Table of Contents
Advertisement
Detection
Radar
Radar Frequencies
Frequencies
There are now three frequencies that have been
approved by the FCC (Federal Communications
Commission) for use in speed monitoring
equipment. They are:
X Band (10.525 GHz), K Band (24.150 GHz)
Ka Band (33.400-36.000 GHz)
Your Cobra® ESD-9220 WX can detect signals in
all three radar bands including photo radar and
STALKER radar which use the Ka band, and
Cobra®'s Safety Alert® signals on the K band.
Facts About LIDAR (Laser)
Facts About
LIDAR (Laser)
What is LIDAR?
LIDAR stands for Light Detection And Ranging.
While everyone refers to it as LASER the correct
name is LIDAR.
LIDARs must have a clear
line of sight to target a
vehicle during the entire
How does LIDAR work?
LIDAR operates a lot like RADAR. Like RADAR, it
measurement interval.
spreads out. Not as quickly, but it does spread, as
Intervening objects such as
shown on the diagram below.
signposts, utility poles, tree
branches, etc., will prevent
a valid speed reading.
POLICE LASER GUN
22
5 FT. WIDE
10 FT. WIDE
20 FT. WIDE
30 FT. WIDE
LASER LIGHT EMISSION DETECTABLE BY COBRA
LASER GUN
READABLE RANGE
1 / 2
1/4 MILE
1/2 MILE
1
MILE
1MILE
Does weather have any effect on LIDAR?
Yes, rain, snow, smoke, fog, and airborne dust
particles will all reduce the effective range, and
if sufficiently dense, may prevent its operation.
Can LIDAR operate through glass?
Yes, LIDAR guns can obtain readings through
most glasses. The laser pulse, however, can also
be received through glass to easily and quickly
trigger a laser detector's alarm.
Can LIDAR operate while moving?
No, since LIDAR is line of sight, an officer cannot
drive, aim, and shoot while driving.
Is a LIDAR DETECTOR legal to use?
Yes, it is legal in all 50 states.
Maintenance
Your COBRA® ESD-9220 WX RADAR/LASER
DETECTOR will give you years of trouble-free
service with minimum maintenance.
Replacing Power Cord Fuse
Unscrew cap of cigarette lighter adapter and
remove fuse. Replace with 1-ampere fuse only.
Troubleshooting
If your COBRA® LASER DETECTOR ESD-9220 WX
isn't operating, we suggest you make the
following checks:
1. Is the power cord properly connected?
2. Is the fuse OK?
3. Is the cigarette lighter socket clean and free
from corrosion?
Detection
Facts About
LIDAR (Laser)
Maintenance
23
Advertisement
Table of Contents
