Whistler 1790SE User Manual
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SAFETY RADAR ALERTS
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RADAR– ALERTS
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In communities where transmitters are located, the Safety
Warning System displays over 60 text messages. When
Safety Radar is detected the audio alert is geiger counter-
like.
Safety Warning System Text
Example: Poor Road Surface:
Note: Not all areas have Safety Warning System transmitters.
Visit Safety Warning Systems web page at www.safetyradar.com
for SWS locations.
Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts
When X, K or Ka is detected the band ID and signal
strength is displayed. The audio alert is continuous and
has a geiger counter-like pattern. The faster the beep the
closer or stronger the radar source. Example:
1 = weak signal, 9 = strong signal
Pulse Protection
®
When a pulse type signal (instant on strong signal) is
detected an urgent 3 second audio warning is sounded
and the display reads:
After 3 seconds standard alert pattern continues.