Maintenance; Specifications - Cobra SPX955 Operating Instructions Manual

Understanding Radar and Laser
and Maintenance
Your Detector
LIDAR (Laser)
The correct name for the technology that most people refer to as
laser is actually LIDAR, which stands for Light Detection and Ranging.
LIDAR operates much like radar. Its signal spreads out like a radar signal, though
not as widely. Unlike radar, LIDAR must have a clear line of sight to its target
vehicle throughout the entire measurement interval. Obstructions such as sign
posts, utility poles, tree branches, etc., will prevent valid speed measurement.
Some common questions about LIDAR include:
Does weather have any affect on LIDAR?
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Yes. Rain, snow, smoke, fog or airborne dust particles will reduce the
effective range of LIDAR and can, if dense enough, prevent its operation.
Can LIDAR operate through glass?
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Yes. Newer LIDAR guns can obtain readings through most types of glass.
However, the laser pulse also can be received through glass to trigger
an alarm by your detector.
Can LIDAR operate while in motion?
g
No. Because LIDAR operates by line of sight, the person using it cannot
drive the vehicle, aim and operate the gun all at the same time.
Is LIDAR legal to use?
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Yes. It is legal in all 50 states.

Maintenance

Maintenance of Your Radar Detector
Your detector is designed and built to give you years of trouble-free performance
without the need for service. No routine Maintenance is required.
If your unit does not appear to be operating properly, please follow these
troubleshooting steps:
Make sure the power cord is properly connected.
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Make sure the socket of your vehicle's cigarette lighter is clean and
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free of corrosion.
Make sure the power cord's cigarette lighter adapter is firmly seated
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in your cigarette lighter.
Connect a USB device to the type A USB port on your power cord. If it does not
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provide a charge/power to your phone/device then the internal fuse is likely
blown. Contact Cobra for support or spare parts.
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Specifications

Your Detector
Specifications
Band and Frequencies
Band
X Band
K Band
Ka Band
Ku Band
VG-2
Laser
Spectre I
Spectre IV/IV+
Safety Alert
Traffic Warning
System
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U.S. Patent Numbers: 6,078,279; 6,621,447.
Frequencies
10.525 ± 0.050 GHz
24.125 ± 0.125 GHz
34.700 ± 1.300 GHz
13.435 ± 0.035 GHz
11.500 ± 0.250 GHz
910 ± 50nm 100 PPS
910 ± 50nm 125 PPS
910 ± 50nm 130 PPS
910 ± 50nm 200 PPS
910 ± 50nm 238 PPS
910 ± 50nm 340 PPS
13.300 ± 0.200 GHz
Not Disclosed
24.070 ± 0.010 GHz
24.110 ± 0.010 GHz
24.190 ± 0.010 GHz
24.230 ± 0.010 GHz
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