Golden EAGLE

Traffic Safety Radar

OPERATORS MANUAL

P/N 006-0679-10
REV. 1

Copyright 2003, Kustom Signals, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Printed in U.S.A. This publication may not be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in whole or in part in any form or by any means electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise without prior written permission of Kustom Signals, Inc., 9325 Pflumm Road, Lenexa, KS 66215-3347 Customer Service 1-800-835-0156 or (620) 431-2700 Sales Department 1-800-4-KUSTOM or (913) 492-1400

Table of Contents

1. Introduction ........................................................................ 1.1 2. Specifications ...................................................................... 2.1 2.1 General ........................................................................ 2.1 2.2 Operational.................................................................. 2.2 3. Inspection & Mounting ..................................................... 3.1 3.1 Initial Inspection ......................................................... 3.1 3.2 Materials Supplied...................................................... 3.1 3.3 Equipment Mounting ................................................. 3.2 4. Unit Description ................................................................. 4.1 4.1 Front Panel.................................................................. 4.1 4.2 Rear Panel ................................................................... 4.4 4.3 Remote Control........................................................... 4.5 5. General Theory of Operation........................................... 5.1 5.0 General ........................................................................ 5.1 5.1 Microwave Emissions ................................................ 5.3 6. Testing Procedures ............................................................ 6.1 6.0 General ........................................................................ 6.1 6.1 Power On .................................................................... 6.1 6.2 Automatic Self Test.................................................... 6.2 6.3 Manual Test ................................................................ 6.2 6.4 Accuracy Testing........................................................ 6.2 6.5 Tuning Fork Testing................................................... 6.3 6.6 Moving Mode Test ..................................................... 6.7 6.7 Speedometer Input Synchronization ......................... 6.8

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7. Operating Modes...............................................................7.1 7.0 Operating Modes ........................................................7.1 7.1 Setup ...........................................................................7.2 7.2 Stationary Operation...................................................7.5 7.3 Moving Operation (Opposite Direction)...................7.8 7.4 Moving Operation (Same Direction).......................7.12 7.5 Stopwatch ..................................................................7.13 7.6 Speedometer Pulse Operation ..................................7.15 7.7 Setting Fan Interference Filter Mode ......................7.15 7.8 Maintenance Mode ...................................................7.15 8. Interference ........................................................................8.1 8.0 General ........................................................................8.1 8.1 Natural Influences.......................................................8.1 8.2 Man-Made Influences.................................................8.2 8.3 Groundspeed ...............................................................8.4 9. Recommended Care & Maintenance .............................9.1 10. Case Law .........................................................................10.1 11. FCC Licensing ................................................................11.1 12. Troubleshooting..............................................................12.1 13. Options .........................................................................13.1 13.0 Options Setup..........................................................13.1 13.1 Options Descriptions ..............................................13.2 13.2 Options Examples...................................................13.4 14. Warranty .........................................................................14.1

Section 1--Introduction INTRODUCTION The Kustom Signals Eagle series radar units come from a long-standing commitment to the law enforcement community to provide quality, state-of-the-art speed measuring equipment. The Eagle series radar units incorporate features that have never been available on moving radar before. Eagle units use Digital Signal Processing (DSP), which allows Kustom Signals designers the opportunity to add features such as same direction - fastest vehicle mode and the newest feature on all Eagle series units, TruTrak. This feature automatically directs the DSP to search in a very small speed range for the patrol speed return, thus eliminating false patrol speeds while stopped at a traffic light, combined speeds, splitting speeds, and shadowing. To add to the flexibility of the units, Eagle series radar are available in either K-Band or Ka-Band frequencies. All of these features and performance standards are packed into a small, lightweight unit, providing the most flexibility for the operator.

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Section 2--Specifications 2.1 GENERAL Type: Frequency: Two piece, Moving/Stationary, True Doppler radar system 24.150 GHz + .1 GHz (K-band) 33.4 to 36 GHz + .1 GHz (Kaband) Forks stamped with KSI KaBand are for units with microwave frequency 35.5 GHz. Forks for any other Ka-Band frequency will have that frequency clearly labeled on the fork. Automatic frequency sensing of selected antenna, K or Ka Stationary--+1 MPH (+2 km/h) Moving--+1/-2 MPH (+2/-3 km/h) 10.8 VDC to 16.5 VDC, 1.0 amp max

Tuning Forks

Band Selection: System Accuracy:

Operating Voltage:

Nominal Power Reqm'ts: Voltage (VDC) Current (A) K/Ka Without displays illum: 13.6 0.5 With displays illum: 13.6 0.5 Without target present: 13.6 0.5 With target present: 13.6 0.6 Standby (HOLD): 13.6 0.4 Reverse Voltage Protection: Diode protection. No damage if power supply leads are reversed.

Electronic Components: 100% solid state; integrated circuits, microprocessors and transistors tested for reliability. 2.1

Section 2--Specifications Operating Temperature: -22F to +140F -30C to +60C 90% relative humidity, noncondensing. Dimensions: Counting Unit Height: Width: Depth: Weight: Display Unit Height: Width: Depth: Weight: 2.2 OPERATIONAL Speed Processor: Operational Processor: Manual Test: Digital Signal Processing (DSP) performs all signal analysis. All functions are microprocessor controlled. LED and light segment check; checks internal calibration and performs cross check of quartz crystals for accuracy. Comparison of quartz crystals done periodically (5 minutes maximum period) and upon every mode change. "Err" displayed if an error is found. Instantaneous.

1.08" (2.74 cm) 6.50" (16.51 cm) w/o mtg. knobs 3.75" (9.52 cm) 1 lb 2 oz (0.51 kg) w/o pwr cord 1.75" (4.44 cm) 6.50" (16.51 cm) 1.25" (3.17 cm) 9.0 oz (0.25 kg)

Automatic self test:

Lock Time:

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Section 2--Specifications Patrol/Dist Window: Displays patrol speed in radar mode and distance in stopwatch mode. Displays truncated target speed in radar and stopwatch mode. Displays locked target speed or Elapsed Time (stopwatch mode) or fastest speed (Fastest Mode). High brightness LED Target - .4" (10.16 mm), Patrol and Lock - .3" (7.62 mm) Automatic dimming to ambient conditions. All displays are cleared when mode of operation changes. Meets IACP/NHTSA specifications. Stationary: Target channel sensitivity of 10 dB from 35 mph to 90 mph (5 db from 60 to 90). Moving (opposite direction): within 10 dB for targets between 40 to 90 mph (5 dB from 60 to 90). Maximum closing K-band speed not to exceed 210 mph.

Target Window: Lock/ET Window:

Display Type:

Light Intensity: Automatic Clear: Speed Range:

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Section 2--Specifications Stationary: Patrol: 10 to 199 MPH 16 to 320 km/h Selectable 10 or 20 to 99 MPH 16 or 32 to 159 km/h Typical patrol speeds to 130 MPH (209 km/h) Maximum target speed is function of combined patrol and target speeds to 199 MPH (320 km/h). "Lo" displayed in target window when supply voltage falls below input of 10.8 VDC. Locked speeds will remain "rFi" is displayed in target window during radio frequency interference. Speed displays will blank during this condition. Locked speeds will remain. "Err" is displayed in target window when an internal error in the operating system is detected. All speed displays will blank. Locked speeds will remain.

Target: Opposite Direction:

Indicators: Low Voltage:

Radio Frequency Interference:

Error:

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Section 2--Specifications Hold: "HLd" is displayed in target window when system is not transmitting. Controlled by remote or front panel switch. Indicator lights when fastest mode is selected by operator. Flashes when fastest target is tracked and when fastest has been locked. Lights when Eagle is in Stopwatch Mode. These indicators are used to show the mode of operation and selected antenna.

FASTEST:

STOPWATCH Road Graphic:

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Section 2--Specifications Antenna: Height K-band Ka-band Width K-band Ka-band Depth K-band Ka-band Weight K-band Ka-band Microwave Source: Beam Width K-band Ka-band Power Density: Side Lobes: Receiver: Weather Resistant

3.25" (8.26 cm) 2.52" (6.4 cm) 7.3" (18.54 cm) 2.52" (6.4 cm) 3.6" (9.14 cm) 3.2" (8.13 cm) 1.88 lbs (0.85 kg) 0.7 lbs (0.32 kg) Gunn-Effect Diode. 12 degrees 12 degrees Less than 5 mW/cm2 all bands 25 dB below main lobe. Low noise Schottky diode. For mounting inside or outside vehicle.

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Section 3--Inspection & Mounting 3.1 INITIAL INSPECTION Before installing your Eagle, please take a moment to carefully inspect it for damage caused by shipping. Contact the shipping carrier at once if you notice any damage. Remove the unit from the shipping carton and check the packing list against your original purchase order. If the shipment is incomplete or a parts error has been made, please contact your district sales manager or Kustom Signals Customer Service Department at (620) 431-2700 or 800-835-0156. 3.2 MATERIALS SUPPLIED Description The following equipment is normally included: Wired remote control Windshield Mount Mounting Bail 35 MPH Tuning Fork (for K and some Ka-Band antennas) 65 MPH Tuning Fork (for K and some Ka-Band antennas) 30 MPH Tuning Fork (for some Ka-Band antennas) 55 MPH Tuning Fork (for some Ka-Band antennas) Separation kit (some models) Operator's Manual Optional Wireless Remote Control Battery Pack and Charger 7 or 12-inch Dash Mount Window Mount Heavy Duty Carrying Case Auxiliary Power Receptacle Cable

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Section 3--Inspection & Mounting 3.3 EQUIPMENT MOUNTING 3.3.1 AUXILIARY POWER RECEPTACLE Cigarette lighter receptacles have been the traditional source of power for traffic radar over the years. In the newer vehicles, it is possible that poor grounding of this receptacle, electrical noise from the vehicle's alternator charging system, electrical fuel pump and microprocessor noise can combine to create an unacceptably high level of ambient electronic interference. This interference can affect the radar's performance in several ways: decreased range, no target speeds being displayed or abnormal tones or noise in the audio. Available for each Golden Eagle radar system is an auxiliary power receptacle, which mounts under the dashboard and wires directly to the battery. 1. Mount the receptacle in the desired location using the hardware provided. 2. Connect the black wire to the receptacle's mounting bracket. Connect the white wire (with Faston terminal) to the rear plug of the receptacle. Route the cable through the firewall and up to the battery. 3. Connect the white wire of the power cable to the battery (+) positive terminal and the black wire to the (-) negative terminal. 4. The Auxiliary power receptacle is supplied with a 2 amp fuse to protect the battery should the cable become shorted.

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Section 3--Inspection & Mounting 3.3.2 INDICATOR UNIT CAUTION: Equipment mounted in 1994 and later series police vehicles may interfere with the operation of passenger side airbags. Please refer to the vehicle manufacturer or your Kustom Signals District Manager for additional information on safe mounting areas within the vehicle. 1. The indicator unit consists of two components: the front display panel, which contains the unit's displays and switches, and the logic unit, which contains the circuit boards and processor. These two components can be mounted in the vehicle as one piece or they can be separated and mounted in different locations. The Golden Eagle's display panel can be located overhead, on the dashboard or on the radio rack. The logic unit can be located under the dash, in the glove box or under the front seat. 2. Locate mounting bail. Position the indicator for best viewing position in the patrol vehicle and mark the location for the mounting screws. 3. Drill a small pilot hole at the marked locations. 4. Set the bail bracket in place and secure to the dashboard or other mounting location with mounting screws. 5. If the logic section is separated from the display, consider mounting it in a convenient yet protected location, i.e. under the dash, in the glove box or under the front seat. The interconnect cable for the two components attaches either to the right side of the display panel and the front of the logic unit or to the rear of the display unit and front of the logic unit.

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Section 3--Inspection & Mounting 3.3.3 FRONT ANTENNA MOUNTING Provided with the Golden Eagle is a windshield mount for the antenna. Contact your District Manager or Kustom Signals' Customer Service department for other optional antenna mounts. NOTE: Mounting of the antenna bracket to the dashboard or any metal bracket (such as the radio rack) may cause improper grounding of the antenna. This would be noticed by reduced range and/or a high pitched squeal in the audio. Use of the Kustom Signals' isolation kit, P/N 050-0200-00 will eliminate improper grounding. 1. Attach the antenna to the mount. 2. Connect the antenna to the Golden Eagle's logic unit, front antenna port. Refer to Sec. 4.2 for antenna port location. 3. Connect the Golden Eagle's power connector to the proper power source. See Sec. 3.3.1. 4. Momentarily depress the POWER switch on the front panel of the Golden Eagle (refer to Sec. 4.1 for location and function of front panel switches). It will process through a lamp test and internal test as described later in Sec. 6. Select Stationary mode by depressing the MODE switch, if necessary. Both direction antenna/mode indicators (front antenna) will be lit.

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Section 3--Inspection & Mounting 5. Momentarily depress the AUDIO then the MODE switch. This places the Golden Eagle in the unsquelched (audio on) mode. If necessary, depress the AUDIO switch then the RANGE (up) switch to increase the audio level. 6. Start the patrol vehicle and position the A/C - heater fan to a mid-range speed. Move the antenna/mounting bracket to different positions on the windshield while listening to the audio. If there is fan interference, the audio will have a raspy sound instead of just noise. Position the antenna to minimize the amount of fan interference. Mark this position on the outside of the windshield, using a grease pencil. The fan interference filter developed for the Eagle radar series can be turned on or off at the discretion of the operator. To check the status of this filter, momentarily depress the RANGE switch. The word "rnG" will appear in the TARGET window and the range setting (1-6) will appear in the PATROL window. While "rnG" is being displayed, depress the MODE switch. This will change the TARGET display to "FAn", remove the range number in the PATROL display, and display "On" (fan interference filter ON) or "OFF" (fan interference filter OFF) in the LOCK window. To change the status of the filter, press the MODE switch again. The system will time out and exit this mode after approximately 2 seconds from the last switch entry; or press HOLD to immediately return to the radar mode. NOTE: Some degradation of target capture may be noted with the filter activated. For maximum performance, if the patrol vehicle has little or no fan interference, it is suggested that the fan interference filter be turned off.

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Section 3--Inspection & Mounting 7. After the optimum antenna position has been found, glue the bracket to the windshield using the adhesive provided. 8. Position of the antenna: Stationary: Maximum performance of the system will be achieved when the antenna is pointed directly toward the vehicles being monitored. Aim the antenna parallel to the ground and straight down the roadway.

Moving:

3.3.4 REAR ANTENNA MOUNTING 1. Place the antenna on the rear mounting bracket. 2. Follow the procedure for determining any fan interference per Sec. 3.3.3, steps 4-6. Set the Golden Eagle for stationary mode, rear antenna.

3. After the optimum position has been located (and marked per Sec. 3.3.3 Step 6), permanently attach the mount to the rear window using the adhesive provided.

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Section 3--Inspection & Mounting 4. Position the antenna cable behind the rear seat and under the rear floorboard, then route up to the logic unit and connect. This method of mounting will minimize the antenna from moving around in the vehicle should it break loose in an accident. It should also prevent anyone from using the cable as a weapon against the officer. 5. Position the antenna parallel to the ground and straight down the roadway. 3.3.5 SPEEDOMETER PULSE CABLE INSTALLATION 1. The speedometer pulse cable has a two-conductor plug at one end and no plug at the other end. The plug connects into the SPDOMTR connector on the rear panel of the Eagle 2. The bare end of the speedometer pulse cable will be connected to the patrol vehicles electrical speedometer input cable using the splice connector provided. Due to the vast number of models, makes and years of vehicles, we have moved access to specific vehicle diagrams online, where information can be better maintained and distributed. Installation details can be accessed at: http://www.kustomsignals.com (select: radar fixed mount) For information on connecting the TruTrak cable, refer to the Kustom website above. For information regarding motorcycle mounts, refer to the instructions in the mount kits.

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Section 4--Unit Description 4.1 FRONT PANEL A B C J K D

H L

I M

A. TARGET SPEED

Displays the strongest speed of target vehicles in both stationary and moving modes. If a fastest target is locked, this display will track the fastest speed. Displays calculated target speed in stopwatch mode. Graphic indicates which antenna is selected and the mode of operation Displays locked target speeds. In the stopwatch mode, displays the elapsed time in seconds and tenths seconds. In the Fastest Mode, displays fastest speed. Displays the speed of the patrol vehicle. In the stopwatch mode, displays the distance to be used for speed calculations. 4.1

B. Road Graphic

C. LOCK/ET Display

D. PATROL SPEED

Section 4--Unit Description E. LOCK/RELEASE Switch used to lock and unlock target and patrol vehicle speeds. In the stopwatch mode, used to start, stop and clear the timing function. Switch used to test the internal accuracy and activate displays. Switch used to select operating mode: moving, stationary, or stopwatch. Secondary functions are to squelch or unsquelch the audio or to set fan interference filter on or off. This switch used to display the level of audio currently selected. Secondary function is the decrement (down) control. Switch used to place the Eagle in the range set mode. Secondary function is the increment (up) control. Lights when fastest vehicle mode is active. Flashes when fastest vehicle speed is being displayed. Lights (SAME direction mode only) when slower mode is active. Six LED indicators display set level of range control. Detects ambient light conditions and adjusts the brightness of displays automatically.

F. TEST G. MODE

H. AUDIO ()

I. RANGE ()

J. Fastest Indicator

K. Slower Indicator L. Range Level Indicator M. Ambient Light Detector

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Section 4--Unit Description N. HOLD This switch used to turn the microwave transmitter on and off. Switch control for power-on/off. LED lights in stopwatch mode.

O. POWER P. Stopwatch Indicator

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Section 4--Unit Description 4.2 REAR PANEL

The rear panel of the Golden Eagle has connectors for two antennas, remote control (wireless or wired), RS232 I/O port and Speedometer input cable. In addition, there is a captive power cord attached to the rear panel. Located on the left side of the rear panel is a 3.5 mm connector for the external remote control. This connector is used for the wired remote control and wireless remote receiver. Next to the remote control connector is the Speedometer Input Cable connector. This cable attaches to the vehicles speedometer to assist the DSP to process proper patrol speed. PORT 1 interfaces to a Kustom Signals Eyewitness incar video system or Giant Display. This port provides speed and status information to external devices. The two antenna connectors are marked R/A (Rear Antenna) and F/A (Front Antenna). Ensure the antenna cable(s) are connected to the correct location. The power cord is permanently attached to the logic unit. It supplies power to the system from the patrol vehicle's cigarette lighter receptacle, auxiliary power receptacle or portable battery pack. The power input is reverse polarity protected and protected from over-voltage and over-current conditions.

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Section 4--Unit Description 4.3 REMOTE CONTROL

A C E

B D F

The remote control is available in either a wired or wireless version. The wired version plugs directly into the back panel's remote jack. The wireless remote uses an infrared sensor that plugs into the remote jack. The sensor is then secured in a location that allows convenient reception of the remote's infrared commands. The remote control units are otherwise identical. A. L/R (LOCKRELEASE) (Start-Stop-Clear in stopwatch mode). B. HLD (HOLD). This pushbutton switch is used for locking and releasing target and patrol speeds. In the stopwatch mode will start, stop and clear the timer. This switch is used to turn the microwave transmitter on and off. 4.5

Section 4--Unit Description C. F/S (FASTEST/ SLOWER) This switch is used in opposite direction or stationary to activate fastest target vehicle mode. In same direction mode, used to tell the microprocessor that the target vehicle is slower than the patrol vehicle. NOTE: Fastest can be operated in one of two methods. See Section 13 (Options) for details. D. S/O (SAME/ OPPOSITE) Switch selects either the (target) same direction or opposite direction moving mode. Switches between the front or rear antenna. In the locked mode, this switch will blank the patrol speed display. Depressing the switch a second time redisplays the locked patrol speed. In the unlocked mode, pressing the switch once displays the current minimum patrol speed setting. Pressing it twice displays SNC and allows speedometer input synchronization.

E. F/R (FRONT/ REAR). F. P/B (PATROL BLANK).

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Section 4--Unit Description 4.3.1 BROKEN OR LOST REMOTE CONTROL If the remote control is broken or lost, the operator can access most of the radar functions by placing the Golden Eagle in a default mode. 1. Power the Golden Eagle off. 2. Depress and HOLD the power switch. During the power-on test sequence the unit will display the lamp test, internal (32) test, and audio (Aud) and range (rnG) levels. Release the power switch when the "Aud" or "rnG" display is on. 3. The mode/antenna indicators will show moving mode, front antenna. 4. Using the front panel switches, the operator can access the following controls: RF hold, stationary, moving and stopwatch modes, lock/release (start/stop in stopwatch) test, and speedometer input synchronization. 5. The rear antenna, fastest/slower and same direction features will not be accessible without a remote control. 6. The Golden Eagle will restore remote control access automatically upon receiving the first remote control command.

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Section 5--General Theory of Operation 5.0 GENERAL The Golden Eagle moving radar system transmits a radio frequency on either K-Band, or Ka-Band, in compliance with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations. A portion of the transmitted signal strikes the surface of the roadway and surrounding terrain and reflects back to the antenna. The returning signal is the patrol Doppler. From the antenna, it travels to the Digital Signal Processing (DSP) where the signal is translated to the speed of the patrol vehicle (groundspeed) and is displayed in the PATROL display. The Eagle series has an exclusive feature from Kustom Signals using the patrol vehicles speedometer pulses which steers the DSP processor to look for the patrol Doppler signal in a specific speed range. This feature will eliminate the often annoying anomalies such as shadowing, combined patrol speeds, splitting speeds, and displaying speeds in the PATROL window when stopped at a traffic light or sign. In moving opposite direction mode, a portion of the transmitted signal strikes an oncoming vehicle (target vehicle) and returns to the antenna at a higher frequency because the two objects (patrol vehicle and target vehicle) are converging. This returning signal is the "high" Doppler. Then the counting unit measures the speed of convergence, or combined speed, of the patrol vehicle and target vehicle. After receiving the "high" Doppler signal, the counting unit automatically computes the difference between the speed of the patrol vehicle and the target vehicle. The speed of the approaching vehicle registers in the TARGET display. If, for example, a patrol vehicle is traveling 55 MPH and an approaching vehicle is traveling at 65 MPH, the Golden Eagle would process the groundspeed of 55 MPH and the combined speed of 120 MPH. The DSP would subtract the patrol speed from the combined speed (120 - 55 = 65). The PATROL display would indicate 55 and the TARGET display would indicate 65.

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Section 5--General Theory of Operation In the Same Direction mode of operation, the patrol Doppler and the "difference" Doppler signals are received and sent to the DSP. The Difference Doppler is the speed difference between the patrol vehicle and a vehicle traveling in the same direction. The LCU will display the patrol speed then add or subtract the "difference" speed to the patrol speed for the target speed. If the patrol vehicle's speed was 55 mph and a target was traveling in the same direction at 70 mph, the Golden Eagle would display 55 in the PATROL display then add the "difference Doppler signal 15 to the PATROL display (55 + 15 = 70) and display 70 in the TARGET window.

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Section 5--General Theory of Operation 5.1 MICROWAVE RF EMISSIONS Traffic radar operators may have some questions about the biological effects of exposure to the microwave energy produced by the radar devices. According to all credible evidence, the emission levels resulting from traffic radar use pose no threat whatsoever, either to the radar operator or to target vehicle occupants. One widely recognized authority for safe limits of nonionizing radiation exposure is the American National Standards Institute, which recommends maximum exposure levels for the frequencies on which Kustom traffic radar systems operate (ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1992, "Standard for Safety Levels With Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz"). These exposure levels, expressed in terms of power density, are 7 mW/cm2 for X-band radar units, and 10 mW/cm2 for K-band and Ka-band radar units. Similarly, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), a division of the U.S. Department of Labor, recommends a 10 mW/cm2 exposure limit for all three frequency bands ("Radiation Protection Guide", 29 CFR, Chapter XVII, Subpart G, Part 1910.97). This limit is clearly accepted by most reputable scientific and medical authorities. Kustom radar systems utilize microwave transmitters which produce aperture power densities, measured directly at the face of the antenna, in the range of approximately 0.3 to 2.3 mW/cm2. Typical levels for the vast majority of units are in the 0.4 to 1.0 mW/cm2 range, which is but a small fraction of the recognized safe limits. Bear in mind that these are level measurements taken directly in the main beam of the antenna, and that the power densities produced at the sides and rear of the unit are typically at least one hundred times lower than in the main beam.

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Section 5--General Theory of Operation Another reference document on this topic is a DOT publication entitled "Field Strength Measurements of Speed Measuring Radar Units" (NHTSA Technical Report #DOTHS-805 928). This report documents a series of tests performed by the National Bureau of Standards on twentytwo commonly used models of traffic radar units, from six different manufacturers including Kustom. Aperture power density levels measured were from 0.25 to 2.82 mW/cm2, while back-lobe power density values ranged from 0.001 to 0.02 mW/cm2. These measurements were obtained with the radars mounted inside vehicles, as in normal operating conditions. Since the NBS study, other laboratories have duplicated these types of measurements, producing consistently similar results. For a free copy of the latest information regarding the safe human exposure standards, please call or write Kustom to request the "RF Emissions Packet." You may contact us at our corporate headquarters: Kustom Signals, Inc. 9325 Pflumm Lenexa, KS 66215-3347 (913) 492-1400 While traffic radar devices do emit microwave energy, the levels are so low that there are no probable harmful effects. You may use your Kustom radar unit with complete confidence in its safety, as well as in its accuracy.

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Section 6--Testing Procedures 6.0 GENERAL The internal test and tuning fork tests explained below should be conducted at the beginning and end of each patrol shift to ensure the accuracy and functionality of the unit. The results of these tests may be recorded in a radar log, similar to the log found at the end of this manual. 6.1 POWER ON Momentarily depress the POWER switch. The unit will display all LED display segments (888) and turn on all lamps and indicators on the front panel. After approximately 1 second, the unit will perform several internal tests and a crystal cross check to verify the accuracy of the speed processing circuitry. If these pass successfully, the unit will display "32" in the TARGET display (stationary operation) or both the TARGET and PATROL displays if the unit is in the moving mode of operation. This will remain for approximately 1 second. The TARGET display will then indicate "Aud" and the PATROL speed window will display the audio volume level last selected (0 - 9). A short tone at this volume level will be heard in the speaker. One second later, "rnG" will be displayed in the TARGET window and the PATROL window will display the current range level (0 - 6). After another second, the displays will clear and the unit will be operational in the same mode that it was in when the unit was shut off.

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Section 6--Testing Procedures 6.2 AUTOMATIC SELF-TEST The Golden Eagle performs an internal accuracy test whenever the unit's mode of operation is changed, such as changing from moving to stationary, or upon the lapse of a maximum time period of 5 minutes, as long as the unit is powered up. In addition, this self-test will be initiated at the end of each timing cycle in the stopwatch mode. This test is automatic and will not interfere with any radar speed readings being taken. The test does not appear in the displays, but if an error is detected during this test, the TARGET display will indicate Err and further speed readings will be inhibited. 6.3 MANUAL TEST The operator can depress the TEST switch at any time during normal radar operation to perform the lamp and internal tests as described in Sec. 6.4. If the Golden Eagle is in the stopwatch mode and a timing cycle is in process, the test switch is inoperative until the timing cycle has ended. NOTE: The audio and range indications will not be displayed during a manual test. 6.4 ACCURACY TESTING Depress the MODE switch, if necessary, to place the Golden Eagle in the stationary mode of operation (both direction indicators on).

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Section 6--Testing Procedures Momentarily depress the TEST switch. Holding the TEST switch depressed will light all displays. Upon releasing this switch, the Golden Eagle will complete the internal test. If these tests pass, the TARGET window will display "32" in the TARGET window. If the TEST button is held depressed for greater than 10 seconds, the internal test will proceed as a default condition. NOTE: No audio or range indications will be shown. Depress the MODE switch to place the unit in the moving mode, opposite direction. Depress the remote control OPPOSITE/SAME switch if necessary. The opposite direction antenna/mode indicator will be lit.

Momentarily depress the TEST switch. If the system is working properly, the unit will proceed through the lamp and internal tests as described above. Internal test tolerance: + 0. 6.5 TUNING FORK TESTING Supplied with the Golden Eagle are two tuning forks, 35 MPH and 65 MPH (45 km/h and 80 km/h) for K and some Ka-Band, 30 and 55 MPH for other Ka-Band. These tuning forks will simulate moving vehicles in the stationary or moving modes.

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Section 6--Testing Procedures The tuning fork tests should be conducted in an area with no traffic. If this is not possible, point the antenna upward to avoid reflections from moving vehicles. Tuning fork test tolerance: + 1 MPH (1 km/h) NOTE: Since striking a tuning fork too hard may cause harmonic oscillations that will be picked up by the fan interference filter, blanking all speed readings, it is recommended that the operator momentarily turn the filter "OFF" during this test. (These tests can be performed without turning the filter off if the tuning forks are lightly struck.) If the fan filter is normally used, remember to reset the filter to the FAN "ON" mode after the tuning fork tests have been completed.

6.5.1 STATIONARY & OPPOSITE DIRECTION MOVING MODES 1. Press the MODE switch, placing the Golden Eagle in the stationary mode (both direction antenna/mode indicators should be on). Use the remote control to change to the desired antenna. If the unit is displaying "Hld" in the TARGET window, depress the HOLD switch on the front panel to place the unit in a transmitting mode. 2. Depress and hold the RANGE (up) switch until all 6 range indicator LEDs are lit (maximum range). After releasing the RANGE switch, the "rnG" display will remain for 2 seconds then the displays will return to normal operation, or the operator can momentarily depress the HOLD switch to return to normal operation immediately.

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Section 6--Testing Procedures 3. Lightly strike the lower speed (30 MPH, 35 MPH, or 45 km/h) tuning fork on a hard, non-metallic surface. Place and hold the tuning fork approximately 1 inch in front of the antenna. 4. Verify that the TARGET speed displays the same speed as the tuning fork (30, 35, or 45). 5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 using the higher speed (55 MPH, 65 MPH, 80 km/h) tuning fork. The TARGET speed display should indicate the same speed as the tuning fork (55, 65, or 80). 6. While the TARGET display is indicating the higher speed, momentarily depress the LOCK/REL switch. Verify that the LOCK/ET display is reading 55 or 65 and a short alert tone was heard. The TARGET speed display should still indicate 55 or 65 (80 km/h) as long as the tuning fork is ringing. Depress the LOCK/REL switch a second time and the locked speed should be erased. 7. Depress the MODE switch and place the Golden Eagle in the moving mode, opposite direction, front antenna. Only the patrol LED and the front, opposite direction LED indicator will be lit. If speedometer input is used, depress the TEST switch to temporarily remove the synchronization, allowing tuning fork testing. 8. Lightly strike the lower speed tuning fork on a hard, non-metallic surface. Place it approximately 1 inch in front of the antenna. Verify that the patrol speed displayed is the speed stamped on the fork. While holding the lower speed tuning fork in front of the antenna, lightly strike the higher speed tuning fork on a hard, non-metallic surface and place it in front of the antenna at the same time. The TARGET speed display should read 30 MPH for K-Band, 25 (or 30) for Ka-Band (35 km/h). Closing speed, 65 (55), minus patrol speed, 35 (30), equals 30 (25). (80 km/h minus 45 km/h equals 35 km/h). 6.5

Section 6--Testing Procedures 6.5.2 SAME DIRECTION TUNING FORK TEST 1. With the Golden Eagle in the moving mode, depress the Opposite/Same switch on the remote control, placing the unit in the Same direction mode.

2. Lightly strike the 65 (or 55) MPH tuning fork on a hard, non-metallic surface, and place it 1 inch in front of the antenna. Verify that the PATROL display indicates 65 (or 55). 3. While holding the 65 (or 55) MPH tuning fork in front of the antenna, lightly strike the 35 (or 30) MPH tuning fork on a hard, non-metallic surface, and place it approximately 2 inches in front of the antenna. Observe the TARGET display and verify a reading of 100 (or 85) MPH. (Patrol speed, 65 (or 55), plus opening speed, 35 (or 30), equals 100 (or 85)).

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6.5.3 TUNING FORK TEST FAILURE If proper speed readings are not obtained during the previous tests, check the following: 1. Verify that the tuning forks are the proper tuning forks supplied with the unit. 2. Striking the tuning forks too hard or on a metallic surface will cause spurious overtones from the tuning forks. This may cause the speed readings to be slightly higher than specified. These readings are only momentary and the proper readings should appear as the false overtones dissipate. NOTE: Do not move the tuning forks after they have been placed in front of the antenna. 3. Ensure that the Golden Eagle is not in the HOLD mode and that all the RANGE control indicators are lit. If the proper readings cannot be obtained, remove the unit from service and send to an authorized service center for repair. 6.6 MOVING MODE TEST Verification of speed readings between the patrol vehicle's speedometer and the Golden Eagle's PATROL speed display is another accuracy test that can be performed. These readings should be the same, or within reasonable limits, allowing for minor speedometer error. Speedometer checks should be done on a daily basis. If a discrepancy is found, the radar unit should be removed from service until the error can be corrected.

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Section 6--Testing Procedures 6.7 SPEEDOMETER INPUT SYNCHRONIZATION The initial use of the Eagle with speedometer pulse input requires the radar unit to be synchronized with the speedometer. 1. After installation and initial testing with tuning forks, the Eagle should be driven at a constant speed between 30 and 70 MPH (48 and 112 km/h). Depress the PATROL BLANK switch on the remote control twice. Snc will appear in the TARGET window and Doppler patrol speed will appear in the PATROL window. 2. Verify the patrol speedometer and the Doppler patrol speed displayed agree within reasonable limits, then depress and release the Lock/Release switch. This tells the DSP processor that the current speedometer pulses (speed) and the Doppler patrol signal (radar patrol speed) agree. After approximately one second, a number will briefly appear in the LOCK window. For Ford Motor Company vehicles, this synchronization number will be around 35. This indicates the Eagle is reading and comparing the speedometer pulses and the Doppler patrol signal. NOTE: Only the actual radar Doppler signal is used for patrol speed. The speedometer pulse input is used only to steer or guide the DSP to look for the patrol Doppler signal in a specific area, ignoring other signals.

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Section 6--Testing Procedures 3. During normal operation, at patrol speeds below the minimum limit 10 MPH, 16 km/h, or when a patrol Doppler signal cannot be found, the PATROL window will display two dashes, indicating that speedometer pulses are being received, but a patrol speed cannot be displayed. If, for example, a patrol vehicle is traveling at 50 MPH (80 km/h) by the speedometer but the DSP cannot find any patrol Doppler signal around that speed, two dashes will be displayed in the PATROL window and no target speeds will be displayed.

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Section 7--System Operation 7.0 OPERATING MODES The Golden Eagle is designed to be the most complete radar system ever developed for law enforcement use. It has 7 different operating modes: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Stationary Front Antenna Stationary Rear Antenna Moving Opposite Direction Front Antenna Moving Opposite Direction Rear Antenna Moving Same Direction Front Antenna Moving Same Direction Rear Antenna Stopwatch

This provides the operator complete coverage in all traffic situations. In the stationary mode, the Golden Eagle obtains speeds of target vehicles traveling in either direction. In the moving mode, it can obtain speeds of vehicles approaching the patrol vehicle from an opposite direction, receding from the patrol vehicle (in the opposite direction), speeds of vehicles traveling in the same direction as the patrol vehicle, either in front of or behind the patrol vehicle. The Golden Eagle's stopwatch mode calculates the speed of vehicles traveling between two marks using time and distance.

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Section 7--System Operation NOTE: The following guide to operating the Golden Eagle radar system is not intended to be a training program. Before operating this unit or any other traffic radar system, Kustom Signals urges all operators to have prior training in radar speed monitoring devices. Such courses are offered by Kustom Signals, various state and local agencies and either IPTM (Institute of Police Technology and Management) or Northwestern University. Contact your District Manager for further details.

7.1 SETUP 1. Select a location that provides a good view of the traffic to be monitored. 2. Check the immediate area for potential interference sources, such as large reflecting signs in the direct path of the radar's microwave beam, power substations and other sources of electrical interference. 3. Position the patrol vehicle in a safe location, with easy access to the roadway. NOTE: Cosine error (angle between the target's direction of travel vs. the path to the radar), in the stationary mode, will ALWAYS be in the driver's favor. Refer to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's "Basic Training Program in RADAR Speed Measurement" for speed reduction information due to cosine angle effect.

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Section 7--System Operation 4. Adjust the Doppler audio for the desired listening level. Depress the AUDIO switch. The TARGET window will display "Aud" and the PATROL window will display the current audio level. With "Aud" still being displayed, depress either the AUDIO (down) or RANGE (up) switches to decrease or increase the audio level. The displays will return to their normal mode two seconds from the last switch entry or momentarily depress the HOLD switch to return to normal operation immediately. 5. To unsquelch the audio, depress the AUDIO switch. The TARGET window will display "Aud". Depress the MODE switch. The LOCK/E.T. window will display "Un". To return to squelched audio, with "Aud" and "Un" being displayed, again depress the MODE switch. The LOCK/E.T. window will be blank and the audio will be squelched. Two seconds after the last switch entry, the displays will return to their normal functions or momentarily depress the HOLD switch to return to normal operation immediately. 6. Set the range control to the desired level. Depress the RANGE switch and the TARGET window will display "rnG" and the PATROL window will display the current level (1 - 6). Also, the six LEDs above the RANGE switch will display the current range level. Range level 6 is maximum range, range level 1 reduces the Golden Eagle's range to its minimum distance, typically 250 feet.

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Section 7--System Operation Depressing the DOWN (AUDIO) or UP (RANGE) switches will decrease or increase the range level. The displays will return to their normal mode after approximately two seconds from the last switch entry or momentarily depress the HOLD switch to return to normal operation immediately. 7. Check the status of the fan interference filter by momentarily depressing the RANGE switch. While "rnG" is being displayed, depress the MODE switch to display "FAn" in the TARGET window and either "On" or "OFF" in the LOCK window. Press MODE again to change the status of the filter. The operator may activate or deactivate this filter depending on the amount of fan interference being experienced in a particular patrol vehicle. If the fan is interfering with radar operation, activating the filter will reduce the amount of fan interference. The displays will return to their normal mode approximately two seconds from the last switch entry or momentarily depress the HOLD switch to return to normal operation immediately. NOTE: Some degradation of target capture may be noted with the filter activated. For maximum performance, if the patrol vehicle has little or no fan interference, it is suggested that the fan interference filter be turned off.

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Section 7--System Operation 7.2 STATIONARY OPERATION 1. Place the unit in the stationary mode by depressing the MODE switch and observing that both direction mode/antenna indicators are lit for stationary operation. Switch to the desired antenna. Set range to the desired level. (Level 1, target must be very close before the Golden Eagle will display the target's speed, Level 6, maximum range.) Set fan interference filter to the desired state (see previous section).

*2. If desired, turn the microwave transmitter off by depressing either the front panel or remote control HOLD switch. "Hld" will be displayed in the TARGET window. 3. Complete a tracking history on the target vehicle. A. Observe the target and surrounding traffic. B. Estimate the speed of the target vehicle. *C. Depress the HOLD switch to turn the microwave transmitter on. D. Listen to the pitch of the audio; it should correspond to the estimated speed. E. Observe the speed reading shown in the Golden Eagle's TARGET display. It should correspond with B and D above. F. If any of the above elements are incompatible, the reading must be disregarded. * Use the HOLD feature to defeat radar detectors.

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Section 7--System Operation 4. If the operator wishes to lock (retain) the violator's speed, simply depress the LOCK switch on either the front panel or the remote control. A short alert tone will be heard and the target speed will be displayed in the LOCK window. 5. The Golden Eagle will continue to track the violator's speed in the TARGET window as long as the vehicle is in the antenna beam. 6. If the operator switches to the opposite antenna, the antenna/mode indicator, for the selected antenna at the time of lock, will flash and the selected antenna will be on. If the operator changes back to the original antenna, the original antenna/mode indicator will light steady. NOTE: If the auto-unlock feature is enabled, the locked speed will be automatically unlocked after 14 minutes. 7. To manually unlock or clear the locked speed, depress the LOCK/REL switch. This will clear the LOCK/E.T. window. 8. If the operator changes the mode of operation, such as stationary to moving, the locked speed will be automatically unlocked and cannot be recalled. The Golden Eagle automatically runs an internal test prior to locking any speed. Depressing the TEST switch once a speed is locked will allow the Golden Eagle to complete a lamp and internal test then return the locked speed. 9. If the remote control is damaged or lost, refer to Sec. 4.3.1 for default operation of the Golden Eagle without a remote control.

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Section 7--System Operation 7.2.1 FASTEST VEHICLE--STATIONARY OPERATION 1. The Golden Eagle allows two methods of fastest vehicle mode (Push and Hold control or Toggle control). See Sec. 13 (Options) for selecting the preferred method. 2. The FASTEST LED will flash and the LOCK/ET window will display the speed of the fastest vehicle detected by the Golden Eagle. (The TARGET window will continue to display the speed of the strongest returned signal.) NOTE: This is especially useful in traffic situations such as a small vehicle overtaking a larger truck. In the FASTEST mode, as in normal radar operation, a good tracking history is essential. 3. If the fastest vehicle is also reflecting the strongest signal, the FASTEST LED will be lit but will not flash. 4. The fastest speed may be locked by depressing the LOCK switch while a fastest speed is displayed. The strongest speed may be locked by depressing the LOCK switch when only the strongest speed (no fastest speed) is being displayed.

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Section 7--System Operation 5. When the speed is locked, a short alert tone will be heard. If the fastest vehicles speed was locked, the TARGET window will display the current fastest target (for track-through-lock history), and the FASTEST LED will continue to flash, indicating the locked speed was obtained as a fastest speed. If the strongest vehicle speed was locked, the TARGET window will continue to show the strongest target and the fastest indicator will be turned off, indicating that the locked speed was obtained as a strongest speed. NOTE: If the auto-unlock feature is enabled, the locked speed will be automatically unlocked after 14 minutes. 6. If the remote control is damaged or lost, refer to Sec. 4.3.1 for default operation of the Golden Eagle without a remote control. 7.3 MOVING OPERATION (OPPOSITE DIRECTION) 1. Place the Golden Eagle in the moving mode of operation by depressing the MODE switch and observing the mode/antenna indicators. The patrol and an opposite direction indicator should be lit. If a same direction indicator is on, depress the SAME/OPP switch on the remote control.

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Section 7--System Operation 2. Select the desired antenna, front or rear (if equipped with dual antennas) by depressing the FRONT/REAR switch on the remote control. Set the fan interference filter to the desired state (see Sec 7.1). 3. Set the minimum patrol speed to the desired level--10 or 20 MPH (16 or 32 km/h). To activate this feature, once the unit has been placed in Moving Mode, press the remotes PATROL BLANK switch once. The TARGET window will display PAt and either 10 or 20 will appear in the PATROL window. This display will be active for two (2) seconds unless another switch is pressed. To change the displayed minimum speed, press the MODE switch, which will toggle between the two speeds. Once the desired minimum speed is selected, the unit will time out in two seconds and the displayed speed will be accepted. This feature cannot be activated with a locked speed in the LOCK window. To display the minimum patrol speed, press the PATROL BLANK switch once. Any currently active displays will be replaced with the selected minimum patrol speed for two seconds, then the Golden Eagle will return to normal operation. NOTE: This feature cannot be activated with a locked speed in the LOCK window. 4. Complete a tracking history on a target vehicle as described in Sec. 7.2.3 and verify the radar's patrol speed reading with the patrol vehicle's speedometer. NOTE: If an incorrect patrol speed is obtained, the operator can go in and out of HOLD quickly. This will clear all previous speeds, and a new patrol speed search will be initiated.

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Section 7--System Operation 5. When all elements agree, enforcement action may be taken. 6. To lock the violator's speed, depress the LOCK switch. A short alert tone will be heard and the LOCK window will display the speed of the target vehicle. 7. The Golden Eagle will continue to track the target and patrol speeds. 8. When the patrol vehicle's speed has dropped 10 MPH (16 km/h) below the speed when lock was activated, or the antenna selection is changed, the patrol vehicle's speed, at the time of lock, will begin flashing in the PATROL window. NOTE: This allows the operator to continue to track the target while monitoring the patrol vehicle's speed and still retain the locked patrol speed. 9. The operator may blank the locked PATROL speed display window, during lock, after the patrol speed has flashed, by depressing the PATROL BLANK switch on the remote control. Depressing the switch again will return the PATROL display. 10. To manually unlock or clear the locked speeds, depress the LOCK/REL switch. This will clear the LOCK/E.T. and PATROL windows. NOTE: If the auto-unlock feature is enabled, the locked speeds will be automatically unlocked after 14 minutes. 11. If the operator changes the mode of operation, such as moving to stationary, opposite to same direction, etc., the locked speeds will be automatically unlocked and cannot be recalled. 7.10

Section 7--System Operation Depressing the TEST switch will allow the Golden Eagle to complete a lamp and internal test then return the locked speed. If the antenna was changed to track the target vehicle after it passed the patrol vehicle, the road graphic indicator will flash the antenna selected at the time of lock. All locked speeds will be retained. 12. If the remote control is damaged or lost, refer to Sec. 4.3.1 for default operation of the Golden Eagle without a remote control. 7.3.1 FASTEST VEHICLE--MOVING OPERATION 1. Set up system as in Sec. 7.3, steps 1-4. 2. The Golden Eagle allows two methods of fastest vehicle mode (Push and Hold control or Toggle control). See Sec. 13 (Options) for selecting the preferred method. NOTE: This is especially useful in traffic situations such as a small vehicle overtaking a larger truck. In the FASTEST mode, as in normal radar operation, a good tracking history is essential. 3. The FASTEST LED will flash and the LOCK/ET window will display the speed of the fastest vehicle detected by the Golden Eagle. (The TARGET window will continue to display the speed of the strongest returned signal and the PATROL speed will continue to be displayed.) If the fastest vehicle is also reflecting the strongest signal, the FASTEST LED will be lit but will not flash. 4. Refer to Sec. 7.3, steps 5-7 for the procedure for locking the target vehicle speed.

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Section 7--System Operation NOTE: If the auto-unlock feature is enabled, the locked speeds will be automatically unlocked after 14 minutes. 5. If the remote control is damaged or lost, refer to Sec. 4.3.1 for default operation of the Golden Eagle without a remote control. 7.4 MOVING OPERATION (SAME DIRECTION) 1. Select the moving mode by depressing the MODE switch on the front panel of the Golden Eagle. Select SAME operation by depressing the SAME/OPP switch on the remote control. Verify that the mode/antenna indicators for same direction are lit. Select the desired antenna.

2. While driving, observe traffic traveling the same direction as the patrol vehicle. Ensure fan interference filter is set to desired state as in Sec. 7.1 Step 7. Complete a tracking history of the target vehicle as in Sec. 7.2 Step 3. Verify the patrol speed reading with the patrol vehicle's speedometer. If all agree, enforcement action may be taken. NOTE: If an incorrect patrol speed is obtained, the operator can go in and out of HOLD quickly. This will clear all previous speeds, and a new patrol speed search will be initiated. NOTE: The minimum difference in speed between the patrol vehicle and the target vehicle is 3 mph (5 km/h). 7.12

Section 7--System Operation 3. If the target vehicle is traveling slower than the patrol vehicle, the operator should depress and hold the SLOWER switch on the remote control. NOTE: The Slower mode will remain active for two (2) seconds after the switch has been released so the operator can activate the lock mode if necessary. 4. Refer to Sec. 7.3, steps 5 through 7 for locking of the target vehicle's speed. 5. If the remote control is damaged or lost, refer to Sec. 4.3.1 for default operation of the Golden Eagle without a remote control. 7.5 STOPWATCH 1. Depress and hold the MODE switch for more than one second. The mode/antenna indicators will turn off and the stopwatch LED indicator will be lit. 2. The LOCK/E.T. (Lock/Elapsed Time) window will display "0.0" and the PATROL/DISTANCE window will display the last distance entered. 3. To activate the alert tone (beep at start and stop of timing), press the HOLD switch once after the stopwatch indicator lights. (This procedure cannot be done during a timing cycle.) To deactivate, press HOLD again. The volume can be adjusted with the AUDIO switch. 4. Measure the distance between two marks. To change the distance displayed in the PATROL window, depress either the AUDIO (down) or RANGE (up) switches. Distances between 100 and 999 yards can be entered, in 1-yard increments. Holding the switch depressed will cause the numbers to increase or decrease at a faster rate. 7.13

Section 7--System Operation 5. When the target vehicle is at the first timing mark, depress the LOCK/REL switch. The timer is started and a short alert tone will be heard (if the alert tone feature has been enabled). When the target vehicle crosses the second timing mark, again depress the LOCK/REL switch, which stops the timer and another short alert tone will be heard. The alert tones are used to verify the acceptance of the start and stop commands 6. The Golden Eagle will calculate the average speed of the target vehicle and display the truncated (rounded down) speed in the TARGET window. The elapsed time (rounded up to the nearest tenth second) will be displayed in the LOCK/E.T. window. NOTE: An internal accuracy test is completed at the end of each timing cycle, before the calculated target speed is displayed. If an error is found, "Err" will be displayed in the TARGET window and no speed readings will be displayed. 7. To clear the last speed, depress the LOCK/REL switch. The LOCK/ET window will display 0.0 and the unit is ready for the next timing cycle. 8. If the calculated speed is above 255 mph (410 km/h), the TARGET window will display "---". 9. To return to radar operation, momentarily depress the MODE switch. The displays will blank and the Golden Eagle will return to the same mode and selected antenna used before entering the stopwatch mode. NOTE: During a timing cycle, the TEST switch is disabled. After the calculated speed is displayed, the TEST function may be activated. All displayed speeds and times will be retained and displayed at the end of the test cycle. 7.14

Section 7--System Operation 7.6 SPEEDOMETER PULSE OPERATION Once the synchronization procedure (Sec. 6.7) has been completed, no further action is needed unless the Eagle has been placed in another patrol vehicle. If so, the operator must repeat the synchronization procedure for the new vehicle if he wishes to use the speedometer pulse input. The radar may be operated with or without the speedometer pulse input. If it is not connected to the speedometer pulse input, it will operate as a standard radar. If the Eagle is connected to the speedometer pulse input, it will operate as a standard radar until it detects speedometer pulses. Then it will automatically reconfigure to the stored synchronization code. After the unit has received pulses, it can be temporarily forced out of the speedometer mode by pressing the TEST switch. The unit will return to the speedometer mode when it receives speedometer pulses again. 7.7 SETTING FAN INTERFERENCE FILTER MODE To set the fan interference filter either on or off, depress the RANGE switch, then the MODE switch. The TARGET window will display "FAn" and the LOCK window will display either "On" or "OFF". To change the state, depress the MODE switch again. The radar unit will exit this mode approximately 2 seconds after the last switch entry, or may be returned to radar mode immediately by pressing the HOLD switch. 7.8 MAINTENANCE MODE The Golden Eagle has a maintenance/configuration mode which can be used by technicians for diagnosis and troubleshooting. This mode can be accessed by holding the POWER switch depressed for 5 seconds or longer. It can be immediately exited by pressing the HOLD switch or by turning the unit off and back on again.

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Section 8--Interference 8.0 GENERAL Interferences from external sources may affect the standard operation of any radar device, including the Golden Eagle. These influences can be natural or man-made, however the Digital Signal Processing circuitry will eliminate most of these influences and a knowledgeable operator should be able to determine the nature of the influences and their effect, if any, on the performance of the Golden Eagle. 8.1 NATURAL INFLUENCES 1. Heavy rain and blowing dust can cause a scattering effect which may reduce the effective range of the Golden Eagle. The patrol speed can also be affected by driving rain. It is recommended that the operator check the patrol speed reading and the patrol vehicle's speedometer often during rainy periods. 2. Terrain can affect the range of the Golden Eagle. Improper aiming of the antenna can cause the radar to appear to have short range. If the target vehicle were on a slight incline, the antenna could be shooting short of the intended target vehicle. 3. Strong reflections from roadside objects, such as large signs, parked cars and buildings can cause double bounce reflections which are the same as the patrol speed. These "harmonics" are detected by the DSP, which inhibits their display. The TARGET window will display "--" until this condition no longer exists.

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Section 8--Interference 8.2 MAN-MADE INFLUENCES 1. Various reflections can cause most radar to display incorrect speed readings. These include shadowing, combined speeds, moving cosine error and fan speed interferences. Unlike any other radar, the DSP can sense and eliminate many of the interferences that the radar unit might see during normal operation. As an example, fan speed interference may be detected and not displayed as a speed on the Golden Eagle. However, if strong interference exists, the range (distance) to a target may be reduced as long as the interference is present. 2. Patrol speed shadowing may occur when the radar unit receives a stronger signal from a large vehicle traveling the same direction than the groundspeed return signal of the patrol vehicle. This difference speed may be placed in the patrol window and used instead of the proper patrol speed. See Sec. 8.3. 3. The combined speed effect can occur when the patrol vehicle and the target vehicle are approaching each other at low speeds, usually in the 25 to 35 mph (40 to 56 km/h) range each, and at relative short distances, usually less than 300 feet. The radar unit sees a strong reflection from the combined speed signal and analog radar units may display this speed instead of the true patrol speed. See Sec. 8.3 below. 4. Intermittent readings caused by pointing the antenna at the indicating unit (scanning) should not be a concern to the trained operator. Proper mounting of the antenna on a dash mount will eliminate this problem. In addition, these readings would not satisfy all the requirements of proper tracking history.

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Section 8--Interference 5. If the power supply voltage drops below the minimum operating voltage, the Golden Eagle will not display any new speed readings until the low voltage condition is no longer exists. "Lo" will be displayed in the TARGET window. 6. Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) exists when there are strong RF transmitting stations in the immediate area of the radar unit, such as the patrol vehicle's transmitting radio, high power radio or television stations. These sources of interference will be detected by the Golden Eagle and the TARGET window will display "rFi" until the source of interference is eliminated. 7. Heater and A/C fan motors can cause conventional analog radar units to display the fan's speed, rather than a weaker target vehicle's speed. The Golden Eagle's DSP processing attempts to distinguish fan speeds from actual vehicles and will ignore fan interference signals. Refer to Sec. 7.7, "Setting Fan Interference Filter Mode". NOTE: Refer to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Basic Training Program in RADAR Speed Measurement, June 1991, for further information on interferences and training guides.

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Section 8--Interference 8.3 GROUNDSPEED True groundspeed of the patrol vehicle is required by all moving traffic radar systems before a target vehicle speed can be accurately computed. If the Golden Eagle loses correct groundspeed, the operator can recapture groundspeed by quickly activating and then deactivating the HOLD mode. The Golden Eagle's DSP system will always look for and display groundspeed before displaying any targets. The groundspeed radar signature is unlike any target or interference signal. The DSP can identify this pattern, which is helpful in situations such as shadowing or combined speeds. While this technology will eliminate most of the influences found in moving radar, it is still the responsibility of the operator to complete a tracking history on the target vehicle and verify the patrol speed with the patrol vehicle's speedometer. Close observation of the patrol vehicle's speed reading is recommended to avoid possible confusion. NOTE: Minimum ground speed displayed is selectable at either 10 or 20 MPH (16 or 32 km/h). To check the setting, press the PATROL BLANK switch while the radar is not locked. The TARGET window will display "PAt", the PATROL window will display either "10" or "20". To change the setting, press the MODE switch once while the "PAt" "10" or "20" is being displayed. The unit will automatically return to normal operation after 2 seconds.

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Section 8--Interference Operating moving radar in the rain and snow requires the operator to pay close attention to the patrol speed. Since rain, fog and snow may affect the ability of the radar system to find groundspeed, the operator must verify that the radar's patrol speed and the patrol vehicle's speedometer agree within allowable limits.

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Section 9--Recommended Care & Maintenance 9.0 CARE OF THE EAGLE The Golden Eagle radar system is designed for long, reliable use by law enforcement agencies. Following basic care guidelines will ensure the unit gives many years of trouble-free service. 1. Use a damp cloth to clean the outside of the radar unit if it becomes dirty. DO NOT use excessive water or any cleaners or sprays on the outer surface of the Golden Eagle's display unit, antennas or remote control. 2. As with all electrical or electronic equipment, protect from moisture. Should any liquid get inside, remove power immediately and send the unit in to a repair facility. Prompt action can minimize any damage. 3. Outside mounted antennas are designed for constant exposure to the elements. Periodic checking of the antenna for cracked or damaged lens or cables is recommended. 4. There are no user serviceable parts in the Golden Eagle. Inside the unit is an over current protection device that will shut the radar down if this condition exists. After the over current condition is removed, the protection device will again allow normal operation. 5. Do not pick up or carry the logic or display units by the power, interconnect or the antenna cables. Do not unplug the power cable from the receptacle by pulling on the power cable. Grasp the plug and remove. Use care in attaching antenna cables to ensure pins are properly lined up with their receptacles. Broken power and antenna cables are a common cause of intermittent operation.

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Section 9--Recommended Care & Maintenance 6. If the radar exhibits decreasing range over a period of time, the unit should be examined by an authorized service center for possible receiver diode degradation. Receiver diode degradation has no effect on the unit's accuracy, but will result in unsatisfactory target range. 7. Kustom Signals recommends periodic maintenance of the Eagle radar system. Check with your local service center and judicial district for requirements.

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Section 10--Case Law 10.0 CASE LAW This section is included so radar operators and those individuals responsible for prosecuting traffic arrests can familiarize themselves with the more important legal cases involving the use of traffic radar. To obtain additional information on the referenced material, consult your community's local law library or the prosecutor's office. Since the Golden Eagle is a Doppler based traffic radar system, some older case law is presented because of its significance to the acceptance of the Doppler principles as well as the basic requirements of the tuning fork test and operator training. Reference A -- State vs. Dantonio (N.J.) 1955 115 A2d 35, 49 ALR 2d 460. Landmark case on the acceptance of the Doppler principles as used in traffic radar. Reference B -- State vs. Shelt (Ohio) 1975 75-D O-3682, L-75-166. Establishes that the courts may take judicial notice of the reliability of moving radar. Reference C -- Honeycutt vs. Commonwealth (Ky) 1966 408 SW 2d 421. Court establishes that a tuning fork test is an accurate method of testing the accuracy of a radar unit and along with the visual observations of a trained operator, is an accurate means of determining the speed of vehicles. Reference D -- Krueger, Pantos and Payne vs. State of California 1986 (class action suit - suppression hearing on radar) 887092, DP44339 and DP54571. Court ruled that a properly built and tested radar used by a trained operator can accurately determine the speed of vehicles. The judge dismissed each of the defendant's claims that outside influences render the radar readings inaccurate in the moving mode of operation. He ruled that proper classroom and field training enables an officer to avoid any false or inaccurate readings due to outside influences.

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Section 10--Case Law The court held and took judicial notice of the accuracy of Doppler radar in both the stationary and moving modes of operation. Reference E -- Samuel Knight vs. State of New York Superior Court. 72 N.Y. 2d 481, 530 N.E. 2d 1273 (1988). The court ruled that a trained operator, who properly tested the radar, observed the traffic and checked the patrol speed against the patrol vehicle's speedometer, can accurately determine the speed of vehicles while the patrol vehicle is moving. The court affirmed the lower court's ruling and accepted judicial notice of the radar in the moving mode of operation.

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Section 11--FCC Licensing 11.0 FCC - TRANSMITTER RULES AMENDED The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has amended its rules to eliminate the required annual measurement of transmitter power, frequency and modulation and to specify transmitter power in terms of output power for licensees in the Public Safety, Industrial and Land Transportation Radio Services. The action was the result of a rule making procedure initiated October 29, 1976, on the request of HT&B Electronics. Under the rules, which amend Part 89, 91 and 93, licensees are required to operate their transmitters within the specified technical parameters. Each licensee must take effective measures to ensure the integrity of his communications system, including periodic evaluation of receiver performance in order that undue air time not be consumed in repeating messages lost through poor effective receiver sensitivity, the FCC said. For the sake of convenience and simplicity of transmitter power measurement, the FCC specified that in the future, transmitter output power, rather than the direct current input power to the final radio frequency stage, be the standard parameter used to indicate transmitter power. The FCC defined transmitter output power as that power measured at the transmitter output terminals when connected to a load of the impedance recommended by the equipment manufacturer.

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Section 11--FCC Licensing 11.1 FCC - RADAR UNIT LICENSING AMENDED (PART 90) The Commission has eliminated the requirement for local governmental entities licensed in the Public Safety Radio services to obtain a separate authorization for radar speed detection devices. This change reduces paperwork for the Commission's licensing staff and for police and other local government units, which no longer have to apply for new radar authorizations or modify or renew existing licenses and may operate speed detection devices as part of their base/mobile communications systems. To provide the Commission with a record of such units in use, the licensees are required to list the number of speed detection units and the frequencies on which they operate at the time of renewal of their land mobile authorization. Ordinarily, this would be once every five years and would not be a significant addition to the renewal process, the Commission noted. This action became effective February 1, 1983. If the owning department does not hold a Public Safety Radio license, but is dispatched by another agency, the owning department will need to obtain a Public Safety Radio license from the FCC. Filing FCC form 574 and obtaining a separate license will be required before placing the radar into service.

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Section 12--Troubleshooting 12.0 TROUBLESHOOTING If an operating difficulty is encountered, check the following list of possible problems and solutions before returning the unit to the factory or local Service Center. Problem No Power Indication Possible Solution Check for proper voltage at cigarette plug. If indicators momentarily flash, problem may be an over current condition. Disconnect all antennas. If problem still exists, remove unit from service. Reseat the cigarette plug in the socket. Check fuses if using vehicle's cigarette socket. Unit will not complete test cycle or shows Err message Verify the power plug is secure. If the indicator is separated from the control unit, verify the interconnect cable is connected properly. Remove unit from service. Record error.

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Section 12--Troubleshooting No target speeds during Verify that RANGE control has all tuning fork test six (6) LED indicators lit. Verify the desired antenna is selected. Verify the unit is NOT in the HOLD mode. Unsquelch audio. Listen for Doppler tone. Verify (moving mode) that patrol speed is showing the correct speed30 or 35 MPH (45 km/h) for opposite direction mode, 65 or 55 MPH (80 km/h) for same direction mode. Lightly strike the tuning fork and retest. Remove unit from service if above tests fail. No patrol speed during Verify that the unit is NOT in the tuning fork test HOLD mode. Verify the desired antenna is selected. If speedometer input is used, press TEST button before performing any moving mode tuning fork test. Verify the proper tuning forks are being used. Lightly strike the tuning fork and retest. Remove unit from service if above tests fail. 12.2

Section 12--Troubleshooting No target readings in stationary mode Verify that the unit is NOT in the HOLD mode. Verify the range control is set properly. Verify the desired antenna is selected. Verify the antenna is aimed properly and the target is within range of the radar. Unsquelch the audio and verify that a Doppler tone is heard when targets are present. If no Doppler tone is heard, change antennas or remove unit from service. Refer to fan interference in Sec. 8.2. Remove unit from service if above tests fail. No patrol speed (unit not Verify that the unit is NOT in the HOLD mode. in lock) Verify the desired antenna is selected. Verify the antenna is aimed parallel to the ground and straight down the roadway. Verify there are no obstructions directly in front of the antenna.

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Section 12--Troubleshooting No patrol speed (unit not in lock) (cont) Weather conditions (heavy rain, snow or fog) may affect the Eagles ability to pick up groundspeed. Verify the patrol speed is above the minimum patrol speed setting and below 100 MPH (160 km/h). To check the setting, press PATROL BLANK. To change the setting, press MODE. Place unit in stationary mode and unsquelch audio. Drive patrol vehicle and verify the target window displays proper groundspeed and the Doppler audio is free of interference. If no speed readings are obtained, or no Doppler tone is heard, change antennas. If speedometer input is used: Verify unit is synchronized to patrol vehicle (see 6.7). Verify patrol speed is above 10 MPH (16 km/h). Verify antenna is aimed properly and is not obstructed. Remove unit from service if above tests fail.

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Section 12--Troubleshooting Speedometer input will not synchronize Verify unit is not in HOLD. Verify the speedometer input cable is connected properly. Verify the remote control is connected properly. Patrol speed must be between 30-70 MPH (48-112 km/h). (Refer to Sec. 6.7.) If above tests fail, remove speedometer input cable from rear panel and depress TEST switch. Unit will now function as a standard radar. No target readings in moving mode Verify that the unit is NOT in the HOLD mode. Verify the range control is set properly. Verify the desired antenna is selected. Verify the proper patrol speed is being displayed. Verify the desired moving mode (opposite or same direction) is selected.

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Section 12--Troubleshooting No target readings in moving mode (cont) Target speed may be harmonic (same as) patrol speed. Change patrol speed 2 or 3 mph. Unsquelch the audio and verify that a Doppler tone is heard when targets are present. If no Doppler tone is heard, change antennas or remove unit from service. Perform a tuning fork test with selected antenna. Remove unit from service if above tests fail. Short range Verify the range control is properly set for the desired distance to the target vehicle. Verify the desired antenna is selected. Verify the antenna is properly aimed. Verify the unit is not in the HOLD mode. Verify there are no obstructions between the antenna and the target. Weather conditions (heavy rain, snow or fog) may affect the Eagle's range.

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Section 12--Troubleshooting Short range (cont) Check for electrical influences. Place radar in stationary mode, unsquelch audio and listen for interferences in audio. Strong fan interference will reduce the operating range of the Eagle. Refer to Sections 7.1 and 7.6 for information on the fan interference filter. NOTE: Use of the shielded auxiliary power cable may eliminate the vehicle's electrical noise problems. Remove unit from service if above tests fail. Intermittent Readings Sometimes caused by multiple targets traveling at or near the same speed. Verify the range control is properly set. Target vehicle may be out of range of radar. Verify there are no obstructions between the radar and the target. Moving mode - verify proper patrol speed is being displayed.

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Section 12--Troubleshooting Intermittent Readings (cont) Target speed may be a harmonic (same speed) as the patrol speed (moving mode). Change patrol speed 2 or 3 mph. Weather conditions (heavy rain, snow or fog) may affect the Eagle's ability to pick up proper groundspeed or the target vehicle. Verify vehicle electrical influences. (See "Short Range" listed above) Fan interference Place unit in stationary mode. Unsquelch audio and turn audio to mid-range value. Set range control to level "6". Move antenna and mount around on dashboard or rear deck until fan interference subsides or is reduced. Activate the fan interference filter (see Sec. 7.1 and 7.7 for information on activation.)

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Section 13--Options 13.0 OPTIONS SETUP The EAGLE radar unit allows the operator to change certain operating parameters of the unit. The following is a list of the available parameters. Each has a number after the option. An example will be given to instruct the operator how to change the unit. Option No AUTO UNLOCK Automatic UNLOCK OPEN Minimum Audio (level 0) Minimum Audio (level 1) Patrol Speed Blank No Patrol Speed Blank Fastest - Push and Hold Fastest Toggle KSI Video Output Gateway Output DRU Style Output Direct Video Output MPH KPH 0 4 0 8 0 16 0 32 64 96 0 128 Add 0 1

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Section 13--Options 13.1 OPTIONS DESCRIPTIONS The following is a description of the function of each one of the Options the operator can set. 13.1.1 AUTOMATIC UNLOCKING OF LOCKED SPEEDS The Eagle defaults to not automatically unlocking speeds the officer has locked. If automatic unlocking is required, add 1 to the Options total. NOTE: Due to state regulations, if this option has been turned on at the factory, it cannot be turned off in the field. 13.1.2 MINIMUM AUDIO LEVEL The Eagle defaults to allow the audio level to be to 0 (audio off). If it is required that the audio cannot be turned off, add 4 to the Options total. NOTE: Due to state regulations, if this option has been turned on at the factory, it cannot be turned off in the field.

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Section 13--Options 13.1.3 PATROL BLANK The Eagle defaults to allow the operator to blank the locked patrol speed. If it is required that the lock patrol speed cannot be blanked, add 8 to the Options total. NOTE: Due to international regulations, if this option has been turned on at the factory, it cannot be turned off in the field. 13.1.4 FASTEST OPERATION The Eagle offers two modes of fastest operation. The default mode is to push and hold the FAST switch. Fastest mode is active for as long as the operator holds down the FAST switch and for 2 seconds after it is released. The alternate mode is toggle; in this mode fastest is alternately turned on or off by pressing the FAST switch. If fastest toggle mode is desired, add 16 to the Options total. 13.1.5 INTERFACE OUTPUT PROTOCOL The Eagle defaults to allow the radar unit to interface the KSI Eyewitness video or giant display equipment. Contact Kustom's Customer Service Department at (800)-835-0156 or (620) 431-2700, before changing the output protocol option. 13.1.6 SPEED READING UNITS The Eagle defaults to displaying the speed-readings in miles per hour. If kilometers per hour reading are required, add 128 to the Options total.

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Section 13--Options 13.2 OPTIONS EXAMPLES Using the above options list, add all the numbers for the options you want active. NOTE: default options, such as MPH and Patrol Blank, have a value of zero (0). To enter the Options Menu mode, power the unit off, then press and hold the POWER switch until the power-on sequence stops. Press the TEST switch until OPt appears in the TARGET window and a number appears in the LOCK/E.T. window. This number may be zero. Using the UP and DOWN arrows (AUDIO and RANGE switches), increase or decrease the number for the value needed. To make these changes permanent (until changed again), depress the LOCK/REL switch once. When the options have been accepted, the unit will automatically return to radar mode. EXAMPLE: The operator wishes to permanently change the operation of the unit to the following: Automatic Unlock = 1, no Patrol Blank = 8, toggle Fastest function = 16, Gateway (unencrypted) output = 32 and MPH = 0. These numbers are added for a total of 57. When the menu function is entered (see above), use the UP and DOWN arrows to adjust the number shown in the LOCK/E.T. window until 57 is shown. The operator would then depress the LOCK/REL switch one time and the changes would be accepted and used every time the radar is powered up.

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Section 14--Warranty 14.0 WARRANTY The Kustom Signals Traffic Safety Radar system is guaranteed to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from date of delivery to the Owner or Lessee.

This Warranty applies only to the original registered Owner or Lessee on file at Kustom Signals, Inc., and cannot be assigned or transferred to a third party. The Owner or Lessee shall use the Equipment in accordance with the manufacturers operational instructions. The Owners or Lessees exclusive remedy under this Warranty is limited to repair to the manufacturers operational specifications or replacement, at the sole discretion of Kustom Signals, Inc. or its agent, of the Equipment as (i) is covered by this Warranty; (ii) is delivered to Kustom Signals, Inc. or its agent at the Owners or Lessees expense within the term of this Warranty; and (iii) upon examination thereof discloses to the exclusive satisfaction of Kustom Signals, Inc. or its agent to have been defective in material or workmanship. Warranty service and repairs must be performed by an Authorized Kustom Signals Warranty Service Center or the Factory Customer Service Center or this Warranty is void.

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Section 14--Warranty

Failure of the Owner or Lessee to observe any conditions set forth in this warranty; or equipment damage arising from flood, fire, vehicle collision, act of God or similar event or catastrophe; or tampering, abuse, or misuse of the equipment by Owner, Lessee or third party will render the Owner or Lessee responsible for the cost of bringing the system within the manufacturers operational specifications. This warranty is not intended to supplant normal care and service by the Owner or Lessee, as specified in the Operators Manual, and shall not apply to Equipment which has been defaced or damaged through normal usage. The liability of Kustom Signals, Inc., if any, with respect to the equipment, shall be limited as provided in this Warranty. Kustom Signals, Inc. disclaims any obligation or liability for the loss of use of the Equipment warranted, loss of time, inconvenience, commercial loss or other direct, consequential, special or incidental damages. Kustom Signals, Inc. makes no warranties of any kind other than as herein expressly provided, expressed or implied, and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability and of fitness for a particular purpose. You may have additional rights under this Warranty that vary from state to state. No action for breach of this warranty may be commenced more than one year after the date of alleged breach.

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Section 14--Warranty EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED WITH CONSUMABLE ITEMS Items such as tires, non-rechargeable batteries, light bulbs, transmitter carrying pouch, and microphone cables w/microphone and windscreen are considered consumable items and as such are not covered by this warranty. SMART RADAR SMART system radar units are warranted for two years, subject to the warranty terms listed above.
9/2003

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Index Subject Page

Accuracy .................................................................................... 2.1 Audio Control............................................................. 3.5, 4.2, 7.3 Case Law ........................................................................10.1, 10.2 Connectors ................................................................................. 4.4 Displays--Function.................................................................... 4.1 --Size.............................................................................. 2.3 Equipment Supplied.................................................................. 3.1 Fan Interference................3.5, 3.6, 6.4, 7.4, 7.12, 7.15, 8.3, 12.7 Fastest Vehicle ...........................................2.5, 4.2, 4.6, 7.7, 7.11 FCC Requirements.........................................................11.1, 11.2 Frequency .................................................................................. 2.1 Functions.................................................................................... 7.1 Groundspeed.............................................................................. 8.4 Health Issues.............................................................................. 5.3 Indicators ............................................................. 2.4, 2.5, 4.2, 4.3 Installation--Airbag Information .............................................. 3.3 Auxiliary Power Receptacle......................................... 3.2 Front Antenna ............................................................... 3.4 Rear Antenna................................................................. 3.6 Indicator, LCU .............................................................. 3.3 Speedometer Pulse Cable ............................................. 3.7 Interference-Man-Made ............................................................ 8.2 Natural ........................................................................... 8.1 Law ......................................................................See Case Law Light Dimming.......................................................................... 4.2 Lock/Release--Auto Release ....... 7.6, 7.8, 7.10, 7.12, 13.1, 13.2 Buttons....................................................................4.2, 4.5 Moving Mode..............................................................7.10 Stationary Mode............................................................ 7.6 Low Voltage .......................................................................2.4, 8.3 Maintenance............................................................................... 9.1 Maintenance Mode..................................................................7.15 Microwave RF Emissions......................................................... 5.3 Minimum Patrol Speed .............................................. 4.6, 7.9, 8.4

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Modes--Moving--Opposite .......................................................7.8 Moving--Same.............................................................7.12 Stationary.......................................................................7.5 Stopwatch ....................................................................7.13 Moving ..........................................................................See Modes Options .....................................................................................13.1 Available Options .......................................................13.1 Description of Options................................................13.2 Setting Options............................................................13.4 Power--Receptacle, Auxiliary...................................................3.2 Requirements.................................................................2.1 Range Control.................................................................... 4.2, 7.3 Remote Control..........................................................................4.5 Lost or Broken...............................................................4.7 Set-Up ........................................................................................7.2 Specifications--General.............................................................2.1 Operational ....................................................................2.2 Speed Ranges..................................................................... 2.3, 2.4 Speedometer InputInstallation..............................................3.7 Operation .....................................................................7.15 Synchronization .................................................... 4.6, 6.8 Stationary ......................................................................See Modes Stopwatch......................................................................See Modes Switches--Display Unit .............................................................4.1 Audio .............................................................................4.2 Hold ...............................................................................4.3 Lock/Release .................................................................4.2 Mode ..............................................................................4.2 Power On .......................................................................4.3 Range .............................................................................4.2 Test.................................................................................4.2

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Switches--Remote Control ....................................................... 4.5 Fastest/Slower ............................................................... 4.6 Front/Rear ..................................................................... 4.6 Hold ............................................................................... 4.5 Lock/Release................................................................. 4.5 Patrol Speed Blank ....................................................... 4.6 Same/Opposite .............................................................. 4.6 Testing........................................................................................ 6.1 Automatic Self-Test .....................................................2.2, 6.2 Failure.................................................................................. 6.7 Manual ................................................................................. 6.2 Power-On............................................................................. 6.1 Speedometer ....................................................... 6.7, 7.9, 7.12 Tuning Fork--Moving, Opposite........................................ 6.4 Moving, Same ............................................................... 6.6 Stationary ...................................................................... 6.4 Theory of Operation.................................................................. 5.1 Tracking History ...................................................... 7.5, 7.9, 7.12 Training...................................................................................... 7.2 Troubleshooting.......................................................................12.1 Unsquelch Audio................................................................3.5, 7.3

AIRBAG CAUTION
Equipment mounted in 1994 or later series police vehicles may interfere with the operation of passenger side airbags. Information is available directly from the automobile manufacturers regarding areas for safe mounting of equipment such as police radar. Since this information will vary by vehicle make and model year, Kustom Signals recommends contacting the vehicle manufacturer and following their instructions with respect to mounting of radar units and other equipment. For additional mounting suggestions, please contact the Kustom Signals Customer Service Department. Kustom Signals cannot accept any liability for equipment, which has been mounted in conflict with the vehicle manufacturer's recommendation for proper airbag deployment.

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