How to choose a radar detector?

Antiradars are popular in our country for a long time, but not everyone knows about their purpose, functions and capabilities. In this article we will tell you how to choose such constructions correctly and what is really important to consider during the selection.

Technology and operating principle

Anti-radar is an active device that generates false signals and sends them to the police radar. The latter can not determine the exact speed of transport. However, under the usual, familiar to us, device means "radar detector" - a device that only catches the signal of the police radar and gives a signal to the driver. And you already decide: whether to slow down or not.

The difference between these devices is not only in principle, but also in legal matters. Anti-radar actually affects the operation of equipment, so for its use the driver can be punished. And the radar detector only catches signals and does not affect the police devices in any way. In fact, he is an assistant driver and his use is not regulated by law.

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Now consider the operation of these mechanisms. The task of both is to catch the signal of the police radar. But this is not done at the moment when you are approaching the measured device, but in advance, so that you have the opportunity to change the speed.

Another task is to filter the signal of a mobile phone, walkie-talkie, regular radio, etc. So, there are two basic requirements: the range of signal capture and its good filtering. For example, the ideal model of a radar detector is to detect a police radar within 3-5 km.

Today, radars can operate on such ranges:

• Х: 10,525 HHz;
• К: 24,150 HHz;
• Ка: 34,700 HHz;
• Ku: 13,450 HHz;
• Ultra-X: short pulses of X range;
• Ultra-K: short pulses K of the range;
• POP-К/POP-Ka: pulse mode K / Ka range.

In principle, to disassemble this topic thoroughly does not make sense, since even budget models can catch radio signals of all ranges.

Laser present and GPS-future

When the first radars were used, many drivers asked the only question to the inspector, who puzzled them: "Prove that this is the speed of my car."

When there was an improved "Vizier", who additionally could also take a photo or even shoot a video, the situation also worsened. On the roads appeared gas stations at a speed of 60 km / h. And all because the signal of this radar is scattered. That is, the camera can record one auto, and the signal of speeding can touch the other machine altogether.

Therefore, laser radars have become popular in Ukraine. The first such model is TruCam. The type of construction is the same as that of the "Vizier", but the uniqueness in the laser, which measures the speed with the help of an invisible ray.

And here there is a problem. If the usual ranges could catch any radar detector, now it is important that it works correctly with laser signals. But how does he catch the laser signal? On such models a special lens is installed, which allows to cover the maximum segment of the road.

Additional Features

Radar detectors offer us additional functions:

Route / City mode: the sensitivity of the device changes - more on the road and less in the city.

"IntelliMute" function: during a trip at a low speed, the warning signals are automatically turned off so as not to distract the driver.

Autonomous work: useful for long trips, when you need to turn on the GPS-navigator, then the charger.

Availability of GPS. It is possible to control the arrangement of measuring instruments with fixation of their exact coordinates.

A few secrets for proper operation

Our recommendations will allow you to extend the life of your devices:

Do not leave it in the car: intruders will be able to get interested in it, and the device itself can overheat on the scorching sun.

In auto with heat-protective glasses, the functionality of the instruments can be worsened. In this case, choose the design with the highest sensitivity.

The task of the radar detector is just a warning, so the responsibility lies with you.

Choose the correct radar detector, observe the operation rules and adhere to the established speed limits!

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