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Kustom FALCON Operator's Manual
Summary of FALCON
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Falcon hand-held traffic radar operator’s manual p/n 006-0336-00 rev. 1 kustom signals,inc. A subsidiary of public safety equipment, inc..
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Copyright 1992 kustom signals, inc. All rights reserved printed in the united states of america the 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 pr...
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Table of contents introduction ..............................................................................1 controls and indicators rear view .....................................................................................2 side view .............................................................
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Introduction 1 your new kustom falcon radar combines the latest in engineering expertise with ease of operation to give you a traffic radar system to meet all your stationary radar needs. To avoid possible operator confusion, and in accordance with nhtsa model performance specifications, the falcon'...
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Controls and indicators 2 rear view a. Power/volume (on/vol). Dual purpose control for on/off and target doppler audio volume. Turn the control clockwise to activate the radar and to adjust the level of the doppler audio. B. Lamp test. When the lamp test button is pressed, the system will illuminate...
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Controls and indicators 3 d. Crystal error indicator (xtal err). When lit, indicates dual crystal comparison has failed, resulting in the inhibiting of further speed measurements and the blanking of the target display within 2-3 seconds. E. Rfi indicator (rfi). When lit, indicates the presence of st...
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Controls and indicators 4 side view j. Squelch/unsquelch. Provides manual override to the normal audio squelch when the display is blank. In the sq position, audio will only be heard while a target speed is being displayed. K. Aiming sights. Enables the operator to correctly aim the falcon antenna t...
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Installing the radar 5 if the optional dash mount is to be used, install as described below. Insert the falcon’s power cord plug into the vehicle's cigarette lighter receptacle, auxiliary power receptacle, or portable battery pack. (some models have internal batteries which also may be used as power...
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Installing the radar 6.
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Test sequence 7 for the purpose of assuring functionality and accuracy, we recommend that the internal test, lamp test, tuning fork test, and moving test be conducted at the beginning and end of each patrol shift. The results can be recorded in a radar log (such as the one at the rear of this manual...
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Test sequence 8 if the proper reading is not obtained: 1. Make sure that kustom signals k-band tuning forks have been used ("k-band" is stamped plainly on each fork). X or ka-band tuning forks, or tuning forks designed for use with other manufacturers' radar, will not give the proper readings. 2. St...
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System operation 9 control and function selection select squelched or unsquelched audio by moving the switch to the desired position. Adjust the pwr/vol control for comfortable listening to the doppler audio level. Adjust the range control for proper target acquisition distance. For most application...
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System operation 10 locking and releasing targets note: to comply with various state and local requirements, your unit may not be equipped with the lock feature. References to the lock feature do not apply to these units. 1. Observe approaching or receding target vehicles; obtain proper tracking his...
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General information 11 theory of operation the falcon radar transmits a radio frequency of 24.150 gigahertz, in accordance with federal communications commission regulations. The transmitted signal strikes a moving target and returns to the antenna at a different frequency because there is relative ...
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General information 12 power source for the falcon cigarette lighter receptacles have been the traditional power source for traffic radar. However, poor grounding, electronic ignition bleedover, and alternator noise in newer cars can combine to create an unacceptably high level of ambient electronic...
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General information 13 microwave emission 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...
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Troubleshooting guide 14 troubleshooting the falcon if you are having operating difficulty, recheck the operating information in this manual, then check the following before notifying your kustom signals representative of a problem. Problem possible solution unit will not turn on or no pilot light c...
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Technical specifications 15 microwave frequency: 24.25 + .1 ghz (k-band) output power: 12 mw typical, 40 mw max source: gunn-effect diode antenna type: conical horn polarization: circular 3 db beamwidth: 12 o + 1 o antenna gain: approx. 23 dbi power density: 2 (measured at face of antenna) receiver ...
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References 16 case law this section on case law is included so that the radar operator and those individuals responsible for apprehension and arrest can familiarize themselves with the more important legal cases involving the use of traffic radar. Much of the referenced material may be obtained at y...
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References 17 federal communications commission: transmitter rules amended the commission 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, i...
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Warranty 18 traffic safety limited 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 les...
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