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Whistler PRO-78 SE High-Performance Radar Detector with Blue Text Display

Whistler PRO-78 SE High-Performance Radar Detector with Blue Text DisplayBrand: Whistler Radar
Category: CE
Department: Car Audio & Video

List Price: $229.95
Buy New: $140.48
as of 9/9/2010 15:55 CDT details
You Save: $89.47 (39%)

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Seller: OpticSale
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars 26 reviews
Sales Rank: 2,565

Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Operating System: DOS
Processors: 1
System Memory: 128000
Memory Type: DRAM
Hard Drive Size: 1
Graphics Card: This is the description of the PC Graphics
Graphics RAM: 256
Graphics Card Interface: AGP
Native Resolution: 640x480
Display Size: 669.2913385826772
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.1
Dimensions (in): 7.8 x 2.3 x 6.1
Legal Disclaimer: Shipping is 3-5 days FedEx or UPS with tracking number. Brand New. Continental USA street address ONLY, we do not ship to P/O box, APO, AE, or international addresses

MPN: PRO-78 SE
Model: PRO-78 SE
UPC: 052303404535
EAN: 0052303404535
ASIN: B001TE0MXQ

Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features:
  • Total Band protection with selectable bands
  • Exclusive twin alert periscopes
  • Intellicord-ready
  • Real Voice alerts
  • Radar Signature ID (RSID)

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Product Description
Whistler's Pro-78SE is a detector that maximizes sensitivity and minimizes falsing. Ka Max Mode gives you improved Ka Band sensitivity. Radar Signature ID displays known Ka gun frequencies to help distinguish threats, and Laser Signature ID does the same by displaying pulses per second of received laser signals. Take advantage of 360-degree coverage for all radar and laser bands, Whistler's patented POP-mode detection, and a wealth of other features in this compact detector.

Amazon.com Product Description
Amazon.com Product Description Whistler's Pro-78SE is a detector that maximizes sensitivity and minimizes falsing. Ka Max Mode gives you improved Ka Band sensitivity. Radar Signature ID displays known Ka gun frequencies to help distinguish threats, and Laser Signature ID does the same by displaying pulses per second of received laser signals. Take advantage of 360-degree coverage for all radar and laser bands, Whistler's patented POP-mode detection, and a wealth of other features in this compact detector.

The Pro-78SE maximizes sensitivity and minimizes falsing. Click to enlarge.

Blue Text Display
The brilliant blue text display provides distinct visual confirmation of signals detected, signal strength, and indicates engaged modes of operation.

Filter Mode
There are times when a radar detector can emit the same frequency as police radar and can cause your detector to falsely alarm. Sometimes a detector can display a signal when picking up another radar detector in vehicle close by. The Whistler Filter Mode checks the signal to verify if it's a legitimate police radar or a false alert from another detector.

Auto Dim Mode
The Auto Dim feature automatically switches the illumination of the text display between the bright and dim settings according to varying light conditions so that the text display will always be easy to read.

INTELLICORD Ready
Add the Whistler INTELLICORD and you'll be able to remotely control the radar detector in settings such as power on/off, city modes, dim/dark and quiet/auto quiet with a simple press of a button.

Real Voice Alerts

Real Voice provides added information to the detected signal over and above the simple band ID tones from internal speaker. Click to enlarge.

Add the Whistler INTELLICORD for remote control of radar detector settings. Click to enlarge.

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. Real Voice will be used to articulate the following:
  • Band Identification
  • Safety Warning System messages
  • Feature Selection

Low Profile 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.

3 City Modes/Highway Mode
Highway mode provides full audio and visual warning of laser/radar systems while maintaining full sensitivity. Highway mode is the default setting of all Whistler's 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.

Stay Alert
The Stay Alert feature is designed to test a driver's alertness. Within 30 to 60 seconds after the feature is engaged an alert is sounded; to show alertness, the driver must press the volume, city or the mute button within 3-5 seconds. If a button is pressed within 3-5 seconds, the cycle is repeated. If a button was not pressed within 3-5 seconds the unit alarms at full volume and the display shows an unique visual alert.

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.

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.

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.

What's in the Box
Whistler PRO-78 SE, Power Cord, Direct Wire Kit, Windshield Mount, Dash Pad, User's Manual


Customer Reviews:
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3 out of 5 stars Blue Text Display not a plus   July 10, 2010
Bruce I. Watson
As a functional detector this unit is OK. However, beware that there is no verbal alerts, only differing buzzes for each band. The main drawback is the blue screen. While in its billing, one is led to believe this is a big plus, a key selling point, the reality is that in the daylight, the display washes out and becomes unviewable. At night, perfect. I expected more for the price paid. Does it detect radar? Yes, but that's about it. I'd recommend paying a few dollars more and get a talking model without the blue text display.


5 out of 5 stars Whistler Pro-78 SE   May 11, 2010
Matt E. (Ohio)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful

Great Radar Detector. Like many others, I bought this a little skeptical because some of the bad reviews I read. However, the one thing i think people that left a negative review for this product failed to do is turn the POP mode off. Doing so minimized the false alerts I got, and really makes this a great product. The blue display is really great and is auto dimming, so at night it won't distract you from the road. This product has saved me from many tickets and ultimatley paid for itself. I would recommend this detector to anyone that wants the benefits of the great detection range of the 300-400 dollar detectors but doesnt want to spend that much. KA band detection range is the best part of this product. Great value and great product.


4 out of 5 stars Good Performance   April 29, 2010
S. Adams
0 out of 1 found this review helpful

To many false alerts, its so sensitive an arrow would be helpful like the V1. Definitely worth the money.


5 out of 5 stars PRO-78 comes with hard wire kit   April 20, 2010
J. Hamilton
1 out of 2 found this review helpful

One of the reviews of the Whistler PRO-78 SE said that there was no hard wire kit even though the product description said it had it. The user was incorrect - I received my 78SE today and it does come with the kit. As proof I have uploaded a photo of the included wiring.


5 out of 5 stars Whistler PRO-78 SE   April 18, 2010
A. Yanovich (Upton, NY)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful

The pro 78 detector is very simplitic to use. This detector given me 100% early warning from radars in LA and MS.
This is by far the best radar detector I have owned!


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