Interpreting Alerts - Beltronics Vector 945 Owner's Manual

INTERPRETING ALERTS

Although the
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warning system and this handbook is as
complete as we can make it, only
experience will teach you what to expect
from your and how to interpret
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what it tells you. The specific type of radar
being used, the type of transmission
ALERT
The begins to sound slowly, then
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the rate of alert increases until the alert
becomes a solid tone. The Signal Meter
ramps accordingly.
emits short alerts for a few seconds
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and then falls silent only to briefly alert and
fall silent again.
suddenly sounds a continuous tone
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for the appropriate band received. All
segments in the Signal Strength Meter are lit.
A brief laser alert.
Technical Details
is a comprehensive
(continuous or instant-on) and the location
of the radar source affect the radar alerts
you receive.
The following examples will give you
an introduction to understanding the
's warning system for radar, laser and
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safety alerts.
EXPLANATION
You are approaching a continuous radar
source aimed in your direction.
An instant-on radar source is being used
ahead of you and out of your view.
An instant-on radar source or laser source is
being used nearby. This kind of alert
requires immediate attention!
Laser is being used in the area. Because laser
is inherently difficult to detect, any laser
alert may indicate a source very close by.
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