The DE-1730 radar detector at $48.99, is part of Whistler's low-end models. The Whistler DE-1730 is capable of responding to all types of radar available to law enforcement, and provides full 360-degrees of detection to all types of lidar guns. The Whistler DE-1730 is totally immune to the VG-2 detector detector, and alerts the user when VG-2 is in is detected. Basic support for SWS alerts is also included. Radar band for signal strength indication is one of its features.
Whistler DE-1730 Features:
a. X, K, Ka, and Super Wideband Ka Detection - X, K, and Ka SuperWide are the current radar bands being used by law enforcement radar guns. The X-band was the first among all the bands used in radar guns, but is currently being replaced by more efficient technology, and is seldom used. All the radar detectors Whistler produces detect all 3 radar signal bands.
b. 360-degrees of defense all the types of police laser frequencies. Other radar bands make use of wide bands, which aren't very focused to a particular target, laser guns, or lidar, shoot narrow beams of light to calculate a vehicles speed.
The police use several types of laser guns. Listed below are a few:
. Pro Laser I, II and III
. LTI 20-20
. Ultra Lyte
. Stalker LZ-1
. Laser Atlanta L-1
c. Instant-On Detection (Pulse) - Most of the radar guns are continuously transmitting a signal, which can be easily detected by a radar detector. More advanced radar guns have an "Instant-On" or "Pulse" mode. These particular guns do not transmit any signal until the officer releases the trigger, they do this when the target vehicle is already in range for an accurate speed reading.
d. Safety Warning System (SWS) Alert - The Safety Warning System (SWS) is a frequency emitted by many emergency vehicles and highway crews. A radar detector enabled with this feature allows you to detect oncoming emergency vehicles and potential hazards. Some models are fitted with an alpha0numeric display or voice alerts, these detectors give you specific warnings and a description of the specific emergency.
e. VG-2 Undetectable - VG-2 is the system law enforcers use to detect the presence of radar detectors in a vehicle, and widely used in states where detectors are considered illegal. This features, renders your unit virtually invisible to VG-2.
f. VG-2 Alert - Detectors with this technology sends an alert when it has detected a VG-2 signal aimed at your vehicle.
g. LED Display - These displays visually notify the driver of the particular signal band being detected, some more advanced displays have show more detail, including each band being detected, and their particular direction.
h. Signal Strength Indicator for Radar Bands - This alerts the driver of the range of the detected signal transmitted from law enforcement radar guns.
i. City and Highway Modes - Allows the user to choose between pre-programmed city or highway settings, which results in fewer false alarms in highly urbanized locations.
j. Auto and Manual Muting - On Auto mute, the detector will automatically silence itself after a few seconds after an alert begins. The mute feature lets the driver set the detector on quiet whenever he wishes.
k. Vehicle Battery Saver - The detector automatically turns off after not being used at a certain amount of time, this prevents unnecessary drain on the battery.
l. Self Test - the unit will go through a cycle of tests, making sure its system is running on par with specifications.
m. One Year Manufacturer's Warranty
This model from Whistler is somewhat rare, since it has been replaced by other more advanced models, such as the Whistler 1732. It is possible to find stocks of this particular detector in second hand electronic shops or stores which hold really old inventory.
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