New for 2007, the XTR-690 is Whistler's top of the line, high performance radar detector.
The XTR-690 provides all the features that one would expect on a high performance detector including POP Mode, Real Voice™ alerts, a blue back lite text display, periscope LED laser sensor, battery voltage meter, compass and true VG-2 immunity.
Details
- POP and instant-on (Pulse) detection gives you the best chance to reduce your speed if necessary
- VG-2 detection warning means you will know if law enforcement is using the VG-2 gun to determine if you are using a radar detector
- Safety Warning System™ (SWS™) Alert for communities that use this system for fire and rescue
- 360° Protection against all types of Laser
- Real voice alerts so that you don't have to look at the detector to know there is a radar signal detected
- Digital Compass Headings
- X, K, Ka, and Super Wideband Ka Detection
- Instant-On (Pulse) Detection
- Safety Warning System™ (SWS™) Alert
- 360° Protection against all types of Laser
- VG-2 Undetectable
- Integrated Real Voice™
- Blue Backlit Text Display
- Signal Strength Indicator
- Digital Compass Headings
- Selectable Bands
- City and Highway Modes
- Auto and Manual Muting
- Vehicle Battery Saver
- Battery Voltage Meter
- Stay Alert Feature
- Volume Control
- Self Test
- Teach/Tutorial Mode
- Three Year Manufacturer Warranty
- Includes power cord and windshield mount
Operating Band
- X-band 10.525 GHz ± 25 MHz
- K-band 24.150 GHz ± 100 MHz
- Ka-band 34.700 GHz ± 1300 MHz
- Laser 904nm, 33MHz bandwidth
Radar Roy's Tests
During the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas in January 2007, I got my first peek at the new XTR-690 from Whistler. What impressed me most was Whistler's commitment to raise the bar by developing a new line of detectors that would put them into the same class as the higher end models from Beltronics and Escort.
During the March RadarBusters.com and Guys of Lidar testing, Mike Batton, an engineer from Whistler provided pre-production models that we pitted against the "Big Three" and we were all impressed with Whistler's overall performance. Then in June we tested an "off the shelf" unit and the 690 was definitely a better performer than any of Whistler's prior products and certainly better than any Cobra. Is the 690 as good as the higher end Escorts or Bels on sensitivity and performance...no.
Kudos to the engineers at Whistler for raising the bar on what I would classify as entry level or mid priced radar detectors. New added features include a battery voltage meter, backlit blue LCD screen that is easy to read and the "periscope" LED alert lights on top of the detector that will certainly grab your attention during an alert.
Click here to view the XTR-690 Product Manual
Read Radar Roy's Review
| Weight: |
6.5 oz. |
| Features: |
Compass , POP Radar Detection , Text Display , Voice Alert |
| Type: |
Corded Radar Detectors |
| Dimensions (in): |
4.7L x 3W x 1.4H
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