Whistler XTR-445 Radar Detector User Manual


 
XTR-445 Owner’s Manual
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.
When returning a unit for service, please
follow these instructions:
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!
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
` to radar”).
 •Acopyofyourdatedstorereceiptorbillof
sale.
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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______________.
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
www.whistlergroup.com, however, for
warranty verification purposes, a copy of
your dated store receipt must accompany any
unit sent in for warranty work.
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.
The minimum out of warranty service fee for
your Whistler detector is $55.00 (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 $55.00. Payment may also
be made by MasterCard, VISA or American
Express; personal checks are not accepted.
In the event repairs cannot be covered by
the minimum $55.00 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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Important: When returning your unit for service,
be certain to include a daytime telephone
number and an email address (if applicable).
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:
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.
SPECIFICATIONS
Laser Wavelength:
905 ± 50 nanometers (nm)
Radar Frequencies:
10.500 - 10.550 GHz (X Band)
24.050 - 24.250 GHz (K Band )
33.400 - 36.000 GHz (Ka Superwideband)
Operating Temperature Range:
-10 C to +70 C (+14 F to +158 F)
Power Requirements:
3 AA Ni-MH batteries 1.2 volts each.
Operational 12 to 15 volts DC, 250mA nominal
with power cord.
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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The following accessories can be ordered directly
from Whistler by calling 1-800-531-0004 or visit
our online store at www.whistlergroup.com
Order # Description Price
202152 Large Windshield Bracket Kit $9.95
206552 Straight Power Cord (5’) $14.95
206880 Hardwire Kit (10’ ) $9.95
(for wiring to fuse box)
206666 Modular* Cord Package $17.95
(includes coiled and straight
cords, and power adapter)
202156 Package of 4 Suction Cups $2.95
402080 Non Skid Dash Pad $6.95
* Modular: Interconnecting pieces cord and plug.
Shipping and handling (per order) $5.00 . Prices
are subject to change without notice.
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