Beltronics VECTOR 960, 940 manual Understanding Radar, Laser and SWS, Three Radar Frequencies

Understanding Radar, Laser and SWS™

k Three Radar Frequencies

Three microwave frequencies have been allocated by the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) and are used for traffic Radar. They are:

•X Band: 10.525 GHz

•K Band: 24.150GHz

•Super Wideband Ka: 33.4 GHz to 36.0 GHz

Both X and K bands are well known to motorists who have traveled with Radar detectors. Introduced first was X band Radar which became common during the 1960s. In the mid 1970s the lower powered, more difficult to detect K band Radar was introduced.

In 1987, FCC approval was given for Radar equipment using a third frequency, Ka. In response to this, BELTRONICS introduced the first Radar detectors capable of detecting X, K and Ka Band signals.

In late 1990, FCC approval was given to Wideband Ka: 34.2 GHz to 35.2 GHz. Once again, BEL responded with Wideband Ka detection.

Today, BEL’s VECTOR SERIES detects the complete Super Wideband Ka frequency allotted for police monitoring–33.4 GHz to 36.0 GHz.

k Total Tracking Laser™ (TTL™)

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Unlike Radar signals, which are highly reflective, Laser signals have very poor reflective characteristics. Many of today’s Laser detectors do not have the high sensitivity necessary to detect Laser within a large “field of view”. Your unit incorporates BEL’s number one rated Laser detection. Twin Laser ports detect energy far outside the main Laser beam—including

off-axis signals—providing the largest achievable 360° “field of view.” The alerts provided by your unit are the same whether signals are received from the front or rear.