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ARE DETECTORS LEGAL?
In Most States YES!
Laser-Radar detectors are completely legal in every state,
(with the exception of 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.). Concerning trucks over 10,000 lbs., the
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) issued a regula-
tion, effective January, 1994 which prohibits radar and laser
detector use in these types of vehicles nationally.
Prior to the FHWA regulation, laws existed in the state of
New York restricting the use of radar detectors in trucks
over 18,000 lbs. and in Illinois in trucks over 26,000 lbs.
FCC ID: HSXWH12
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.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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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.
PROBLEM: No display or audio.
• Check fuse in power cable, replace if necessary.
• Check fuse in fuse box, replace if necessary.
• Make sure power cable is properly grounded.
PROBLEM: Unit alarms when vehicle equipment or electrical
accessories (brakes, power mirrors/windows, directionals, horn, etc.)
• Check conditions of vehicle’s electrical system, including battery
and alternator.
• Install a filter capacitor (470 mfd. 25 volt or larger capacitance
value) where power connection is made.
PROBLEM: Audio alerts are not loud enough.
• Cancel Auto Quiet Mode or City Mode.
• Check audio level setting.
PROBLEM: Display shows communication error. Also see page 19.
• Warning communicates “loss of link” between control panel and
Radar antenna.
• Check fuse in receiver’s power cord.
• Check antenna connection at battery.
• Relocate ground terminal to a different location.
• Relocate power terminal to a different location.
• Contact the factory if you suspect antenna is defective.
If difficulties occur which cannot be solved by information in
this Troubleshooting Guide, please call Whistler Customer
Service at 1-800-531-0004 before returning your unit for service.