{"product_id":"tmg-alpha-17-laser-jammer-dual-vpr","title":"TMG Alpha-17 Dual + VPR","description":"\u003ch1\u003eTMG Alpha-17 Dual Head Plus VPR Review\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo you know that a radar detector by itself is NOT adequate protection for police laser?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJust about every radar detector manufactured today can detect police laser.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat they don’t tell you is that the narrow beam of the police laser gun needs to be within an 18” radius of your radar detector for it to activate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnd, if by chance your detector does activate, it’s already too late, the officer has already captured your speed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn other words \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ewhen you’re shot, you're caught! \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eTMG Alpha-17 Laser Defender\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Alpha-17 Laser Defender by \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/facetstmg.com\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eFacets \/ TMG\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is one the most advanced laser defense products ever offered and is being positioned to be the most effective and efficient on the market. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow the TMG Alpha-17 Laser Defender works\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eToday's modern police laser guns have incorporated a variable random pulse rate algorithm, or VRPR. This technology, also known as Electronic Counter Counter Measures (or ECCM), is an attempt by manufacturers to prevent jamming by laser defense systems. This ECCM technology has been used for years by the United States and Russian militaries to defeat laser guidance defense systems. These advanced ECCM technologies are nothing new to TMG engineers, and they have had protected IP strategies to defeat this technology in place since 1997.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003eBuilt on TMG proprietary solutions founded and utilized by defense departments around the world to defend from incoming laser guided missile systems, TMG utilizes an advanced predictive modeling algorithm to accurately defend against these guns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003eTMG can accurately predict what the next pattern will be with a high degree of accuracy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial; letter-spacing: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eTMG methodology to defeat these newer guns is much more accurate than record and download a constantly changing environment and hoping you have the latest database loaded. We had to do it this way back in the 90's as the Russians wouldn't let us borrow their missiles to record all their ECCM algorithms.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: medium;\"\u003eThere are hundreds of possible \"slots\" in which a variable rate laser gun can fire a pulse. For example here are the first ten pulses recorded from a 2018 modern VPR\/ECCM active gun:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: medium;\"\u003eP001= 5.4002 ms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: medium;\"\u003eP002= 6.1403 ms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: medium;\"\u003eP003= 6.9803 ms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: medium;\"\u003eP004= 5.2303 ms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: medium;\"\u003eP005= 5.5503 ms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: medium;\"\u003eP006= 4.8003 ms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: medium;\"\u003eP007= 6.7703 ms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: medium;\"\u003eP008= 5.1203 ms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: medium;\"\u003eP009= 7.1503 ms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: medium;\"\u003eP010= 5.2203 ms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eYou can see the variable pulse rates. These rates can and are randomly adjusted on-the-fly to always be a different pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003eManufacturers of other laser defense systems buy versions of the guns used by law enforcement and record the various patterns and pulse rates. When their laser defense systems \"see\" a pulse rate they recognize, they \"lookup\" that algorithm and respond with a recorded or stored response. The problem is these pulse patterns can be changed at anytime by the laser gun manufacturers, and successful laser defense requires the system to already know how to respond to the pulse pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eBuilt on TMG proprietary solutions founded and utilized by defense departments around the world to defend from incoming laser guided missile systems, TMG utilizes an advanced predictive modeling algorithm to accurately defend against these guns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: medium; background-color: initial; letter-spacing: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTMG can accurately predict what the next pattern will be with a high degree of accuracy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eTMG methodology to defeat these newer guns is much more accurate than record and download a constantly changing environment and hoping you have the latest database loaded. We had to do it this way back in the 90's as the Russians wouldn't let us borrow their missiles to record all their ECCM algorithms.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb style=\"background-color: initial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 24px;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial; letter-spacing: 0px; color: rgb(48, 56, 71);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew Gen IV\u003c\/b\u003e ultra-high power \u003cb\u003edual laser diode\u003c\/b\u003e transponders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew Gen IV\u003c\/b\u003e ultra-high power \u003cb\u003eVPR \u003c\/b\u003etransponder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial; font-size: medium; letter-spacing: 0px;\"\u003e Small-sized transponders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial; font-size: medium; letter-spacing: 0px;\"\u003eAluminum alloy construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial; font-size: medium; letter-spacing: 0px;\"\u003e Double-shielded cables included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial; font-size: medium; letter-spacing: 0px;\"\u003e Advanced anti-falsing technology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial; font-size: medium; letter-spacing: 0px;\"\u003e Patent-pending technology for VPR jamming\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial; font-size: medium; letter-spacing: 0px;\"\u003e Easy on-site algorithm update\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial; font-size: medium; letter-spacing: 0px;\"\u003e Bluetooth connectivity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial; font-size: medium; letter-spacing: 0px;\"\u003e Receive-only mode\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial; font-size: medium; letter-spacing: 0px;\"\u003e Auto-sleep mode\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/6222\/1033\/files\/TMGandroid.png?v=1781527761\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: medium; letter-spacing: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoftware Upgradable\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can update your laser defender online using your PC, so your TMG Alpha-17 is always up-to-date.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstallation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTypical install time for a do-it-yourself install is about an hour, and you will be guided through the entire process using the enclosed step-by-step instructions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you don’t feel comfortable doing the install yourself, I would then contact your local Best Buy store that has a 12-volt install department or any other mobile electronics installer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInstallation prices vary by location and the type of vehicle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWarranty\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs an authorized TMG reseller, your TMG Aplha-17 Laser Defender comes with a 2-year manufacturer's warranty.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eLaws\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLaser is regulated by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and not the FCC. There are currently no federal laws prohibiting the use of this device on a passenger vehicle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHowever, there are currently 12 states in the USA that do outlaw the use of laser jamming devices, they are: South Carolina, Nebraska, Minnesota, Utah, California, Oklahoma, Virginia, Colorado, Illinois, Texas, Tennessee and Washington DC.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTherefore, if you do drive in these areas it’s advisable to program your device as a receiver only or to automatically shut off once activated.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTMG Alpha-17 User Manual\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/facetstmg.com\/TMG-Laser-Defender-a-17_Manual-Jan-2023-Color.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTMG Alpha-17 User Manual Rev (Jan 2023)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eShips with Everything You Need\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYour TMG Laser Defender will arrive at your doorstep with everything you need, including: a comprehensive owner's and installation manual, laser defender transponders, panel mounted On\/Off Switch, 12-volt Interface with integrated speaker and volume control, modular connections, complete wiring harnesses, and mounting hardware. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhy Buy from RadarBusters?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthorized Dealer:\u003c\/b\u003e RadarBusters is an authorized dealer for TMG so you can be assured that you countermeasure is covered under TMG's full warranty. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReal Reviews:\u003c\/b\u003e Unlike the other review websites out there, RadarBusters was founded by Radar Roy, a retired cop and certified traffic radar instructor with over 40 years of experience. Luxury Automotive was so impressed with our high standards and qualifications that they dubbed us the “General Schwarzkopf of radar detectors”. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRadarBusters is \u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003eone of the longest operating and most experienced countermeasure-dedicated company in the industry. We are not a big box electronics store that offers everything under the sun. \u003cb\u003eYou will find no other company that offers the same level of pre- and post-sales expertise, than us.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNo Sales Tax:\u003c\/b\u003e You will not be charged sales tax as long as your order is shipped outside of Arizona.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan id=\"product_description\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSupport:\u003c\/b\u003e Have a problem or concern? Then \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eemail us 24\/7\u003c\/a\u003e and we will \u003cb\u003epersonally\u003c\/b\u003e get back with you typically within \u003cb\u003e12 hours or less!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(149, 55, 52);\"\u003eNote: Given that nature of the following products, any radar detector or laser defense product that requires installation is exempt from our 30-day return policy if the product is removed from its original packaging or if the buyer installs and\/or attempts to install the product on a vehicle it becomes a nonreturnable product. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis exception includes all installed laser defense devices, installed radar detectors, photo flashback systems, and the Veil Stealth Coating.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TMG","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51275788321001,"sku":"TMG-ALPHA-17-DUAL-PLUS-VPR","price":899.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/6222\/1033\/files\/TMG-ALPHA-17-DUAL-PLUS-VPR-2.png?v=1781527803","url":"https:\/\/www.radarbusters.com\/products\/tmg-alpha-17-laser-jammer-dual-vpr","provider":"Radar Busters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}