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Since Radar signals travel in a straight line, this Radar
encounter potentially offers maximum warning range.
Once this signal is received, the initial warning
consists of the X, K, or Super Wideband Ka audio
and visual alerts and the simultaneous illumination of
one or more of the
LEDs in the four-LED display. The
actual number displayed will depend upon the
strength of the signal received. As the strength of the
Radar signal increases, the audio alerts become more
rapid and more
LEDs in the display will illuminate.
Assuming the Radar signal remains uninterrupted, the
audio and visual alerts will clearly indicate a “weak”
signal becoming stronger as you drive closer to the
Radar source. Remember, when the police Radar
source is moving toward you, the Radar signal
strength will increase much more rapidly than if you
are approaching a stationary source.
2. Stationary Radar aimed around a corner.
Under this circumstance, reaction time is
considerably reduced. Since the Radar signals are
transmitted across your line of travel, there is
generally no signal available to receive until you are
relatively close to the source. Once an alert is
received, expect the strength of the signal to increase
very quickly. Advanced warning in this situation may
be reduced.
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