Beltronics Vector 945 Owner's Manual - Page 23

Technical Details HOW SAFETY RADAR WORKS Safety Warning System®, or SWS™, uses a modified K-band radar signal. The SWS™ safety radar system is comprised of five categories. The SWS™ message categories are listed on the facing page. From the factory, your V945 is programmed with SWS™ decoding ON. If SWS™ is used in your area, your V945 will display the safety message categories associated with the signal. Since Safety radar technology is relatively new, and the number of transmitters in operation is not yet widespread, you will not receive Safety signals on a daily basis. Do not be surprised if you encounter emergency vehicles, road hazards and railroad crossings that are unequipped with these transmitters. As Safety transmitters become more prevalent (the number of operating transmitters is growing every day), these Safety radar signals will become more common. 20