INTRODUCTION
OW NER’S M ANUAL
Dear Whistler Detector Owner,
Note: Your warranty period begins at
the time of purchase. The warranty
is validated only by the dated store
receipt. Please record the serial number
of the unit in the space provided in the
warranty section of the manual.
If you have questions concerning the
operation of this Whistler product
please call:
P RO-6 8 SE
Cu STO m e r Se RVICE
1-8 0 0 -531-0 0 0 4
Monday - Friday • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CT
or visit our website
LASER-RAD AR
DETECTOR
To fully acquaint yourself with the
operation of your Whistler detector
and to better understand the
differences between detecting radar,
laser and safety radar signals, we
recommend reading this entire
manual or visiting our FAQ page on
our website -
www.w h is t le r g ro u p .com
Please keep the receipt in a safe place.
You may register your product online
at www.whistlergroup.com. For warranty
verification purposes, a copy of your dated
store receipt must accompany any unit sent
in for warranty work. If the unit is
The Whistler Group Corporate Headquarters
3604 NW Frontage Rd. • Bentonville, AR 72712
Tel 479.273.6012 • Fax 479.273.2927
www.whistlergroup.com
Customer Return Center
Enjoy your Whistler detector and
please drive safely.
551 N 13th St. • Rogers, AR 72756
returned without a dated store receipt an
out of warranty service charge applies.
Customer Service Tel 800.531.0004
www.w histlergroup.com
Sincerely,
P/ N 260028,
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INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
OP ERATION
We recommend that you do not leave the suction
cup bracket on the windshield in direct sunlight. If the
detector is removed, this may cause blistering of
the dash in some vehicles.
Power On and Self-Test
Mounting Guidelines
Each time your Whistler detector is turned on, an
automatic self-test sequence confirms that the
speaker and display are functional.
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Mount the unit as low as possible near the
center of the windshield.
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Do not mount your unit behind wipers,
ornaments, mirrored sunscreens, etc. These
obstructions have metal surfaces which can
affect radar and laser signals and reduce
critical warning time. (Regular tinted glass
does not affect reception.)
• Press Power. Display indicates (in order):
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Slide the detector onto the bracket until it locks into
place. (Image B)
1. X-Band 2. K-Band 3. Ka-Band
6. P (POP)
5. LASER
Setting Saver
(Image B)
Setting Saver saves your personalized settings so
that when the detector is turned off and then on
again, you do not have to re-enter them.
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Some windshields have an Instaclear™ or
Electriclear™ type coating, which affects radar
signals. Consult your dealer or the vehicle’s
owner’s manual to determine if your windshield
has this coating.
Rub b e r Bump e r
Feature Engaged Confirmation
Each time a button is pressed one beep confirms
feature “on”, two beeps confirm feature “off”.
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Avoid placing unit in direct contact with wind
shield.
To reduce the possibility of theft, conceal your
unit when not in use.
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If necessary, the unit may be leveled by bending the
windshield bracket. Press the bracket release button
and remove the detector before bending.
Audio Level Adjustment
The audio levels can be adjusted high to low or low to high.
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Rotate Power/Volume button back to increase audio level.
Rotate Power/Volume button forward to decrease audio level.
Power Cord Connection
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Plug the small end of the power cord into the
unit’s power jack.
As audio level is adjusted, beeps are provided and
the display indicates volume level.
Windshield Mounting
•
Install the two suction cups and rubber bumper
onto the bracket by fitting them into their holes.
Press the suction cups onto the windshield at the
location you have chosen. (Image A)
•
Plug the large end into the vehicle’s cigarette lighter.
Self Test Mute
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Simply press the Quiet button during the self-test
sequence to cancel the self-test audio. This will not
affect radar/laser alerts. To restore the self-test
audio, simply press the Quiet button during the next
self-test.
Note: Cord fits tightly into detector. When
installing the cord, expect some resistance.
(Image A)
Fuse Replacement
The lighter socket plug is equipped with a
replaceable 2 amp, 3AG fuse located behind the
silver tip. To replace the fuse, carefully unscrew
Quiet Mode
Windshield
Mounting
Quiet cancels audio during an alert and any new
alert within 20 seconds. After 20 seconds of no
alerts, the audio is restored for any new alerts.
• Press Quiet to cancel the audio.
the tip of the plug.
Important: Unscrew slowly. The tip contains a
spring which may fly out when disassembling.
Insert the new fuse with the spring and screw on
the tip. With use, screw cap on plug may loosen.
Retighten occasionally.
• Press Quiet a second time during an alert to
restore the standard audio alert pattern; or turn the
unit off, then on.
Important: Some newer cars have a plastic safety
coating on the inside of the windshield. The
windshield bracket may leave permanent marks on this
type of surface. To find out if your vehicle has this type
of windshield, check the vehicle’s owner’s manual or
ask your dealer.
Unscrew the tip of the lighter socket plug
carefully when replacing the 2 amp fuse.
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OP ERATION
OP ERATION
OP ERATION
Auto Quiet Mode
Low Profile Alert Periscopes
Highway Mode
Auto Quiet reduces the selected audio level to
level (1) approximately 5 seconds after a radar or
safety radar signal is detected. The alert for any
new signal within 20 seconds will resume at level
(1). Auto Quiet does not affect laser alerts.
Highway mode provides full audio warnings any
time radar (X, K, Ka, Safety Radar) or laser
signals are detected, and is recommended for
open road driving.
Whistler’s Low Profile Alert Periscopes provide an
added attention getting visual alert. The two extra
LED’s flash on and off when the unit alarms to
provide a unique visual alert. This alert can be
programmed through the Option Select Mode to
be: ON, OFF, or FLASHING during alerts.
For more information on City and Highway
mode, please visit our FAQ page on our
website: www.whistlergroup.com
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Press Quiet button (before a signal is detected) to
engage Auto Quiet.
Once the Auto Quiet mode is engaged, you
may cancel the audio alarm by pressing Quiet.
Press Quiet (when the unit is not alarming) to
cancel Auto Quiet mode.
City/City 1/City 2 Modes
Whistler’s Three Stage City Mode is designed to
reduce the annoyance of automatic door
openers, intrusion alarms and other devices
which share frequencies with police radar.
Generally, X band is used for these devices.
Teach/Tutorial Mode
Provides simulated alerts for each type of signal.
• Press City and Quiet buttons simultaneously
and release.
Stay Alert Feature
The Stay Alert Feature is designed to test a
driver’s alertness. To engage (when unit is not
alarming) :
Press and hold City for approximately 2 seconds.
Release button during or immediately after the alert is
given.
• Press Power to exit.
• Press City to cancel Highway Mode and
engage City Mode.
• Press City button again to enter City 1 Mode
• Press City button again to enter City 2 Mode
• Press City a fourth time to cancel City 2 Mode
and return the unit to Highway Mode.
Dim/Dark Modes
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Dim/Dark Mode reduces the illumination of the
display
The “H” or “C” will flash indicating Stay Alert is
activated. Within 30-60 seconds two beeps are
sounded; to show alertness, the driver must press
either the Menu, City, or Quiet button within 3-5
seconds.
• Press and release the Dark button to reduce
illumination to a dim setting.
• Press and release the Dark button a second
time to engage Dark Mode. The display
illumination is further reduced.
In City Mode, weak speed/safety radar signals
give an initial alarm of two beeps, and then
remains quiet unless the signal becomes very
strong. When the signal strength increases, two
additional beeps are provided. City 1 and City 2
Modes operate the same as Highway Mode, but
in City 1 Mode, X band requires a stronger
signal to alert. In City 2 Mode, X-band is not
detected.
If the button is pressed within 3-5 seconds, the cycle is
repeated. If a button is not pressed with in 3-5 seconds,
the alarm sounds and the entire display will flash.
Dim or Dark can be engaged during an alert. In
Dark Mode, the display goes dark for as long as
a signal is being detected and 20 seconds after,
then the display returns to the dimmer setting.
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Press Power to exit
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. NEVER OPERATE A
VEHICLE IF YOU ARE DROWSY.
Caution: Some towns/small cities may still be
using X band radar. City Modes do not change
the audio alert for laser.
• Press and release the Dark button a third time
to restore the display to full illumination.
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OP ERATION
OP ERATION
OP ERATION
Vehicle Battery Saver Mode
Option Select Mode
Safety Warning System™
The Vehicle Battery Saver Mode automatically
shuts off your detector within 6 hours. The timer
is reset if the detector is turned off, unplugged
or any button is pressed before the 6 hours have
expired. The detector will alert you with an
audible and visual warning before it shuts off.
Press the Menu button to enter Option Select
Mode. Each press of the Menu button changes
to the next selectable feature.
In communities where transmitters are located,
the Safety Warning System™ displays over 60
text messages. When Safety Radar is detected a
unique audio alert is sounded
The Dark (D) button and the Quiet (Q) button
turns the feature ON/OFF or Blinking. The
decimal point illumination indicates whether a
feature is on or off. A button must be pressed
within 20 seconds or Option Select Mode will
automatically be exited.
and displays a
to indicate an SWS™ message
has been received.
Note: Not all areas have Safety Warning System™
During this warning you can reset the timer by
pressing any button.
transmitters.
Filter Mode
Feature:
Display: To Change:
Option:
If the unit has automatically turned itself off,
press the Power button to turn the unit back on.
You can manually engage the Vehicle Battery
Saver Mode by pressing and holding the City
button until one beep is heard.
There are times when another radar detector
can emit the same frequency as police radar and
can cause your detector to falsely alarm. The
Whistler Filter Mode options provide a method
to reduce the occurrences of these situations.
Laser
(default = ON)
D for ON,
Q for OFF
L. = ON
L = OFF
L.
.
Low Profile
Alert Pericsopes
(default = Blinking
with alert)
D or Q
to select
ON,OFF,
BLINKING
Filter: Allows for normal filtering.
Filter 1: Provides an extra step to analyze the
signal that may come from other detectors.
Filter 2: Provides further signal analysis before
alerting.
X Band
(default = ON)
D for ON,
Q for OFF
X. = ON
X = OFF
X.
K Band
(default = ON)
D for ON,
Q for OFF
K. = ON
K = OFF
K.
Ka.
P.
Filter is the factory default and should provide
adequate filtering for most conditions.
Filter Mode does not override Highway or City
settings. See Option Select Mode to change
Filter settings.
Ka Band
(default = ON)
D for ON,
Q for OFF
Ka. = ON
Ka = OFF
POP Mode
(default = ON)
D for ON,
Q for OFF
P. = ON
P = OFF
SWS
(default = OFF)
D for ON,
Q for OFF
S. = ON
S = OFF
S
F
F = Filter
F. =Filter 1
F (blinking . ) = Filter 2
Filter
(default = ON)
D or Q
to select
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P OP ™ M ODE ALERTS
LASER/RADAR ALERTS
RESET FEATURES
Reset Features
POP™ Mode Alerts
Alert Priority
Because POP™ Mode radar utilizes the same
K or Ka band frequencies, POP™ Mode Alerts will be
displayed as regular radar alerts.
When two or more signals are received at the
same time, the alert priority is:
1. Laser
2. Speed Radar
3. Safety Radar
All user features can be reset to factory settings.
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Unplug Power Cord from unit.
Press and hold Power and Quiet buttons.
Plug Power Cord into unit.
LASER/RADAR ALERTS
Wait for 2 beeps.
Release Power and Quiet buttons.
Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts
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.
Example:
Unit is now reset to the following features
and settings.
If X band is alerting, then suddenly a laser
signal is detected, the laser warning will
override the X band alert.
Default factory settings are:
1. Audio to level (4).
2. Displays “H”
3. Auto Quiet Mode OFF.
4. Safety Radar OFF.
5. Dim/Dark Mode to full illumination.
6. All Radar Bands ON.
7. LED Periscope to Blink.
8. POP ON.
Laser Audio/Visual Alerts
When a laser signal is detected the audio alert is
continuous for a minimum of 3 seconds.
• The unit displays an “L”.
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Pulse Protection
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.
9. Filter ON.
10. Laser ON.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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.
When a pulse type transmission is detected, your
Whistler detector sounds an urgent 3-second
audio warning and the unit displays a “P”.
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.
PROBLEM: No display or audio.
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Check fuse in Whistler plug; replace if
necessary with a 2 amp, 3AG type.
Check fuse for lighter socket; replace if
necessary.
Make sure lighter socket is clean.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
CARE AND M AINTENANCE
FCC INFORM ATION
PROBLEM: Unit alarms when vehicle hits
bumps.
FCC ID : HSXWH20
Care And Maintenance
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device many not cause harmful
interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Important: FCC requirements state that
changes or modifications not expressly approved
by Whistler could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
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.
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Check for loose lighter socket; tighten and
clean.
Check connections at both ends of power
cord. Substitute another cord to determine if
cord is defective. Return defective cord to
the factory.
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PROBLEM: Audio alerts are not loud
enough.
Cancel Auto Quiet Mode or City Mode.
Check audio level setting (see page 7 ).
ARE DETECTORS LEGAL?
In Most States YES!
Laser-Radar detectors are legal in every state for
automobiles and light trucks (under 10,000 lbs.)
except Virginia and Washington, D.C., which
have local regulations restricting the use of
radar receivers in any vehicle.
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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/faq-detectors.asp,
before returning your unit for service.
SP EED M ONITORING
Radar Facts
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).
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
passed a nationwide regulation, effective
January 1994, which prohibited radar and laser
detector use in vehicles over 10,000 lbs.
Note: A radar detector will not alarm if an
officer is not transmitting on any one of the
above radar bands.
POP™ Mode
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
transmission.
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SP EED M ONITORING
Laser Facts
SP EED M ONITORING
Laser Tips
W ARRANTY INFORM ATION
Consumer Warranty
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:
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!
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.
Other Speed Detection Systems
Several techniques other than radar or laser are
used to measure vehicle speeds. When these
methods are being used, no detector can provide
a warning. These techniques include:
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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.
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Pacing - A patrol car drives behind you and
matches your driving speed.
Vascar/Aircraft - The time it takes a vehicle to
travel a known distance is measured.
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• Do not follow closely behind any vehicle. If you
can’t see past a vehicle ahead of you, chances
are your detector won’t either.
•
The receiving range of laser signals will
not be the same as radar signals. Laser
guns are most often used at short range.
Whistler Laser-Radar detectors receive all current
laser guns which operate at a laser wavelength of 905
+/- 10mm.
•Pro Laser™ I II III
•LT1 20-20
•Ultra Lyte
•Laser Atlanta™ Stealth Mode •Stalker
•Pro Light
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W ARRANTY INFORM ATION
W ARRANTY INFORM ATION
3. Be certain your unit is returned with its serial
number. For reference, please write your unit’s
serial number in the following space:
s/n______________.
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
“Service Out Of Warranty.”
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.
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
warranty verification purposes, a copy of
your dated store receipt must accompany any
unit sent in for warranty work.
When returning a unit for service, please
follow these instructions:
Service Out of Warranty
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 returned without its serial
number.
• The unit has been abused, modified,
installed improperly, or had its housing
removed.
1. Ship the unit in the original carton or in a
suitable sturdy equivalent, fully insured, with
return receipt requested to:
Whistler Repair Dept.
551 N. 13th St.
Rogers, AR. 72756
Please allow 3 weeks turnaround time.
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 accepted!
The minimum out of warranty service fee for
your Whistler detector is $65.00 (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 for $65.00. Payment may also be
made by MasterCard, VISA or American
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
Express; personal checks are not accepted.
In the event repairs cannot be covered by the
minimum $65.00 service fee, you will be
contacted by a Whistler technical service specialist
who will outline options available to you.
If you elect not to have your unit repaired, it will
be returned to you along with your certified
check or money order.
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to radar”).
• A copy of your dated store receipt or bill of
sale.
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ACCESSORIES
W ARRANTY INFORM ATION
Important: When returning your unit for service,
be certain to include a daytime telephone
number and an email address (if applicable).
These and other accessories can be
ordered directly from Whistler by calling
1-800-531-0004 or visit our online store at
www.whistlergroup.com
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:
Order # Description
Price
$ 9.95
$14.95
$15.95
$ 9.95
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’s at www.whistlergroup.com.
500501
206552
206553
206880
Zippered Travel Case
Straight Power Cord (5’)
Coiled Power Cord (7’)
Hardwire Kit (10' )
(for wiring to fuse box)
SP ECI FICATIO NS
Laser Wavelength:
206666
Modular Cord Package
$17.95
905 ± 50 nanometers (nm)
(includes coiled and straight
cords, and power adapter)
Radar Frequencies:
402081
202152
202156
Non Skid Dash Pad
$ 6.95
$9.95
$2.95
10.500 - 10.550 GHz (X Band)
24.050 - 24.250 GHz (K Band )
33.400 - 36.000 GHz (Ka Superwideband)
Large Windshield Bracket
Package of 4 Suction Cups
Operating Temperature Range:-10 C to +70 C
(14 F to +158 F)
Power Requirements:
Operational 12 to 15 volts DC, 250mA nominal
Vehicle Battery Saver, 30mA nominal.
* Modular: Interconnecting pieces cord and plug.
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One or more U.S. patents may apply:
#5,666,120, #7,215,276
POP™ Mode is a trademark of MPH Industries, Inc.
SWS™ is a trademark of Safety Warning System L.C.
Specifications are subject to change
without notice
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