Whistler LASER-RADAR DETECTOR User Manual

THE WHISTLER GROUP, INC.

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CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS

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TEL: [phone] FX: 479.273.2927

P/N 260020 © The Whistler Group, Inc. 2006

OWNER’S MANUAL

LASER/RADAR DETECTOR

www.whistlergroup.com

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INTRODUCTION

If you have questions concerning the

operation of this Whistler product please call:

CuSTOmer SeRVICE

1-800-531-0004

Monday - Friday • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CT

or visit our website

www.whistlergroup.com

Please keep the receipt in a safe place.

You may register your product online

www.whistlergroup.com. For warranty
verification purposes, a copy of your dated
store receipt must still accompany any unit
sent in for warranty work. If the unit is
returned without a dated store receipt an
out of warranty service charge applies.

Note: Your warranty period begins at the
time of purchase. The warranty is validated
only by the dated store receipt! Now is the
time to record the serial number of the unit
in the space provided in the warranty section
of the manual.

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Dear Whistler Owner,

Whistler has developed a complete and comprehensive laser-radar
solution for “TUNERS”. This unit allows laser-radar protection that
complements other automotive gauges installed in the vehicle.

Not only does this unit provide a stealthy installation but also delivers
very powerful protection from the newest laser-radar guns – especially
POP™ Mode detection! Along with POP™ Mode this unit also offers:

• PROGRAMMABLE BLUE BACKLIT LCD TEXT DISPLAY
Create your own custom 10 character text display. The easy to

read blue display shows alert and detector status.

• BATTERY VOLT METER
Displays the battery voltage.

• TEMPERATURE METER

Provides outside temperature with freezing alert.

• CONTROL PANEL DESIGNED TO FIT 2 1/16” GAUGE MOUNTS
This allows use of after market housings to further customize

this unit.

Even though this unit is packed full of features, it’s still very easy to
use. To fully utilize your unit to its potential, we recommend reading
this entire manual or visit our FAQ page on our web site
www.whistlergroup.com.

Enjoy your new Whistler and please drive safely.

Sincerely,

The Whistler Group, Inc.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

WHISTLER FEATURES

Model Features Summary....................................................3 - 4

Operation ............................................................................4 - 15

• Power On And Self-Test

• FUZION Display

• Programmable Text Display

• Engaging/Disengaging VG-2

• Backlight Settings

• City Modes

• Stay Alert

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• Option Select Mode

• Teach Mode

• Aux Out

• Memory/Beep Confirmation

• Auto Level Adjustment

• Auto Quiet Mode

• Pulse Protection

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• Quiet Mode

Radar Alerts...............................................................................16

Safety Radar/ Laser Alerts .......................................................17

VG-2 Alerts................................................................................18

• Alert Priority

Reset Features ..........................................................................19

Care & Maintenance ................................................................19

Communication Breakdown....................................................20

Troubleshooting Guide............................................................21

Are Detectors Legal? ...............................................................22

• FCC Information

Speed Monitoring Technologies.....................................23 - 25

• Radar Facts

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Mode

• POP

• Total Band Protection

• Laser Facts

• Other Speed Detection Systems

• Radar ‘Detector’ Detectors

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Warranty Information........................................................25 - 27

Specifications............................................................................28

Notes .........................................................................................29

Whistler FUZION

Power/Volume Button

Voice Module

B/L Button

City Button

Quiet/Menu Button

Laser Antenna

Radar Antenna

Whistler’s ergonomic and user-friendly design provides a new level
of operating convenience. Special features include:

• Radar Antenna - Compact, high-efficiency antenna

• City/City 1/City 2 Mode – Reduces the annoyance of false

alerts typically encountered in urban driving areas.

• Laser Module – Provides front / rear laser protection

• Voice Module – Provides voice and warning tones

Note: Specifications and appearance may change without notice.

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• Programmable Blue Backlit Text Display - Create your own

custom 10 character text display. The easy to read provides
distinct visual confirmation of signals detected, signal strength,
and indicates engaged modes of operation.

• Outside Temperature & Battery Voltmeter - Monitors the
outside air temperature and displays the battery voltage.

• Total Band™ Protection - Provides Complete Band
Coverage of all Laser and Radar Bands, VG-2 and Safety
Radar Bands

• Stay Alert - Whistler’s exclusive Stay Alert™ feature
tests your alertness on long trips.

• Selectable Bands - allows for the user to turn off bands not
used in that specific driving area.

• Alert Priority- If more than one signal is received at the
same time, the most important alert is displayed.

• Quiet/Menu Button - Pressing QUIET before a signal is
detected engages Auto Quiet Mode which
automatically reduces the optional audio level; after
the initial warning to a low audio level setting.
Pressing QUIET during a radar/laser encounter
silences audio alerts, while allowing visual alerts to
keep you informed. Pressing and holding Quiet for 2
seconds allows you to enter Option Select Mode (see
page 12)

• Power/Volume Control - Turns unit on/off and adjusts
the base audio level for the tone option. Volume is
adjusted on the voice module.

Power On And Self-Test

Each time your Whistler detector is turned on, an automatic
self-test sequence confirms that the audio and visual
displays are functional.

• Press

FUZION’s Display

The LCD display shows the detected signals as well as
battery voltage, air temperature and AUX out selection.
See example:

Battery Voltage

Voice Output

P/V or apply Power. Display shows:

Temperature

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NOTE: The features listed above can be programmed

ON or OFF in Option Select Mode. If one or more are
programmed OFF, that area will be blank. See example
of all programmed OFF below:

Currently the laser-radar information is centered in the
display, but these can be programmed in Option Select
Mode to have either the battery voltage or air
temperature displayed center stage.

Highway

Temperature

Battery Voltage

Ice Warning Mode:

When temperature drops to 32˚F display shows:

Displays “Freezing”

then “Temp”

Ice Warning Mode

Unit then gives a unique warning tone and the backlight
will flash. This will only happen once after the unit is first
turned on. When either Hi T or Lo T is displayed, the
limits of the temperature sensor have been reached.

Note: Temperature may rise while vehicle is stopped and
idling, this is normal.

Programmable Text Display

This model has the ability to modify the standard
laser/radar detector’s display. “WHISTLER”, “HIGHWAY”,
“CITY”, “CITY 1”, and “CITY 2” can be changed to
display your name, or any combination of 10 characters.
For example, “HIGHWAY” can be changed to “GO 4 IT”.

Note: A space is counted as a character.

WARNING!!! Programming the text display is not

intended to be done while you are driving. You should
not use any device in a vehicle that may distract you from
observing the road ahead.

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OPERATION

To modify the text:

Press and hold the Quiet button to enter Option Select mode (see page 12 ).
Once “USER TEXT” is displayed press and hold the Quiet button until the
display shows “__ WHISTLER ” with a cursor under the first of 10 changeable
characters.

Note: The cursor indicates that this is the first letter ready to be changed.

"Ex"..... P/V Long press ......... Exit Option Mode and save all changes.

"Se"..... B/L Long press ......... Select a capital letter, small letter, number and a

special character. (A,a,9,! ect)

"Sc"...... City Long press ....... continuous Scroll to next letter.

"NO"... Quiet long press ..... go to Next Option Mode item (Main Radar)

and save all changes.

"Cu"..... P/V Short press ....... Cursor is advance to next character (position)

"-"......... B/L Short press ........ scroll to previous letter.

"+"....... City Short press ....... scroll to next letter.

"NT".... Quiet Short press ... go to Next option Text word.

Long Press Menu

Short Press Menu

Engaging/Disengaging VG-2

See option select mode to turn this feature on/off.

Note: Selecting “POP OFF” turns VG-2 ON.

Backlight Settings

The backlighting (B/L) can be programmed to be
illuminated all the time, only when alarming, or choices
in-between. The options are selectable by pressing the
B/L button on the unit. The options are:

• OFF - OFF = Backlight is off during normal operation
and off when the unit alarms.

• OFF - DIM = Backlight is off during normal operation
and dim when the unit alarms.

• OFF - BRT = Backlight is off during normal operation
and bright when the unit alarms.

• DIM - OFF = Backlight is dim during normal
operation and off when the unit alarms.

• DIM - BRT = Backlight is dim during normal operation
and bright when the unit alarms.

• BRT - BRT = Backlight remains on during normal
operation as well as when the unit alarms

The backlight will turn on, if selected, while the unit
alarms and remain on for 3 seconds after the unit stops
alarming. When any button is pressed the backlight will
illuminate at the dim setting and remain on for 3 seconds
afterwards. The backlight will also illuminate while in
Option Select Mode.

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OPERATION

City/City 1/City 2 Mode

Whistler’s Three Stage City Mode is designed to reduce the
annoyance of automatic door openers, intrusion alarms and
other devices which share frequencies with police radar.
Generally X band is used for these devices.

City to engage City.

• Press
City a second time to engage City 1.

• Press
City a second time to engage City 1.

• Press
City a third time to engage City 2.

• Press
City a fourth time to cancel City 2 Mode and

• Press

return the unit to Highway Mode.

In City Mode, weak speed/safety radar signals give an

initial alarm of two beeps, and then remains quiet unless
the signal becomes very strong. When the signal strength
increases, two additional beeps are provided. In City 1
Mode, only the X band sensitivity is lowered. City 1 & City
2 Modes operate the same as Highway Mode, but in City
1 Mode, only the X- band sensitivity is lowered. In City 2
Mode, X-band is not detected.

CAUTION: When selecting this mode, some towns/small cities
may still be using X band radar. If Auto Quiet is engaged in City 1
or City 2 modes and the unit receive s a stron g r ada r s ignal, th e unit
performs the Auto Quiet feature. City Modes do not change
the audio alert for laser or VG-2.

Stay Alert™ Feature

The Stay Alert™ Feature is designed to test a driver’s
alertness. To engage (when unit is not alarming):

• Press and hold City for 2 seconds. Display shows:

Within 30-60 seconds two beeps are sounded and the B/L
flashes: to show alertness, the driver must press either the
B/L, City or Quiet button within 3-5 seconds. If the button is
pressed within 3-5 seconds, the cycle is repeated.

If the button was not pressed within 3-5 seconds, the
alarms sounds, B/L flashes and the display shows:

• Press P/V to exit.

WARNING!!! Stay Alert™ is NOT intended as a substitute
for adequate rest. You should NOT operate a vehicle if you
are drowsy. During extended periods of vehicle operation,
you should take frequent breaks. Improper reliance on the
Stay Alert™ feature may result in vehicle damage, personal
injury or death.

DROWSY.

NEVER OPERATE A VEHICLE IF YOU ARE

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Option Select Mode

Entering Option Select Mode allows you to customize

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options such as Tone Select, Real Voice

, Abbreviated
Power Up Sequence test and VG-2 Mode. When selecting
options,

B/L=yes, City (C)=no, Quiet (Q)=next selection. Any
one of these must be pressed within 20 seconds or options
mode will automatically be exited. To enter:

Press Q: *Display Shows: 2 Change Press Option Shows:
For 2 seconds

User Text See page 8 for total

Description

2nd time MAIN-RADAR

B/L or C Main-Temp

Main-Batt

3rd time Tone 3

4th time TEST YES

B/L or C Tone1, Tone 2

B/L = YES X, K, Ka Audio tones
C = NO 1 beep during power up

5th time TEMP ˚F

6th time TEMP YES

B/L or C Changes Temp Reading

B/L = YES Temp ON
C = NO Temp OFF

7th time BATT YES

B/L = YES Battery Voltage ON
C = NO Battery Voltage OFF

8th time POP ON

B/L = ON Turns POP™ Mode ON
C = OFF Turns POP™ Mode OFF

9th time SR OFF

B/L = ON Turns Safety Radar ON
C = OFF Turns Safety Radar OFF

10th time X BAND ON

B/L = ON Turns X Band ON
C = OFF Turns X Band OFF

11th time K BAND ON B/L = ON Turns K Band ON

C = OFF Turns K Band OFF

12th time Ka BAND ON B/L = ON Turns Ka Band ON

C = OFF Turns Ka Band OFF

13th time Laser ON

B/L = ON Turns Laser ON
C = OFF Turns Laser OFF

14th time Voice ON

B/L = ON Real Voice®ON
C = OFF Real Voice®OFF

15th time Tone OFF

B/L = ON Turns Tone ON
C = OFF Turns Tone OFF

16th time LED OFF

B/L = ON Turns LED ON
C = OFF Turns LED OFF

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Factory settings.

Press and hold P/V twice anytime to exit. NOTE: Turning POP

Mode off, turns on VG-2.

Teach Mode

Provides simulated alerts for each type of signal

• Press City and Quiet simultaneously and release.

• Display shows:

• Press Power to exit.

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Aux Out

Three options can be used with this unit; LED output, Tone
output and Voice output (included).

LED - The LED will flash to indicated signal detection. The
faster the flash rate, the stronger or closer the laser/radar
signal will be. This replaces the normal audio found in other
detectors. The bright LED will catch your attention as an
audio alert may not.
volume level will not be displayed on the screen.

Tone - The Tone output provides a signal to an optional
audio module. This module will provide audio for
laser/radar signals. Use and installation
instructions will be included with this option. Volume
to this module can be adjusted using the P/V button.

Voice - Voice option is defaulted to ON in option mode.
The Voice Module not only provides voice announcements
of bands received, it also provides audio alerts for
laser/radar signals that are detected. Use and installation
instructions will be included with this option.

Memory/Beep Confirmation

All features selected (except Stay Alert and Quiet) are
retained in memory. Each time a button is pressed; one beep
confirms feature

Audio Level Adjustment (Tone Option)

The audio levels can be adjusted high to low, or low to high,
in eight steps: (0) is no audio level, (7) the highest.

As audio level is adjusted, beeps are provided and the
display indicates volume level.

NOTE: when this option is selected,

“on”, two beeps confirm feature “off”.

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• Press and hold P/V and the volume will go to the max level (7),
then proceed to lower the volume to level (0). Continuing
to hold the

Auto Level Adjustment (Voice Option - Std)

Adjust the desired volume using the voice module’s built-in
control.

Auto Quiet Mode

Auto Quiet reduces the selected audio level to level
(1) approximately 5 seconds after a radar or safety radar
signal is detected. The alert for any new signal within 20
seconds will resume at level (1). Auto Quiet does not affect
VG-2 or laser alerts.

• Press Quiet (before a signal is detected) to engage Auto
Quiet. Display shows:

• Once the Auto Quiet mode is engaged, you may cancel
the audio alarm by pressing

• Press
Auto Quiet mode.

Note: When Auto Quiet engages, it cancels the audio to the
Voice Module.

Quiet Mode

Quiet Mode cancels the optional audio during an alert and
any new alert within 20 seconds. After 20 seconds,
approximately 2 beeps are provided on any new alert and
unit then remains quiet.

• Press

• Press
standard audio alert pattern; or turn the unit off, then on.

P/V button will repeat the volume steps above.

Quiet.

Quiet (when the unit is not alarming) to cancel

Quiet to cancel the audio.
Quiet a second time during an alert to restore the

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RADAR ALERT

SAFETY RADAR-LASER ALERTS

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,
or the flash of the LED,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 shows:

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Safety Warning System™ Text

Example: Poor Road Surface:

Note: Not all areas have SWS™ transmitters.
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.

Laser Audio/Visual Alerts

When a laser signal is detected, the word “Laser” and signal
strength is displayed, the audio alert is continuous for a
minimum of 3 seconds.
Example:

The more “|||” the closer the laser source.

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VG-2 ALERTS

RESET FEATURES/CARE & MAINTENANCE

VG-2 Audio/Visual Alerts

Note: You must turn the POP feature OFF in option select mode

before it will detect VG-2.

When a VG-2 signal is detected, the detector “hides” its
own radiated signal and becomes undetectable by the VG-2.

Text message confirms detection of VG-2.

Every 30 seconds, the detector checks for a VG-2 signal. If
a VG-2 signal is still present, the unit continues to hide and
repeats the VG-2 alert. If no signal is detected, two beeps
are provided, indicating an “all clear” condition. During a
VG-2 Alert X, K, and Ka band signals cannot be received.
Having a laser/radar detector does not make you invisible or
immune to laser/radar guns. As in the case with detecting
instant-on radar, there are some circumstances that the VG-2
may detect your laser-radar detector before the laser-radar can
detect the VG-2 signal in time to hide. (Reference page 24 for
Radar Detector ‘Detector’ information.)

Alert Priority

When two or more signals are received at the same time,
the alert priority is:

1. Laser

2. VG-2

3. Speed Radar

4. Safety Radar

Example:

If X band is alerting, then suddenly a VG-2 signal is
detected, the VG-2 warning will override the X band alert.

Reset Features

All user features can be reset to factory settings.

• Remove Power from unit.

• Press and hold P/V and Quiet.

• Apply power to the unit.

• Wait for display to show “Factory Reset”.

• Release P/V and Quiet. Unit is now reset to the following
features and settings.

1. Audio to level (5).

2. Set to Highway Mode.

3. B/L to DIM-BRT.

4. Auto Quiet Mode OFF.

5. VG-2 Detection Mode OFF.

6. Voice ON.

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7. POP

8. Safety Radar OFF.

9. Full Power Up sequence.

10. Default TONE 3.

11. BATT ON.

12. TEMP ON.

13. TONE OFF.

14. TEMP to “F”.

Care And Maintenance

Do not spray water, cleaners or polishes directly onto the unit.
Keep the laser-radar lens clean for optimum performance.
Also, do not use any abrasive cleaners on the unit’s exterior.

Mode ON.

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COMMUNICATION BREAKDOWN

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Communication Breakdown

If a problem arises between the control panel and the
laser/radar antenna, the unit will give a unique audio tone,
and the B/L will go to full brightness.
The display shows:

Trouble w/ Radar Antenna Trouble w/ Temp Probe

If a COM error occurs:

• Press

P/V to turn unit off.

• Check connection in back of control panel.

• Perform “reset features.”

• See dealer/installer.

If a T error occurs:

• Press

P/V to turn off unit.

• Check temperature probe installation for possible
pinched wire.

• See dealer/installer.

NOTE: This T error occurs only at Power Up.

Your Whistler detector is expertly engineered and designed to
exacting quality standards to provide you with reliable, trouble-free
operation. If your unit 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.

• Check fuse in power cable, replace if necessary.

• Check fuse in fuse box, replace if necessary.

• Make sure power cable is properly grounded.

PROBLEM: Unit alarms when vehicle equipment or electrical
accessories (brakes, power mirrors/windows, directionals, horn, etc.)

• Check conditions of vehicle’s electrical system, including battery
and alternator.

• Install a filter capacitor (470 mfd. 25 volt or larger capacitance
value) where power connection is made.

PROBLEM: Display shows communication error. Also see page 20.

• Warning communicates “loss of link” between control panel and
Laser-Radar antenna.

• Check antenna connection at back of control panel.

• Contact the factory if you suspect antenna is defective.

If difficulties occur which cannot be solved by information in
this Troubleshooting Guide, please call Whistler Customer
Service at 1-800-531-0004 before returning your unit for service.

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ARE DETECTORS LEGAL?

SPEED MONITORING TECHNOLOGIES

In Most States YES!

Laser-Radar detectors are completely legal in every state,
(with the exception of Virginia and Washington, D.C.,
which have local regulations restricting the use of radar
receivers in any vehicle), when used in automobiles or light
trucks (under 10,000 lbs.). Concerning trucks over 10,000
lbs., the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) issued a
regulation, effective January, 1994 which prohibits radar
and laser detector use in these types of vehicles nationally.
Prior to the FHWA regulation, laws existed in the state of
New York restricting the use of radar detectors in trucks
over 18,000 lbs. and in Illinois in trucks over 26,000 lbs.

FCC ID: HSXWH06

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device many not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.

IMPORTANT

FCC requirements state that changes or modifications not
expressly approved by Whistler could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.

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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. Currently, the FCC (Federal
Communications Commission) permits operation of 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:

A radar detector will not alarm if an officer is not

transmitting on any one of the above radar bands.

POP™Mode

POP™Mode is a feature on some newer radar guns
operating on K and Ka bands. When the gun is in POP

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Mode and activated, a brief burst of energy, less that 1/15
of a second, is transmitted and the vehicle’s speed is quickly
acquired. A detector without POP

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Mode detection

capability cannot respond to this brief transmission.

Total Band Protection

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Complete Band Coverage that detects laser, radar, VG-2
and safety radar bands.

Laser Facts

It’s well documented that many radar guns cannot reliably provide
the speed of a targeted vehicle that is traveling in a group
of vehicles. In contrast, a laser gun can target a specific vehicle
out of a line of traffic and determine its speed. The advantage
of laser over radar in terms of target identification is the result
of the laser gun’s narrow beam. A radar gun’s transmission

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WARRANTY INFORMATION

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

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.

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.

This limited

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.

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WARRANTY INFORMATION

When returning a unit for service under warranty, follow these instructions:

1. Ship both the control panel and antenna (CAUTION: DO NOT
CUT WIRES when removing the antenna as this will void the
warranty.) in the original carton or in a suitable sturdy equivalent, fully
insured, with return receipt requested to:

Whistler Repair Dept.

1201 North Dixieland Road

Rogers, AR. 72756

Please allow 3 weeks turnaround time.

IMPORTANT:

Whistler will not assume responsibility for loss or
damage incurred in shipping. Therefore, please ship your unit
insured with return receipt requested. COD’s will not be accepted.

2. Include with your unit the following information, clearly printed:

• Your name and street address (for shipping via UPS), a daytime
telephone number and e-mail address if applicable. (No P.O.

Box please.)

• A detailed description of the problem (e.g., “Unit performs

self-test but does not respond to radar”).

• A copy of your dated store receipt or bill of sale.

3. Be certain your unit is returned with its serial number.

For reference, please write your unit’s serial number in
the following spaces:
Antenna S/N ________________________________________
Control Panel S/N ____________________________________
Laser Receiver S/N____________________________________.

Units without serial numbers are not covered under warranty.

IMPORTANT: To validate that your unit is within the warranty period,

make sure you keep a copy of your dated store receipt. You may register
your warranty online at www.whistlergroup.com, however, for warranty
verification purposes, a copy of your dated store receipt must accompany
any unit sent in for warranty work.

Service Out Of Warranty

Units will be repaired at “out of warranty” service rates when:

• The unit’s 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.

The minimum out of warranty service fee for your Whistler detector is $55.00
(U.S.). If you require out of warranty service, please return your unit as outlined
in the section “Service Under Warranty” along with a certified check or
money order for $55.00. Payment may also be made by MasterCard, VISA or
American Express;

personal checks are not accepted.

In the event repairs cannot be covered by the minimum $55.00 service fee,
you will be contacted by a Whistler technical service specialist who will outline
options available to you. If you elect not to have your unit repaired, it will be
returned to you and your repair fee will be refunded. CODs will not be
accepted! Therefore, please ship your unit insured with return receipt
requested.

IMPORTANT: When returning your unit for service, be certain to include a
daytime telephone number and an e-mail address (if applicable).

Customer Service

If you have questions concerning the operation of your Whistler detector, or
require service during or after the warranty period, please call:

Customer Service at:

1-800-531-0004

Representatives are available to answer your questions

Monday - Friday

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m (CT). or visit the FAQ’s at

www

.whistlergroup.com

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ACCESSORIES NOTES

• Dimensions: Antenna: 1.4"H x 4.0"W x 3.6"L

Control Panel: 3” L x 2.062” Diameter
Laser Module: 1.9” H x .9” W x .7” L

• Weight: Antenna: 8.1 oz.
Control Panel: 5 oz.
Laser Module: 1.4 oz.

• Laser Wavelength:

905 ± 50 nanometers (nm)

• Radar Frequencies:

10.500 - 10.550 GHz (X Band)

24.050 - 24.250 GHz (K Band )

33.400 - 36.000 GHz (Ka Superwideband)

• Operating Temperature Range:

-20˚ C to +80˚ C (-4˚ F to +176˚ F)

• Power Requirements:

Operational 12 to 15 volts DC, 200mA nominal

One or more U.S. patents may apply: #5,146,227;
#5,379,456; #5,666,120, and #5,990,821.

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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