Whistler XTR-690 Radar/Laser Detector

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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
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
3-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.

Specification	Description
Model	XTR-690, XTR690
UPC	052303404092
Available for Store Pickup Spec Name: rshStandard	Yes
Benefits	Provides Real Voice™ which allows you to keep your eyes on the road while informing you of alertsPOP™ Mode alerts are displ
Capacity UOM	mAh
Country Of Origin	Philippines
Description Header	Know what's coming.
Display Catalog Number	55028630
End Product Indicator	Yes
Included in the Box	Whistler® XTR-690 Radar/Laser DetectorWindshield mountPower cordOwner's manual
Manufacturer Labor Warranty	2
Manufacturer Part Number	XTR-690
Manufacturer Parts Warranty	2
MAP Price	169.99
Model	XTR-690
Operating Temperature UOM	° F
Power Device	Power cord
Product Depth	4.688
Product Dimensions UOM	inches
Product Height	1.375
Product Type	Radar/laser with POP Alert
Product Weight	6.5
Product Weight UOM	ounces
Product Width	3
Supported Languages	English

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★★★★★

5.0

Excellent buy for [$]

"This detector is excellent. Within 3 weeks of owning it i've escaped two almost certain tickets; 125 in a 70 and 95 in a 70. Both times the detector signaled Ka band almost a mile before I saw the cop on the other side of the interstate, on the other side of a hill! I don't condone speeding but this thing works, and will help out with what could/would be a sticky situation. It's strong enough to pick up K band f..." Read Full Review »

Oct 22, 2008 by Zeb

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2.0

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"This thing has saved me countless times, but for some reason today I got a ticket, 86 in 55. The Radar Detector didn't even go off until the cop was within 100 feet of me, and by then I was already busted. I was going over a hill, and the cop was coming at me, so I did not see him. And this radar detector failed to detect. Resulting in my ticket...." Read Full Review »

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5.0

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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Oct 22 2008

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No nonesense radar detector

★★★★☆

4.0

"I purchased this radar detector from my work - a place where I had more than enough choices in radar detectors. There were a few reasons I chose this one:

1.) the price

2.) the features

3.) previous reviews I had read about it

4.) brand trust

From several reviews I had read where they were re …" Read Full Review »

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Great!

★★★★★

5.0

"The only 2 cons about this detector is that you get a lot of false k-band warnings, I get a false warning every time i pass a CVS or rite-aid because their automatic doors use this band. Also if another driver has this type detector, you get a quick "PULSE KA" warning, but it's not continous thankfu …" Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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VERY IMPRESSIVE!!!!

★★★★★

5.0

"This unit does exactly as stated. I am very impressed with the overall sensitivity. It allowed me an abundant amount of time to react in a situation. I also like the other little features it comes with! "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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Dec 29 2007

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Great low price detector

★★★★☆

4.0

"I had a whistler during the mid 90s. It was good about detecting radar, but gave several false alerts. That's about the same with this one. The false alerts aren't too frequent, but there are still more false alerts than real ones. I haven't turned the filters all the way up yet, but I occaision …" Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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