Cobra RAD 480i
Overview of the Cobra RAD 480i
- Small size and very low cost
- 4-band detection (X, K, Ka, Laser)
- 4-times the range of a police radar gun
- The ability to filter out some of the false alerts caused by the anti-collision sensors installed in new cars today
- OLED display
- Band frequency display
- Clear digital voice alerts
- 3 levels of sensitivity (high, medium, low)
- Dual suction cup windshield mounting bracket
- Cobra RAD 480i User manual
The Cobra RAD 480i, Cobra's smallest high performance model available today provides good detection performance for its very low price point.
This signal processing of the RAD 480i allows it to do a good job in filtering out K-band collision avoidance systems to block out many of those annoying false alerts caused by the anti-collision systems installed in new cars.
Long Range Detection
The RAD 480i has been tested and found to having over 4-times the capture distance of a police radar guns, so the RAD 480i will provide you with adequate warning to police speed trap encounters.
Filtering
While not as sophisticated in filtering as more expensive models from Cedar Electronics (Escort brand), the RAD 480i provides decent performance on this aspect of performance especially at this budget price point.
Easy Advanced Programming
You can program your RAD 480i for the conditions you by using the menu button. The RAD 480i is very easy to configure.
OLED Display
The RAD 480i a very bright white OLED display that has four levels of brightness that can easily be selected (bright, dim, dimmer, dark) so it is very easy to read even in bright sunny conditions.
Clear Digital Voice Alerts
The Cobra has clear audible alerts which will provide you with the information you need without having to take your eyes off the road.
Firmware
This Cobra has a USB data port that allows the Cobra to be firmware updated.
Warranty and Support
Your RAD 480i comes with a 1-year manufactures warranty.
Your Cobra comes shipped to your door with everything you need including windshield mount, 12-volt accessory power cable, and instruction manual.
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Operating Bands X-band 10.525 GHz ± 25 MHz K-band 24.150 GHz ± 100 MHz Ka-band 34.700 GHz ± 1300 MHz Laser 904nm, 33 MHz Bandwidth
Radar Receiver / Type Superheterodyne, Varactor-Tuned VCO Scanning Frequency Discriminator
Laser Detection Quantum Limited Video Receiver Multiple Laser Sensor Diodes
Display Type White OLED Bar Graph Band ID & Frequency Screen Save
Menu Settings Detail: More*/Less Quiet Drive: Off*/On Automute: On*/Off Voice: On*/Off Language: English*/Spanish Intellimute: Off/On/Set Screen Saver: 1 Minute/3 Minute/Off Low Voltage Warning: Off*/On Smart Power: Off*/On System Info: Firmware/Display/Audio Version Restore Defaults Exit Menu
Language Support English, Spanish
Audio Clearly spoken alerts Automute Quiet Drive Intellimute
Power Requirement 12VDC, Negative Ground
Sensitivity Control High, Medium, Low
Compact Size 1.25" H x 2.75" W x 4.25" L
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