Whistler XTR-335 Real Voice-Alert Radar Detector review

February 10, 2012

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Whistler XTR-335 Real Voice-Alert Radar Detector

  • Radar/Laser detector provides 360-degree alerts for radar and laser signals, POP mode alerts, Safety Warning System alerts
  • Integrated Real Voice technology articulates band identification, SWS messages, feature selection out loud
  • Brilliant numeric icon display indicates power, city mode, radar band identification; with seven-segment signal strength meter
  • VG-2 cloaking technology makes you invisible to radar detector detectors; 3 City Modes and Highway Mode for reducing false alerts; dim/dark mode
  • One-year warranty
  • Real Voice Alerts – selectable
  • Patented POP Mode Detection
  • Numeric Icon Display
  • Exclusive Low Profile Periscopes
  • Dim/Dark Mode

The xtr-335:real voice alerts – selectablepatented pop mode detectionnumeric icon displayexclusive low profile periscopestotal band protection360° maxx coverage 3 city modes/highway modehigh gain lensstay alertdim/dark modequiet/auto quiet modesalert prioritysetting savervehicle battery saversafety warning system – swspatented vg-2 cloaking technologyincluded accessories: – power cord – windshield mountWhistler’s XTR-335 may be affordable, but it doesn’t skimp on features. This unit offers total band protection from radar signals, 360-degree laser detection, Whistler’s patented VG-2 cloaking technology and POP mode, a numeric icon display, dim/dark modes, safety warning system (SWS) alerts, and the “stay alert” function to the feature list. In addition, Whistler’s Real Voice feature pronounces band identification, SWS messages, and feature selection out loud.

Full-featured detection with integrated Real Voice.
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4.41 x 2.84 x 1.35 inches and just 5.5 ounces.

This unit features Whistler’s low-profile “alert periscope” LEDs that flash when the unit alarms.

Integrated Real Voice
When selected, Real Voice provides added information to the detected signal over and above the simple band ID tones. The unit says “X band” when it detects an X band signal. This allows you to keep your eyes on-the-road. Real Voice is also used to articulate Safety Warning System messages and feature selections.

Total Band Protection
Provides Complete Band Coverage of all Laser, Radar (X, K, and Ka bands), VG-2, and Safety Radar bands.

Numeric Icon Display
The XTR-335′s bright numeric icon display offers easy-to-read icons to indicate power, city mode, radar band identification, and signal strength. It adds a seven-segment digital display to show signal strength indication and band identification.

POP Mode Alerts There are new guns out there that operate just like the instant-on guns of the past but with a very tough new twist–POP mode. This new gun is a normal K and Ka band radar gun detectable by most radar detectors made in the past 30 years until it’s in POP mode. When the gun is in POP Mode and activated, a brief burst of energy, less than 1/15 of a second, is transmitted and the vehicle’s speed is quickly acquired. A detector without POP Mode detection capability cannot respond to this brief transmission. This one can.

360 Degree Protection
Units with 360 protection detect signals from all radar, laser, VG-2 and safety radar systems wherever they come from; front, rear or from the side.

VG-2 Cloaking
The VG-2, also known as a “radar detector detector,” is a special receiver used by police to detect signals radiated by a radar detector. Thanks to Whistler’s patented VG-2 cloaking technology, your detector will remain invisible to VG-2 detection.

3 City Modes/Highway Mode
Highway mode provides full audio and visual warning of laser/radar systems while maintaining full sensitivity, and is the default setting of Whistler laser/radar detectors. City mode helps reduce the annoyance of automatic door openers and burglar alarm alerts by providing an initial alert (same distance as Highway Mode) then remaining quiet unless the signal strength becomes very strong. When the signal increases the unit will alert briefly to notify you of the change in signal strength.

Quiet/Auto Quiet Modes
Pressing QUIET before a signal is detected engages Auto Quiet Mode, which automatically reduces the audio level after the initial warning to a low audio level setting. Pressing QUIET during a radar/laser encounter silences audio alerts, while allowing visual alerts to keep you informed.

Dim/Dark Mode
Dim/Dark Mode reduces the illumination of the display. reduced. Dim or dark can be engaged during an alert. In Dark Mode, the display goes dark for as long as a signal is being detected and for 20 seconds after, then the display returns to the dimmer setting.

Stay Alert
Whistler’s exclusive Stay Alert feature tests your alertness on long trips.

Vehicle Battery Saver Mode
The Vehicle Battery Saver Mode automatically shuts off your detector within 3 hours if you forget to turn it off. The timer is reset if the detector is turned off, unplugged or any button is pressed before the 6 hours have expired. The detector will alert you with an audible and visual warning before it shuts off.

Safety Warning System–SWS
This relatively new radar is not for speed detection at all, it is used to keep you informed of highway safety. Transmitters are installed and programmed (for example: in emergency vehicles) to make you aware of possible situations that may require your attention, such as: ambulance vehicles that are moving or stationary, road hazards ahead, road construction delays or detours, etc.

Alert Priority
When two or more signals are received at the same time, the alert priority is: Laser, VG-2, Speed Radar, Safety Radar.

Example: If X band is alerting, then suddenly a VG-2 signal is detected, the VG-2 warning will override the X band alert.

Twin Alert Periscopes
Whistler’s Low Profile Alert Periscopes provide an added attention getting visual alert. The two extra LEDs flash on and off when the unit alarms to provide a unique visual alert.

What’s in the Box
Whistler XTR-335 Radar/Laser Detector, Windshield Mount, Power Cord, User’s Manual


Get this deal and more only at rotoca.de – while supplies last Whistler’s XTR-335 may be affordable, but it doesn’t skimp on features. This unit offers total band protection from radar signals, 360-degree laser detection, Whistler’s patented VG-2 cloaking technology and POP mode, a numeric icon display, dim/dark modes, safety warning system (SWS) alerts, and the “stay alert” function to the feature list. In addition, Whistler’s Real Voice feature pronounces band identification, SWS messages, and feature selection out loud. -Radar/Laser detector provides 360-degree alerts for radar and laser signals, -POP mode alerts, Safety Warning System alerts -Integrated Real Voice technology articulates band identification, SWS messages, feature selection out loud -Brilliant numeric icon display indicates power, city mode, radar band identification; with seven-segment signal strength meter -VG-2 cloaking technology makes you invisible to radar detector detectors; 3 -City Modes and Highway Mode for reducing false alerts; dim/dark mode -One-year warranty -Dim/Dark Mode -Exclusive Low Profile Periscopes -Numeric Icon Display -Patented POP Mode Detection -Real Voice Alerts – selectable Don’t forget to subscribe to our channel youtube.com Join us on Facebook at facebook.com Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com

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CBeushausen February 10, 2012 at 11:45 am
21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Cheap price for a great radar detector!, January 16, 2011
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I had a Cobra before this one and it was a piece of crap. This one that I bought off of Amazon has all 4 detect modes x k ka and laser mode and it speaks to you as well and when you get closer to a zone it beeps and the blue lights go off crazy. It’s very nice and has already saved me from one speeding ticket. I recommend buying one of these for yourself and it is definitely worth the money. Here are my top reasons to buy this one

1. Detects both forward and rear radar

2. detects 4 bands x, k, ka and laser

3. voice speaking

4. blue light alert

5. great price

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Diane Lorentson "Greyk9s" February 10, 2012 at 11:49 am
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If you travel – DON’T WAIT, October 6, 2010
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This little device has saved my rear over and over. I don’t really use it in town, mostly on long trips (we travel to basketball tournaments constantly). You get a few false positives, but if you read the directions, you can quickly distinguish the difference between true and false warnings. Even bought one for a friend that got popped after we came through and were able to slow down in time.

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T. Neal February 10, 2012 at 12:38 pm
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really really nice, November 27, 2010
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the first thing you notice when you finally get the package open is the beautiful finish and quality feel of this well designed device. getting it mounted is a snap and you can bend the metal mount if needed so it sits level on your windshield. the mount fits into a slot on the front and releases with the little button on the side. when you get it plugged in the “real voice” is very clear and adds an additional cool, high tech aspect to the alert system. we first tried it at night and the visual display blended like crown jewels with our dash and made it fun to take the first cruise to try it out. if left on highway setting in the city it does pick up additional x band signals from security systems, but a switch to city 2, calms everything down. after a quiet circle of the expressway, we finally got a steady warning which gradually increased in speed and intensity until we experienced the full show. what fun this little device is and i can’t imagine anyone not loving the information that this device provides. the bad? well, the cord dangles.

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