Solar cells keep batteries charged, eliminating cumbersome power cords
360º total band protection including POP mode radar
Tone alert with quiet/auto modes and alert priority
Icon display with dim/dark mode
Patented VG-2 cloaking technology
Includes 3 AA rechargable batteries, windshield mounting hardware and optional power cord
Customer Reviews
Reviewed on 2008-07-24Whistler XTR-185 I purchased this to replace an Passport that was very happy with, but I wanted a unit that was cordless. If you are considering the XTR-185 because it is cordless, don't bother. The battery life is very poor. Even after sitting in bright sunlight all day long, the unit will only run for about 1.5 - 2 hours. I find myself still having to plug it in frequently.
Reviewed on 2008-04-29Intermittent radar detector Detector turns itself off if it gets hit with a strong radar signal. Solar assist for battery charge seems non existent. I am throwing it away and buying something else
Reviewed on 2008-04-24Radar/laser detector Avery practical product given that it operates as cordless and that the batteries can be charged through the car's cigarette lighter/current or through one's battery charger; also it becomes charged from its solar panel. It takes a while to learn what all the beeps and sounds that come out of it indicate. Also, there are no indications of when the batteries are charged in the enclosed instructions; only how to charge them. (I had to e-mail the manufacture to get this.)
I would have liked one that includes a compass (as did my previous detector), but these evidently are not manufactures any longer.
360º total band protection including POP mode radar Real voice alert with quiet/auto modes and alert priority Numeric icon display with dim/dark mode and exclusive LED alert periscope Patented V...
