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Although the RX45 has a comprehensive
warning system and this handbook is as
complete as we can make it, only
experience will teach you what to expect
from your RX45 and how to interpret what
it “tells” you. The radar alerts you receive are
affected by the specific type of radar being
used, the type of transmission (continuous
or instant-on) and the location of the radar
source.
The following examples will give you
an introduction to understanding the
RX45’s warning system for radar, laser and
safety alerts.
Explanation
You are approaching a continuous radar
source aimed in your direction.
An instant-on radar source is being used
ahead of you and out of your view.
An instant-on radar source or laser source is
being used nearby. This kind of alert requires
immediate attention!
Laser is being used in the area. Because laser is
inherently difficult to detect, any laser alert
may indicate a source very close by.
A moving patrol car with continuous radar is
overtaking you from behind. Because these
signals are reflected (reflections are increased
by large objects), they may or may not
eventually melt into a solid point even when
the patrol car is directly behind you.
You are approaching a radar unit concealed
by a hill or an obstructed curve.
Alert
RX45 begins to sound slowly, then the rate of
alert increases until the alert becomes a solid
tone. The Signal Meter ramps accordingly.
RX45 emits short alerts for a few seconds and
then falls silent only to briefly alert and fall
silent again.
RX45 suddenly sounds a continuous tone for
the appropriate band received. All segments in
the Signal Strength Meter are lit.
A brief laser alert.
RX45 receives weak signals. These signals may
be a little stronger as you pass large, roadside
objects. The signals increase in frequency.
RX45 alerts slowly for awhile and then
abruptly jumps to a strong alert.
Interpreting Alerts
Explanation
A patrol car is traveling in front of you with a radar
source aimed forward. Because signals are
sometimes reflected off of large objects and
sometimes not, the alerts may seem inconsistent.
A patrol car is approaching from the other
direction, “sampling” traffic with instant-on radar.
Such alerts should be taken seriously.
You are driving through an area populated with
radar motion sensors (door openers, burglar alarms,
etc.). Since these transmitters are usually contained
inside buildings or aimed toward OR away from
you, they are typically not as strong or lasting as a
real radar encounter.
CAUTION: Since the characteristics of these
alerts may be similar to some of the preceding
examples, over confidence in an unfamiliar area
can be dangerous. Likewise, if an alert in a
commonly traveled area is suddenly stronger or
on a different band than usual, speed radar may
be set up nearby.
Alert
RX45 alerts intermittently. Rate and strength of
alerts may be consistent or vary wildly.
RX45 alerts intermittently. Rate and strength of
signal increases with each alert.
RX45 gives an X-band alert intermittently.
