Cobra XRS-9840 Radar Detector
December 28, 2008
The Cobra XRS-9840 Radar Detector is truly a master piece of today’s
technology and comes as a blessing to drivers in several ways especially in these uncertain times. It provides total protection with its super fast Extreme Range Super heterodyne technology. It has the capability to detect all the 12 radar/laser bands i.e., 6 radar, 4 laser and 2 safety signals, with its super-fast lock-on detection circuitry. This highly innovative device offers the best possible advance warning to even the fastest POP mode radar guns.
Furthermore, the Cobra radar detector comes with the Cobra exclusive Cool Blue Extreme Bright Data Grafix display that provides enhanced data display that is easy to read. It also has an 8 point electronic compass that automatically provides an accurate electronic direction reading, voice alerts that warns the drivers with specific voice annunciation of the signal that is being detected. Car battery voltage display that provides graphical display of the car battery voltage and also warns the driver when it is running low below 11.9 volts, and much more and all these at a price that is well within your budget. The menu and controls are easy to understand and operate.
The highly dependable XRS-9840 detects the X-band 10.52GHz ± 25MHz, K-band 24.15GHz ± 100MHz, Ka-band 34.7GHz ± 1300MHz, Ku-band 13.4GHz ± 25MHz and Ka Super wide radar signals. The laser signals include LTI 20-20, Ultra Lyte, Pro Laser and Pro Laser III. The safety signals include the Safety Alert and the Strobe Alert. It automatically mutes the alert tone for enhanced driver convenience with its Auto Mute feature. It also eliminates false alerts with its Intelli Mute technology. It also rejects false signals.
It features the VG-2 Alert that provides complete immunity and alerts the driver when under surveillance of VG-2 radar detectors. The Spectre Alert provides complete immunity and alerts the driver when he is under the surveillance of Spectre 1 radar detectors.
The Strobe Alert works with thousands of emergency vehicles currently equipped with traffic controlling strobe emitters. It provides warning of the presence and/or approach of emergency vehicles. The Safety Alert warns the drivers of the presence and/or approaching emergency vehicles, railroad crossing and road hazard locations with its safety alert transmitters.
It also has the Smart Power feature that automatically shuts off the power to the unit when the ignition is turned off. The Digital Signal Strength Meter provides the driver with relative closeness to the objective using 5-level digital signal strength meter.
The laser wave length is 905 nm -+_50. It has a 3 level city mode that offers the best false signal rejection in both the rural and urban areas. It has a 360 degree laser detection area. The Stay Set Electronic memory remembers radar detector settings for an indefinite period of time even with the power removed.
This radar detector allows the user to select the operating mode-City/Highway, reducing the frequency of falling in densely populated urban areas.
The compact and user friendly radar detector measures 1.32 inches in height, 3.09 inches in width and 5.16 inches in depth. It weighs 4.8 oz. The company provides a warranty of 90 days on this device.
The entire package contains the Cobra XRS-9840 radar/ laser detector, Coiled 12V DC power cord, Windshield mounting bracket with suction pipes and the Instruction manual.
| General info | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Cobra |
| Model | Cobra XRS-9840 Radar Detector |
| Power | 12v |
| Features | |
| Voice Alerts | Yes |
| Windscreen or Hardwire mounting options | Yes |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Dimensions | 5.0 x 3.0 x1.0 Inches |
| Weight | 4.8 Oz |
| Other Features | |
| Auto mute | Yes |
| City/Highway Modes | Yes |
| Intellimute | Yes |
| Stay Set Electronic Memory | Yes |
Escort SR7 Passport Remote Radar Detector
December 23, 2008
The very new Escort SR7 Passport Remote Radar Detector makes your driving much safer. Product helps in detecting all the bands used by the police. This model has a very ergonomic design making it very attractive. Company offers a limited warranty of 1-year to this unit. It comes with the patented ESCORT technology.
Product features
Operating bands of the Escort SR7 Passport Remote Laser Radar Detector are X-band 10.525 GHz ± 25 MHz, Ka-band 34.700 GHz ± 1300 MHz, K-band 24.150 GHz ± 100 MHz and Laser 904nm, 33 MHz Bandwidth. The signal strength meter indicates the strength of the signal. The auto mute function completely mutes the sound. Product supports city mode sensitivity. It also supports safety warning system alerts. This model helps in receiving the radar signal and also in detecting the signals.
Another key attraction of the device is that it supports AutoSensitivity mode that automatically reduces false alarms and the EZ-Programming allows instant customization as well. Other supported features of the device include VG-2 Protection, visual alert and volume adjustment.
This detector supports Digital Signal Processing function. System has Quantum Limited Video Receiver and Multiple Low-Noise Laser Sensors. Display supported is AlGaAs 280 LED Matrix. Display supports 4-Level Dimming, plus Dark Mode.
Power required by this radar detector is 12VDC. Display controller has dimensions of (W) 4.2” x (D) 1.4” x (H) .55” and the receiver unit has dimensions of (W) 3.75” x (D) 3.15” x (H) 1.75”. Dimensions of the front laser unit are 4.65” x 1.8” x .80” and the rear laser unit has 6.0” x 1.0” x .65”. System also gives you audible alerts. Volume of this detector can be adjusted. For the complete hidden operation this can be placed beneath the dash. Auto sensitivity mode helps in reducing false alarms.
| General info | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Escort |
| Model | Escort SR7 Passport Remote Radar Detector |
| Power | 12VDC |
| Features | |
| Voice Alerts | Yes |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Dimensions | 3.75 x 3.15 x 1.75inches |
Whistler PRO-68 Radar Detector
December 18, 2008
Radar Detector has gained lot of importance nowadays as it helps to have a perfect journey. The new Whistler PRO-68 Radar Detector is one of the latest models in this group. This detector comes with many unique features. System has 360-degree total perimeter protection. Unit comes with dimensions of 4.688 inches (length) x 3.0 inches (width) x 1.375 inches (height).
Main Attractions
Whistler PRO-68 Laser Radar Detector helps to avoid hidden speed traps. This detector has a blue numeric icon display. It detects the POP mode. It supports total band protection. Product includes 3 city modes in it. Product comes with a high gain lens. System also gives you tone alerts. Detector has Dim/dark mode, quiet and auto quiet modes. The vehicle battery saver function makes the battery a highly durable one. Product supports safety-warning system. It also includes 3-filter modes in it.
This detector comes with Exclusive Twin Alert Periscopes. It supports stay alert function. 2-year limited warranty is given to this product. Device comes with VG2 Cloaking Technology. The light and flash alerts of this product can be turned on or off. Power required by this product is 12 Volts. Accessories included are Windshield Bracket Kit, Dash Pad, Power Cord, and Hardwire.
| General info | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Whistler |
| Model | Whistler PRO-68 Radar Detector |
| Power | 12V |
| Features | |
| Voice Alerts | Yes |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Dimensions | 4.688 inches x 3.0 inches x 1.375 inches |
| Other Features | |
| Windshield Bracket Kit | Yes |
| Dash Pad, Power Cord | Yes |
| Hardwire Kit | Yes |
| Manual | Yes |
Cobra XRS-9740 Radar Detector
December 13, 2008
Adding to the electronics evolution, Cobra introduces its new product, the pocket – size Cobra XRS-9740 Radar Detector. This revolutionary mini electronic device measures 37mm in length, 81.5mm in width and 125mm in height and weighs 181 grams. This device comes with a 12 – Band Detection and detects 6 radar, 4 laser and 2 safety signals. This Ultra Performance electronic gadget has a wide range signal detection capability and provides advanced warning.
Power Puff
The radar signals detected by this wonder tool include X Band, K Band, Ka Super wide Band, Ku Band, VG – 2 and Spectre. The laser signals include LTI 20-20, UltraLyte, ProLaser and ProLaser III. The safety signals include Safety Alert and Strobe Alert.
Electronic Wizard
The Cobra XRS-9740 Radar Detector comes in various types. The POP Mode radar Gun detector detects the latest POP Mode Radar Gun. The Ku Band Detector detects the Ku Band Radar Gun. This Ku Band detector is currently being used in Europe
The type description
• The Laser Eye: enables a 360 degree detection of the laser signals.
• Voice Alert: alerts the driver with a voice message about any detected signals.
• VG-2 Alert/ Undetectable: alerts the driver when under the surveillance of VG-2 radar detector.
• Spectre Alert/Undetectable: detects the Spectre-1 signals and raises an alert to the driver when under surveillance.
• Strobe Alert - A COBRA exclusive featured model. It signals out the emergency vehicles that are detected around so that the driver could give way for them.
• Safety Alert: the safety alert transmitters warn the driver about the hazardous locations on road, railroad crossing and any emergency vehicles moving around.
The exclusive features of this Cobra Radar Detector include:
• Auto Mute : automatically mutes the alert sounds produced by the device.
• IntelliMute Relative Speed Sensing: This feature virtually eliminates any kind of false alerts that are raised.
• IntelliShield False Signal Rejection: This feature rejects any of the false signals in both rural and urban areas.
• Digital Signal Strength Meter: the signal strength on the meter indicates the closeness of the target to the user.
• Smart Power: this turns off the device when the vehicle ignition is off thereby saving the power.
• The City/Highway Modes allows the user to select operating mode, reducing the frequency of falling in densely populated urban areas.
• Dim Mode allows the user to dim the radar detector display for better night driving visibility and flashing of light against eyesight.
• Easy Set Programming Menu: These menus provide for the easy programming of the device.
• Stay Set Electronic Memory: similar to the permanent storage memory, it stores the all radar detector settings defined by the user even on device shut down until next guided change by the user.
• An 8-Point Electronic Compass: this provides an accurate direction reading to the user.
• DigiView Data Display: with a cool Blue Extreme Bright DataGrafixT display, the display unit gives a crystal-clear text display about the detected information.
What’s in the Box?
• Windshield Bracket
• Coiled Power Cord
• Hook and Loop Fasteners
• Owner’s Manual
The unit comes with a one year manufacturer’s warranty.
| General info | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Cobra |
| Model | Cobra XRS-9740 Radar Detector |
| LCD Display | Yes |
| User Interface | Yes |
| Speaker | Yes |
| Features | |
| Anti-reflective Colour Display | Yes |
| Voice Alerts | Yes |
| Windscreen or Hardwire mounting options | Yes |
| Turn by turn voice instructions | Yes |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Dimensions | 81.5 x 37 x 125 |
| Weight | 181 |
| Other Features | |
| Strobe Alert | Yes |
| Safety Alert | Yes |
| Digital Signal Strength Meter | Yes |
| IntelliShield False Signal Rejection | Yes |
Beltronics Vector 995 Radar Detector
December 8, 2008
The Beltronics Vector 995 Radar Detector is a great companion of drivers. This radar detector has the most advanced and latest features to give you the most satisfaction.
It has the capability to cover all radar signals and laser bands. It has Multi-sensor laser protection, complete VG-2 Immunity, Digital POP radar alerts, advanced Auto Scan processing and Digital signal processing. It virtually eliminates any false alerts that you may receive.
The reliable Beltronics radar detector gives you clear digital voice or audio alerts so that you can keep your eyes on the road while driving instead of looking at the detector when there is a warning. The options and controls are easy to understand and use. This radar detector consists of 7 selectable features combined with a 280 LED alphanumeric ultra-bright High definition display which makes it easy to read from any angle. The standard bar graph can be used to display band and signal strength and the Tech mode can be used to display numeric frequency of any radar signal. It also has brightness control with dark mode useful during discreet night travel. It also includes a Smart power cord with mute function which allows you to mute an unwanted alert. The exclusive Shadow Technology T keeps you unseen by VG2.
The Vector 995’s software is up gradable to address new threats in speed measurement devices with the latest technology in Flash microprocessors.
The microprocessor of this Beltronics radar detector is so fast that it can detect and process signals in less than a second. This is very crucial against laser and instant-on radar signals. This wonderful signal detecting device is ideal for your vehicle especially when you travel long distances in unfamiliar routes. It detects many types of signals. The operating bands include the X-band in the range of 10.525 GHz +_25 MHz, the K-ban with a range of 24.150 GHz +_ 100 MHz, Ka-band with 34.700 +_1300 MHz, Ku-band with 13.400 GHz +_ 25 MHz and Lasers with 904 nm and 33 MHz bandwidth. This device consists of super heterodyne radar receiver with VTO type of Detector. It also features Scanning Frequency Discriminator and Digital Signal Processing (DSP) which analyzes all incoming signals and automatically rejects unwanted false alarms. The laser detection has a Quantum Limited Video receiver and Multiple Laser Sensor Diodes.
Apart from these, the Beltronics Vector 995 Radar Detector has other programmable features such as the Power-On indication, Voice alerts, power-On sequence, Signal strength meter, Auto Mute, City mode sensitivity and Radar/Laser bands. The sensitivity control has 3 options—Highway, Auto Scan and City. The power requirement is a 12 VDC with negative ground.
This device is a very compact and is designed such that it fits easily in your vehicle without occupying much space. It measures 1.25 inches in height, 2.75 inches in width and 4.75 inches in length. The complete package consists of a comprehensive user’s manual, quick release wind-shield mount, new high performance coiled power cord, quick reference cord and a soft travel case.
The company provides a warranty of 1 year on the service and support of this signals detecting device.
| General info | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Beltronics Beltronics Vector 995 Radar Detector |
| Processor | “flash” microprocessors |
| Power | 12 V DC |
| Features | |
| Voice Alerts | Yes |
| Windscreen or Hardwire mounting options | Yes |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Dimensions | 1.25 x 2.75 x 4.75 inches |
| Other Features | |
| Vg2 Immunity | Yes |
| High Definition Text Display | Yes |
| City Mode Filtering | Yes |
| Clear Digital Voice Alerts | Yes |

