Whistler LASER/RADAR DETECTOR - Manual (Page 14)

SPEED MONITORING TECHNOLOGIES
can cover more than a four-lane highway at a distance of
1,000 feet, compared with a laser transmission which covers
about 3 feet at the same distance. For best protection, keep
these points in mind:
• 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 +/- 10mm.
• Pro Laser™ I II III
• LT1 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. These techniques include:
• Pacing - A patrol car drives behind you and matches your
driving speed.
• Vascar/Aircraft - The time it takes a vehicle to travel a
known distance is measured.
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 state or
countrywhere detectors are illegal, (see page 22), drivers risk
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losing their radar detector and receiving a fine. In addition,
instant-on radar is almost always used in combination with
a RDD, leaving unsuspecting motorists vulnerable to
receiving two tickets — one potentially for speeding, the
other for possession of a detector.
NOTE: 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 the Spectre RDD can detect
all undetectable (VG-2) laser/radar detectors on the market.
It is the responsibility of the individual radar detector
owner to know and understand the laws in your area
regarding the legality of the use of radar detectors.
Consumer Warranty
This Whistler detector is warranted to the original purchaser for
a period of three years 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 and/or serial numbers have been
removed. 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 the above time.
Whistler is not liable for damages arising from the use, misuse,
or operation of this product.
NOTE: Warranty doesn’t include installation or reinstallation charges.
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 a
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.