OWNER’S MANUAL FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS INSTALLATION INSTALLATION 1. Bracket Release Button – provides quick 14. GPS Antenna - provides Traffic Camera alerts Windshield Mounting Power Cord Connection and easy release of the mounting bracket. as well as other speed selective settings. 2. Speaker – provides distinct audio warnings. 15. Power Jack – provides connection for the • Install the two suction cups and rubber bumper onto • Plug the small end of the power cord into the unit’s 3. Mounting Bracket Location – slot holds power cord. the bracket by fitting them into their holes. power jack. mounting bracket firmly. 16. USB Jack – provides connection to a PC for • Press the suction cups onto the windshield at the • Plug the large end into the vehicle’s cigarette lighter 4. Radar Antenna – compact, high-efficiency data updates. location you have chosen. socket. antenna receives radar signals. 17. External Audio Jack – a 2.5mm size jack for Note: Cord fits tightly into detector. When installing the 5. Front Laser – high gain optical lens external audio use. cord, expect some resistance. CR90 provides increased sensitivity and field of The USB can charge an ipad, iphone, smartphone, MP3 view for leading-edge laser detection. INSTALLATION or tablet. The output for the USB port is 1A. HIGH Performance 6. Rear Laser – an integrated optical waveguide provides superior detection of Mounting Guidelines Rubber laser signals transmitted from behind. • Mount the unit as low as possible near the center of LASER-RADAR 7. City Button - reduces the annoyance of the windshield. Bumper • Do not mount the unit behind wipers, ornaments, 13 false alerts typically encountered in urban 1 driving areas. mirrored sunscreens, etc. These obstructions have DETECTOR metal surfaces which can affect radar and laser signals Important: Some newer cars have a plastic safety 8. Quiet Button - pressing QUIET before a and reduce critical warning time. (Regular tinted glass coating on the inside of the windshield. The windshield bracket may leave permanent marks on this type of 6 15 signal is detected engages Auto Quiet Mode does not affect reception). which automatically reduces the audio level after • Some windshields have an Instaclear™ or Electriclear™ surface. To find out if your vehicle has this type of windshield, check the vehicle’s owner’s manual or ask 2 the initial warning to a low audio level setting. type coating, which affect radar signals. Consult Fuse Replacement Pressing QUIET during a radar/laser encounter your dealer or the owner’s manual supplied with your dealer. We recommend that you do not leave the your vehicle to determine if your windshield has this suction cup bracket on the window in direct sunlight. If The lighter socket plug is equipped with a 16 silences audio alerts, while allowing visual the detector is removed, this may cause blistering of the replaceable 3 amp, 3AG fuse located behind the alerts to keep you informed. coating. 9 • Avoid placing the unit in direct contact with the dash in some vehicles. silver tip. To replace the fuse, carefully unscrew 17 9. Power / Volume Control – gently press windshield. the tip of the plug. this button in to turn the unit on/off. Move • To reduce the possibility of theft, conceal the unit • Slide the detector onto the bracket until it locks into place. 11 back or forward to adjust the audio level. when not in use. 10 10. Dim / Dark - engages Dim/Dark modes. • If necessary, the unit may be leveled by bending the 14 windshield bracket. Press the bracket release button 11. Menu Button - enters Option Select Mode. and remove the detector before bending. 8 7 12. OLED Text Display – provides distinct visual confirmation of signals detected, signal strength, and indicates engaged modes of Windshield 12 operation. Mounting IMPORTANT: Unscrew slowly. The tip contains 13. Alert Periscopes - provide an additional 3 a spring which may fly out when disassembling. attention getting visual alert. Insert the new fuse with the spring and screw on the tip. With use, the screw cap on the plug may IMPORTANT: Make sure the unit is level loosen. Retighten it occasionally. 4 5

BATTERY B SVR D = ON Battery Saver ON (default) OPERATION OPERATION OPERATION SAVER ON Q = OFF Battery Saver OFF OPERATION OPERATION OPTION SELECT MODE XK D or Q XK FLTR 1 Filter 1, Filter 2, Filter 3 Power On Self Test Speed Selectable Auto Quiet Alert Periscopes Setting Saver Manual Entry (Waypoint) Option Select Mode FILTER to select Ka To turn the unit ON or OFF, gently press the center of the Power/ Traveling below the speed selected in option mode will Whistler’s Alert Periscopes provide an added attention Setting Saver stores your personalized settings so that The unit will save a special location (i.e., a new red light camera or Press the Menu button to enter Option Select Mode. Ka FLTR 1 D or Q FILTER Filter 1, Filter 2, Filter 3 Volume button into the side of the unit. engage Auto Quiet mode. Note: Enter Option Mode to getting visual alert. The two extra LEDs flash on and off when the detector is turned off and then on again, you even a “trap”) if you enter it manually. The unit will store 1000 user Each press of the Menu button changes to the next to select locations. NOTE: Manual entries must be approximately 330 feet ALERT D or Q Alert Periscopes ON Each time your Whistler detector is turned on, an automatic self-test set Speed Selectable Auto Quiet. when the unit alarms to provide a unique visual alert. This do not have to re-enter them. selectable feature.The Dark (D) button and the Quiet LEDBLNK apart to prevent overlapping locations. To manually enter a location, PERISCOPES sequence confirms that the speaker, visual displays are functional. External Audio Jack alert can be programmed, through the Option Select simply press and hold the QUIET button and the unit will beep (Q) button turns the feature ON/OFF or Blinking for to select (ON, OFF or Blinking) Mode ON, OFF or FLASHING during alerts. Feature Engaged Confirmation to confirm. Manual entries can be deleted within a certain radius example. A button must be pressed within 20 seconds TFSR D = ON TFSR = ON To turn the unit off: The 2.5mm external stereo audio jack can be used to TFSR Each time a button is pressed, one beep confirms (selected in Option Select Mode). Once a radius is selected the data or Option Select Mode will automatically be exited. OFF Q = OFF TFSR = OFF (default) • Press and release PWR briefly and the display will show a 5 connect an external speaker or headphones in Dim/Dark Mode feature “on”, two beeps confirm feature “off”. can be deleted within the selected Radius or they all can be deleted second count down before powering off. If you pressed the completely from memory. GPS D = ON GPS Mode ON (default) environments with high ambient noise levels. The internal Dim/Dark Mode reduces the illumination of the display. GPS Y power button by mistake, press the PWR button again during speaker will be disabled. Vehicle Battery Saver Mode Feature Display To Change: Option Mode Q = OFF GPS Mode OFF this 5 second period will cancel power down. • Press the Dark button to reduce illumination to a The Vehicle Battery Saver Mode automatically shuts off the X/K and Ka Filter Modes Shows D=Dark LOCAL D or Q • If the unit is powered by a switched 12 volt source the unit will GMT -5 Change Time Zone City/City 1/City 2 Mode Dim setting. detector after 3 hours. The timer is reset if the detector is There are times when a radar detector in another vehicle, can emit Q=Quiet TIME to select turn off when the ignition key is removed. Whistler’s Three Stage City Mode is designed to reduce • Press the Dark button a second time engages Dark a frequency which can cause your detector to falsely alert. These turned off, unplugged or any button is pressed before the D or Q Remote Control of Dim, City, Quiet, DAYLIGHT D = YES Daylight Savings YES the annoyance of automatic door openers, intrusion alarms Mode. The display illumination is further reduced. Filter Modes allow you to select the level needed for your area to QUIET S1: Quiet DST NO Audio Level Adjustment timer has expired. The detector will alert you with an audible to select Power, Waypoint Functions SAVINGS Q = NO Daylight Savings NO (default) and other devices which share frequencies with police radar. and visual warning before it shuts off. During this warning, minimize the occurrences of these false alerts. X/K and Ka Filter To change the audio level: Generally, X band is used for these devices. Dim or Dark Mode can be engaged during an alert. In Mode factory default settings should provide adequate filtering for D or Q Remote Control of Dim, City, Quiet, D = YES Clock Display YES (default) you can momentarily reset the timer by pressing any button. POWER S2: Power CLOCK CLOCK Y • Move Power/Volume button back to increase audio level. most conditions. If you experience excessive alerts due to radar Power, Waypoint Functions Q = NO Clock Display NO • Move Power/Volume button forward to decrease audio level. • Press City button to cancel Highway Mode and engage Dark Mode, the display goes dark for as long as a signal If the unit has automatically turned off, press the Power to select detectors in other vehicles, increase the Filter level for the band As audio level is adjusted, beeps are provided and the display City Mode. is being detected and for 20 seconds after, then the button to turn the unit back on. Refer to “Option Select D or Q Tone 1, 2, 3 AUTO D = ON Auto Dim On (default) received. See Option Selection Mode to change the filter settings. TONE TONE 3 ADIM:ON indicates volume level. • Press City button again to enter City 1 Mode. display returns to the dimmer setting. Mode” for instructions for changing the battery saver to select (3 Different Tone Patterns) DIM Q = OFF Auto Dim Off ® • Press City button again to enter City 2 Mode. • Press the Dark button a third time to restore full mode options. D = ON ON = X, K, Ka Audio Tones COMPASS D = YES Compass Mode ON (default) Integrated Real Voice Speed Selectable Filter Mode TEST TEST ON COMPAS Y Real Voice® will be used to articulate the following: • Press City button a fourth time to cancel City 2 Mode illumination to the display. Q = OFF OFF = One Beep During Power Up Mode Q = NO Compass Mode OFF and returns the unit to Highway Mode. Red Light/SpeedCamera Detection Traveling below the speed selected in option mode will apply the 1. Band Identification COMPASS D = ON Compass direction voice ON This unit is capable of alerting to these locations with maximum Filter. Note: Enter Option Mode to set Speed Selectable Filter. X D = ON X Band ON (default) VOICE N 2. Safety Warning System™ categories ™ X = ON VOICE Q = OFF Compass direction voice OFF 3. Feature Selection In City Mode, weak speed/safety warning system signals Auto Dim the updatable database. BAND Q = OFF X Band OFF 4. Compass Heading (N, S, E, W) give an initial alarm of two beeps, and then remains quiet The Auto Dim feature automatically switches the Ka Max Mode UNIT of D or Q K D = ON K Band ON (default) SPD MPH English / Metric unless the signal becomes very strong. When the signal illumination of the text display between the bright and Getting a Satellite Lock Ka Max Mode provides enhanced Ka sensitivity increased protection. K = ON MEASURE to select Auto Quiet Mode strength increases, two additional beeps are provided. City This mode can be selected with or without RSID. See Option Select BAND Q = OFF K Band OFF dim settings according to the GPS time of 7am and 7pm Powering up, the unit will begin its search for satellites. SPEED D or Q Over speed warning - Select Auto Quiet mode reduces the selected audio level to level (1) 1 and City 2 Modes operate the same as Highway Mode, but Mode for changing Ka options. Ka D or Q Ka Band (RSID,NORM, O-SPD 0 ™ so that the text display will always be easy to read. To During this time, the unit will flash the satellite icon on WARNING to select desired speed limit for alert approximately 5 seconds after a radar or safety warning system Ka NORM OFF,MAX,MAXID) signal is detected. The alert for any new signal within 20 seconds in City 1 Mode, only the X band sensitivity is lowered. In City manually override the auto dim feature, use the dark the display. Please allow several minutes for the unit BAND to select 2 Mode, X-band is not detected. Traffic Flow Signal Rejection (TFSR) AUTO QUIET D or Q Select low speed limit for will resume at level (1). Auto Quiet mode does not affect laser button on the unit. Enter Option Select Mode to turn off to lock onto the satellites. This delay is normal when D or Q LASER AQSPD 0 alerts. Recently, many new products operate on X or K band causing LASER LSR LSID SPEED to select Auto Quiet to engage Caution: Some towns/small cities may still be using X band the auto dim feature. the unit is turned on at least 500 miles from when the to select (NORM,OFF,LSID) • Press Quiet (before a signal is detected) to engage Auto Quiet radar. City Modes do not change the audio alert for laser. unit last received a satellite lock or if several days have nuisance alerts to radar detectors. Some of these are radar based AUTO FILTER D or Q Select low speed limit for mode. D Q Laser Area 1 ON AFSPD passed since its last usage. Traffic Monitoring Systems mounted to poles alongside the highway LASER .02-.95 Y or (default) SPEED to select Auto Filter to engage • Once the Auto Quiet mode is engaged, you may cancel the Understanding the Display Laser Area 1 OFF and others are K Band Lane Change Assistants and Blind Spot AREA 1 to select Press both audio alarm by pressing Quiet. Highway Mode The unit’s display can be set up to indicate a Cardinal MAX SPEED HSPD Displays max speed Detectors found on some automobiles. When turned on in option D Q Laser Area 2 ON (default) D&Q to clear • Press Quiet (when the unit is not alarming) to cancel Auto Highway mode provides full audio warnings any time radar Point Heading, Mode of Operation (Highway and City NOTE: Driving while initially searching for satellites LASER 2.6-3.2 Y or Quiet mode. ™ will take longer than if you are stationary. Acquiring mode, helps eliminate excessive alerts from erroneous X and K-band AREA 2 to select Laser Area 2 OFF TRIP Press both (X, K, Ka, Safety Warning System ) or laser signals are modes) and Clock. ODO Displays Trip mileage satellites takes much longer the first time. sources. Traffic flow monitoring systems are getting more common. D Q Laser Area 3 ON MILEAGE D&Q to clear detected, and is recommended for open road driving. LASER 3.8-4.2 Y or (default) Quiet Mode Many of these systems generate radar signals to measure the flow AREA 3 to select Laser Area 3 OFF Press both Quiet mode cancels audio during an alert and any new alert within TRIP TIME Displays Trip Time of traffic across multiple lanes. Most detectors will alert you to it ™ ET 0: 0 D&Q to clear 20 seconds. After 20 seconds of no radar signal detected, the Camera Alerts ™ D = ON Turn SWS ON Heading SWS OFF ™ audio alerts are restored. Mode of Operation When approaching a known camera, the unit will provide the type unnecessarily. This rejection feature examines the incoming signal and SWS Q = OFF Turn SWS OFF (default) ALARM D or Q • Press Quiet to cancel the audio. of alert (Red Light Camera, Traffic Camera, Speed Camera, or User will aid in reducing the alerts to such sources. ® RAD 400 Select 200, 400, 600 ® D = ON Real VOICE Engaged RADIUS to select • Press Quiet a second time during an alert to restore the Location). Example: the display will show TRF CAM then count VOICE VOICE ON ® Q = OFF Real VOICE Disengaged D or Q to select standard audio alert pattern. down the distance to the camera. Once past the camera location, DELETE D-RAD We suggest you turn TFSR on if you are experiencing D and Q to Select delete waypoint radius the unit will provide a beep-beep audio tone and the word PASS ™ D = ON POP ON RADIUS 400 excessive X or K band false alerts every half mile or so along POP POP OFF execute will be shown on the display. stretches of roadway that contain these traffic flow sensors. Q = OFF POP OFF (default) DELETE ALL DEL Press D and Q Delete all manual waypoints WAYPOINTS OPERATION OPERATION OPERATION OPERATION OPERATION LASER/RADAR ALERTS TROUBLESHOOTING Default factory settings are: Whistler has two features that will assist the driving enthusiast to ® Stay Alert Feature Teach/Tutorial Mode further identify threats from laser and Ka band radar guns. Updating the Database Pulse Protection Care and Maintenance The Stay Alert Feature is designed to test a driver’s Provides simulated alerts for each type of signal. 1. S1: (For Intellicord®) Quiet feature Follow the steps below to update the Laser-Radar Pulse (or instant-on) radar is more difficult to detect than During the summer months, avoid prolonged exposure to direct alertness. To engage (when the unit is not alarming) : 2. S2: (For Intellicord®) Power ON or OFF Ka RSID (Ka Radar Signal IDentifier) Detector. conventional radar because it remains ‘off’ until activated sunlight by removing your unit from the dash when your vehicle • Press City and Quiet buttons simultaneously Identify the difference between the likelihood of a Ka threat vs. the Step 1: Remove the Laser-Radar Detector from the vehicle to measure the speed of a targeted vehicle. When a pulse is parked for an extended period of time. Do not spray water, 3. ADIM: ON (Auto Dim ON) likelihood of a Ka false from another source (possible radar detector). and bring it to your PC. Note: You do not need to power type transmission is detected, your Whistler detector sounds an cleaners, or polishes directly onto the unit. The spray may • Press and hold the City button for Ka RSID feature will educate you to the common Ka speed radar guns penetrate through the openings and damage the unit. Also, do • Display Shows: 4. HIGHWAY Mode the Laser-Radar Detector to update it. urgent 3-second audio warning. not use any abrasive cleaners on the unit’s exterior. approximately 2 seconds. Release the button 5. Dim/Dark Mode to full illumination of display. by displaying and announcing the nominal police radar frequencies • Press Dark button to exit. of 33.8GHz / 34.0GHz / 34.3GHz / 34.7GHz / 35.5GHz. Ka alerts that during or immediately after the alert is given. 6. Auto Quiet Mode OFF do not fall into the common Ka speed radar windows will be reported Step 2: Download the update program and install it on Displays Shows: Are Detectors Legal? ™ only as Ka. NOTE: This product is not a frequency counter. The unit your PC. Note: Program is not MAC compatible 7. SWS OFF will categorize the received Ka signal and select the appropriate In Most States YES. Display Shows: Alert Priority After the 3-second pulse alert, the standard alert pattern Laser-Radar detectors are legal in every state (except Virginia 8. Vehicle Battery Saver ON information. Treat every Ka alert with caution. Step 3: Download and save the .msc file downloaded to continues for as long as the signal is present. It is important When two or more signals are received at the same time, 9. Full Power Up sequence and Washington, D.C., which have local regulations restricting Within 30-60 seconds, two beeps are sounded; to the alert priority is: LSID (Laser Signal IDentifier) your PC. Create a folder for the unit so you can store future to respond promptly to a pulse alert, since warning time may the use of radar receivers in any vehicle) when used in ™ updates and save this file into the newly created folder. automobiles or light trucks (under 10,000 lbs.). The Federal show alertness, the driver must press either the City, 1. Laser 2. Speed Radar 3. Safety Warning System 10. Default TONE 3 Identify the Laser gun’s pulse rate or PPS (Pulses Per Second) that is be minimal. 11. All Bands ON transmitted by the speed laser gun. LSID may also be used to identify Highway Administration (FHWA) issued a regulation, effective Menu, or Quiet buttons within 3-5 seconds. If a button Example: If X band is alerting, then suddenly a laser DO NOT RENAME THE .msc FILE OR TRY TO OPEN IT! January, 1994 which prohibits radar and laser detector use in 12. LASER LSID other forms of laser sources such as LACC (Laser Assisted Cruise TROUBLESHOOTING is pressed within 3-5 seconds, the cycle is repeated. signal is detected, the laser warning will override the X Control) systems found in some high end vehicles. If the Laser PPS vehicles over 10,000 lbs. Prior to the FHWA regulation, laws If a button is not pressed within 3-5 seconds, an band alert. 13. All Laser Windows ON information displayed is due to another source such as local airports Step 4: Open the update program and plug the USB Your Whistler detector is expertly engineered and designed existed in New York restricting the use of radar detectors in trucks ™ or LACC, LSID allows you to Lock Out this rate from giving you the cable into the Laser-Radar Detector. to exacting quality standards to provide you with reliable, over 18,000 lbs. and in Illinois in trucks over 26,000 lbs. alarm sounds. ™ 14. POP OFF Safety Warning System 15. Voice® ON continuous audio alert during this and any new encounter of the same trouble-free operation. If your unit has been correctly In communities where transmitters are located, the Safety rate. To Lock Out a PPS, press the Quiet button during the Laser alert. Step 5: Click the “Open File” button on the update installed following the guidelines in this manual, but is not FCC Information Display Shows: Warning System™ provides over 60 text messages. When 16. LED Periscopes to BLNK This will place an * on the screen beside the PPS rate and Lock Out program and locate the saved file from Step 3. Click the operating optimally, please refer to the troubleshooting FCC ID: HSXWH20 SWS™ is detected the audio alert is geiger counter-like. 17. X/K Filter 1 this signature ID. Any new encounter with the same Laser Signature “DB Update” button to install the file. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is ID will provide the display information and two quick beeps. NOTE: guide below. subject to the following two conditions: Safety Warning System Text Message 18. Ka Filter 1 Common Laser PPS rates used in the USA are 100 / 125 / 130 / 200 • Press the Dark button to exit the Stay Alert Step 6: When update is complete, close the update PROBLEM: No display or audio. (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, feature. Example: Poor - Road - Surface. 19. TFSR OFF / 238 / 380Hz. Other Laser PPS rates used outside the USA include (2) this device must accept any interference 600Hz. Caution: Do not lock out a PPS rate if it is close to known program, unplug the USB cable and the Laser-Radar • Check fuse in plug; replace if necessary with a 3 amp, 3AG type. received, including interference that may cause NOTE: Not all areas have Safety Warning System™ transmitters. 20. GPS ON speed laser guns. Detector is ready with the new updates. • Check fuse for lighter socket; replace if necessary. -GPS Related Features- • Make sure lighter socket is clean. undesired operation. WARNING!!! Stay Alert is NOT intended as a ® substitute for adequate rest. You should NOT Intellicord Ready 21. GMT -5 Segmented Selectable Laser Receiver LASER/RADAR ALERTS Important: FCC requirements state that changes or modifications The optional INTELLICORD® power cable allows the user If these alerts are bothersome, you may wish to make note of the PPS PROBLEM: Unit alarms when vehicle hits bumps. not expressly approved by Whistler could void the user’s 22. DST OFF rate for these occurrences. The laser validation windows are separated • Check for loose lighter socket; tighten and clean. operate a vehicle if you are drowsy. During to remotely control two of the following detector features Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts authority to operate the equipment. extended periods of vehicle operation, you 23. Heading Voice OFF into segments allowing for customization. • Check connections at both ends of the power (Power On/Off, City Modes, Dim/Dark, Mark Waypoint 24. Clock ON Segment Pulse Rate When X, K or Ka is detected, the band ID and signal cord. Substitute another cord to determine if ™ should take frequent breaks. Improper reliance and Quiet/Auto Quiet) with a press of a button located on Laser Area 1: 20Hz to 950Hz strength are displayed. The audio alert is continuous and the cord is defective. Return defective cord to POP Mode 25. Compass ON Laser Area 2: 2600Hz to 3200Hz POP™ Mode is a feature on some radar guns operating on K on the Stay Alert feature may result in vehicle the power cable’s plug. See option mode for selecting the has a geiger counter-like pattern. The faster the beep, the the factory. and Ka bands. When the gun is in POP™ Mode and activated, a functions to work with the INTELLICORD®. 26. Unit of Measure ENG Laser Area 3: 3800Hz to 4200Hz closer or stronger the radar source. damage, personal injury or death. Laser Area 1 covers the traditional laser guns used in North America. brief burst of energy, less that 1/15 of a second, is transmitted 27. Over Speed CLEARED PROBLEM: Audio alerts are not loud enough. and the vehicle’s speed is quickly acquired. A detector without Laser Area 2 and 3 cover laser guns recently approved for use in North • Cancel Auto Quiet Mode or City Mode. Reset Features 28. High Speed CLEARED America. You can change the selection from yes to no individually in Laser Audio/Visual Alerts POP™ Mode detection capability cannot respond to this brief • Check audio level setting (see page 8 ). transmission. All user features can be reset to factory settings. 29. Odometer CLEARED option mode. When a laser signal is detected the audio alert is continuous for a • Unplug the Power Cord from the unit. minimum of 3 seconds. • Check Speed Selectable Auto Quiet setting in option mode. 30. ET CLEARED POP™ Mode Alerts NEVER OPERATE • Press and hold the Power and Quiet buttons. ™ • Plug the Power Cord into the unit. 31. Auto Quiet Speed 0 Because POP Mode radar utilizes the same Displays Shows: A VEHICLE 32. Auto Filter Speed 0 K or Ka band frequencies, POP™ Mode Alerts will be displayed as PROBLEM: Unit falses too much. IF YOU ARE • Wait for 2 beeps. regular radar alerts. • If alarms are POP Ka, switch POP Mode to off. 33. Alarm Radius: 400 • If the above option doesn’t help, use a higher Filter setting. DROWSY! Release the Power and Quiet buttons. 34. Delete Radius: 400 Unit is now reset to the following features and • If alarms are X or K band and due to radar based traffic settings. flow sensors or radar based vehicle blind spot detectors, turn TFSR on.

SPEED MONITORING SPEED MONITORING SPEED MONITORING Laser Facts Laser Tips Radar Detector Detectors: VG-2, Spectre It’s well documented that many radar guns If you are the targeted vehicle, a laser gun can The Interceptor VG-2 or simply VG-2, is one type of cannot reliably provide the speed of a targeted vehicle often determine your speed within a few microwave receiver used by Police to detect signals that is traveling in a group of vehicles. In contrast, a seconds after you receive an alert. In this radiated by the local oscillator of a radar detector. laser gun can target a specific vehicle out of a line of Because its purpose is to identify persons driving with traffic and determine its speed. The advantage of laser situation, there is generally no time to safely adjust your speed. However, if you are traveling radar detectors, these devices are known as a “radar over radar in terms of detector detector” (RDD). target identification is the result of the laser gun’s narrow near or behind the targeted vehicle and receive beam. A radar gun’s transmission can cover more than a an alert, response time should be sufficient. An RDD is the primary tool used by the police to identify four-lane highway at a distance of 1,000 feet, compared Any laser alert, regardless of duration, requires radar detector equipped vehicles. If caught in a state with a laser gun’s transmission which covers about 3 feet immediate action. or country where detectors are illegal (see page 20), at the same distance. For best protection, keep these drivers risk losing their radar detector and receiving a points in mind: Radar Facts fine. In addition, instant-on radar is almost always used • Because the vehicle’s license plate or headlights A radar gun operates by transmitting radio in combination with an RDD, leaving unsuspecting are the laser gun’s primary targets, mounting the waves at certain frequencies which reflect off motorists vulnerable to receive two tickets; one potential Whistler detector on the dashboard can improve objects and are picked up by the radar gun’s for speeding, and the other for possession of a detector. laser detection at short range. receiving section. When a radar beam reflects Note: The newest tool Police have to detect radar • Do not follow closely behind any vehicle you cannot detectors is called Spectre. Spectre can detect the see through. If you can’t see past a vehicle ahead of off a moving target, a measurable frequency shift occurs. The radar unit converts this shift into majority of undetectable (VG-2) laser/radar detectors you, chances are your detector can’t either. on the market. • The receiving range of your laser detector will not be miles per hour to determine your vehicle’s speed. the same as a radar detector. Currently, the FCC (Federal Communications It is the responsibility of the individual radar detector • Laser guns are most often used at short range. Commission) permits operation of traffic radar user to know and understand the laws in your area regarding the legality of the use of radar detectors. Whistler Laser-Radar detectors receive all current laser guns at X Band (10.500 - 10.550 GHz), K Band guns which operate at a laser wavelength of 905 +/- 50nm (24.050 - 24.250 GHz), and Ka Band (33.400 - including but not limited to the following: 36.000 GHz). WARRANTY INFORMATION Consumer Warranty • Ultra Lyte Note: A radar detector will only alarm if an This Whistler Laser-Radar detector is warranted to officer is transmitting on any one of the above the original purchaser for a period of two years from • LTI 20-20 the date of original purchase against all defects in • LTI TruSpeed® S radar bands. materials and workmanship. This limited warranty • Laser Ally Other Speed Detection Systems is void if the unit is abused, modified, installed ™ improperly, or if the housing and/or serial numbers • Pro Laser I II III Several techniques other than radar or laser are have been removed. There are no express warranties • Laser Atlanta® Stealth Mode used to measure vehicle speeds. When these covering this product other than those set forth in methods are being used, no detector can provide this warranty. All express or implied warranties for this a warning. These techniques include: product are limited to the above time. Whistler is not liable for damages arising from the use, misuse, • Pacing - A patrol car drives behind you and or operation of this product. matches your driving speed. • Vascar/Aircraft - The police measure the time Note: Units that cannot be repaired will be replaced with the same or it takes your vehicle to travel a known distance. similar model. Replacement unit’s warranty will be based on the original unit’s purchase date. WHISTLER RADAR DETECTORS GPS RADAR DETECTOR