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 pattern like a geiger counter. The faster
the beep, the closer or stronger the radar source.
Laser Audio/Visual Alerts
When a laser signal is detected the audio alert is
continuous for a minimum of 3 seconds.
• The Display Shows:
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 a pulse type transmission is detected, your
Whistler detector sounds an urgent 3-second audio
warning and the display shows:
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 time may be minimal.
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High Performance
LASER-RADAR
DETECTOR
The Whistler Group Corporate Headquarters
1716 Commerce Dr. Ste. 8
Bentonville, AR 72712
Tel 479.273.6012 • Fax 479.273.2927
Whistler Customer Return Center
1412 South 1st St. • Rogers, AR 72756
Customer Service Tel 800.531.0004
www.whistlergroup.com
P/N 260038-1 03G16
© 2016 The Whistler Group, Inc.
These and other accessories can be ordered directly
from Whistler by calling 1-800-531-0004 or visiting our
online store at www.whistlergroup.com.
*Modular: Interconnecting pieces cord and plug.
Shipping and handling (per order) $5.00. Prices are
subject to change without notice.
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write serial number in the space provided
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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 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00
p.m. (CT) or visit the FAQ at
www.whistlergroup.com.
SPECIFICATIONS
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:
-10º C to +70º C (+14º F to +158º F)
Power Requirements:
Operational 12 to 15 volts DC, 250mA nominal
Vehicle Battery Saver, 30mA nominal.
Patents can be viewed here:
www.whistlergroup.com/pat
POP™Mode is a trademark of MPH Industries, Inc.
SWS™is a trademark of Safety Warning System L.C.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Order # Description Price
202151 Windshield Bracket
Kit $9.95
206552 Power Cord (5’) $14.95
206880
Hardwire Kit (10’)
(for wiring to fuse
box)
$9.95
206666
Modular* Cord
Package
(includes coiled an
straight cords, and
power adapter)
$17.95
159032 Package of 8 suction
Cups
$2.95
402080
Non Skid Dash Pad
$6.95
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. 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 along with your certified check or
money order.
IMPORTANT: When returning your unit for service,
be certain to include a daytime telephone number
and an email address (if applicable).
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.
When returning a unit for service, please follow these
instructions:
1. Ship the unit in the original carton or in a suitable
sturdy equivalent, fully insured, with return receipt
requested to:
Whistler Repair Dept.
1412 South 1st St.
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. CODs 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 an email
address, if applicable.
• 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 space provided on the
Accessory page of this guide.
Units without serial numbers are not covered under
warranty.
The newest tool Police have to detect radar
detectors is called Spectre. Spectre can detect
the majority of 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 Laser-Radar detector is warranted to
the original purchaser for a period of two years from
the date of original purchase against all defects in
materials and workmanship. This limited warranty is
void if the unit is abused, modified, installed
improperly, or 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: Units that cannot be repaired will be replaced
with the same or similar model. Replacement unit’s
warranty will be based on the original unit’s purchase
date.
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.”
behind the targeted vehicle and receive an alert,
response time should be sufficient. Any laser
alert, regardless of duration, requires immediate
action!
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 police measure the
time it takes your vehicle to travel a
known distance.
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 country where detectors are illegal, drivers
risk losing their radar detector and receiving a fine.
In addition, instant-on radar is almost always used
in combination with an RDD, leaving unsuspecting
motorists vulnerable to receive two tickets - one
potential for speeding, and 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.
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 can
cover more than a four-lane highway at a distance
of 1,000 feet, compared with a laser gun’s
transmission which covers about 3 feet at the
same distance. For best protection, keep these
points in mind:
• Because the vehicle’s license plate or
headlights are the laser gun’s primary targets,
mounting the Whistler detector on the
dashboard can improve laser detection at short
range.
• Do not follow closely behind any vehicle. 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 +/- 50nm.
Laser Tips
If you are the targeted vehicle, a laser gun can
often determine your speed within a few seconds
after you receive an alert. In this situation, there
is generally no time to safely adjust your speed.
However, if you are traveling near or
FCC ID : HSXWH23
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
IMPORTANT: FCC (Federal Communications
Commission) requirements state that changes or
modifications not expressly approved by Whistler
could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
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 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 only alarm if an officer is
transmitting on any one of the above radar bands.
POP™ Mode
POP™Mode is a feature on some radar guns
operating on K and Ka bands. When the gun is in
POP™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™Mode detection capability cannot
respond to this brief transmission.
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PROBLEM: Audio alerts are not loud enough.
•Cancel Auto Quiet Mode or City Mode.
•Check audio level setting.
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 FAQ page at www.whistlergroup.com,
before returning your unit for service.
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.
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 lbs.).
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) issued
a regulation, effective January, 1994 which prohibits
radar and laser detector use in vehicles over 10,000
lbs. Prior to the FHWA regulation, laws existed in
New York restricting the use of radar detectors in
trucks over 18,000 lbs. and in Illinois in trucks over
26,000 lbs.
ARE DETECTORS LEGAL?
3. Auto Quiet Mode OFF
4. VG-2 Detection Mode OFF
5. SWS OFF
6. Vehicle Battery Saver OFF
7. Full Power Up sequence
8. Default TONE 3
9. POP OFF
10. Voice EN
11. LED Periscope to BLINK
12. TFSR OFF
13. FDSR OFF
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 guide, but is not operating optimally, please
refer to the troubleshooting guide below.
PROBLEM: Unit does not turn on.
• Check the fuse in the plug; replace if
necessary with a 2 amp, 3AG type.
• Check the fuse for lighter socket; replace if
necessary.
• Make sure the lighter socket is clean.
PROBLEM: Unit alarms when vehicle hits bumps.
• Check for a loose lighter socket; tighten and
clean.
• Check the connections at both ends of the
power cord. Substitute another cord to
determine if the cord is defective. Return the
defective cord to the factory.
VG-2 Audio/Visual Alerts
NOTE: You must turn this feature on 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. 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.
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 Warning System
Example: If X band is alerting, then suddenly a VG-2
signal is detected, the VG-2 warning will
override the X band alert.
All user features can be reset to factory settings.
• Unplug the Power Cord from the unit.
• Press and hold the Quiet button.
• Plug the Power Cord into the unit.
• Wait for 2 beeps.
• Release the Quiet button.
• Unit is now reset to the following features and
settings.
Default factory settings are:
1. HIGHWAY Mode
2. Dim/Dark Mode to full illumination of display
ALERT PRIORITY
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Safety Warning System™
In communities where transmitters are located,
the Safety Warning System™displays over 60
text messages. When Safety Warning System is
detected, the audio alert sounds like a geiger
counter.
Safety Warning System Text Example:
Poor - Road - Surface.
NOTE: Not all areas have Safety Warning
System™ transmitters.
POP™ Mode Alerts
Because POP™Mode radar utilizes the same
K or Ka band frequencies, POP™Mode Alerts will
be displayed as regular radar alerts.
POP™ MODE ALERTS
