Power On/Off, City Modes,
Dim/Dark, and Quiet/Auto Quiet with a simple
press of the button on the Power Cable. Two fea-
tures can be controlled: one by a short press of
the button, and the second by a long press of the
button. Option Mode allows the user to program
the feature assignments.
OPERATION
(XTR-695 only) Whistler has two new exciting fea-
tures that will assist the driving enthusiast to further identify threats from laser and Ka band radar guns. Ka RSID (Ka Radar Signal IDentifier)
Identify the difference between the likelihood of a Ka threat vs. the likelihood of a Ka false from anoth- er source (possible radar detector). The Ka RSID
feature will educate you to the common Ka speed
radar by displaying the nominal police radar fre-
quencies of 33.8GHz / 34.0GHz / 34.3GHz / 34.7GHz
/ 35.5GHz. The Ka alerts that do not fall into the com- mon Ka speed radar windows will be reported only as Ka.
Note: This product is not a frequency counter. Your XTR-695 will categorize the received Ka signal and select the appropriate information. Treat every Ka alert with caution.
LSID (Laser Signal IDentifier)
Identify the Laser gun’s pulse rate or PPS (Pulses Per Second) that is transmitted by the speed laser gun. LSID may also be used to identify other forms of
laser sources such as LACC (Laser Assisted Cruise
Control) systems found in some high end vehicles.
If the Laser PPS information displayed is due to
another source such as local airports or LACC, LSID allows you to Lock Out this rate from giving you the continuous audio alert during this and any new
encounter of the same rate. To Lock Out a PPS, sim- ply press the Quiet button during the Laser alert. This will place an * on the screen beside the PPS
rate and Lock Out this signature ID. Any new
encounter with the same Laser Signature ID will pro- vide the display information and two quick beeps.
Note: Common Laser PPS rates used in the USA
are 100 / 125 / 130 / 200 / 238 / 380Hz. Others Laser PPS rates used outside the USA include 600Hz.
Caution: Do not lock out a PPS rate if is is close to known speed laser guns.
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POP™ Mode Alerts
Because POP™ Mode radar utilizes the same
K or Ka band frequencies, POP™ Mode Alerts will be displayed as regular radar alerts.
LASER/RADAR ALERTS
Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts
When X, K or Ka is detected, the band ID and
signal strength are displayed. The audio alert is
continuous and has a geiger counter-like
pattern. The faster the beep, the closer or
stronger the radar source.
Laser Audio/Visual Alerts
When a laser signal is detected the audio alert is continuous for a minimum of 3 seconds.
• The Displays Shows:
Pulse Protection®
Pulse (or instant-on) radar is more difficult to
detect than conventional radar because it
remains ‘off’ until activated to measure the speed of a targeted vehicle.
When a pulse type transmission is detected, your
Whistler detector sounds an urgent 3-second
audio warning and the display shows:
After the 3-second pulse alert, the standard alert pattern continues for as long as the signal is
present.
It is important to respond promptly to a pulse
alert, since warning time may be minimal.
POP™ MODE ALERTS
Your Whistler detector is expertly engineered
and designed to exacting quality standards to
provide you with reliable, trouble-free operation. If your unit has been correctly installed following the guidelines in this manual, but is not
operating optimally, please refer to the
troubleshooting guide below.
PROBLEM: No display or audio.
• Check fuse in plug; replace if necessary with a
2 amp, 3AG type.
• Check fuse for lighter socket; replace if
necessary.
• Make sure lighter socket is clean.
PROBLEM: Unit alarms when vehicle hits
bumps.
• Check for loose lighter socket; tighten and
clean.
• Check connections at both ends of power
cord. Substitute another cord to determine if
cord is defective. Return defective cord to
the factory.
PROBLEM: Audio alerts are not loud
enough.
• Cancel Auto Quiet Mode or City Mode.
• Check audio level setting (see page 8 ).
If difficulties occur which cannot be solved by
information in this Troubleshooting Guide, please
call Whistler Customer Service at 1-800-***-****
or visit our F.A.Q. page at
www.whistlergroup.com/faq-detectors.asp,
before returning your unit for service.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Care And Maintenance
During the summer months, avoid prolonged
exposure to direct sunlight by removing your unit
from the dash when your vehicle is parked for an
extended period of time. Do not spray water,
cleaners, or polishes directly onto the unit. The
spray may penetrate through the openings and
damage the unit. Also, do not use any abrasive
cleaners on the unit’s exterior.
ARE DETECTORS LEGAL?
In Most States YES.
Laser-Radar detectors are legal in every state
(with the exception of Virginia and Washington,
D.C., which have local regulations restricting the use of radar receivers in any vehicle) when used
in automobiles or light trucks (under 10,000 lbs.). Concerning trucks over 10,000 lbs., the Federal
Highway Administration (FHWA) issued a
regulation, effective January, 1994 which prohibits radar and laser detector use in these types of
vehicles nationally. Prior to the FHWA regulation, laws existed in the state of New York restricting
the use of radar detectors in trucks over 18,000
lbs. and in Illinois in trucks over 26,000 lbs.
FCC INFORMATION
FCC ID: HSXWH20
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two condi-
tions:
(1) This device many not cause harmful interference,
(2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause unde- sired operation.
Important: FCC requirements state that changes or
modifications not expressly approved by Whistler could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. CARE AND MAINTENANCE
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POP™ Mode
POP™ Mode is a feature on some newer radar
guns operating on K and Ka bands. When the gun
is in POP™ Mode and activated, a brief burst of
energy, less that 1/15 of a second, is transmitted and the vehicle’s speed is quickly acquired. A
detector without POP™ Mode detection capability
cannot respond to this brief transmission.
Laser Facts
It’s well documented that many radar guns
cannot reliably provide the speed of a targeted
vehicle that is traveling in a group of vehicles. In contrast, a laser gun can target a specific vehicle out of a line of traffic and determine its speed. The advantage of laser over radar in terms of
target identification is the result of the laser gun’s narrow beam. A radar gun’s transmission can
cover more than a four-lane highway at a distance
of 1,000 feet, compared with a laser gun’s trans-
mission which covers about 3 feet at the same dis- tance. For best protection, keep these points in
mind:
• Because the vehicle’s license plate or
headlights are the laser gun’s primary targets,
mounting the Whistler detector on the
dashboard can improve laser detection at short
range.
• Do not follow closely behind any vehicle you
cannot see through. If you can’t see past a
vehicle ahead of you, chances are your detector
can’t either.
• The receiving range of your laser detector will
not be the same as a radar detector. Laser guns
are most often used at short range.
Whistler Laser-Radar detectors receive all current laser guns which operate at a laser wavelength of 905
+/- 10nm.
Pro Laser™ I II III •LT1 20-20 •Ultra Lyte
SPEED MONITORING
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Laser Tips
If you are the targeted vehicle, a laser gun can
often determine your speed within a few
seconds after you receive an alert. In this situa- tion, there is generally no time to safely adjust
your speed. However, if you are traveling near or
behind the targeted vehicle and receive an alert,
response time should be sufficient. Any laser
alert, regardless of duration, requires immediate
action.
Radar Facts
A radar gun operates by transmitting radio
waves at certain frequencies which reflect off
objects and are picked up by the radar gun’s
receiving section. When a radar beam reflects
off a moving target, a measurable frequency shift
occurs. The radar unit converts this shift into miles per hour to determine your vehicle’s speed.
Currently, the FCC (Federal Communications
Commission) permits operation of traffic radar
guns at X Band (10.500 - 10.550 GHz), K Band
(24.050 - 24.250 GHz), and Ka Band (33.400 -
36.000 GHz).
Note: A radar detector will only alarm if an
officer is transmitting on any one of the above
radar bands.
Other Speed Detection Systems
Several techniques other than radar or laser are
used to measure vehicle speeds. When these
methods are being used, no detector can provide
a warning. These techniques include:
• Pacing - A patrol car drives behind you and
matches your driving speed.
• Vascar/Aircraft - The time it takes a vehicle to travel a known distance is measured.
SPEED MONITORING
Radar Detector Detectors: VG-2,
Spectre
The Interceptor VG-2 or simply VG-2, is one type of microwave receiver used by Police to detect signals radiated by the local oscillator of a radar detector. Because its purpose is to identify persons driving with radar detectors, these devices are known as a “radar detector detector” (RDD).
An RDD is the primary tool used by the police to identify radar detector equipped vehicles. If caught in a state or country where detectors are illegal (see page 19), drivers risk losing their radar detector and receiving a fine. In addition, instant-on radar is almost always used in com- bination with an RDD, leaving unsuspecting motorists vulnerable to receive two tickets; one potential for speeding, and the other for possession of a detector. Note: The newest tool Police have to detect radar
detectors is called Spectre. Spectre can detect the majority of undetectable (VG-2) laser/radar detectors on the market.
It is the responsibility of the individual radar detector user to know and understand the laws in your area
regarding the legality of the use of radar detectors. WARRANTY INFORMATION
Consumer Warranty
This Whistler Laser-Radar detector is warranted to the original purchaser for a period of three years from the date of original purchase against all defects in materials and workmanship. This limited warranty is void if the unit is abused, modified, installed
improperly, or if the housing and/or serial numbers have been removed. There are no express warranties covering this product other than those set forth in this warran- ty. All express or implied warranties for this product are limited to the above time. Whistler is not liable for damages arising from the use, misuse, or operation of this product.
SPEED MONITORING
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Service Under Warranty
During the warranty period, defective units will
be repaired without charge to the purchaser when
returned with a dated store receipt to the address below. Units returned without a dated store
receipt will be handled as described in section
“Service Out Of Warranty.”
Due to the specialized equipment necessary for
testing a Laser-Radar receiver, there are no
authorized service stations for Whistler brand
detectors other
Contact this candidate