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I
NTERPRETING
A
LERTS
Although SOLO has a comprehensive warning system and this handbook
is as complete as we can make it, only experience will teach you what to
expect from your SOLO and how to interpret what it “tells” you. The radar
alerts you receive are affected by the type of radar being used, the type of
transmission (continuous or instant-on) and the location of the radar
source. The following examples will give you an introduction to
understanding SOLO’s warning system for radar, laser and safety alerts.
ALERT EXPLANATION
SOLO begins to sound slowly, then
the rate of alerts increase until a solid
tone is achieved. The Signal Meter
ramps accordingly.
You are approaching a continuous
radar source aimed in your direction.
SOLO emits short alerts for a few
seconds and then falls silent only to
briefly alert and fall silent again.
An instant-on radar source is being
used ahead of you and out of your
view.
SOLO suddenly sounds a continuous
tone for the appropriate band
received. All LEDs in the Signal Meter
are lit.
An instant-on radar source or laser
source is being used nearby. This
kind of alert requires immediate
attention!
A brief laser alert. Laser is being used in the area. Because
laser is inherently difficult to detect,
even a weak laser alert may indicate
a source very close by. Any laser alert
requires immediate attention!
A moving patrol car with continuous
radar is overtaking you from behind.
Because these signals are reflected
(reflections are increased by large
objects), they may or may not
eventually melt into a solid point even
when the patrol car is directly behind
you.
SOLO receives weak signals. These
signals may be a little stronger as you
pass large, roadside objects. The
signals increase in frequency.
SOLO alerts slowly for awhile and
then abruptly jumps to a strong alert.
You are approaching a radar unit
concealed by a hill or an obstructed
curve.
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