Beltronics VECTOR 960, 940 manual Instant-On/Pulsed Radar, Typical False Alert Radar, Laser Alerts

k Instant-On/Pulsed Radar

This type of signal appears suddenly when a Radar unit is “triggered”. The instant-on alert consists of an intense, three second audio “burst”, coupled with the type of band detected, signal strength digit 1-9 (V960 only) and flashing of the signal strength bar graph in the display.

Instant-on/pulsed alert to Ka band

Ka 9 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ (V960) Ka ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ (V940)

k Typical False Alert (Radar)

Ideally, a Radar detector should only alert in the presence of police Radar. However, because other devices share X band with police Radar, false alerts sometimes occur. Generally, a false signal produces only a short audio and visual alert. Since they are most often weak, it is possible to drive out of the signal’s range very quickly and receive only a brief alert. Although many times the probable source of the false signal can be identified (supermarket, bank, commercial building, etc.), caution is advised until the source can be confirmed. The X band alert pattern caused by a non-police source can look like the initial alert produced by actual police Radar. For this reason appropriate action is required any time an alert is received.

kLaser Alerts

When Laser is detected, the display will flash

“LASER” coupled with a distinct Laser audio alert. If a vehicle is a long distance from the source of Laser pulses, fewer pulses will generally be received. The closer the vehicle is to the source of Laser pulses, the greater the likelihood of receiving a steady stream of Laser pulses. The reason for this is the aiming stability of the Laser gun and the fact that it is difficult to hold the gun absolutely still. Any movement of the gun results in motion of the

21beam at the target. The further the target, the