Whistler XTR-130 - Manual (Page 8)

SPEED FACTS
Laser Facts (Continued)
• Because your vehicle’s license plate or
headlights are the laser gun’s primary targets,
mounting your Whistler detector on the
dashboard can improve laser detection at short
range.
• 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
• LTI 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:
• P Paacciin ng g - A patrol car drives behind you and
matches your driving speed.
• V Vaassccaarr//A Aiirrccrraafftt - The time it takes a vehicle
to travel a known distance is measured.
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SPEED FACTS
Radar Detector Detectors (VG-2)
Spectre 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” (RDD). An RDD is the primary tool
used by the police to identify radar detector
equipped vehicles. If caught, in a state where
detectors are illegal, (see page 18), 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.
For more information on speed monitoring
technologies, please visit our FAQ page on
our website: www.whistlergroup.com
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NOTE: Having a radar detector capable of
detecting the VG-2 may alert you to the pres-
ence of a speed trap. The newest tool
Police have to detect radar detectors is
called Spectre, as of this printing. Spectre
can detect the majority of undetectable
(VG-2) laser/radar detectors on the market.
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
Consumer Warranty
This Whistler Laser/Radar detector is warranted
to the original purchaser for a period of one
year 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 has
been removed, or if the serial number is missing.
There are no express warranties covering this
product other than those set forth in this warran-
ty. All express or implied warranties for this
product are limited to one year. Whistler is not
liable for damages arising from the use, misuse,
or operation of this product.
Service Out of Warranty
Units will be repaired at “out of warranty” serv-
ice rates when:
•The units 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.
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 dated
store receipt will be handled as described in
section “Service Out Of Warranty.” 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.
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