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For best protection, keep these points in mind: 

• Because the vehicle’s license plate or headlights are the 

laser gun’s primary targets, mounting the 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 can’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 
800-1000nm.  

Laser Tips

If you are the targeted vehicle, a laser gun can often
determine your speed within a few seconds after you receive
an alert. In this situation, there is generally no time to safely
adjust your speed. However, if you are traveling near or
behind the targeted vehicle and receive an alert, response
time should be sufficient. Any laser alert, regardless of
duration, requires immediate action.  

Radar Facts 

A radar gun operates by transmitting radio waves at certain
frequencies which reflect off objects and are 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.  

Radar Facts - Continued

This laser/radar detector receives signals from 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: 

Your radar detector is designed to alarm if an officer

is transmitting on any one of the above radar bands. 

Other Speed Detection Systems

Several techniques other than radar or laser are used to
measure vehicle speeds. When these methods are being
used, no detector can provide a warning. 
These techniques include:  

• Pacing - A patrol car drives behind you and 

matches your driving speed. 

• Vascar/Aircraft - The police measure the time it takes 

your vehicle to travel a known distance. 

Radar Detector Detectors: VG-2, Spectre 

The Interceptor VG-2 or simply VG-2, is one type of
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,
these devices are known as a “radar detector detector”
(RDD). An RDD is the primary tool used by the police to
identify radar detector equipped vehicles. If caught in a
country where detectors are illegal, drivers risk losing their
radar detector and receiving a fine. In addition, instant-on
radar is almost always used in combination with an RDD,
leaving unsuspecting motorists 

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Page 1: ...R RADAR DETECTOR THE WHISTLER GROUP INC CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS 3604 NW Frontage Rd Bentonville AR 72712 TEL 479 273 6012 FX 479 273 2927 The Whistler Group Inc 2012 www whistlergroup com 268ruman qxp...

Page 2: ...If you have questions concerning the operation of this Whistler product please call CuSTOmer SeRVICE 479 273 6012 Monday Friday 8 00 am 5 00 pm CT USA or visit our website www whistlergroup com Pleas...

Page 3: ...n 29 32 Specifications 32 Accessories 33 Model Features Summary 4 5 Installation 6 9 Mounting Guidelines Windshield Mounting Power Cord Connection Fuse Replacement Operation 10 20 Power On and Self Te...

Page 4: ...Auto Quiet Mode which automatically reduces the audio level after the initial warning to a low audio level setting Pressing QUIET during a radar laser encounter silences audio alerts while allowing vi...

Page 5: ...evel Windshield Mounting Windshield Mounting Install the two suction cups and rubber bumper onto the bracket by fitting them into their holes Press the suction cups onto the windshield at the location...

Page 6: ...xpect some resistance Fuse Replacement The lighter socket plug is equipped with a replaceable 2 amp 3AG fuse located behind the silver tip To replace the fuse carefully unscrew the tip of the plug Imp...

Page 7: ...radar laser alerts To restore the self test audio simply press the Quiet button during the next self test Auto Quiet Mode Auto Quiet mode provides an alternate alert pattern approximately 5 seconds a...

Page 8: ...2 Mode X band is not detected Caution Some towns small cities may still be using X band radar City Modes do not change the audio alert for laser 12 Highway Mode Highway mode provides full audio warni...

Page 9: ...f the detector after 6 hours if the unit has constant power The timer is reset 1 Each time the detector is turned off 2 The power cord is disconnected or power is removed to the unit 3 Any button is p...

Page 10: ...systems and more OPERATION 17 OPERATION 16 Selectable Ka Band Russia currently does not use Ka band Having a radar detector that scans the complete Ka band is not necessary See Option Select Mode to t...

Page 11: ...the Menu button to exit Option mode will automatically exit if no buttons are pressed within 20 seconds Option Select Mode continued Laser Segment L1 L 1 D for ON Q for OFF 1 ON default 1 OFF Laser S...

Page 12: ...vehicle damage personal injury or death NEVER OPERATE A VEHICLE IF YOU ARE DROWSY LASER RADAR ALERTS Speed Radar Audio Visual Alerts when X K or Ka is detected the band ID and signal strength are disp...

Page 13: ...it has been correctly installed following the guidelines in this manual but is not operating optimally please refer to the troubleshooting guide below PROBLEM No display or audio Check fuse in power c...

Page 14: ...etector user to know and understand the laws in your area regarding the legality of the use of radar detectors POP Mode POP Mode is a feature on some radar guns operating on K and Ka bands When the gu...

Page 15: ...a moving target a measurable frequency shift occurs The radar unit converts this shift into miles per hour to determine your vehicle s speed Radar Facts Continued This laser radar detector receives s...

Page 16: ...ears 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 or if the housing and or seri...

Page 17: ...store receipt must accompany any unit sent in for warranty work WARRANTY WARRANTY INFORMATION 31 30 Service Out of Warranty Units will be repaired at out of warranty service rates when The unit s ori...

Page 18: ...ry Saver 30mA nominal One or more U S patents may apply 5 666 120 7 215 276 POP Mode is a trademark of MPH Industries Inc Specifications are subject to change without notice WARRANTY SPECIFICATIONS 33...

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