Cobra Electronics XRS-9540 Radar / Laser Detector

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High Performance radar/laser detector with reliable, proven performance

12-Band Detection Detects 6 radar, 4 laser and 2 safety signals

DigiViewData Display Provides easily recognizable digital text display

Ku Band Detection Detects Ku Band Radar Gun currently being used in Europe

LaserEye - Provides 360-degree detection of laser signals

Voice Alert - Warns driver with specific voice annunciation of the signal being detected

VG-2 Alert/ Undetectable Provides complete immunity and alerts the driver when under surveillance of VG-2 Radar-Dectector-Detectors

Spectre Alert/Undetectable Provides complete immunity and alerts the driver when under surveillance of Spectre 1 Radar-Detector-Detectors

Strobe Alert A Cobra exclusive, works with tens of thousands of emergency vehicles currently equipped with traffic light controlling strobe emitters. Provides advance warning of the presence and/or approach of emergency vehicles

Safety Alert Warns drivers of the presence and/or approaching emergency vehicles, railroad crossing, and road hazard locations equipped with Cobra's exclusive Safety Alert transmitters

Auto Mute - Automatically mutes the alert tone for enhanced driver convenience

IntelliMute - Relative-speed-sensing Auto Mute system that virtually elminates false alerts

Digital Signal Strength Meter Provides the driver with relative proximity to the target using 5-level digital signal strength meter

SmartPower Automatically shuts off power to the unit when ignition is turned off

City/Highway Modes Allows the user to select operating mode, reducing the frequency of falsing in densely populated urban areas

Dim Mode - Allows the user to dim the radar detector display enhancing night driving visibility

Stay Set Electronic Memory

Includes: XRS 9540 Radar Detector Unit, Coiled 12V DC Power Cord, Windshield Mounting Bracket with suction cups

Specification	Description
Model	XRS 9540, XRS-9540, XRS9540
UPC	028377104879
Available for Store Pickup Spec Name: rshStandard	Yes
Benefits	High performance radar/laser detector with reliable, proven performanceDetects 6 radar signals: X Band, K Band, Ka Superwide, Ku Band
Capacity UOM	mAh
Country Of Origin	China
Description Header	Don't get trapped.
Display Catalog Number	55028012
End Product Indicator	Yes
Features	VG-2 Alert® provides complete immunity & alerts the driver when under surveillanceSpectre Alert™ provides complete immunity
Included in the Box	XRS 9540 radar detector unit12V DC power adapterWindshield mounting bracket with suction cupsInstruction manual
Manufacturer Labor Warranty	12
Manufacturer Part Number	XRS-9540
Manufacturer Parts Warranty	12
MAP Price	129.99
Model	XRS 9540
Operating Temperature UOM	° F
Power Device	Power adapter
Product Depth	1.26
Product Dimensions UOM	inches
Product Disclaimer	Laser/radar detectors are not offered where prohibited by law; use may be regulated by state or local laws. *Safety Alert® works with systems
Product Height	4.43
Product Type	Radar/laser
Product Weight	5.29
Product Weight UOM	ounces
Product Width	2.8
Supported Languages	English

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"This device is much louder than the last B.E.L.#960 detector I owned. In fact,everything about it is better especially the price. It even looks great. How about that...." Read Full Review »

Feb 15, 2009 by The Grey Ghost

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"Simply driving by too many cops without getting a signal. Maybe they aren't using radar and its laser usage, but 4/5 cops I pass I get no signal. Makes it pretty useless in my area...." Read Full Review »

Sep 30, 2009 by Crysanthium

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"This device is much louder than the last B.E.L.#960 detector I owned. In fact,everything about it is better especially the price. It even looks great. How about that. "

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5.0

"I inform you that radar / laser detector is so good! But I can't heard beep look alike train, emergency, other alert on device because I am deaf. I wish techican should put full display words on radar/ laser detector. I can see display word can show me " train coming, emergency alert, any words etc. …" Read Full Review »

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★★★★☆

4.0

"It was the cheapest detector on the top ten list, [$]. It works well enough but seems to have that cheap, lightweight feel to it. While it does give a lot of low, powered false alarms, it still goes off when its the real thing. While there may be better units on the market, this one works well enou …" Read Full Review »

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5.0

"I'm impressed with my new 9540. Just got it yesterday and was easy to understand what it can do. Route I drive used to pick all sorts of false alarms with my old unit. Today I got only 2 alerts, a State Trooper passing the other direction and an ambulance on a run. Great value for the money. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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GREAT RADAR/LASAR DETECTOR!! LOVE IT!!

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5.0

"THIS IS A GREAT RADAR/LASAR DETECTOR. I LOVE IT! IT DETECTED A GROUP OF OFFICERS WITH LASAR DETECTORS IN THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF TIME FOR ME TO SLOW DOWN! SAVED ME FROM A TICKET FOR SURE!!! IM VERY PLEASED WITH THIS PRODUCT!! "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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