Whistler XTR-550 Laser/Radar Detector, Red Text Display with Voice

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Whistler XTR-550 Laser/Radar Detector with Voice
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WHISTLER XTR-550R Refurbished XTR-550 Radar/Laser Detector

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Amazon.com Product Description The Whistler XTR-550 radar detector features a super bright icon display. The XTR-140 features 3 city modes, which allows you to adjust your tolerance false alerts.


Whistler XTR-550 radar detector features a super bright icon display.
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Compact and easy to mount on your windshield.


The XTR-140 also features Whistler's new attention grabbing feature, the dual LED alert periscope. Two blue LED's sit atop the XTR-140 and flash when you receive an alert, helping to grab your attention.

The Whistler XTR-140 includes an Alert Priority feature, which makes sure the most important alert is displayed if multiple alerts are detected. A battery saver option turns off your detector automatically if you forget.

Integrated Real Voice
  • Band Identification
  • Safety Warning System messages
  • Feature Selection

    Note: In certain cases the voice message does not replicate the text message.

    Laser Audio / Visual Alerts
    When a laser signal is detected, the display indicates alert by illuminating the "V/L" and scrolling the signal strength indicators from right to left or display indicates an �L� on the display. The audio alert is continuous for a minimum of 3 seconds.

    Dual LED Alert Periscope
    Whistler�s new Dual LED Alert Periscope provides an additional attention getting visual alert. The two extra LED�s flash on and off when the unit alarms to provide a unique visual alert. This alert can be programmed, through the Option Select Mode to: 1. flash for all alarms, 2. remain on, or 3. turn LEDs off completely.

    VG-2 Mode
    When a VG-2 signal is detected, the VG-2 is sounded and the display flashes �VG-2�. After 3 seconds the audio is canceled and the display no longer flashes. This cycle is repeated if the VG-2 signal is again detected. During the period a VG-2 signal is detected, a radar signal cannot be detected. However, because the VG-2 alert has confirmed that a patrol car is nearby, you are already aware of the potential for speed monitoring and can adjust your speed accordingly. Laser detection is not affected while a VG-2 signal is detected.

    City vs. Highway Mode
    Highway mode provides full audio and visual warning of laser/radar systems while maintaining full sensitivity. Highway mode is the default setting of all Whistler's laser/radar detectors. City mode helps reduce the annoyance of automatic door openers and burglar alarm alerts by providing an initial alert (same distance as Highway Mode) then remaining quiet unless the signal strength becomes very strong. When the signal increases the unit will alert briefly to notify you of the change in signal strength.

    Quiet Mode and Auto Quiet Mode
    Quiet Mode cancels audio during an alert and any new alert within 20 seconds. After 20 seconds, approximately 2 beeps are provided on any new alert and unit then remains quiet. Auto Quiet reduces the selected audio level to level (1) approximately 5 seconds after a radar or safety radar signal is detected. The alert for any new signal within 20 seconds will resume at level (1). Auto Quiet does not affect VG-2 or laser alerts.

    What's in the Box
    Whistler XTR-550 radar detector, power cord, windshield mount, and manual

    • Product Features

    Accessories

    Customer Reviews

    Average Customer Review
    3.8 out of 5 stars (5 customer reviews)

    9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
    3.0 out of 5 stars Pros's and Cons, March 24, 2009
    transcriptionwizard - See all my reviews
    This review is from: Whistler XTR-550 Laser/Radar Detector, Red Text Display with Voice (Electronics)
    I have had this item for about 3 weeks and have really put it to my own personal test.
    Pro's.
    Price, Very user friendly (it's menu is easy to navigate and manage options), It's display is much improved as I can easily see it in daylight (it does not get any sunnier than here in FL.)
    Performance wise, it operates fairly well on the highway, giving you plenty of time to alert you, even on a winding road. Good K, KA and POP alert on the highway. I could not attest as to an open hill road as we do not have many of those where I live.
    Con's
    In the city, my radar detector is victim of false alerts due to Building alarms and automatic door openers. I am not able to filter these out, not even with the City 2 mode engaged.
    I wish, Whistler would come out, as soon as possible, with a RADAR LOCATOR, that will indicate the direction the radar/laser is coming from.
    I hope somebody finds this review helpful.


    5.0 out of 5 stars Non stop beeping, March 22, 2011
    pmoua - See all my reviews
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    This review is from: Whistler XTR-550 Laser/Radar Detector, Red Text Display with Voice (Electronics)
    I love this toy, it awesome, it saved me from 2 tickets a few weeks ago. It picks up what I can't see or hear. Its so dependable and reliable I'm thinking about getting a few more for my family. Does a great job for the amount I paid for it. Well worth investment and wait.


    1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
    5.0 out of 5 stars Whistler XTR-500, April 13, 2009
    Pamela J. King - See all my reviews
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    This review is from: Whistler XTR-550 Laser/Radar Detector, Red Text Display with Voice (Electronics)
    The Whistler XTR-550 Radar Detector works greats. It keeps me in check with my speed.

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