ARE DETECTORS LEGAL?
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SPEED MONITORING
TECHNOLOGIES
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 tar
get
identification is the r
esult of the laser gun’s narrow beam. A
radar transmission can cover more than a four-lane highway
at a distance of 1,000 feet, compared with a laser transmission
which covers about 3 feet at the same distance. For best
protection, keep these points in mind:
•
Because you vehicle’s license plate or headlights are the laser gun’s
primary targets, mounting your 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 won’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 +/- 10mm.
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Pro Laser
™
I II III
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LT1 20-20
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Ultra Lyte
Other Speed Detection Systems
Several techniques other than radar or laser are used to meas-
ure vehicle speeds. When these methods are being used, no
detector can pr
ovide a warning. These techniques include:
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Pacing - A patrol car drives behind you and matches your driving speed.
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Vascar/Aircraft - The time it takes a vehicle to travel a known distance is
measur
ed.
In Most States YES!
Laser detectors are completely legal in every state when
used in automobiles or light trucks (under 10,000 lbs.).
Similarly, when used in automobiles or light trucks, radar
detectors are legal in almost every state. Exceptions
are Virginia and Washington, D.C., which have local
r
egulations restricting the use of radar receivers in any
vehicle. Concerning trucks over 10,000 lbs., the Federal
Highway Administration (FHwA) issued a regulation,
effective January, 1994 which pr
ohibits 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 the state of Illinois in trucks over
26,000 lbs.
FCC ID HSXWH01
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device many not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, includ-
ing interference that may cause undesired operation.
IMPORTANT
FCC requirements state that changes or modifications not
expressly approved by Whistler could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
SPEED MONITORING
TECHNOLOGIES
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Radar Facts
A radar gun operates by transmitting radio waves at certain fre-
quencies which reflect off objects and are then 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 not alarm if an officer is not transmitting
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Radar Detector Detectors (VG-2)
The Interceptor VG-2, or simply VG-2, is a 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, the VG-2
is known as a “radar detector detector”.
The VG-2 is the primary tool used by the police to
identify radar detector equipped vehicles. If caught, in a
state 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
combination with a VG-2, leaving unsuspecting motorists
vulnerable to receiving two tickets - one potentially for
speeding, the other for possession of a detector.
Having a radar detector capable of detecting the VG-2
may alert you to the presence of a speed trap.
For more information on speed monitoring technologies,
please visit our FAQ page on our website:
www.whistlergroup.com
Be Advised: Model 1710 radar detector does not detect or hide from
VG-2. Only model 1730 provides VG-2 protection.
It is the responsibility of the individual radar detector
owner to know and understand the laws in your area
regarding the legality of the use of radar detectors.
SPEED MONITORING
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
Consumer Warranty
This Whistler Laser/Radar detector is warranted to the
original purchaser for a period of one year 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, if the housing has
been removed, or if the serial number is missing. There
are no express warranties covering this product other than
those set forth in this warranty. All express or implied
warranties for this product are limited to one year.
Whistler is not liable for damages arising from the use,
misuse, or operation of this product.
Service Under Warranty
During the warranty period, defective units will be
repaired without charge to the purchaser when returned
with a dated stor
e receipt to the address below. Units
returned without 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 than the Whistler factory.
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
When returning a unit for service under warranty,please
follow these instructions:
1. Ship the unit in the original carton or in a suitable
sturdy equivalent, fully insured, with return receipt
requested to:
Whistler Repair Dept.
1201 North Dixieland Rd
Rogers, AR. 72756
IMPORTANT: Whistler will not assume responsibility
for loss or damage incurred in shipping. Therefore, please
ship your unit insured with return receipt requested. CODs
will not be accepted!
2. Include with your unit the following information,
clearly printed:
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Your name and street address (for shipping via
UPS), a daytime telephone number and email
address, if applicable. (No P.O. Box please.)
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A detailed description of the problem
(e.g., “Unit performs self-test but does not respond to radar”).
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A copy of your dated store receipt or bill of sale.
3. Be certain your unit is returned with its serial
number. For reference, please write your units serial
number in the following space: s/n______________.
Units without serial numbers are not covered under warranty.
IMPORTANT: To validate that your unit is within the
warranty period, make sure you keep a copy of your dated
store receipt. You may register your warranty online
at www.whistlergroup.com, however, for warranty
verification purposes, a copy of your dated store receipt
must accompany any unit sent in for warranty work.
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