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POP™ Mode Alerts

 

POP™ Mode is a feature on some radar guns operating 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 

transmitted.  Because POP™ Mode radar utilizes the same K or 

Ka band frequencies, POP™ Mode Alerts will be displayed as 

regular radar alerts.

Follow the steps below to update the Laser-Radar Detector.

Step 1: Remove the Laser-Radar Detector from the vehicle and 

bring it to your PC.  Note: You do not need to power the Laser-

Radar Detector to update it.

Step 2: Download the update program and install it on your PC.  

Note: Program is not MAC compatible

Step 3: Download and save the .msc file downloaded to your 

PC. Create a folder for the unit so you can store future updates 

and save this file into the newly created folder.

Step 4: Open the update program and plug the USB cable into 

the Laser-Radar Detector.

Step 5: Click the “Open File” button on the update program 

and locate the saved file from Step 3. Click the “DB Update” 

button to install the file. 

Step 6: When update is complete, close the update program, 

unplug the USB cable and the Laser-Radar Detector is ready 

with the new updates.

1716 Commerce Dr. Ste. 8 

Bentonville, AR  72712

Tel 479.273.6012 • Fax 479.273.2927

1412 South 1st St. • Rogers, AR 72756

Customer Service Tel 800.531.0004

P/N 260050 04C16 

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Provides simulated alerts for each type of signal.
•  Press City and Quiet buttons simultaneously
•  Display Shows: 
Press Dark button to exit. 

When two or more signals are received at the same time, the 

alert priority is:

1.  Laser  2. Speed Radar  3. Safety Warning System™ 

EXAMPLE: If X band is alerting, then suddenly a laser signal 

is detected, the laser warning will override the X band alert.

Safety Warning System™

In communities where transmitters are located, the Safety 

Warning System™ provides over 60 text messages. When 

SWS™ is detected the audio alert is geiger counter-like.

Example: Poor - Road - Surface.

NOTE: Not all areas have Safety Warning System™ 

transmitters.

The optional INTELLICORD® power cable allows the user to 

remotely control two of the following detector features (Power 

On/Off, City Modes, Dim/Dark, Mark Waypoint and Quiet/

Auto Quiet) with a press of a button located on the power 

cable’s plug. See option mode for selecting the functions to 

work with the INTELLICORD®.

All user features can be reset to factory settings.

•  Unplug the Power Cord from the unit.

•  Press and hold the Power and Quiet buttons.

•  Plug the Power Cord into the unit.

•  Wait for 2 beeps.

Release the Power and Quiet buttons.

The Stay Alert Feature is designed to test a driver’s alertness. 

To engage (when the unit is not alarming) :

•  Press and hold the City button for approximately 2    

seconds. Release the button during or immediately after  

 

the alert is given.

  

Display Shows:                      

Within 30-60 seconds, two beeps are sounded; to  

show alertness, the driver must press either the City, Menu, 

or Quiet buttons within 3-5 seconds. If a button is pressed 

within 3-5 seconds, the cycle is repeated.

If a button is not pressed within 3-5 seconds, an alarm 

sounds.

Display Shows:

•  Press the Dark button to exit the Stay Alert feature.

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 injury 

or death.

See Option Select Mode to turn this feature on/off. When a 

VG-2 signal is detected, the VG-2 alert is sounded and the 

display flashes “VG-2”. After 3 seconds the audio is canceled 

and the display no longer flashes. This cycle is repeated if 

the VG-2 signal is detected again  . 

However, because the VG-2 alert has confirmed that a patrol 

car is nearby, you are already aware of the potential for 

speed monitoring and can adjust your speed accordingly. 

Laser detection is not affected while a VG-2 signal is 

detected.

 

 

1. 

S1:  (For Intellicord

®

) Quiet feature

2. 

S2:  (For Intellicord

®

) Power ON or OFF

3. 

ADIM: ON (Auto Dim ON)

4. 

HIGHWAY Mode

5. 

Dim/Dark Mode to full illumination of display.

6. 

Auto Quiet Mode OFF

7. 

SWS

™

 OFF 

8. 

Vehicle Battery Saver OFF

9. 

Full Power Up sequence

10.  Default TONE 3

11.  All Bands ON

12.  LASER LSID

13.  All Laser Windows ON

14.  POP

™

 OFF

15.  VG2 OFF      

16.  Voice

®

 EN

17.  LED Periscopes to BLNK

18.  X/K Filter 1

19.  Ka Filter 1

20.  TFSR OFF

21.  FDSR OFF

22.  GPS ON

23.  GMT -5

24.  DST OFF

25.  Heading Voice OFF

26.  Clock ON

27.  Compass ON

28.  Unit of Measure ENG

29.  Over Speed CLEARED

30.  High Speed CLEARED

31.  Odometer CLEARED

32.  ET CLEARED

33.  Auto Quiet Speed 0

34.  Auto Filter Speed 0

35.  Alarm Radius: 400

36.  Delete Radius: 400

Whistler has two features that will assist the driving enthusiast 

to further identify threats from laser and Ka band radar guns.

Identify the difference between the likelihood of a Ka threat 

vs. the likelihood of a Ka false from another source (possible 

radar detector). Ka RSID feature will educate you to the 

common Ka speed radar guns by displaying and announcing 

the nominal police radar frequencies of 33.8GHz / 34.0GHz / 

34.3GHz / 34.7GHz / 35.5GHz. Ka alerts that do not fall into 

the common Ka speed radar windows will be reported only 

as Ka. NOTE: This product is not a frequency counter.  The 

unit will categorize the received Ka signal and select the 

appropriate information. Treat every Ka alert with caution.

Identify the Laser gun’s pulse rate or PPS (Pulses Per Second) 

that is transmitted by the speed laser gun. LSID may also be 

used to identify other forms of laser sources such as LACC 

(Laser Assisted Cruise Control) systems found in some high 

end vehicles. If the Laser PPS information displayed is due to 

another source such as local airports or LACC, LSID allows 

you to Lock Out this rate from giving you the continuous 

audio alert during this and any new encounter of the same 

rate. To Lock Out a PPS, press the Quiet button during the 

Laser alert. This will place an * on the screen beside the 

PPS rate and Lock Out this signature ID. Any new encounter 

with the same Laser Signature ID will provide the display 

information and two quick beeps. NOTE: Common Laser PPS 

rates used in the USA are 100 / 125 / 130 / 200 / 238 / 380Hz. 

Other Laser PPS rates used outside the USA include 600Hz. 

Caution: Do not lock out a PPS rate if it is close to known 

speed laser guns.

If these alerts are bothersome, you may wish to make 

note of the PPS rate for these occurrences. The laser 

validation windows are separated into segments allowing for 

customization.

Segment Pulse Rate

Laser Area 1: 20Hz to 950Hz

Laser Area 2: 2600Hz to 3200Hz

Laser Area 3: 3800Hz to 4200Hz 

Laser Area 1 covers the traditional laser guns used in North 

America. Laser Area 2 and 3 cover laser guns recently

approved for use in North America. You can change the 

selection from yes to no individually in option mode.

When X, K or Ka is detected, the band ID and signal strength 

are displayed. The audio alert is continuous and has a geiger 

counter-like pattern. The faster the beep, the closer or 

stronger the radar source.
Laser Audio/Visual Alerts

When a laser signal is detected the audio alert is continuous 

for a minimum of 3 seconds.
                 Displays Shows: 

Pulse (or instant-on) radar is more difficult to detect than 

conventional radar because it remains ‘off’ until activated to 

measure the speed of a targeted vehicle. When a pulse type 

transmission is detected, your Whistler detector sounds an 

urgent 3-second audio warning.

Displays Shows:

After the 3-second pulse alert, the standard alert pattern 

continues for as long as the signal is present. It is important 

to respond promptly to a pulse alert, since warning time may 

be minimal.

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.

•  Check fuse in plug; replace if necessary with a 3 amp, 

3AG type.

•  Check fuse for lighter socket; replace if necessary.

•  Make sure lighter socket is clean.

detectors are illegal, drivers risk losing their radar detector 

and receiving a fine. In addition, instant-on radar is almost 

always used in combination with an RDD, leaving unsuspecting 

motorists vulnerable to receive two tickets; one potential for 

speeding, and the other for possession of a detector. Note: 

The newest tool Police have to detect radar detectors is called 

Spectre. Spectre can detect the majority of undetectable (VG-2) 

laser/radar detectors on the market.

1.  Ship the unit in the original carton or in a suitable sturdy  

 

equivalent, fully insured, with return receipt requested to:

1412 South 1st St.

Rogers, AR. 72756

Important:  Whistler will not assume responsibility for loss 

or damage incurred in shipping. Therefore, please ship your 

unit insured with return receipt requested.  CODs will not be 

2.  Include with your unit the following information, clearly  

 printed:

•  Your name and street address (for shipping via UPS), 

a daytime telephone number and an email address, if 

applicable.

•  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 space  

 

provided in the accessories section of this guide.

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.

 

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 abused, modified,   

 

 installed improperly, or had its housing    

 

 removed.

The minimum out of warranty service fee for your Whistler 

detector is $85.00 (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. Payment

may also be made by MasterCard, VISA, or American Express; 

personal checks are not accepted. 

If you elect not to have your unit repaired, it will be returned to 

you along with your certified check or money order.

Important: When returning your unit for service, be certain to 

include a daytime telephone number and an email address (if 

applicable).
Customer Service

If you have questions concerning the operation of your Whistler 

detector, 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 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (CT) or visit the FAQ 

at www.whistlergroup.com.

Whistler Laser-Radar detectors receive all current laser guns 

which operate at a laser wavelength of 905 +/- 50nm including 

but not limited to the following: 

•  Ultra Lyte

•  LTI 20-20

•  LTI TruSpeed® S

•  Laser Ally

•  Pro Laser™ I II III

•  Laser Atlanta® Stealth Mode
• 
Laser Tips

If you are the targeted vehicle, a laser gun can often determine 

your speed within a few seconds after you receive an alert. In 

this situation, there is generally no time to safely adjust your 

speed. However, if you are traveling near or behind the targeted 

vehicle and receive an alert, response time should be sufficient. 

Any laser alert, regardless of duration, requires immediate 

action. 

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 only alarm if an officer is 

transmitting on any one of the above radar bands.

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 radar 

detector equipped vehicles. If caught in a state or country where

These and other accessories can be ordered directly 

from Whistler by calling 

 or visiting our 

online store at www.

.com.

202151

Windshield Bracket 

Kit

$9.95

206552

Power Cord (5’)

$14.95

206880

Hardwire Kit (10’)

(for wiring to fuse 

box)

$9.95

206666

Modular* Cord 

Package

(includes coiled an 
straight cords, and 

power adapter)

$17.95

159032

Package of 8 suction 

Cups

$2.95

402080

Non Skid Dash Pad

$6.95

During the summer months, avoid prolonged exposure to 

direct sunlight by removing your unit from the dash when 

your vehicle is parked for an extended period of time.  Do 

not spray water, cleaners, or polishes directly onto the unit.  

The spray may penetrate through the openings and damage 

the unit.  Also, do not use any abrasive cleaners on the unit’s 

exterior.

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 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 gun’s transmission which covers about 3 feet at 

the same distance. For best protection, keep these points 

in mind:

•  Because the vehicle’s license plate or headlights are 

the laser gun’s primary targets, mounting the 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 can’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.

This Whistler Laser-Radar detector is warranted to the original 

purchaser for a period of two 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, or 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: Units that cannot be repaired will be replaced with the 

same or similar model. Replacement unit’s warranty will be 

based on the original unit’s purchase date.
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 

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, please follow these 

instructions:

905 +/- 50 nanometers (nm)

10.500 - 10.550 GHz (X Band)

24.050 - 24.250 GHz (K Band )

33.400 - 36.000 GHz (Ka Superwideband)

-10 C to +70 C   (-41 F to +158 F)

Operational 12 to 15 volts DC, 250mA nominal Vehicle Battery 

Saver, 30mA nominal.

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POP™ Mode is a trademark of MPH Industries, Inc.

SWS™ Mode is a trademark of Safety Warning Systems  

Specifications are subject to change without notice. 

•  Check for loose lighter socket; tighten and clean

•  Check connections at both ends of the power cord

•  Substitute another cord to determine if the cord is  

 

defective. Return defective cord to the factory.

•  Cancel Auto Quiet Mode or City Mode.

•  Check audio level setting.

•  Check Speed Selectable Auto Quiet setting in option  

 mode.

•  If alarms are POP Ka, switch POP Mode to off.

•  If the above option doesn’t help, use a higher Filter  

 setting.

•  If alarms are X or K band and due to radar based traffic

    flow sensors or radar based vehicle blind spot  

 

 

detectors, turn TFSR on.

If difficulties occur which cannot be solved by information in 

this Troubleshooting Guide, please call Whistler Customer 

Service at 1-800-531-0004 or visit our FAQ page at www.

whistlergroup.com, before returning your unit for service.

Laser-Radar detectors are legal in every state (except 

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.). The 

Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) issued a regulation, 

effective January, 1994 which prohibits radar and laser 

detector use in vehicles over 10,000 lbs. Prior to the FHWA 

regulation, laws existed in New York restricting the use of 

radar detectors in trucks over 18,000 lbs. and in Illinois in 

trucks over 26,000 lbs.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. 

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference,  

(2) this device must accept any interference

    received, including interference that may cause

    undesired operation.