Laser Detector
Laser Detector
Radar Detectors Revealed In All Their Glory
What is a radar detector? It is an electronic device that tips a motorist off if radar equipment, as used by the police for example is anywhere in the vicinity. The object of the exercise is therefore to avoid radar traps and therefore speeding tickets.
The radar guns used by law enforcement officers is used to measure the speed of a moving vehicle or object, relative to a fixed point. There are two core components to the radar detector, a transmitter which sends out a radar signal, and a receiver which collects returning data.
In its simplest sense, radar is used to work out the distance of one object from another. It stands to reason therefore that if the distance of a moving object can be recorded twice, and the distance moved by the object, the speed of that object can be easily calculated.
A radar detector can locate police radar guns with a basic radio receiver. More sophisticated detectors also have a transmitter as well as a receiver, which can effectively jam the radio waves of the radar guns, confusing the data that is returned to the police equipment.
Technology has moved forwards to try and beat the radar jammers, using laser technology. Instead of using radio waves, laser guns use concentrated light beams to detect speed and movement. Because light travels so much faster, the offending vehicle is often detected before the detection equipment has discovered it is being recorded. Not to be out done, laser detectors have been created in order to jam laser guns as well. The technique used is similar to that used for radio jammers.
At the end of the day, you pay your money and then you make your choice as to the best system available for what you can afford. The more expensive systems will offer you a wider range of protection, but you have to pay a premium for the privilege.
Discover the best in radar detectors and find out how to get out of a speeding ticket as well.
About the Author
Charlie Cory makes his living from computers as a consultant, and has been creating web sites and marketing them for a number of years.
radar/laser detector?
what is a good radar/laser detector?
Don't just get a laser detector, get a laser jammer/blinder, they will not only let you know when the police are around, it will also jam their laser so they have no way to clock you. I have on in my car and it Works Great and they are legal to use. I called the state trooper headquartes and verified they are legal for use before I purchased. They have them on ebay, click on the link below to view. If you don't wan't to spend this kind of money and just wan't a regular radar/laser detector, get a cobra, best for your money.
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 Escort Passport 7500 radar laser detector & power cord US $20.00
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 NEW Whistler XTR-255 Total Band Radar Laser Detector US $58.99
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 NEW! $129 RADAR & LASER DETECTOR~SO MANY FEATURES~LOOK! US $28.88
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 Escort Passport 4500 Superwide Radar & Laser Detector US $20.50
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 EARLY WARNING 5500 RADAR LASER DETECTOR VOICE/COMPASS! US $89.99
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 EARLY WARNING 5500 RADAR LASER DETECTOR VOICE/COMPASS! US $89.99
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 EARLY WARNING EW3100 RADAR LASER DETECTOR VOICE ALERT US $46.95
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 EARLY WARNING 5500 RADAR LASER DETECTOR VOICE/COMPASS! US $89.99
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 Escort Solo S2, Cordless Radar/Laser Detector US $157.50
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 EARLY WARNING 5500 RADAR LASER DETECTOR VOICE/COMPASS! US $89.99
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 NEW Whistler XTR-255 Total Band Radar Laser Detector US $58.99
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 Whistler XTR-105 Car Radar Laser Detector Total Band US $47.55
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 EARLY WARNING 5500 RADAR LASER DETECTOR VOICE/COMPASS! US $89.99
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 EARLY WARNING 5500 RADAR LASER DETECTOR VOICE/COMPASS! US $89.99
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 EARLY WARNING 5500 RADAR LASER DETECTOR VOICE/COMPASS! US $89.99
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 EARLY WARNING 5500 RADAR LASER DETECTOR VOICE/COMPASS! US $89.99
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 Escort 9500i Radar and Laser Detector Red Display US $141.48
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Whistler Laser Radar Detector XTR-140 $33.51 Whistler laser radar detector - 360 Total perimeter protection - Icon display - Dual alert LED periscope, LED's flash when detector alerts - Total band protection - Three city modes - Quiet/auto quiet modes - Vehicle battery saver - Alert priority - Setting saver - Super bright icon display - High gain lens - VG-2 detection - Safety warning system - 1 Year manufacturer's warr... |
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12-Band Radar/Laser Detector with 8-Point Electronic Compass and DataGrafix Display ... |
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6-Band Radar/Laser Detector with Spectre Protection *360 radar (X, K, Ka, superwide Ka) and laser detection *Spectre 1 radar detector-detector immunity *VG-2 undetectable with alert *Safety alert warning *Bright display with icons *City/highway modes, mute mode *Includes mounting accessories and DC power cord... |
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Introduction to Diode Lasers, Leds, and Detectors [VHS] $618.54 ... |
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Laser Veil plus 1 Laser Shield Laser Veil InformationVEIL was developed to complement the performance of radar detectors and laser jammers. So unique it has foreign and domestic patents pending.VEIL is a stealth coating that effectively absorbs LIDAR energy. A car so treated will be harder to target with laser provide its user with more time to react to a detector's alert and to safely slow down while being targeted thereby inc... |
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Laser Veil plus 2 Laser Shields Laser Veil InformationVEIL was developed to complement the performance of radar detectors and laser jammers. So unique it has foreign and domestic patents pending.VEIL is a stealth coating that effectively absorbs LIDAR energy. A car so treated will be harder to target with laser provide its user with more time to react to a detector's alert and to safely slow down while being targeted thereby inc... |
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Laser Veil plus 2 Laser Shields Laser Veil InformationVEIL was developed to complement the performance of radar detectors and laser jammers. So unique it has foreign and domestic patents pending.VEIL is a stealth coating that effectively absorbs LIDAR energy. A car so treated will be harder to target with laser provide its user with more time to react to a detector's alert and to safely slow down while being targeted thereby inc... |
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KINTREX IRT0401 Compact Waterproof (IP67) Infrared Thermometer $19.95 The IRT0401 Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer is designed to accurately measure temperature from a distance. Simply press the button and aim the compact thermometer at an object and the unit will provide an accurate temperature measurement in less than a second. The IRT0401 has an advanced highly accurate infrared sensor with a Distance to Spot Ratio of 1 to 1. With its low voltage application-spec... |
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Pacific Laser Systems PLS5 System NEW 5-Beam Point-to Point Self Leveling Layout Laser with Detector $424.99 The "NEW PLS5" is half the size of the original PLS5. Redesigned to be more versatile on the job site both indoors and outdoors. Point-to Point self leveling co-linear (no more 1" offset for square), pulsed for outdoors (detector included), 5 bright beams and PLS superior dampening (our beam settles down fastest in the industry). Includes PLS5 tool, wall bracket, floor base, pouch layout target & ... |