The Whistler Group WH33 Radar Detector User Manual CRUISADER OWNER S MANUAL
The Whistler Group Radar Detector CRUISADER OWNER S MANUAL
Manual
OWNER’S MANUAL
CRUISADER
MOTORCYCLE
LASER/RADAR DETECTOR
THE WHISTLER GROUP, INC.
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
13016 N. Walton Blvd.
Bentonville, AR 72712
TEL: 479.273.6012 FX: 479.273.2927
©The Whistler Group, Inc. 2005
www.whistlergroup.com www.whistlergroup.com
INTRODUCTION
Dear Whistler Owner,
Whistler has developed a complete and comprehensive laser/radar
solution for motorcycles and other recreational type vehicles. This
unit allows discrete laser/radar protection with many installation
options. See the installation manual which covers all of these options.
Not only does this unit provide a stealthy installation but also delivers
very powerful protection from the newest laser/radar guns – especially
POP™ Mode detection! Along with POP™ mode this unit also offers:
•BLUE BACKLIT TEXT DISPLAY
shows laser-radar information, VG-2 alerts, SWS™ messages,
and detector status in text form.
•OPTIONAL WIRELESS IN-HELMET DISPLAY UNIT-WIHD
•BATTERY MONITOR
•AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE
•CONTROL PANEL DESIGNED TO FIT 2 1/16” GAUGE MOUNTS
This allows use of after market housings to further customize
this unit.
Even though the CRUISADER is packed full of features, it’s still very
easy to use. To fully utilize your unit to its potential, we recommend
reading this entire manual or visit our FAQ page on our web site
www.whistlergroup.com.
Enjoy your new Whistler and please drive safely.
Sincerely,
The Whistler Group, Inc.
If you have questions concerning the
operation of this Whistler product please call:
CuSTOmer SeRVICE
1-800-531-0004
Monday - Friday • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CT
or visit our website
www.whistlergroup.com
Please keep the receipt in a safe place.
You may register your product online
at
www.whistlergroup.com. For warranty
verification purposes, a copy of your dated
store receipt must still accompany any unit
sent in for warranty work. If the unit is
returned without a dated store receipt an
out of warranty service charge applies.
Note: Your warranty period begins at the
time of purchase. The warranty is validated
only by the dated store receipt! Now is the
time to record the serial number of the unit
in the space provided in the warranty section
of the manual.
WHISTLER FEATURES
Whistler’sergonomic and user-friendly design provides a new level
of operating convenience. Special features include:
• Laser- Radar Antenna - Compact, high-efficiency antenna
receives both laser and radar signals.
• City/City 1/City 2 Mode – Reduces the annoyance of false
alerts typically encountered in urban driving areas.
•Laser Module – Provides rear laser protection or front detection
(if laser/radar antenna is concealed).
Note: Specifications and appearance may change without notice.
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Model Features Summary....................................................3 - 4
Operation ............................................................................5 - 14
•Power On And Self-Test
•CRUISADER Display
•Engaging/Disengaging VG-2
•Backlight Settings
•City Modes
•Stay Alert
•Option Select Mode
•Teach/Tutorial Mode
•Aux Out
•Voice Module Port
•Memory/Beep Confirmation
•Auto Level Adjustment
•Auto Quiet/Quiet Modes
Radar,Laser And VG-2 Alerts ..........................................15 - 18
•Radar Alerts
•Pulse Protection®
•Safety Radar Audio/Visual Alerts
•Laser Audio/Visual Alerts
•VG-2 Audio/Visual Alerts
•AlertPriority
•Reset Features
•Careand Maintenance
Communication Breakdown....................................................19
Troubleshooting Guide............................................................20
Are Detectors Legal? ...............................................................21
•FCC Information
Speed Monitoring Technologies .....................................22 - 23
•Radar Facts
• POP™Mode
• Total Band Protection™
•Laser Facts
•Other Speed Detection Systems
•Radar Detector Detectors
Warranty Information........................................................24 - 26
Specifications............................................................................27
Accessories........................................................................28 - 29
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Whistler CRUISADER
Power/Volume Button
B/L Button
City Button
Quiet/Menu Button
Laser-Radar Antenna
Alert LED
Laser Module TemperatureProbe
OPERATION
Power On And Self-Test
Each time your Whistler detector is turned on, an
automatic self-test sequence confirms that the audio (if
equipped) and visual displays are functional.
• Press P/V or apply Power. Display reads:
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WHISTLER FEATURES
• Blue Backlit LCD Text Display - Provides distinct visual
confirmation of signals detected, signal strength, and indicates
engaged modes of operation.
• Ambient Temperature & Volt Meter– Monitors the air
temperature and the vehicle’s charging system
• Total Band™ Protection– Provides Complete Band
Coverage of all Laser, Radar, VG-2, and Safety Radar Bands.
• Stay Alert– Whistler’s exclusive Stay Alert™ feature tests
your alertness on long trips.
• Selectable Bands– allows for the user to turn off bands not
used in that specific driving area.
•AlertPriority- If morethan one signal is received at the
same time, the most important alertis displayed.
• Optional Wireless In-Helmet Display (WIHD) - This receiver
provides a flashing LED that is in your peripheral vision and
flashes when the unit receives signals.
•Quiet/Menu Button - Pressing QUIET beforeasignal is
detected engages Auto Quiet Mode which automatically
reduces the optional audio level after the initial warning to a
low audio level setting. Pressing QUIET during a radar/laser
encounter silences audio alerts, while allowing visual alerts to
keep you informed. Pressing and holding Quiet for 2 seconds
allows you to enter Option Select Mode (see page 13).
• Power/Volume Control - Turns unit on/off and adjusts
the optional audio level.
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OPERATION
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OPERATION
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CRUISADER’s Display
The LCD display shows the detected signals as well as
battery voltage, air temperature, Aux out selection (LED,
Tone or Voice Module) and volume level selected.
See example:
NOTE: The features listed above can be programmed
ON or OFF in option select mode. If one or moreare
programmed OFF,that area will be blank. See example
of all programmed OFF Below:
Currently the laser/radar information is centered in the
display,but these can be programmed in option select
mode to have either the battery voltage or air tempera-
turedisplayed center stage. See examples on page 7:
Ice Warning Mode: When temperaturedrops to 32˚F
display shows:
Unit then gives a unique warning tone and the backlight
will flash. This will only happen once after the unit is first
turned on. When either Hi T or Lo T is displayed, the
limits of the temperaturesensor have been reached.
Note: Temperaturemay rise while vehicle is stopped and
idling, this is normal.
Battery Voltage Temperature
AUX Out Feature Volume Level
Highway Temperature Battery Voltage
Engaging/Disengaging VG-2
See option select mode to turn this feature on/off.
Note: Selecting “POP OFF” turns VG-2 ON.
Backlight Settings
The backlighting (B/L) can be programmed to be
illuminated all the time, only when alarming, or choices
in-between. The options are selectable by pressing and
holding the B/L button on the unit. The options are:
•OFF - OFF = Backlight is offduring normal operation
and offwhen the unit alarms.
•OFF - DIM = Backlight is off during normal operation
and dim when the unit alarms.
•OFF - BRT = Backlight is off during normal operation
and bright when the unit alarms.
•DIM - OFF = Backlight is dim during normal
operation and off when the unit alarms.
•DIM - BRT = Backlight is dim during normal operation
and bright when the unit alarms.
The backlight will turn on, if selected, while the unit
alarms and remain on for 3 seconds 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.
OPERATION
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OPERATION
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City/City 1/City 2 Mode
Whistler’s Three Stage City 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 to engage City.
•Press City asecond time to engage City 1.
•Press City asecond time to engage City 1.
•Press City athird time to engage City 2.
•Press City afourth time to cancel City 2 Mode and
return the unit to Highway Mode.
In City Mode, weak speed/safety radar signals give an initial
alarm of two beeps, (with optional audio) and then remains
quiet unless the signal becomes verystrong. When the signal
strength increases, two additional beeps are provided. In City
1Mode, only the X band sensitivity is lowered. City 1 & 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: When selecting this mode, some towns/small cities
may still be using X band radar. If Auto Quiet is engaged in City 1
or City 2 modes and the unit receives a strong radar signal, the unit
performs the Auto Quiet feature. City Modes do not change
the audio alert for laser or VG-2.
OPERATION
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Option Select Mode
Entering Option Select Mode allows you to customize
options such as Tone Select, Real Voice®,Abbreviated
Power Up Sequence test and VG-2 Mode. When selecting
options, B/L=yes, City (C)=no, Quiet (Q)=next selection. Any
one of these must be pressed within 20 seconds or options
mode will automatically be exited. To enter:
Press Q:*Display Shows: 2 Change Press Option Shows:
For 2 seconds MAIN-RADAR B/L or CMain-Temp
Main-Batt
2nd time Tone 3 B/L or CTone1, Tone 2
3rdtime TEST YES B/L =YES X, K, Ka Audio tones
C=NO 1beep during power up
4th time TEMP ˚F B/L or CChanges Temp Reading
5th time TEMP YES B/L =YES Temp ON
C=NO Temp OFF
6th time BATT YES B/L =YES Battery Voltage ON
C=NO Battery Voltage OFF
7th time POP ON B/L =ON Turns POP™Mode ON
C=OFF Turns POP™Mode OFF
8th time SR OFF B/L =ON Turns Safety Radar ON
C=OFF Turns Safety Radar OFF
9th time X BAND ON B/L =ON Turns X Band ON
C=OFF Turns X Band OFF
10th time KBAND ON B/L =ON Turns K Band ON
C=OFF Turns K Band OFF
OPERATION
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Stay Alert™ Feature
The Stay Alert™ Feature is designed to test a driver’s
alertness. To engage (when unit is not alarming):
• Press and hold City for 2 seconds. Display shows:
Within 30-60 seconds two beeps are sounded and the B/L
flashes; to show alertness, the driver must press either the
B/L, City or Quiet button within 3-5 seconds. If the button is
pressed within 3-5 seconds, the cycle is repeated.
If a button was not pressed within 3-5 seconds, the optional
alarm sounds, B/L flashes and the display shows:
•Press P/V to exit.
WARNING!!! Stay Alert™ is NOT intended as a substitute
for adequate rest. You should NOT operate a vehicle 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
injuryor death. NEVER OPERATE A VEHICLE IF YOU ARE DROWSY.
OPERATION
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OPERATION
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11th time Ka BAND ON B/L =ON Turns Ka Band ON
C=OFF Turns Ka Band OFF
12th time Laser ON B/L =ON Turns Laser ON
C=OFF Turns Laser OFF
13th time Voice OFF B/L =ON Real Voice®ON
C=OFF Real Voice®OFF
14th time Tone Off B/L =ON Turns Tone ON
C=OFF Turns Tone OFF
15th time LED On B/L =ON Turns LED ON
C=OFF Turns LED OFF
*Factory settings.
Press and hold P/V twice anytime to exit. NOTE: Turning
POP™Mode off, turns on VG-2.
Teach Mode
Provides simulated alerts for each type of signal
•Press City and Quiet simultaneously and release.
•Display shows:
•Press Power to exit.
Aux Out
Three options can be used with this unit; LED output
(included), tone output and voice output.
LED -The LED output is defaulted to ON in option
mode. The LED will flash to indicated signal detection.
The faster the flash rate, the stronger or closer the
laser/radar signal will be. This replaces the normal audio
found in other detectors. The bright LED will catch your
attention as an audio alert may not. NOTE: When this
option is selected, volume level will not be displayed on
the screen.
Tone -The Tone output provides a signal to an optional
audio module. As with the LED, this module will provide
audio for laser/radar signals. Use and installation instruc-
tions will be included with this option. Volume to this
module can be adjusted using the P/V button.
Voice -The Voice Module not only provides voice
announcements of bands received, it also provides audio
alerts for laser/radar signals that are detection. Use and
installation instructions will be included with this option.
NOTE: The following sections only function when Tone or
Voice is selected and the optional module is connected
to the AUX output.
Memory/Beep Confirmation
All features selected (except Stay Alert and Quiet) are
retained in memory. Each time a button is pressed; one beep
confirms feature “on”,two beeps confirm feature “off”.
Audio Level Adjustment
The audio levels can be adjusted high to low, or low to
high, in eight steps: (0) is no audio level, (7) the highest.
• Press and hold P/V to increase audio level.
• Press and hold P/V to decrease audio level.
RADAR ALERT
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OPERATION
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As audio level is adjusted, beeps are provided and the
display indicates volume level. Example:
• Press and hold P/V and the volume will go to the max level (7),
then proceed to lower the volume to level (0). Continuing
to hold the P/V button will repeat the volume steps above.
Auto Quiet Mode
Auto Quiet reduces the selected audio level to level
(1) approximately 5 seconds after a radar or safety radar
signal is detected. The alert for any new signal within 20
seconds will resume at level (1). Auto Quiet does not affect
VG-2 or laser alerts.
• Press Quiet (before a signal is detected) to engage Auto
Quiet. Display shows:
• 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.
Note: When Auto Quiet engages, it cancels the audio to
the optional Voice Module.
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,
or the flash of the LED,the closer or stronger the radar
source. Example:
1 = weak signal, 9 = strong signal
Pulse Protection®
When a pulse type signal (instant-on strong signal) is
detected an urgent 3 second audio warning is sounded
and the display shows:
Quiet Mode
Quiet Mode cancels the optional audio during an alert
and any new alert within 20 seconds. After 20 seconds,
approximately 2 beeps are provided on any new alert and
unit then remains quiet.
• Press Quiet to cancel the audio.
• Press Quiet asecond time during an alert to restore the
standard audio alert pattern; or turn the unit off, then on.
Whistler In Helmet Display (WIHD)
The CRUISADER incorporates a built-in wireless transmitter.
This transmitter provides laser/radar information to our
optional In Helmet Display receiver. Installation and user
VG-2 ALERTS
VG-2 Audio/Visual Alerts
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When a VG-2 signal is detected, the detector “hides” its own
radiated signal and becomes undetectable by the VG-2.
Text message confirms detection of 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.
Having a laser/radar detector does not make you invisible or
immune to laser/radar guns. As in the case with detecting
instant-on radar, there are some circumstances that the VG-2
may detect your laser/radar detector before the laser/radar
can detect the VG-2 signal in time to hide. (Reference page
23 for Radar Detector ‘Detector’ information.)
Alert Priority
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 Radar
Example:
If X band is alerting, then suddenly a VG-2 signal is
detected, the VG-2 warning will override the X band alert.
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information are included with the WIHD product.
The B/L button can control the brightness of the WIHD’s
LED. Simply press and release the B/L button and the dis-
play will show
“
WIHD-BRT” or “WIHD-DIM”.
Safety Warning System™ Text
Example: Poor Road Surface:
Note: Not all areas have Safety Warning System™ transmitters.
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.
Laser Audio/Visual Alerts
When a laser signal is detected, the word “Laser” and signal
strength is displayed, the audio alert is continuous for a
minimum of 3 seconds. Example:
The more “|||” the closer the laser source.
An asterisk is displayed when the optional laser module
antenna receives a signal. Example:
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SAFETY RADAR-LASER ALERTS
COMMUNICATION BREAKDOWN
Communication Breakdown
If a problem arises between the control panel and the
laser/radar antenna, the unit will give a unique audio tone,
and the B/L will go to full brightness.
The display shows:
Trouble w/ Radar Antenna Trouble w/ Temp Probe
If a COM error occurs:
• Press P/V to turn unit off.
• Check connection in back of control panel.
• Perform “reset features.”
• See dealer/installer.
If a T error occurs:
•Press P/V to turn off unit.
• Check temperature probe installation for possible
pinched wire.
• See dealer/installer.
NOTE: This T error occurs only at Power Up.
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RESET FEATURES/CARE & MAINTENANCE
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Reset Features
All user features can be reset to factory settings.
• Remove Power from unit.
• Press and hold P/V and Quiet.
• Apply power to the unit.
• Wait for 2 beeps.
• Release P/V and Quiet. Unit is now reset to the following
features and settings.
1. Audio to level (5).
2. Set to Highway Mode.
3. B/L to DIM-BRT.
4. Auto Quiet Mode OFF.
5. VG-2 Detection Mode OFF.
6. Voice OFF.
7. POP™Mode ON.
8. Safety Radar OFF.
9. Full Power Up sequence.
10. Default TONE 3.
11. BATT ON.
12. TEMP ON.
13. LED ON.
14. TONE OFF.
15. TEMP to “F”.
16. WIHD set to BRT
Care And Maintenance
Do not spray water, cleaners or polishes directly onto the unit.
Keep the laser-radar lens clean for optimum performance.
Also, do not use any abrasive cleaners on the unit’s exterior.
ARE DETECTORS LEGAL?
In Most States YES!
Laser-Radar detectors are completely legal in every state,
(with the exception of 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.). Concerning trucks over 10,000
lbs., the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) issued a
regulation, effective 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 Illinois in trucks over 26,000 lbs.
FCC ID: HSXWH33
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, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
IMPORTANT
FCC requirements state that changes or modifications not
expressly approved by Whistler could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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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 power cable, replace if necessary.
• Check fuse in fuse box, replace if necessary.
• Make sure power cable is properly grounded.
PROBLEM: Unit alarms when vehicle equipment or electrical
accessories (brakes, power mirrors/windows, directionals, horn, etc.)
•Check conditions of vehicle’s electrical system, including battery
and alternator.
•Install a filter capacitor (470 mfd. 25 volt or larger capacitance
value) where power connection is made.
PROBLEM: Audio alerts are not loud enough with the optional module.
•Cancel Auto Quiet Mode or City Mode.
• Check audio level setting.
PROBLEM: Display shows communication error. Also see page 19.
• Warning communicates “loss of link” between control panel and
Laser-Radar antenna.
• Check antenna connection at back of control panel.
• Contact the factory if you suspect antenna is defective.
If difficulties occur which cannot be solved by information in
this Troubleshooting Guide, please call Whistler Customer
Service at 1-800-531-0004 before returning your unit for service.
SPEED MONITORING TECHNOLOGIES
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 transmission which covers
about 3 feet at the same distance. For best protection, keep
these points in mind:
• Do not follow closely behind any vehicle you cannot see
through. 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 +/- 10mm.
• Pro Laser™ I II III • LT1 20-20 • Ultra Lyte
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
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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
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SPEED MONITORING TECHNOLOGIES
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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 (Federal
Communications Commission) 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 not alarm if an officer is not
transmitting on any one of the above radar bands.
POP™Mode
POP™Mode is a feature on some newer radar guns operat-
ing 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.
Total Band Protection™
Complete Band Coverage that detects laser, radar, VG-2
and safety radar bands.
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
WARRANTY INFORMATION
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 under warranty, please follow these
instructions:
1. Ship both the control panel and antenna (CAUTION: DO NOT CUT
WIRES when removing the antenna as this will void the warranty.) in
the original carton or in a suitable sturdy equivalent, fully insured, with
return receipt requested to:
Whistler Repair Dept.—1201 North Dixieland Rd—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. COD’s 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 e-mail address if applicable. (No P.O. Box please.)
• 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 following space:
Antenna S/N ________________________________________
Control Panel S/N ____________________________________
Laser Receiver S/N____________________________________.
Units without serial numbers are not covered under warranty.
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.
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
radar detector equipped vehicles. If caught in a state or country
where detectors are illegal, (see page 21), drivers risk losing
their radar detector and receiving a fine. In addition, instant-
on radar is almost always used in combination with a RDD,
leaving unsuspecting motorists vulnerable to receiving two
tickets — one potentially for speeding, 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. The newest tool Police have to detect
radar detectors is called Spectre. As of this printing the Spectre RDD can
detect all 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 detector is warranted to the original purchaser for a
period of three 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, 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:
This warranty does not include installation or reinstallation charges.
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.”
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• Dimensions: Antenna: 3.06"H x 1.23"W x 2.82"L
Control Panel: 3” L x 2.062” Diameter
Laser Module: .8” H x 2.5” W x 1.45” L
• Weight: Antenna: 8.1 oz.
Control Panel: 5 oz.
Laser Module: 1.4 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)
• WIHD Frequency:
433 mhz
• Operating Temperature Range:
-20˚ C to +80˚ C (-4˚ F to +176˚ F)
• Power Requirements:
Operational 12 to 15 volts DC, 200mA nominal
One or more U.S. patents may apply: #5,146,227;
#5,379,456; #5,666,120, and #5,990,821.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
SPECIFICATIONS
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
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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 for $55.00. 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 and your repair fee will be refunded.
CODs will not be accepted! Therefore, please ship your unit insured
with return receipt requested.
IMPORTANT: When returning your unit for service, be certain to include
a daytime telephone number and an e-mail address (if applicable).
Customer Service
If you have questions concerning the operation of your Whistler detec-
tor, 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
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m (CT). or visit the FAQ’s at
www.whistlergroup.com
ACCESSORY ORDER FORM
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PLEASE SHIP TO:
Name: __________________________________________
Street: __________________________________________
City: ________________ State: ______ Zip:________
Telephone Number: (______) ______________________
Order Code/Description Quantity Total Price
$
Subtotal
Sales Tax (if Applicable)
Shipping and Handling* $7.50
Total Enclosed $
SEND ORDER FORM WITH CERTIFIED CHECK
OR MONEY ORDER TO:
Whistler CTS
PO Box 1844
Bentonville, AR 72712
IF PAYING BY MASTERCARD, VISA OR
AMERICAN EXPRESS PLEASE PROVIDE:
Type of Card ___MasterCard ___Visa ___American Express
Name on Card: ____________________________________
Card Number: _____________________________________
Expiration Date: ___________________________________
Cardholder Signature: ______________________________
*For expedited shipping costs, contact Whistler Customer
Service, 1-800-531-0004
ACCESSORIES
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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.
Order Description Price
Code
203601 Wireless In Helmet Display $59.95
Shipping and handling (per order) $7.50
Prices are subject to change without notice.