Whistler 1710, 1730 laser/radar detector OWNER'S MANUAL

Whistler 1710, 1730 laser/radar detector OWNER'S MANUAL
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THE WHISTLER GROUP

CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS

13016 N. Walton Blvd.

Bentonville, AR 72712

TEL (501) 273-6012 FX (501) 273-2927 email: [email protected]

www.whistlergroup.com

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT CENTER

25 Industrial Ave.

Chelmsford, MA 01824

TEL (978) 244-1400 FX (978) 244-1491

CUSTOMER RETURN CENTER

1201 N. Dixieland Rd.

Rogers, AR 72756

Consumer Relations Tel (800) 531-0004

P/N 1710/1730, © WHISTLER 2001

OWNER’S MANUAL

1710/1730

LASER/RADAR DETECTOR

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If you have questions concerning the operation of this Whistler product please call consumer relations:

1-800-531-0004

Hours:

Monday - Friday

8:00 am - 5:00 pm CST

Please keep the receipt in a safe place. If the unit is returned without a dated proof of purchase an out of w a rranty service charge applies.

Note: Your warranty period begins at the time of purchase. The warranty is validated o n l y by re t u rn of the

Warranty Validation card.

Now is the time to record the serial number of the unit in the space provided in the warranty section of the manual.

INTRODUCTION

Dear Whistler Owner,

For many of us, a vehicle is more than just transportation. It can be a mobile office, communications or entert a i n m e n t c e n t e r, or simply an expression of our personality. Whistler p roducts are designed to make the time you spend in your vehicle more productive, more fulfilling, safer, or just simply m o re fun. Our mission is to provide products that impro v e your driving experience.

Your new Whistler 1710/1730 laser/radar detector detects all r a d a r, laser and safety radar systems, plus offers the new

Safety Wa rning System™ technology. This provides advanced w a rning of various highway hazards in communities where available, enabling you to respond more appropriately to potentially dangerous conditions. The Whistler 1730 also o ffers the benefit of the VG-2 mode.

To fully acquaint yourself with the operation of the Whistler radar detector and to better understand the diff e re n c e s between detecting radar, laser and safety radar signals, we recommend reading this entire manual.

Enjoy the Whistler 1710/1730 and please drive safely.

Sincerely,

THE WHISTLER GROUP

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Topic Page

Model Features Summary ....................................................3 - 5

Installation.............................................................................6 - 8

• Mounting Guidelines

• Dash/Visor/Windshield Mounting

• Power Connection And Fuse Replacement

Operation............................................................................9 - 12

• Power On And Self-Test

• Feature Engaged Confirmation

• Auto Quiet/Quiet Modes

• City Mode

• Highway Mode

• Vehicle Battery Saver Mode

Radar, Laser And VG-2 Alerts..........................................13 - 17

• Radar Audio/Visual Alerts

• Pulse Protection®

• Radar Alerts

• Laser Audio/Visual Alerts

• VG-2 Detection Mode

• Safety Alerts

• Care and Maintenance

Troubleshooting Guide............................................................18

Are Detectors Legal?...............................................................19

Speed Monitoring Technologies.....................................20 - 21

• Radar Facts

• Laser Facts

• Other Speed Detection Systems

• Radar Detector Detectors

Warranty Information........................................................22 - 24

Specifications............................................................................25

Accessories...............................................................................26

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WHISTLER FEATURES

Whistler 1730 shown

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Whistler’s ergonomic and user-friendly design provides a new level of operating convenience. Special feature s include:

1. Rear Laser Antenna (1730 only) – An integrated optical waveguide provides superior detection of laser signals transmitted from behind.

2. Bracket Release Button – Provides quick and easy release of the mounting bracket.

3. Power/Volume Control – Turns unit on/off and adjusts audio level.

4. QUIET/Auto Quiet Button – Pressing QUIET before a signal is detected engages Auto Quiet Mode. Pressing

QUIET during a radar/laser encounter silences audio alerts, while allowing visual alerts to keep you informed.

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WHISTLER FEATURES

5. VG-2 Button (1730 only) – Engages (one beep) or disengages (2 beeps) VG-2 Cloaking Technology™ for nondetectibility.

6. CITY Button – Reduces the annoyance of false alerts typically encountered in urban driving areas.

7. Speaker – Provides distinct audio warnings for X, K, Ka band radar, safety radar, laser and the VG-2.

8. Power Jack – Provides connection for the power cord.

WHISTLER FEATURES

Accessories

Accessories included are highly functional and easy to use.

Power Cord - Connects to the unit’s power jack and your vehicle’s lighter socket.

Windshield Bracket - Allows installation of unit on your vehicle’s windshield.

Hook & Loop Fasteners - Designed to secure the unit on a level dashboard.

9. Radar Antenna – Compact, high-efficiency antenna receives radar signals.

10. Laser Antenna (Front) – High gain optical lens array provides increased sensitivity and field of view for leadingedge laser detection.

11. Mounting Bracket Location – Slot holds mounting bracket firmly.

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INSTALLATION

Mounting Guidelines

• Mount the unit as low as possible near the center of the w i n d s h i e l d .

• Do not mount your unit behind wipers, ornaments, mirro red 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 re c e pt i o n . )

• Some newer windshields have an Instaclear ™ o r

Electriclear™ 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 unit in direct contact with windshield.

• To reduce the possibility of theft, conceal your unit when not in use.

Windshield Mounting

• Install the two suction cups and rubber bumper onto the bracket by fitting them into their holes.

• P ress the suction cups onto the windshield at the location you have chosen. I M P O RTA N T: Some newer cars have a plastic safety coating on the inside of the windshield. The windshield bracket may leave permanent marks on this type of surface. To find out if your vehicle has this type of windshield, check the 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 v e h i c l e s .

• Slide the detector onto the bracket until it locks into place.

• If necessary, the unit may be leveled by bending the wind-

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INSTALLATION

shield bracket. Press the bracket release button and re m o v e the detector before bending.

Dash Mounting

• Make sure the mounting location you have chosen is relatively level and is clean and dry. Clean with isopro p y l alcohol if necessary to remove any waxes or polishes.

• Separate the fastener strips. Peel the paper backing off each strip and adhere one piece to the dash and the other piece to the bottom of the unit, taking care not to cover the serial number.

Be careful not to place the fastener strip over the unit’s serial number. If the fastener strip is removed, the serial number may be pulled off the unit. Units without serial numbers are not covered under warr a n t y.

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INSTALLATION

Visor Mounting (optional accessory )

• Slide the visor bracket into the bracket mounting slot.

• Clip the visor bracket onto the visor making sure it is relatively level and has a clear view of the ro a d .

Slide on view

Insert into bracket mounting slot. Do not bend this section of bracket.

Power Connection

• Plug the small end of the power cord into the unit’s power j a c k .

• Plug the large end into the vehicle’s cigarette lighter.

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. (I M P O RTA N T:

U n s c rew slowly. The tip contains a spring which may fly out when disassembling.) Insert the new fuse with the spring and s c rew on the tip. With use, screw cap on plug may loosen.

Retighten occasionally.

OPERATION

Power On And Self-Test

Each time your Whistler detector is turned on, an automatic self-test sequence confirms that the speaker and visual displays are functional.

During Power Up, all the LEDs illuminate, while the X, K, and Ka alerts are sounded in sequence. Immediately after the radar alerts, the red LEDs are momentarily canceled, then illuminated from right to left while the laser alert is sounded.

After the laser alert the 1st and 4th (3rd on 1710) alert LEDs flash and the Safety Radar alert is sounded. At the end of the self-test sequence the unit is in the highway mode.

U n s c rew the tip of the lighter socket plug carefully when replacing the 2 amp f u s e .

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OPERATION

Feature Engaged Confirmation

Each time a button is pressed one beep confirms feature

“on”, two beeps confirm feature “off”.

Quiet Mode

The QUIET Button accesses one of two muting options.

• Manual Quiet: When an audio alert is sounded, you can silence the alarm by pressing QUIET. The only time you can engage/disengage Manual Quiet is during an audio alert.

• Auto Quiet (1730 only): Pressing QUIET before a radar signal is detected provides an alternate alert pattern, consisting of four beeps (indicating X, K, Ka or Safety radar) followed by clicking. The clicking will continue for as long as the detected signal is present or any new signal is detected within 20 seconds, becoming more rapid as the strength of the signal increases.

If Auto Quiet is engaged, pressing QUIET while the unit is alarming will cancel the beeps or clicking.

Pressing QUIET a second time when the unit is not alarming will cancel Auto Quiet mode and restore the continuous audio alert pattern.

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OPERATION

City Mode

W h i s t l e r’s City Mode is designed to reduce the annoyance of automatic door openers, intrusion alarms and other devices which share frequencies with police radar.

• P ress City to engage City. Display shows:

• P ressing City a second time cancels City Mode.

In City Mode, weak speed/safety radar signals give an initial a l a rm of two beeps, and then remains quiet unless the signal becomes very strong. When the signal strength incre a s e s , two additional beeps are pro v i d e d .

Highway Mode

Highway mode provides full audio warnings any time radar (X,

K, Ka, Safety) or laser signals are detected, and is recommended for open road driving. Highway mode is automatically engaged after the unit is turned on and completes the self-test.

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OPERATION

Vehicle Battery Saver Mode

The Vehicle Battery Saver Mode automatically shuts off your detector within 3 hours if you forget to turn it off. The timer is reset if the detector is turned off, unplugged or any button is pressed before the 3 hours have expired. The detector will a l e rt you with an audible and visual warning before it shuts o ff. Display shows:

The Red LEDs flash in an alternating pattern

During this warning you can momentarily reset the unit by p ressing any button. This will reset the timer.

If the unit has automatically turned itself off, press any button to turn the unit back on. You can manually engage the

Vehicle Battery Saver Mode by pressing and holding the City button until one beep is heard. The auto shutoff function will initiate after several seconds.

RADAR ALERTS

Radar Audio And Visual Alert s

When your Whistler detector encounters traffic radar, it provides a distinctive audio tone for the specific radar band detected: X, K, or Ka. At the same time, LEDs illuminate sequentially from left to right (see page 9). The green and amber LEDs are cancelled during an alert .

The audio alerts are continuous, but have a Geiger counterlike pattern to help you determine your distance from the radar source; the faster the beeping, the closer you are to the transmitting sourc e .

At the same time, illumination of multiple LEDs indicates re lative signal stre n g t h .

Pulse Pro t e c t i o n ®

Pulse (or instant-on) radar is more difficult to detect than conventional radar because it remains “off” until activated to m e a s u re the speed of a targeted vehicle.

When a pulse type transmission is detected, your Whistler detector sounds an urgent 3-second audio warning and flashes the red LEDs at their fastest rate. After the 3-second pulse a l e rt, the standard alert pattern continues for as long as the signal is pre s e n t .

It is important to respond promptly to a pulse alert, since w a rning time may be minimal.

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RADAR/LASER ALERTS

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 geiger counter-like pattern. The faster the beep the closer or stronger the radar source. Example:

1 Alert LED = weak signal, 4 Alert LED’s = strong signal

Radar Band Identification (1730 only)

When the Whistler 1730 encounters traffic radar, the Radar

Band Indicators confirm the band detected by illuminating one or both of the LEDs as follows:

X Band — Amber LED Only

K Band — Red LED Only

Ka Band — Amber And Red LEDs Illuminate

Laser Audio And Visual Alerts

If you are the targeted vehicle, a laser gun can often determine your speed within a few seconds after you receive an a l e rt. In this situation there is generally no time to safely adjust your speed. However, if you are traveling near or behind the targeted vehicle and receive an alert, re s p o n s e time should be sufficient. Any laser alert, re g a rdless of duration, re q u i res immediate action! When your Whistler detects a laser signal, the laser audio alert is sounded and the four red LEDs (three red LEDs on 1710) illuminate fro m right to left for as long as the signal is present, or for a m i nimum of three seconds.

When the laser signal is no longer detected, the audio w a rning ends, but the LEDs continue to flash slowly for three seconds, indicating a laser encounter has just occurre d .

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VG-2 ALERTS

VG-2 Detection Mode (1730 only)

The VG-2, also known as a “radar detector detector,” is a special receiver used by police to detect signals radiated by a radar detector.

Press the VG-2 button once to engage, unit beeps once.

Pressing a second time cancels VG-2 detection mode, unit beeps twice and the VG-2 LED is disengaged.

When a VG-2 signal is detected the P/VG-2 LED flashes rapidly for 3 seconds and the VG-2 alert is sounded. After the 3 seconds the audio is canceled and the P/VG-2 alert

LED flashes at a slower rate. This cycle is repeated if the

VG-2 signal is again detected.

Model 1730

During the period a VG-2 signal is detected, a radar signal cannot be detected. However, because the VG-2 alert has confirmed that a patrol car is nearby, you are already aware of the potential for speed monitoring and can adjust your speed accordingly. Laser detection is not affected while a

VG-2 signal is detected.

Note: VG-2 must be turned on to receive VG-2 Alerts.

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SAFETY RADAR ALERTS

Safety Radar Audio/Visual Alerts

Your Whistler detector detects the new Safety Warning

System ™ . In communities where transmitters are located, this provides advanced warning of various road hazards including accident sites, highway construction, emergency vehicles, etc. and enables you to respond more appropriately to potentially dangerous conditions. When your

Whistler detector detects a safety radar signal, it provides a distinctive audio tone and illuminates the first LED and the last LED in the signal strength display.

Model 1730

The first and last LED in the Signal Strength display flash to indicate detec tion of a Safety radar signal.

Model 1710

The first and last LED in the Signal Strength display flash to indicate detec tion of a Safety radar signal.

The Safety radar alert is displayed for as long as the signal is present and the audio alert is continuous, but has a

Geiger counter like pattern to help you determine your distance from the Safety radar source; the faster the beeping, the closer you are to the source.

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CARE & MAINTENANCE

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.

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Your Whistler detector is expertly engineered and designed to exacting quality standards to provide you with re l i a b l e , t ro u b l e - f ree operation. If your unit has been correctly installed following the guidelines in this manual, but is not operating o p t i m a l l y, please refer to the troubleshooting guide below.

PROBLEM: No display or audio.

• Check fuse in Whistler 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 power cord. Substitute another cord to determine if cord is defective. Return defective cord to the factory.

PROBLEM: Unit alarms when using vehicle equipment, electrical accessories (brakes, power mirrors/windows, d i rectionals, horn, etc.), or when accelerating.

• Ve h i c l e ’s electrical system, including battery and altern a t o r, may have electrical noise. Install a filter capacitor (470mfd.

25 volt or larger capacitance value) on the back of the lighter socket.

PROBLEM: Audio alerts are not loud enough.

• Cancel Auto Quiet Mode or City Mode.

PROBLEM: Unit gives laser alert when accelerating.

• Possible bad or low quality distributor cap. Replace with f a c t o ry quality cap.

If difficulties occur which cannot be solved by information in this Troubleshooting Guide, please call Whistler Consumer

Relations at 1-800-531-0004 before re t u rning your unit for s e rv i c e .

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ARE DETECTORS LEGAL?

In Most States YES!

Laser detectors are completely legal in every state when used in automobiles or light trucks (under 10,000 lbs.).

Similarly, when used in automobiles or light trucks, radar detectors are legal in almost every state. Exceptions are

Virginia and Washington, D.C., which have local regulations restricting the use of radar receivers in any vehicle.

Concerning trucks over 10,000 lbs., the Federal Highway

Administration (FHwA) issued a regulation, eff e c t i v e

January, 1994 which prohibits radar and laser detector use in these types of vehicles nationally.

Prior to the FHwA regulation, laws existed in the state of

New York restricting the use of radar detectors in trucks over 18,000 lbs. and in the state of Illinois in trucks over

26,000 lbs.

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SPEED MONITORING TECHNOLOGIES

Radar Facts

A radar gun operates by transmitting radio waves at cert a i n f requencies which reflect off objects and are then 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.

C u rre n t l y, the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) p e rmits 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).

Laser Facts

I t ’s well documented that many radar guns cannot re l i a b l y p rovide the speed of a targeted vehicle that is traveling in a g roup 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 transmission can cover more than a four-lane highway at a distance of 1,000 feet, compared with a laser transmission which covers about 6 feet at the same distance.

For best protection, keep these points in mind:

• Because your vehicle’s license plate or headlights are the laser gun’s p r i m a ry targets, mounting your Whistler detector on the dashboard can i m p rove laser detection at short range.

• Do not follow closely behind any vehicle you cannot see through. If you c a n ’t see past a vehicle ahead of you, chances are your detector won’t e i t h e r.

• The receiving range of your laser detector will not be the same as a radar d e t e c t o r. Laser guns are most often used at short range.

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SPEED MONITORING TECHNOLOGIES

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 time it takes a vehicle to travel a known distance is measured.

Radar Detector Detectors

The Interceptor VG-2, or simply VG-2, is a 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, the VG-2 is known as a “radar detector detector”.

The VG-2 is the primary tool used by the police to identify radar detector equipped vehicles. If caught in a state where detectors are illegal, (see pg. 19) drivers risk losing their radar detector and receiving a fine. In addition, instant-on radar is almost always used in combination with a VG-2, leaving unsuspecting motorists vulnerable to receiving two tickets — one potentially for speeding, the other for possession of a detector.

Having a radar detector capable of detecting the VG-2 may alert you to the presence of a speed trap.

Be Advised: Model 1710 radar detector does not detect or hide from the VG-2. Only model 1730 provides VG-2 protection.

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WARRANTY INFORMATION

Consumer Warranty

The 1710/1730 Whistler detector is warranted to the original p u rchaser for a period of one year from the date of original p u rchase against all defects in materials and workmanship.

This limited warranty is void if the unit is abused, modified, installed impro p e r l y, if the housing has been removed, or if the serial number is missing. T h e re are no e x p ress warranties covering this product other than those set f o rth in this warr a n t y. All express or implied warranties for this p roduct are limited to one year. Whistler is not liable for damages arising from the use, misuse, or operation of this p ro d u c t .

Service Under Warranty

During the warranty period, defective units will be re p a i red or replaced (with the same or a comparable model), at Whistler’s option, without charge to the purchaser when re t u rned p repaid, with dated proof of purchase to the address below.

Units re t u rned without dated proof of purchase will be handled as described in section “Service Out Of Wa rr a n t y. ”

Due to the specialized equipment necessary for testing a radar/laser re c e i v e r, there are no authorized service stations for

Whistler brand detectors other than the factory.

When re t u rning a unit for service under warr a n t y, please follow these instru c t i o n s :

1. Ship the unit in the original carton or in a suitable sturdy equivalent, fully insured, with return receipt requested, and shipping charges prepaid to:

Whistler Repair Dept.

1201 North Dixieland Rd.

Rogers, AR. 72756

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WARRANTY INFORMATION

I M P O RTA N T: Whistler will not assume responsibility for loss or damage incurred in shipping. There f o re, please ship your unit i n s u red with re t u rn receipt re q u e s t e d .

2. Include with your unit the following information, clearly printed:

• Your name and street address (for shipping via UPS), and a daytime telephone number. (No P.O. Box please.)

• A detailed description of the problem (e.g., “Unit per f o rms self-test but does not respond to radar”).

• A copy of your dated proof of purchase or bill of sale.

3. Be certain your unit is re t u rned with its serial number. For re f e rence, please write your unit’s serial number in the following space: s/n __________________.

Units without serial numbers are not covered under warr a n t y.

I M P O RTA N T: To validate that your unit is within the warranty period, make sure you keep a copy of your dated proof of p u rchase and re t u rn the Wa rranty Validation card .

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WARRANTY INFORMATION

Service Out Of Warranty

Units will be repaired at “out of warranty” service rates when:

• The unit’s original warranty has expired.

• Dated proof of purchase 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 $45.00 (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 for $45.00. Payment may also be made by

MasterCard or VISA; personal checks are not accepted. In the event repairs cannot be covered by the minimum

$45.00 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/replaced, 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.

Consumer Relations

If you have questions concerning the operation of your

Whistler detector, or re q u i re service during or after the w a rranty period, please call Consumer Relations at

1-800-531-0004. Representatives are available to answer your questions Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

(CST), or email us at info@whistlerg ro u p . c o m .

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SPECIFICATIONS

• Dimensions: 1.25"H x 2.7"W x 3.9"L

• Weight: 5.5 oz.

• 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:

-20˚ C to +80˚ C (-4˚ F to +176˚ F)

• Power Requirements:

Operational 12 to 15 volts DC, 200mA nominal

Vehicle battery saver, 30mA nominal

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

One or more U.S. Patents may apply:

#4,315,261; #5,146,227; #5,379,456; and #5,990,821.

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ACCESSORIES

The following accessories can be ordered directly from

Whistler by calling 1-800-531-0004.

Description Price Order

Code

202138

202140

206294

206550

206551

206552

206553

206879

206880

Visor Bracket

Windshield Bracket Kit

*Modular Lighter Plug

(Requires 206550 or

206551)

*Modular Straight

Power Cord (5')

(Requires 206294)

*Modular Coiled

Power Cord (7')

(Requires 206294)

Straight Power Cord (5’)

Coiled Power Cord (7’)

Hook & Loop

Hardwire Kit (10' )

(for wiring to fuse box)

$ 6.95

$ 9.95

$ 7.95

$ 6.95

$ 7.95

$ 14.95

$ 15.95

$ 1.95

$ 9.95

*Modular: interconnecting pieces cord and plug.

Shipping and handling (per order) $5.00

Prices are subject to change without notice.

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ACCESSORY ORDER FORM

PLEASE SHIP TO:

Name______________________________________________

Street______________________________________________

City________________________State_______Zip___ _ _ _ _ _ _

Telephone Number (______) _________________________ _

Order Code/Description Quantity Total Price

$

Subtotal

Sales Tax (if Applicable)

Shipping and Handling*

Total Enclosed

$ 5.00

$

SEND ORDER FORM WITH CERTIFIED CHECK OR

MONEY ORDER TO:

Whistler CTS

PO Box 1844

Bentonville, AR 72712

I F PAY I N G BY MASTERCARD OR VISA PLEASE PROVIDE:

Type of Card ___MasterCard ___Visa ___American Expre s s

Name on Card______________________________________

Card Number_______________________________________

Expiration Date_____________________________________

Cardholder Signature________________________________

*For expedited shipping costs, contact Whistler Customer Service, 1-800-531-0004

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NOTES NOTES

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Key Features

  • Safety Warning System™
  • VG-2 Cloaking Technology™
  • City Mode
  • Highway Mode
  • Pulse Protection®
  • Auto Quiet/Quiet Modes
  • Vehicle Battery Saver Mode
  • Radar and Laser Detection

Frequently Answers and Questions

What is the purpose of the City Mode?
City Mode reduces the annoyance of false alerts from devices that share frequencies with police radar, such as automatic door openers and intrusion alarms.
How does Pulse Protection® work?
Pulse Protection® detects instant-on radar, which is more difficult to detect than conventional radar. It sounds a 3-second warning when a pulse transmission is detected.
How do I engage the Vehicle Battery Saver Mode?
You can engage the Vehicle Battery Saver Mode manually by pressing and holding the City button until one beep is heard. The auto shutoff function will initiate after several seconds.
What is VG-2 Cloaking Technology™?
VG-2 Cloaking Technology™ is a feature of the 1730 model that makes the detector undetectable by VG-2 radar detector detectors.

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