Features

Overview: The Cobra RAD 250 detects all radar, laser, and VG-2 signals. It has a bright, easy-to-read color display, so you can always be aware of radar and laser use nearby. The RAD 250 comes with dash and windshield mounts, and a 76" straight power cord with a cigarette lighter adapter.

Radar/Laser Detection: The RAD 250 detects X, K, and Ka band radar signals, including those from "instant on" radar guns. In addition, with LaserEye, it detects LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging), commonly known as Laser, from the front and rear. For best results, the unit must have a clear view out the windshield and back window. The RAD 250 monitors the following frequencies:

• Radar: The display shows the following radar bands along with LEDs indicating signal strength.
  • X Band: 10.525 GHz
  • K Band: 24.150 GHz
  • Ka Band: 33.400 - 36.000 GHz
  • Ku Band: 13.435 GHz

• Laser: LTI 20-20, LTI Laser, Kustom Signals Laser 340, Kustom Signals Laser, Stalker LIDAR, and Laser Atlanta SpeedLaser/Kustom Signals-ProLaser II. The display shows the letter "L" when any of the above-listed Laser types are detected.

Display: The RAD 250 is equipped with a 1.5", easy-to-read full color display with bright band identification icons. You can adjust the intensity of the display using the top mounted "Dim" button in 3 levels (Bright, Dim, Dark).

Visual Alerts: The display includes the type of signals detected, as well as vertical bar indication of the signal strength from one bar (weakest) to five bars (strongest). Laser detection and VG-2 detection are indicated with a glowing "L" or "V", respectively.

Tone Alerts: The unit will sound alerts and confirm user settings with an audible tone alert. A distinctly different tone is used for each type of signal detected, and with radar bands, the tones will repeat faster as you approach the signal source.

Auto Mute: Auto Mute automatically reduces the volume of all alerts after 4 seconds. The signals will remain muted for as long as the signal is detected.

Anti-Falsing Circuitry: The RAD 250's Anti-Falsing circuitry automatically reduces false alerts from erroneous sources, including blind spot systems, automatic door openers, collision-avoidance systems, and traffic flow monitoring devices.

VG-2 Protection: Police use radar detector detectors (RDDs) with VG-2 and other signals to find drivers that are using a radar detector. The RAD 250 will alert you with audible and visual signals when it identifies VG-2 signals and RDDs. At the same time, the RAD 250 is invisible to VG-2 detectors. You can turn VG-2 protection on or off as desired.

Mounting: For optimum performance, you should mount your detector in the center of the vehicle, without obstructing the view of the road to the front or rear. The detector can be mounted in two ways:

• Dashboard Mount: Using the supplied hook-and-loop pad, you can attach the detector to the dashboard.
• Windshield Mount: The supplied windshield mount adheres the detector to the windshield with two suction cups. The angle can be adjusted for best visibility.

Power Requirements: The RAD 250 comes with a 12-volt DC power adapter ("cigarette lighter adapter") with a 6' cord. With the optional RA-PSC-B, you can hardwire your radar detector to your vehicle's switched power and ground wires.