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receives weak signals. These signals
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may be a little stronger as you pass large,
roadside objects. The signals increase in
frequency.
alerts slowly for awhile and then
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abruptly jumps to a strong alert.
alerts intermittently. Rate and
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strength of alerts may be consistent or vary
wildly.
alerts intermittently. Rate and
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strength of signal increases with each alert.
gives an X-band, or K-band alert
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intermittently.
CAUTION: Since the characteristics of these alerts may be similar to some of the preceding examples,
overconfidence in an unfamiliar area can be dangerous. Likewise, if an alert in a commonly traveled
area is suddenly stronger or on a different band than usual, speed radar may be set up nearby.
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EXPLANATION
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.
You are approaching a radar unit concealed
by a hill or an obstructed curve.
A patrol car is traveling in front of you with a
radar source aimed forward. Because signals
are sometimes reflected off of large objects
and sometimes not, the alerts may seem
inconsistent.
A patrol car is approaching from the other
direction, sampling traffic with instant-on
radar. Such alerts should be taken seriously.
You are driving through an area populated
with radar motion sensors (door openers,
burglar alarms, etc.). Since these transmitters
are usually contained inside buildings or
aimed toward OR away from you, they are
typically not as strong or lasting as a real
radar encounter.
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