SPEED FACTS
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Laser Facts (Continued)
• Because your 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 can
not 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.
• Pro Laser
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• LTI 20-20
• Ultra Lyte
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.
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
SPEED FACTS
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Radar Detector Detectors (VG-2) Spectre
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 18), 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
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Having a radar detector capable of
detecting the VG-2 may alert you to the presence
of a speed trap. The newest tool Police have to
detect radar detectors is called Spectre, as of
this printing. Spectre can detect all undetectable
(VG-2) laser/radar detectors on the market.
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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 store 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 Whistler.
When returning a unit for service under warranty,
please follow these instructions:
11.. Ship the unit in the original carton or in a suitable
sturdy equivalent, fully insured, with return receipt
requested to:
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