subject: Install The Whistler Xtr-540 Cordless Radar Detectors For Your Vehicles [print this page] Whistler XTR-540 Cordless radar detectors are the detector which are portable and can be operated by using the batteries. It is better for you in every three weeks, you change the batteries. The Whistler XTR-540 cordless radar detectors will offer you the more convenience usage but they also have the weakness which is 30 percent less range and effectiveness in detecting the POP radar signals.
The less effectiveness in the Whistler XTR-540 radar detectors is caused by the save energy unit which will turn the radar on and off continually. It needs to be done since the devices are powered using the batteries.
Before buying any radar detector for your vehicles, it is better for you to check the state rules or laws for the radar detector. The laws will also set the usage of the radar detector. In most cities or states, the radar detector is allowed for the non commercial vehicles only. But in some places like the Washington, D.C. or Virginia, it is not acceptable.
Whistler Company provides you three AA Ni-MH batteries which you can charge when they are running out. You can also plug the detector to the vehicle's cigarette lighter adapter which will recharge the batteries. Once you charge the batteries, they can power the detector for 15 hours. You can watch the progress of your radar detector like the signal detected, signal strength, and modes of operation indicator in the blue LCD text display.
This radar detector is equipped with the patented POP mode detection. It will send the warning if it detects any crucial condition. The warning is sent through the audio alerts. It provides you not only the audio but also visual warning. The visual warning is provided by the low profile alert periscopes. You will be warned by two extra LED flash which will on and off. Other features which you get from this detector are three city modes/highway modes.
The highway mode will give you the full audio and the visual warning of the radar systems while maintaining the full sensitivity. This setting is the default setting of the detector. Meanwhile, the city mode will reduce the annoyance caused by the automatic door openers and burglar alarm alerts. It will remain quiet unless the signal strength becomes very strong. When the changing of the signal strength happens, the unit gives the brief alert in order to notify you.
By using the wireless radar detector, you will have more space in your car. You do not need to face any problem with the cables. Since this device is depended to the battery power, it is better for you to check the battery every three week to ensure the battery is not running out of the power.
