Technisonic Industries Ltd.
Missasauga, Ontario (Canada)
VG-2 Interceptor
The VG-2 Interceptor radar detector detector (introduced in the 1980s) measures microwave signals in the band 11.4 - 11.6 GHz and is suppose to have detection ranges from 1/4 mile to 2 miles depending on the strength of radar detector LO leakage. Because the VG-2 has only one IF (one frequency conversion), the device is more susceptible to false alarms than a double frequency conversion receiver. Some radar detectors are capable of detecting the VG-2 LO leakage (a radar detector detects the radar detector detector).
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Stealth Micro Systems Pty Ltd. Brisbane, Queensland (Australia)
Stalcar |
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INDICATORS: audio alarm (signal detected)
graph display of signal proximity (range)
RECEIVER: double down conversion superheterodyne
varactor tuned Gunn Oscillator
EXTERNAL POWER: 13.50 to 14.50 Vdc, 0.5 amps max
TEMPERATURE RANGE: -5 to 65 °C (23 to 149 °F)
WEIGHT: 475 grams (17 oz -- just over 1 lb)
DIMENSIONS (LxWxH): 155 x 93 x 35 mm (6.1 x 3.7 x 1.4 in)
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Stalcar A/C 3
The Stalcar A/C 3 includes an RFI (Radio Frequency Interference) detector and a low voltage indicator. The unit detects the latest (2003) FCC (USA) certified radar detectors.
Spectre and Spectre II
The Spectre RDD was introduced by Stealth Micro Systems in early 2002, and is similar to the Stalcar RDD. The Spectre detects X, K, and Ka band radar dectectors using a swept LO from about 11 - 15 GHz. Used in the USA, Canada, and Europe.
Hill Country Research
527 Chaparral Dr.
Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (USA)
RD-1
The RD-1 radar detector detector comes in a small suitcase (or tool case) and is powered by 12 Vdc (from the car battery) that requires about 0.5 amperes. The large antenna allows for relatively long range detection on the order of about 2 miles (over 3 km) or more. Includes built-in self-test. Designed to be used during radar operation (the RD-1 should not interfere with microwave radars).
RD-2
The RD-2 radar detector detector is 6 x 6.5 x 3.25 inches (155 x 170 x 85 mm), powered by the car battery (12 Vdc) at about 0.5 amperes. Detection range is about 0.5 miles (0.8 km). Receiver bandwidth about 2 GHz.
RD-2/D
The RD-2/Dual radar detector detector is similar to the RD-2 with the addition of an off angle beam. The RD-2/Dual uses two beams, one pointed forward (0 degrees) and the other pointed at about a 45 degree angle (left side). The two beams indicate to the RDD operator the general direction of the radar detector (front or side).
RD-3
The RD-3 radar detector detector is a relatively small unit that measures 6 1/8 x 4 1/8 x 2 1/2 inches (156 x 105 x 66 mm). Uses power from the car battery (10 - 18 Vdc) with average current requirements of 0.3 A if signal present, and 0.12 A without signal. The unit indicates whether the incoming signal is in it's lower or upper receive band. Antenna diameter is 50 mm (about 2 inches).
Optional features include automatically activating / deactivating a video camera. When the RD-3 detects a signal (radar detector) a command is sent to the video system to start recording, when the signal stops a command is sent to the video system to stop recording.
