Radar Detector’s Speciality
October 26, 2007
Radar detector is an alerting device which alerts you to a speed trap and makes you to be more cautious while driving. For people who like to drive very fast, this radar detector is more useful. Radar detector consists of various glossaries which help to operate its activities.
Audio warning ‘beep’ sound of radar detector grows faster as you are nearing a radar source. On other hand visible alarms display signal strength. Radar detector has auto-muting feature which replaces audio alert with a signal alert. City/ highway switch can eliminate the false alarms of non-police X-band emanation. To keep the detector in the dash mount use Velcro strips. If you drive at night, the dim or dark mode of detector eliminates illumination on alarms and controls.
“Instant-on” protection
K-band radar guns has “instant-on” radar feature which keeps the transmitter in "hot standby" mode. This can be activated by an officer when the target is within 200-300 yards. If this is aimed at you, before you get alert by your detector, your speed is measured by the “instant-on” feature. If a car ahead of you is targeted by the radar, then your detector being sensitive to K-band reception will alert you.
K-band
Frequently used radar frequency band is 20.05 to 24.25 GHz. The new "pulsed" version is used to detect from stationary to moving vehicles. Small wavelength K-band radar has effective clocking range of ¼ mile in police radar guns. This wave can be detected from a range of ¼ mile to 2 miles.
Ka-band
Ka-band incorporates Ka-band, Ka Wide-band and Ka- super wide-band. Photo radar was also introduced with this Ka-band. Photo-cop system combines a Ka-band radar gun with an automated camera which works at 34.3 GHz. The range of Ka-band expanded Ka wide-band from 34.2 to 35.2 GHz.
Ku-band
Ku-band ranges between 12 and 18 GHz. For communication in both, aerospace and broadcasting Ku-band is used.
Laser
Laser light pulses are used by the police laser rather than radio waves which detects the speed. The beam of laser light is narrower than radar beam which takes just 2 to 3 seconds to capture speed of specific vehicle. One of the main disadvantages is that it cannot be used from a moving vehicle or from behind glass and is too expensive.
Photo Radar (Photo Cop)
Volume control or mute feature in radar detector turns off or turns down the audible alert and show the visible alert. An automated camera is provided with Photo-cop and Ka-band radar gun. This technology based camera can capture the picture of the vehicle approaching at or above predetermined speed. The camera can capture the picture of the license plate, front of the vehicle and the driver’s face, date, location and time. It has the ability to clock and photograph 200 vehicles per hour. The film is printed in ticket form and mailed to the owner of the vehicle which has been registered. On receiving the ticket, the owner of the vehicle must pay the fine. It can capture the picture of the speeding vehicle even at a distance of 120 to 300 feet, because of the effective range of photo-cop.
Pulse radar
As pulse radar guns can transmit a burst of energy every two seconds, it can be used from moving vehicles and even from a stationary position.
Remote mount is another technology in radar detectors which consists of two piece detector. It has an antenna which is mounted behind the car’s grill. The display and control are placed in or under the car dash. Cable or wireless transceiver is used to connect this remote mount radar detector.
• Safety warning system SWS is radar used for highway safety by transmitting a signal to alert.
• Selectivity, a detector’s ability which detects police radar ignoring all other device presence.
• Sensitivity is the ability of a detector to detect radar.
• Stalker, a hand-held radar gun to operate anywhere on the Ka-band which range between 33.4 and 36.0 GHz.
• Super-heterodyne is a method of building or designing wireless communication or broadcast equipment.
• Text display detects the speed that you are up against. It also display SWS alert.
• VG-2 is a detector that detects vehicles with radar detector operating. In some cases if VG-2 is sensed by the radar detector, it can shut down itself until VG-2 passes by.
• X-band radar can detect from a distance of 2 to 4 miles.
Radar Detector- Types and Details
October 22, 2007
Radar Detectors are widely used in vehicles nowadays. These are available in three different types. They are the corded detectors, the cordless detectors and remote mount detectors to name them specifically. The corded detectors provide the best range and are usually mounted on the windshield through suction cups. The cordless detectors as the name suggests are cordless and can be shifted easily from one vehicle to another and its installation too is neat in comparison to corded detectors. Remote mount detectors are installed in your vehicles permanently and cannot be easily detected by thieves or others.
Features of Radar detectors
When they are in the city mode it cuts down its sensitivity and thus is helpful in giving you lesser false alerts. Laser detectors are available with one laser or with 360 degree laser detection. When the one with a laser sensor can detect only your vehicles front area the 360 degree laser detector can give you front, back as well as sides. These are considered to more reliable and costly too. VG 2 and Specter protection detectors let you know when the police is making use of radar detectors and Specter provides you with invisible protection from VG2 and Specter letting you to be invisible. Digital voice alerts are the one advantage and in this way you do not have to distract yourself from your driving to look into the display of the detectors. Instant on protectors are hard to be escaped but can be found out or alerted if you have a high K band reception detector in your vehicle.
By installing your vehicle with the latest Radar Detectors you can enjoy the way you drive without being bothered. X band Radars and K band radars are the most commonly used and among them K band radars have proved out to excel the X band radars. Latest models are in the markets that will meet your demands along with being economical at the same time with highest of efficiency. So do not hesitate to install one that will help you enjoy your drive at the same time keep you away from driving hazards too.
Whistler DE-1793 SE Radar Detector
October 11, 2007
The usage of radar detector is widely popular nowadays. It is a device intelligently made to determine whether the vehicles are being monitored by someone. Wave length bands are very essential for the effective functioning of these units. These wave length bands have classified as X, K and Ka. Whistler is one of the manufacturers of radar detectors which is recently introduced a new unit in the name of Whistler DE-1793 SE Radar Detector.
Whistler DE-1793 SE Radar Detector has featured with various wave length bands namely:
• X
• K
• Ka
• Super Wideband Ka etc.
Whistler DE-1793 SE Radar Detector has come with the ability to protect against various types of laser signals. You can expect 360 degree protection from the unit. It has availed with ‘instant-on’ detection. It has the ability to detect POP mode. It will alert if any contingency arises as it has embedded with a safety warning system. It is shortly known as ‘ SWS Alert’. Apart from this alert system, it has featured with VG-2 alert. This device has integrated with a voice which is as similar as real voice.
A cute display feature is equipped with the unit in which the users can view numbers as well as alphabets. It has digital compass heading and a memo recorder. The users can select bands as they wish. If required you can activate mute option in this product. It has come with auto as well as manual muting. It is easy to save vehicle battery with the support of vehicle battery saver option. As it has manufactured with volume control feature, the users can easily increase or decrease the volume. It has come with two different modes namely teach mode and tutorial mode. It uses power card and it has a feature called ‘cigarette light splitter’. The device has a weight of 11.2 oz and its dimensions are 5.3125 in. x 3.125 in. x 1.375 in.
TDS TR30 Radar Detector
October 8, 2007
TDS, a new company which has been started its production of high quality radar detectors. This company uses the latest technology in designing the product. 
It has launched a new model radar detector in the name of TDS TR30 Radar Detector. This detector has the potential to indicate you while you are monitored by police radars. It has a high speed camera with GPS feature. The screen of the product has been designed in such a manner to alter the screen colour as you like.
Apart from the visual indications the users can get voice indications as well and also all kind of frequency alerts. If any cameras or any mobile laser traps are fixed far away in the way you are driving, the device sharply indicates you with necessary instructions.
• Easy Installation
The installation process of the device is not tough. This product can be simply installed within few minutes.
• Multi colour screen
You can have a screen of the unit in distinct colours.
• LCD
The screen has come with Liquid Crystal Display technology. This technology offers high quality images on the screen so that the drivers can view impressive contents on the screen. You can get clear display with this LCD technology even in bright sunlight and in dark night. The maximum ability of the display to produce resolutions is up to 128 x 64 pixels.
• Laser
TDS TR30 Radar Detector has come with the unique advantage of laser detection module. Two types of laser module have been embedded with the device namely front laser detection and rear laser detection.
• Sensor
TDS TR30 Radar Detector uses optional accessory sensor to offer outstanding performance.
• Quantum Database
TDS TR30 Radar Detector uses TDS quantum database which offers accurate and reliable information’s about road hazards and speed enforcement zones.
• Toll charge notification
Before you reach toll charges road or bridges and tunnels, this unit indicates you about toll charges.
• Black spots
As the product indicate black spots while you ride, it will be useful for you.
• Schools Zones
It is mandatory to reduce the speed while you cross school zones. These schools zones will be indicated for extra safety.
• Customization
It is easy to customize the unit as you like.
• Over speed intimation
While you cross the statutory speed limit, you will be intimated to reduce it.
• Easy to Download
If you want to hear new voice alerts, internet is the right source to download various types of voice alerts. You can download male or female voices.
• Clock
The unit is featured with a GPS derived atomic clock which can be either in analogue or digital display.
• GPS antenna and GPS Engine
GPS antenna and an advanced GPS engine have been integrated with the device to enhance the satellite search. In addition to the integrated GPS antenna, you can connect an external antenna if the need arises.
• Socket
You can use a cigarette lighter socket. It is possible to connect this device with your computer by using high speed USB connectivity. It supports various Operating Systems namely Microsoft Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP etc.
• Dimensions
TDS TR30 Radar Detector has been sold in the UK market with the compact dimensions as 93 x 71 x 19 millimetres and it weighs 90 grams.
Snooper 815iS Radar/Laser Detector
October 6, 2007
Nowadays advanced radar detectors have come into the UK market with laser technology. They are known as ‘Laser radar detector’. Snooper has recently
introduced a new product in the name Snooper 815iS Radar/Laser Detector, which offers lots of features like 5 band radar detection, 1000 MHz band width, undetectable stealth technology, laser detection, audio as well as visual indicators, various control options, range up to 2 miles, mounting facility, laser signal verification, frequency domain processing, digital signal processing etc.
• DSP
DSP stand for ‘ Digital Signal Processing’ which is a unique function, which is needed for enhancing sensitivity as well as selectivity. It is also useful for verifying the accuracy of the speed.
• FDP
FDP stand for ‘Frequency Domain Processing’. This function gives critical information which is necessary for the digital processor to verify laser signal.
• LSV
Laser Signal Verification is the full form of LSV. This feature is very useful for you to differentiate true laser from all other optical sources. Therefore false alerts can be eliminated to a maximum extent.
• Off-axis Laser Detection
It is a vital function which has the potential to detect even ‘off axis energy’. Therefore you can enjoy the advantage of maximum warning time.
• FMT
Fundamental Mixer Technology is short known as FMT which is useful for detecting various types of band widths like X, K, Ka etc.
• 5 Band technology
As Snooper 815iS Radar/Laser Detector has come with the benefit of 5 band technology so that the drivers can also be protected from Ku bandwidth.
• Power source
It is possible to get power just by plugging it into the cigarette lighter.
• Mounting
Snooper 815iS Radar/Laser Detector has been designed in such a way to mount on the dash board or you can simply mount it on wind screen with the help of support bracket and suction.
• City Mode
This is a useful mode which has to be used for reducing the radar’s sensitivity. The sensitivity has to be reduced for the elimination of weak signals of X band.
• Dark
This useful feature is vital to turn off all kinds of indicators except power indicator. Sometimes flashing indicators may distract driving.
• Dimensions
Snooper 815iS Radar/Laser Detector has been uniquely designed with the compact dimensions as 85 x 65 x 20 millimetres.
• Addition Details
The users can get a manual from the manufacturer which contains all the background information’s about not only radar but also laser techniques.
• Coverage
It is possible to cover a range up to 2 miles. This device has been equipped with a range finder and it is needed for indicating how far the police are.
• Bandwidth
The unit can be tuned up to 1000 MHz bandwidths which can identify both X as well as K frequencies.
