TROUBLESHOOTING
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Interference
Certain types of interference can cause all radar equipment to some-
times display false or so called “ghost readings,” or make it harder to
capture the speed of the intended object.
Movement: Any objects that rotate, move or vibrate can create a read
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ing. Large amounts of vibration, such as very loud noises, can result in
false readings. Things like motors, fans, nearby traffic or the movement
of tree leaves can be detected by Radar device. In some cases, if you
are measuring speeds on a field near a roadway, you may pick up the
speed of a car in the distance.
Electrical: Cell phones, cell towers, wireless devices, radio and TV
transmitters, computers, fluorescent lights, televisions, walkie-talkies,
etc., can also possibly create a false reading.
Appliances
Cell Phones
Computers
Florescent Bulbs
Fan Motion
Microwaves
One technique to test for interference is to make a measurement in the
same direction with no obvious object in motion and see if you get a
speed to display.
