A:AnswerThank you for your question. The RAD 480i can detect all radar frequencies. X Band (10.525 ± 0.050 GHz), K Band (24.125 ± 0.125 GHz) and KA Band (34.700 ± 1.300 GHz). It also has a laser sensor to detect laser.
A:AnswerThank you for your question. Both voice alerts and alert sounds will be heard when the volume is turned on, however, there are some settings you can adjust such as Quiet Drive and Auto Mute. For assistance, please feel free to contact us at 800-543-1608 or you can access the full owner's manual here: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2203/2035/files/RAD480i_WEB_MANUAL_503c47a8-211c-46d0-a864-41613c41deb3.pdf?v=1602185877
A:AnswerWe’re happy to help with your concerns. If the detector is falsing, adjusting the sensitivity mode based on your driving conditions can help reduce false alerts. Stationary speed signs may not always be detected, as they are often used for traffic monitoring rather than enforcement, so occasional non-alerts are normal as they tend to also drift outside of detection range. The “zapping” you experienced was likely from a laser gun. Laser signals can be detected, but because the beam is very narrow, it must directly hit the detector's sensor in your vehicle for an alert to occur.
A:AnswerThank you for your question. Radar/laser must actively be running in order for your detector to provide an alert. You can pair the RAD 480i via Bluetooth to our Drive Smarter mobile app for additional community based alerts, such as police spotted.
A:AnswerThank you for your question. Yes, as long as radar/laser is actively transmitting. It is important to note that not all police vehicles will have the equipment turned on.
A:AnswerThank you for your question. Our new mobile app is Drive Smarter, and when the RAD 480i is paired to the mobile app via Bluetooth, you can switch the alert audio to "Phone" and ensure your phone is paired to the stereo. As a note, we cannot assure performance with all stereo systems.
