SPEED MONITORING
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
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
+/- 10nm.
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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SPEED MONITORING
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 a 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 F.A.Q. 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. Spectre can detect the
majority of undetectable (VG-2) laser/radar
detectors on the market.
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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 Out of Warranty
Units will be repaired at “out of warranty” service rates
when:
• The units original warranty has expired.
• A dated store receipt is not supplied.
• The unit has been returned without its serial number.
• The unit has been abused, modified, installed
improperly, or had its housing removed.
Service Under Warranty
During the
warranty period, defective units will be
repaired without charge 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, please follow
these instructions:
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