Do you understand the operation and specifications of the radar detector?
This article has been prepared to explain and describe the specifications of the radar detector. This will come in handy when you want to buy one. This will help you understand the published technical information.
radar data. The radar transmitter transmits a signal to a moving car. The frequency of the reflected signal changes by a measurable amount. When received, this change is calibrated in miles per hour. This is a wide radar beam that can include multiple cars on an interstate highway.
Laser facts. The operation is similar to Radar. The main difference is that the width of the laser beam is small enough to target a vehicle.
A radar detector is simply an RF receiver that is tuned to frequencies in the range of 10 to 36 Giga Hertz and will alert you if a radar transmitter is nearby. You will also receive a Laser signal, approximately 905 nanometers (nm) which will alert you if there is a Transmitted Laser nearby.
detection band. The laser and the unit have specific bands of frequencies that they receive. The identification of the Radar Bands are Band X, Band K, Ka Superwide, Band Ku, VG-2, Specter I and Specter IV+. Laser signals include LTI 20-20, Ultra Lyte, ProLaser, ProLaser III, Stalker LIDAR, and Speedlaser.
Spectrum 1-4. Police radars that operate in a specific range of frequencies specified by the FCC. Look up Spetre’s immunity.
Spectrum alert. Alerts user when under surveillance by Specter 1-4 + VG-2.
VG-2 A police receiver (included in Spectre) that can detect a Unit in the car. This is called a radar detector-detector. Seek to provide immunity to VG-2 radar detector-detectors.
VG-2, How it works. The user is alerted when he is under the surveillance of the VG-2 radar detector-detectors. When a VG-2 is detected, the unit goes into standby mode, so it cannot be detected. You cannot receive radar signals at this time. The radar detector will check again for VG-2, if it is still there the detector will continue to standby. It does this until no VG-2 signal is received. This feature can be disabled.
During this time, laser detection usually continues to work.
POP radar gun detection. Detect the latest radar gun in POP mode, super fast instant-on mode. Refers to portable police radar equipment.
Security alerts and strobe alerts. There are two alert signals, they are security alerts and strobe alerts. Strobe alert provides early warning of the presence of emergency vehicles. Safety alerts warn of road conditions.
The scheme of these systems is that transmitters would be installed on roads and in emergency vehicles, which have the ability to transmit information messages to a radar detector in a vehicle. For example, weather, road hazards or road construction, and emergency vehicles. Unfortunately, this was not widely publicized.
Smart silence. It works with the RPM of the car. When the RPM of the car drops to a certain speed, the radar detector will be undetectable by the radar detector-detector (VG_2). Reduce false alerts.
High performance. Radar/laser detector with additional detection range for early warning. Think of a more sensitive receiver.
Data visualization. Provides an easily recognizable digital text display.
Laser vision. Indicates the degree of detection of laser signals. For example 360 degrees.
Alert periscopes. LEDs that are visible during a radar alert
Voice alerts. Warning driver.
Strobe alert. Warn in advance of the presence of emergency vehicles.
Automatic silence. Automatically mute the alert tone to improve driver comfort.
City/highway control. City Mode offers the best false signal rejection in both urban and rural areas
Signal strength meter. Signal strength indications. It could indicate how close the transmitter is.
Smart power. Cuts power to the unit when the ignition is turned off.
Electronic Memory. Keeps the settings you have selected.
Compass. Some units have a compass that will show your heading.
GPS locator is available on some models.
With all of this information, it will still be possible to get a speeding ticket. The driver still has to be aware of the road ahead. Some places along the road look suspicious and could hide a police car. There are several bands of radar detectors, the price varies from around $50 and up. The Scrambler radar detector starts at $130.
