Cobra Electronics Corporation 2016C Manual De Usuario

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Intro

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Intro

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Customer

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Three band frequencies have been approved by the Federal Communications 

Commission (FCC) for use by speed monitoring radar equipment: 
 

X band 

10.525 GHz 

 

K band 

24.150 GHz 

 

Ka band  33.400 – 36.00 GHz

Your detector detects signals in all three radar bands, plus Ku band (13.435 

GHz), which is an approved frequency used in parts of Europe and Asia.

VG-2 is a “detector detector” that works by detecting low-level signals emitted  

by most radar detectors. Your detector does not emit signals that can be detected 

by VG-2, but does detect VG-2 signals and will alert you when a device is in use 

near your vehicle. While no signal is being detected, press and hold the 

Dim 

button for four seconds.
Your detector can be spotted by Spectre IV+ RDDs, but is invisible to VG-2 and

Spectre I RDDs. You can choose whether you want to be alerted to VG-2 and

Spectre I & IV+ RDD signals. The factory setting for VG-2 and Spectre I & IV+

alerts is Off. It is recommended to leave these Off unless you are concerned 

about being monitored for having a radar detector.
The factory setting for VG-2 alerts is 

Off. 

The correct name for the technology that most people refer to as laser is 

actually 

LIDAR, which stands for Light Detection and Ranging.

LIDAR operates much like radar. Its signal spreads out like a radar signal, though 

not as widely. Unlike radar, LIDAR must have a clear line of sight to its target 

vehicle throughout the entire measurement interval. Obstructions such as sign 

posts, utility poles, tree branches, etc., will prevent valid speed measurement.
Some common questions about LIDAR include:
  

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Does weather have any affect on LIDAR? 

Yes. Rain, snow, smoke, fog or airborne dust particles will reduce the 

effective range of LIDAR and can, if dense enough, prevent its operation.

  

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Can LIDAR operate through glass? 

Yes. Newer LIDAR guns can obtain readings through most types of glass. 

However, the laser pulse also can be received through glass to trigger an 

alarm by your detector.

  

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  Can LIDAR operate while in motion? 

No. Because LIDAR operates by line of sight, the person using it cannot drive 

the vehicle, aim and operate the gun all at the same time.

  

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Is it legal for police to use LIDAR? 

 Yes, LIDAR is allowed to be used in all 50 States by police. Your detector 

detects LIDAR (laser).

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