Whistler Total Band Protection XTR-690SE User manual

OWNER'S MANUAL
XTR·
690SEl695SE
Total Band Protection™
LAS E R- RADAR
DETECTOR
The Whistler Group Corporate Headquarters
3604 NW Frontage Rd. • Bentonville, AR 72712
Tel [phone] • Fax [phone]
Customer Return Center
551 N. 13th St. • Rogers, AR 72756
Customer Service Tel [phone]
www.whistlergroup.com
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Whistler's ergonomic and user-friendly design
provides anew level
of operating convenience.
Special features include:
1. Bracket Release Button - provides quick
and easy release of the mounting bracket.
2. Speaker -provides distinct audio warnings
for
X, K, Ka band radar, safety radar, and laser.
3. Mounting Bracket Location - slot holds
mounting bracket firmly.
4. Radar Antenna - compact, high-efficiency
antenna receives radar signals.
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FEAnJRE DESCRIPTIONS
5. Front Laser - high gain optical lens
provides increased sensitivity and field of
view for leading-edge laser detection.
6. Rear Laser -an integrated optical
waveguide provides superior detection of
laser signals transmitted from behind.
7. City Button -reduces the annoyance of
false alerts typically encountered in urban
driving areas.
8. Quiet Button -pressing QUIET before a
signal
is detected engages Auto Quiet Mode
which aJtomatically reduces the audio level after
the initial warning
to alow audio level setting.
Pressing
QUIET during aradar/laser encounter
silences audio alerts,
while allowing visual
alerts
to keep you informed.
9. Power /Volume Control -push this button
to turn the unit on/off. Move back or
forward to adjust the audio level.
10. Dim /Dark - engages Dim/Dark modes.
11. Menu Button -enters Option Select Mode.
12. Text Display -provides distinct visual
confirmation of signals detected, signal
strength, and indicates engaged modes
of
operation.
12a.7 Color Backlit LCD Text Display-
provides distinct visual confirmation of signals
detected, signal strength, and indicates
engaged modes
of operation in 7colors.
13. Low Profile Alert Periscopes - provide an
additional attention getting visual alert.
IMPORTANT: The unit must be calibrated
to provide accurate compass headings.
See Compass Calibration Set-up section
on page 15.
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Windshield
Mounting
INSTALLATION
Mounting Guidelines
• Mount tne unit as low as possible near the
center of the windshield.
• Do not mount the unit behind wipers,
ornaments,
mirrored sunscreens, etc. These
obstructions have metal surfaces which can
affect radar
and laser signals and reduce
critical
warning time. (Regular tinted glass
does not affect reception).
•Some windshields have
an Instaclear'" or
Electriciear™ type coating, which affect radar
signals. Consult your dealer or the owner's
manual supplied with your vehicle
to determine
if your windshield has this coating.
•
Avoid placing the unit in direct contact with
the windshield.
•
To reduce the possibility of theft, conceal
the unit when not in use.
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IMPORTANT: Make sure the unit is level
Windshield Mounting
• Install the two suction cups and rubber bumper
onto the bracket by fitting them into their
holes.
• Press the suction cups onto the windshield at the
location you
have chosen.

INSTALLATION
Important: 5Jme newer cars have aplastic safety
coating on
the inside of the windshield. The
windshield bracket may
leave permanent marks on
this type
of surface. To find out ifyour vehicle has
this type of windshield, check the vehicle's owner's
manual
or ask your dealer. We recommend that you
do not leave the suction cup bracket on the window
in direct sunlight. If the detector is removed, this
may cause blistering of the dash in some
vehicles.
. •
Slide the detectoronto the bracket until it locks into
place.
•If
necessa~ the unit may be leveled by bending
the windshield bracket.
Press the bracket release
button and remove the detector before bending.
Power Cord Connection
•Plug the small end of the power cord into the
unit's power
jack. .
•
Plug the large end into the vehicle's cigarette
lighter socket.
Note: Cord fits tightly into detector. When
installing the corct
expect some resistance.
Fuse Replacement
The lighter socket plug is equipped with a
replaceable 2
amp, 3AG fuse located behind the
silver tip. To replace the fuse, carefully unscrew
the tip of the plug.
Important: Unscrew slowly. The tip contains a
spring which may fly out when disassembling.
Insert
the new fuse with the spring and screw on
the tip. With use, screw cap on plug may loosen.
Retighten occasionally. ~_" ..
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OPERATION
Power On, Self Test
To turn the unit ON or OFF, push the center of
the PowerNolume button.
Each time your Whistler detector is turned on,
an automatic self-test sequence confirms that
the speaker and visual displays are functional.
•Display shows in order:
1. WHISTLER 2. X-band 3. K-band 4. Ka-band
5. LASER NORM 6. SR OFF 7. VOICE ON
8. POP ON 9. B SVR 310. FILTER 11. COMBO
12. HIGHWAY
Teach/Tutorial Mode
Provides simulated alerts for each type of signal.
•Press City and
Quiet buttons simultaneously
•Display Shows: (TEHLH)
•Press Dark button to exit.
Setting Saver
Setting "Saver saves your personalized settings
so that when the detector is turned off and then
on again, you do not have to re-enter them.
Feature Engaged Confirmation
Each time a button is pressed, one beep confirms
feature
/I on /I, two beeps confirm feature /I off/l.
Integrated Real Voice@
When selected, Real Voice® will be used to
articulate the following:
1. Band Identification
2. Safety Warning System messages
3. Feature Selection
Note: In certain cases, the voice message does not
replicate the text message.
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OPERATION
Audio Level Adjustment
To change the audio level:
•
Move PowerNolume button back to increase
audio level.
•
Move PowerNolume button forward to
decrease audio level. As audio level is
adjusted, beeps are provided and the display
indicates
volume level.
Auto Quiet Mode
Auto Quiet mode reduces the selected audio level
to level (1) approximately 5seconds after aradar or
safety radar signal is detected. The alert for any
new signal within 20 seconds will resume at level (1).
Auto Quiet mode does not affect laser alerts.
•Press
Quiet (before asignal is detected) to
engage Auto Quiet mode.
• Once the Auto Quiet mode is engaged, you
may cancel
the audio alarm by pressing Quiet.
•Press Quiet (when the unit is not alarming) to
cancel Auto Quiet mode.
Quiet Mode
Quiet mode cancels audio during an alert and any
new alert within 20 seconds. After 20 seconds of no
radar signal detected} the audio alerts are
restored.
•Press Quiet to cancel the audio.
•Press
Quiet asecond time during an alert to
restore the standard audio alert pattern.
External Audio Jack (XTR-695SE only)
The 2.5mm external audio jack can be used to
connect an external speaker or headphones in
environments with high ambient noise levels. The
internal speaker will
be disconnected.
Backlit Buttons (XTR-695SE only)
Function buttons are illuminated for ease of use.
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OPERATION
City/City 1/City 2 Mode
Whistler's lnree Stage CiV 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.
•Press City button to cancel Highway Mode
and engage City Mode.
•Press City button again to enter City 1 Mode.
•Press City button again to enter City 2 Mode.
• Press City button afourth time to cancel City 2
Mode and returns the unit to Highway Mode.
In City Mode, weak speed/safety radar signals give
an initial alarm of two beeps, and then remains
quiet until the signal becomes very strong. When
the signal strength increases, two additional beeps
are provided. City 1and 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: Some towns/small cities may still be using X
band radar. City Modes do not change the audio alert
for laser.
Highway Mode
Hignway mode provides full audio warnings any
time radar (X, K, Ka, Safety Radar) or laser signals
are detected, and is recommended for open road
driving.
Note: In Combo Mode, an "H" or "e" will be shown to
indicate mode of operation.
For more information on City and Highway modes, please visit
our FA.a. page on our website: W\tN.J.whistiergroup.com
Vehicle Battery Monitor
The vehicle's battery voltage can be displayed
by pressing and holding the Dark and Quiet
buttons simulatneously. Pressing Dark and Quiet
simultaneously again will exit the battery
monitor.
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OPERATION
Low Profile Alert Periscopes
Whistler's Low Profile Alert Periscopes provide an added
attention getting visual alert. The two extra LEDs flash on
and
off when the unit alarms to provide aunique visual alert.
This alert
can be programmed, through the Option Select
Mode to: 1. flash for all alarms, 2. remain on, or 3. turn LEDs
off completely.
Compass Mode
The unit is programmed from the factory in "Combo
Mode". COMBO mode means that the unit provides
both compass headings as well as detects laser/radar
signals.
Through the "Option Select Mode", either
laser/radar or compass features can be turned off;
RADAR equals detection of all police bands and laser;
COMPASS equals no detection of police laser/radar.
Note: The unit must be calibrated to provide accurate
compass headings. See Compass
Calibration Set-up
section on
page 15.
Backlight Setting (XTR-695SE only)
The backlighting can be programmed to be illuminated
all the time, only when alarming, or various other
combinations. The options are selectable by pressing the
Dark button on the unit. The first condition is during
normal operation and the second is when the unit alarms.
The
options are:
Normal
OFF
OFF
OFF
DIM
DIM
DIM
BRT
Alarm
OFF
DIM
BRT
OFF
DIM
BRT
BRT
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OPERATION
Backlight Settinq (continued)
Backlight will turn on, irselected, while the unit alarms
and remain on
for 3seconds 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 mode.
Dim/Dark Mode (XTR-690SE only)
Dim/Dark Mode reduces the illumination of the display.
•Press
the Dark button to reduce illumination to a
Dim setting.
•Pressthe Dark
button asecond time engages
Dark
Mode. The display illumination is further
reduced.
Dim
or Dark Mode can be engaged during an alert. In
Dark Mode, the display goes aark for as long as a
signal
is being detected and for 20 seconds after, then
the display returns to the dimmer setting.
•Press
the Dark button a third time to restore full
illumination to the display.
7Color Multi-band Display
(XTR-695SE only)
The display can be set so that each Band alert can be
a different color (i.e. KBand alerts in Blue, XBand
alerts in Green,
Ka Band alerts in Purple, etc,) or Scroll
ALL colors while alarming.
To make changes see
Option Select Mode steps 17 thru 20 on page 13.
Vehicle Battery Saver Mode
The Vehicle Battery Saver Mode automatically shuts off
the detector after 3hours. The timer
is reset jf the
detector
is turned off, unplugged or any button is pressed
before the timer
has expired. The detector will alert you
with an audible and visual warning before it shuts off.
During this warning, you
can momentarily reset the timer
by_ pressing any button. If the unit has automatically turned
off, press any button to turn the unit back on. Refer to
"Option Select Mode" for instructions for changing
the battery saver mode options.
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OPERATION
Filter Mode
There are times when aradar detector in another
vehicle/ can unintentionally emit a frequency
which can cause your detector to falsely alarm.
The Whistler Filter Mode options provide
additional signal processing to minimize the
occurrences of these false alarms. Filter mode
provides normal processing. Filter 1and Filter 2
modes provide additional signal analysis before
alarming.
Filter
Mode is the factory default setting and
should provide adequate filtering for most
conditions. If you experience excessive alerts
due to radar detectors in other vehicles/ try Filter
1/ then Filter 2 modes. Filter Mode analysis
occurs in
Highway Mode and all City Modes. See
Option Selection Mode to change the filter
settings.
Ka Max Mode
Ka Max Mode provides enhanced Ka sensitivity -
increased
protection. This mode can be selected
with or without RSID. See Option Select Mode
for changing Ka options. .
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OPERATION
Option Select Mode
Press the Menu button to enter Option Select Mode.
When selecting options, the Dark or Quiet buttons must
be pressed within 20 seconds or Option Select Mode will
tf II 't ~ t
au
oma Ica Iyexi o en
er:
Press Display To Change: Option:
Menu:
Shows: D=Dark I Q=Quiet
1 stTime
CAL MODE
Press Both
Starts Compass
D&Q
Calibration
2nd Time
COMBO
DorQ
COMBO ::: Radar & Compass
BAOAU .... Had~r Only I COMPAS~; .... C:omP~s_~ Only
3rd Time
Sl:POWER
DorQ
Remote Control of Dim, City, Quiet
Power Functions
4th Time 52:QUIET
DorQ
Remote Control of Dim, City, Quiet
Power Functions
5th Time TONE 3
DorQ
Tone 1,2,3
(Three Different Tone Patterns)
6th Time
TEST YES
D=YES
X, K, Ka Audio Tones
Q:::OFF
One Beep During Power Up
7th Time
X·ON
D:::ON
X Band On
Q=OFF
X Band Off
8th Time
K·ON
0::: ON
K Band On
Q:::OFF K
Band Off
9th Time
Ka-Maxld
DorQ Ka Band
(RSID, NORM, OFF, MAX, MAXID)
10th nme
LSR NORM
DorQ
LASER (NORMAL OFF, LSID)
11th Time SROFF D=ON
Turns Safety Radar On
SWS,.M
Q"'OFF Turns Safety Radar Off
12th Time VOICE ON
D",ON
Real Voice Engaged
Q=OFF
Real Voice Disengaged
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13th Time POPON
D=ON
POP Mode On
Q:::OFF
POP Mode Off
14th Time
B SVR 3hr
DorQ
Battery Saver Rotation
(.1hr - 6hr -OFF - 1 hr)
15th Time FILTER
DorQ
Filter, Filter 1, Filter 2
(Three Different Filters)
16th Time LED BLNK
DorQ
Low Profile Alert Periscopes On
(ON, OFF, or Blinking)
17th Time
BTN LED
DorQ
Illuminated Soft Touch Buttons
XTR-695,,, O"'Y
(ON or OFF)
18th Tirne
B/LlC6
Color Rotation of
Nurnb<:>r Color
DorQ
Referenc.e:
XTR-69SS[ o"ly
(Bac.kLit Color)
6-7-1-2-3-4-5
·1" Purple
19th Time
X B/L/C:6
DorQ
Color Rotation of
2= Dark Blue
XTR·6955E only
6-7-8-1-2-3-4-5
3= Blue
20th Time
K BIUC6
DorQ
Color Rotation of
4= Light BluE'
XrR-f,9SSf. only
6-7-8-1-2-3-4-5
5= Green
6 ~, Light Green
21 thTime
Ka B/UC:6
DorQ
Color Rotation of
7=Red
XTR-695SE only
6-/-8-1-2-3-4-5
8'" All Colors
22th Time
l. B/LlC:6
DorQ
Color Rotation of
XTR-695SF. only
6-7-8-1-2-3-4-5
Press the Power button to exit Option Select Mode.
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OPERATION
Stay Alert Feature
The Stay Alert Feature is designed to test adriver's
alertness.
To engage (when the unit is not alarming) :
•
Press and hold the City button for
approximately 2seconds. Release the button
during or immediately after the alert is given.
Display shows:
(PU HI I:::PT)
Within 30-60 seconds, two beeps are sounded;
to show alertness, the driver must press either the
City, Menu, or Quiet buttons within
3-5 seconds. If a
button
is pressed within 3-5 seconds, the cycle is
repeated.
If a
button is not pressed within 3-5 seconds, an
alarm sounds and the display shows: (GET F.~E5 i)
• Press the Dark button to exit the Stay Alert feature.
WARNING!!! Stay Alert is NOT intended as a
substitute for adequate rest.
You should NOT
operate avehicle 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. NEVER OPERATE A
VEHICLE
IF YOU ARE DROWSY.
SWS™
Safety Warning System™
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.
Safety Warning System Text Message
Example: Poor -Road -Surface.
Note: .Not all areas have Safety Warning System!M
transmitters.
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OPERATION
Alert Priority
When two or more signals are received at the
same time, the alert priority is:
1. Laser 2. Speed Radar 3. Safety Radar
Example: If X band is alerting, then suddenly a
laser signal
is detected, the laser warning will
override the X band alert.
Compass Calibration Set-up
The unit must be calibrated in order for the
compass to provide accurate headings. To
calibrate the unit, perform the following
procedure:
1. Mount the unit level in the center of the
vehicle's windshield. Make sure there are no
magnetic sources near the detector
(i e'lspeaker).
2. Select a large clear area (parking lot or field)
without any power lines.
3. Press the Menu button until display shows
CAL MODE. Then press the Dark and Quiet buttons
simultaneously.
The display shows (scrolling):
4. If calibration does not automatically finish, press
the Dark and Quiet buttons simultaneously to
complete calibration. The unit will beep twice and
display shows,
for example:
rj'''~C' j---- r'; ('j 1-" . ~:::) ~ ('-'--i··.~1 F"-- -~::!.l:::;- 8J
~.!-_i==-_ L.· •••• 3.....1 . ..... . ..... ~ __ ..
Note: In Combo Mode, an JlH" or Jle" will be
shown to indicate mode of operation.
Important: If unit mounting is relocated in the
vehicle, (i.e., visor to windshield mounting or
dash mounting), or if the unit is moved to
another vehicle, you must recalibrate the
compass.
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OPERATION
Reset Features
All user features can be reset to factory settings.
-Unplug the Power Cord from the unit.
-Press
and hold the Power and Quiet buttons.
-Plug the Power Cord into the unit.
-Wait for 2 beeps.
-Release the Power and Quiet buttons.
Unit is now reset to the following features
and settings.
Default factory settings are:
1. S1: (For Intellicordi;)) Power or\J or OFF.
2. 52: (For Intellicord~') Quiet feature.
3. Combo Mode.
4. HIGHWAY Mode.
5. Dim/Dark Mode to full illumination of display.
6. Auto Quiet Mode OFF.
7. Safety Radar OFF.
8. Vehicle Battery Saver ON/3hrs.
9. Full Power Up sequence.
10. Default TONE 3.
11. All Bands ON.
12. Laser ON.
13. POP ON.
14. Voice ON.
15. LED Periscopes to BLNK
16. Filter Mode.
Intellicord® Ready
Using Whistler's optional Intellicord(B) Power Cable
allows some
models to control the detector's
features such
as Power On/Off, City Modes,
Dim/Dark, and
Quiet/ )\,uto Quiet with asimple
press
of the button on the Power Cable. Two
features can
be controlled: one by ashort press of
the button, and the second by a long press of the
button. Option Mode allows the user to program
the feature assignments.16

OPERATION
Whistler has two new exciting features that will assist
the driving enthusiast to further identify threats from
laser and Ka band radar guns.
KaRSID (Ka Radar Siqnal IDentifier)
Identify the difference between the likelihood of aI(a
threat vs. the likelihood of a Ka false from another
source (possible radar detector). The Ka RSID
feature will educate you to the common Ka speed
radar guns by displaying the norninal police radar
frequencies of 33.8GHz /34.0GHz /34.3GHz /
34.7GHz /35.5GHz. The
Ka alerts that do not fall into
the
common Ka speed radar windows will be reported
only
as Ka.
Note: This product is not a frequency counter. The
unit will categorize the received Ka signal and select
the appropriate information. Treat every Ka alert with
caution.
LSID (Laser Signal IDentifier)
Identify the Laser gun's pulse rate or PPS (Pulses Per
Second)
that is transmitted by the speed laser gun.
LSID
may also be used to identify other forms of laser
sources such
as LACC (Laser Assisted Cruise Control)
systems found in some high end vehicles.
If
the Laser PPS information displayed is due to
another source such as local airports or LACC, LSI D
allows you
to Lock Out this rate from giving you the
continuous audio alert during this and any new
encounter of the same rate. To Lock Out a PPS, press
the Quiet button during the Laser alert. This will
place
an *on the screen beside the PPS rate and
Lock
Out this signature ID. Any new encounter with
the same Laser Signature 10 will provide the display
information and two quick beeps.
Note: Conlmon Laser PPS rates used in the USA are
100 /125 /130 /200 /238 /380Hz.
Other Laser PPS
rates used outside the USA include 600Hz.
Caution: Do not lock out a PPS rate if it is close to
known speed laser guns.
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POP™ MODE ALERTS
pop'" Mode Alerts
Because POP"" Mode radar utilizes the same
Kor
Ka band frequencies, POpl~' Mode Alerts will be
displayed as regular radar alerts.
LASERIRADAR ALERTS
Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts
When X, K or Ka is detected, the band 10 and
signal strength are displayed. The audio alert is
continuous and has a geiger counter-like
pattern. The faster the beep, the closer or
stronger the radar source.
Laser Audio/Visual Alerts
When alaser signal is detected, the audio alert is
continuous for a minimum of 3seconds.
•The Displays Shows:
[!::;.SEF~~ IIIIITllD
•
Pulse Protection®
Pulse (or instant-on) radar is more difficult to
detect than conventional radar because it
remains 'off' until activated to measure the speed
of a targeted vehicle.
When apulse type transmission
is detected, your
Whistler
detector sounds an urgent 3-second
audio warning and the display shows:
II-II II 1- ,- I
1-'_"- "
After the 3-second pulse alert, the standard alert
pattern
continues for as long as the signal is
present.
It
is important to respond promptly to a pulse
alert, since warning tirne may be minimal.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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 or audio.
• Check fuse in plug; replace if necessary with a
2
amp, 3AG type.
• Check fuse for lighter socket; replace if
necessary.
•
Make sure lighter socket is clean.
PROBLEM: Unit alarms when vehicle hits
bumps.
• Check for loose lighter socket; tighten and
clean.
•
Check connections at both ends of the power
cord. Substitute another cord to determine if
the cord is defective. Return defective cord to
the factory.
PROBLEM: Audio alerts are not loud
enough.
• Cancel Auto Quiet Mode or City Mode.
• Check audio level setting (see page 8).
If difficulties occur which cannot be solved by
information in
this Troubleshooting Guide, please
call Whistler Customer Service at 1-800-531-0004
or visit our F.A.Q. page at
www.whistlergroup.com/faq-detectors.asp.
before returning your unit for service.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
During the summer months, avoid prolonged
exposure to direct sunlight by removing your unit
from the dash when your vehicle is parked for an
extended period of time. Do not spray water,
cleaners,
or polishes directly onto the unit. The
spray may penetrate through the openings and
damage the unit. Also, do not use any abrasive
cleaners
on the unit's exterior.
ARE DETECTORS LEGAL?
In Most States YES.
Laser-Radar detectors are legal in every state
(except 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 Ibs.).
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
issued a regulation, effective January, 1994 which
prohibits radar and laser detector use in vehicles
over 10,000 Ibs. Prior to the FHWA regulation,
laws existed in New York restricting the use of radar
detectors in trucks over 18,000 Ibs. and in Illinois in
trucks over 26,000 Ibs.
FCC INFORMAnON
FCC 10: HSXWH20
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,
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Important: FCC requirements state that changes or
moaifications not expressly approved by Whistler could
void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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