Whistler CR73 High Performance Laser Radar Detector: 360 Degree Protection and Bilingual Voice Alerts, Black
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Brand | Whistler |
Power Source | Corded Electric |
Voltage | 12 Volts |
Product Dimensions | 4.46"L x 2.83"W x 1.26"H |
About this item
- 360 degrees of complete perimeter protection, detecting signals from the front, sides, and rear; Includes 12V power cord and windshield bracket kit
- Protection against all radar guns including X-band, back-band, super wide Ka-band, and laser
- Total laser detection identifies Laser Atlanta Stealth mode, Laser Ally, and LTI Truspeed S
- Features Pop Mode, an advanced speed detection capability that responds to brief bursts of radar
- Traffic Flow Signal Rejection (TFSR) helps eliminate false alerts from radar based traffic monitoring systems
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Suction power | 4.0 | 5.0 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.3 | 4.3 |
Accuracy | 3.3 | 5.0 | 3.3 | 3.7 | 3.2 | 4.4 |
Easy to install | 4.4 | — | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.7 |
Value for money | 3.3 | — | 3.5 | 3.9 | — | 4.2 |
Quality of material | 4.0 | — | — | 4.5 | — | 4.3 |
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power source | Corded Electric | DC | DC | Corded Electric | DC | DC |
display type | — | OLED | LCD | LED | Ultra Bright | OLED |
voltage | 12 volts | — | 12 volts | 12 volts | — | 12 volts of direct current |
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Product Dimensions | 4.46 x 2.83 x 1.26 inches |
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Item Weight | 9.6 ounces |
ASIN | B01F0SG2E4 |
Item model number | CR73 |
Customer Reviews |
4.1 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #774 in Radar Detectors |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Other display features | Wireless |
Color | Black |
Whats in the box | Laser Radar Detector, 12V Power Cord, Windshield Bracket Kit, User Guide |
Department | Rader |
Manufacturer | Whistler |
Country of Origin | Philippines |
Date First Available | May 1, 2016 |
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The Whistler CR73 radar detector provides total band protection against all radar guns used today - including X-band, K-band, Superwide Ka-band and laser. Total laser detection identifies Laser Atlanta Stealth mode, Laser Ally, and the new LTI Truspeed S. It delivers 360 degrees of complete perimeter protection, detecting signals from the front, sides, and rear. The digital icon display and signal strength indicator will let you know how close to the signal source you are while the POP Mode has advanced speed detection capability that responds to brief bursts of radar. The CR73 also offers Traffic Flow Signal Rejection (TFSR) technology to help eliminate false alerts from radar based traffic monitoring systems. This detector has other features such as real voice alerts, setting saver, dim/dark mode, 3 city modes, alert priority, vehicle battery saver, and VG-2 detection. Measures 4.46" L x 2.83" W x 1.26" H, and includes the radar detector, a 12V power cord, windshield bracket kit, and a user guide.
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Customers like the GPS feature of the radar detector. However, some customers have concerns about the performance, value, quality, false alarm rate, ease of use, sound quality, and range.
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Customers like the GPS feature of the radar detector. They say it's good, but the internal database doesn't seem up to date. They also appreciate the traffic cam alerts and the decent detection range for Ka band. Overall, customers are satisfied with the long range detection and accuracy of the product.
"Works extremely well in terms of accuracy and overall detection...." Read more
"...-Internal GPS..." Read more
"...in the metro area, but I can tell you both K and Ka-band detection is GREATLY improved on the CR85 meaning MUCH MORE range and heads-up!..." Read more
"...The v1 does not have near the adjustability, no GPS so therefore no automatic muting or traffic light radar sensing, and along with it's high..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the radar detector. Some mention that it performs admirably, works far better than detectors of only a few years ago, and is perfectly acceptable. However, others say that it doesn't work properly, doesn''t pick up much of anything, and that it's impossible to use at all in Rochester, NY.
"...They do work, and work far better than the detectors of only a few years ago...." Read more
"...the thing that is most disappointing is that it’s NOT self sustaining on internal battery power...." Read more
"...As for actually detecting police radars this thing performs admirably. Saved my skin plenty of times...." Read more
"...Anyway, onto the unit. It works fine for me. I'm coming off of a Whistler Pro73 which I've had for 6+ years...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the value of the radar detector. Some say that it's well worth the price, while others say that the price was more expensive than they wanted to spend and that it was flawed.
"...But they do make by far and away the best cheap radar detectors, and they are useful , good, reliable, and attractive units that can be plugged in..." Read more
"...Overall, nice performance for the price, but nothing that blows you away for the most part. And those random false positive laser alerts..." Read more
"...Do NOT even think about buying a Cobra. They don't even compare! Cobra is crap...." Read more
"...But the price cannot be beat for what you do get, even without internal power...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the radar detector. Some mention it's a high quality, strong detector, and an extremely solid product. However, others say that it'd be better suited for those looking for a reliable, lower-priced detector.
"...and away the best cheap radar detectors, and they are useful , good, reliable, and attractive units that can be plugged in and go right to work..." Read more
"...Some down side: I found that it has a tendency to pick up random K band on the highway and I can never find the LEO..." Read more
"...a Whistler XTR560, I'm quite happy to see that the styling and materials quality has improved. Looks great, not outdated...." Read more
"...I thank Whistler for really bumping up their game! Much better quality than their older detectors.Pros:..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the false alarm rate of the radar detector. Some mention that it keeps false alerts to a minimum, giving sufficient warning that police are watching. However, others say that it gets a ton of false alarms, especially with newer vehicles with radar.
"...The CR90s do work very well on Ka but continue to false a lot on the default laser settings, usually indicating 300 to 302 Hz for some reason...." Read more
"...I am very impressed by the range (radar detector gave plenty of warning time). Definitely saved me and my friends some money..." Read more
"...Its a trade off, long range detection means more perceived false alerts where you never see a cop even if he was actually off in the distance or..." Read more
"...Sadly, even with the out-of-the-box config, the detector failed to alert me to a LONG (years) standing red-light-camera in my metro area...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the radar detector. Some mention it's very simple to use, with great instructions. They say the programmability is outstanding, and the display is clear and understandable. However, others say the instructions in the book are not detailed, and tedious to set. They also mention that the directions on how to update are worthless, and it requires plugging into a computer via USB to do the cam updates.
"...Navigating the menu and customizing the settings on this thing is easy and fairly straightforward Turn to the instruction manual if you ever get..." Read more
"...-More settings/easy to use (the CR90 adds more settings and filters for maximum performance, they are also easy to change)..." Read more
"...There are no less than 36 menu settings and the user's manual does a terrible job telling what they are and what the various settings do...." Read more
"...Boy, was I wrong. It's a great unit and much, much more user friendly than the V1 ever was...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the sound quality of the radar detector. Some say that it's very quiet, not chatty, and has customizable tones. They also appreciate the clear talking alerts and voice warning. However, others say that the volume is too loud, the alarm sounds terrible, and the audio does not work right.
"...It's so sharp, loud (I have the volume all the way up) and unexpected (on a random backroad with no side streets) that it scares the hell out of..." Read more
"...City mode is pretty quiet (beside from the occasional supermarket door, which you can then turn off K or X band, eliminating those)..." Read more
"...The voice warning is excellent too. The Slingshot is open and can be loud especially when the stereo is on. The voice will cut through that...." Read more
"...-Compass (neat to have, informative accessory)-Customizable audible alerts..." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the range of the radar detector. Some say that it has an amazing range for Ka Band radar, while others say that the range could be better. Some customers also mention that the pop mode greatly reduces the range. Overall, the range is not as good as other premium brands.
"...I am very impressed by the range (radar detector gave plenty of warning time). Definitely saved me and my friends some money..." Read more
"...Wisconsin- decided to turn on pop mode big mistake, it greatly reduces the range please use that one at your own risk, don't know why I didn't get..." Read more
"...Ka-band detection is GREATLY improved on the CR85 meaning MUCH MORE range and heads-up!..." Read more
"...The range is OK, not great. I came up on police/sheriffs/HW patrols quite often, within seeing distance, before I got an alert...." Read more
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I ordered a CR 70 from Amazon Warehouse Deals for less than half the market price, and my detector still had the plastic film on the front and back with the cord still in a sealed bag. This was a new "open box" item.
The performance of the CR70 seems identical with my previous XTR-335, which is the model the CR-70 replaced.
The new unit does have traffic signal rejection and detects newer lasers, and may have other subtle improvements I'm not aware of. But the basic Whistler radar detectors are incredibly capable radar detectors in their own right, just as they have been for several years.
For only about fifty dollars for the CR-65 series (CR-70 adds voice for about $75 and for about $100 the CR-75 adds voice and OLED digital display----but performance is all the same) anybody who wants a radar detector more capable than detectors that used to sell for several hundred dollars a decade or more ago.
The basic Whistlers today will detect Ka band radar on straight roads for at least two miles or more. K band range is over a mile. X band isn't used much anymore, but it's there if your local police still use X band. These units are limited by hills and curves, and by the radar being shot forward,,,,but so are all radar detectors. They still work in those situations but range (and warning time) is reduced.
The CR-80, CR-85, and CR-90 Whistlers may offer improved range and certainly provide more features. For that you pay about $100 for the CR-80 (Base icon display) $135 for the CR-85 (full featured OLED display and $180 for the top of the line CR-90 that adds GPS and a free updateable web based system to alert for red light cameras and to mark locations yourself where speed traps operate. Range on the upper end Whistlers is supposed to be better.
Yet the range and performance of my late model base model Whistlers is excellent. Detection of Ka band at well over a mile on the highway (even "instant on" bursts) is the rule not the exception.
Police radar is much more powerful than speed signs and automatic door openers. In the real world driving experience, the basic under $100 Whistler models give incredibly good warnings of actual police radar, with a minimum of false alerts.
Whistler does not make the best radar detectors. But they do make by far and away the best cheap radar detectors, and they are useful , good, reliable, and attractive units that can be plugged in and go right to work sniffing out police radar.
They are not "cop car detectors". No detector can save you from being the first target of laser or "instant on " radar, either.
They are entertaining gadgets that may save you from inadvertently driving into a speed trap, though. They do work, and work far better than the detectors of only a few years ago.
And you can buy a really good Whistler for about the price of a full tank of gas.
(Ain't technology marvelous?)
Impression
7/9
1) Got 2 Ka hit in the city, I was able to spot one cop, the other one I couldnt find (radar detector was able to spot it from a good distance)
2) City mode is pretty quiet (beside from the occasional supermarket door, which you can then turn off K or X band, eliminating those)
3) Mounting bracket is good
I haven't used it on the Highway yet, but I will soon with a few long trips later in the summer and fall. (will update later)
Warning: This is a radar detector and not a police detector. Most cop don't have their radar on. So still drive carefully. This is a fun tool for me to keep my drives interesting.
8/7: Used the CR85 on the drive to Atlanta from FL about 8hrs drive. This thing accurately pointed out a few LEO using radar and a few Lasers to and from. I am very impressed by the range (radar detector gave plenty of warning time). Definitely saved me and my friends some money
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12/3: I have been using this for almost 6 months with plenty of highway miles. I so recommend it. It just saved me 2x so far by alerting me to hidden cops on I-95 in GA going from FL to NC. Other drivers looked at me like I was crazy braking but I knew what was happening ahead. This definitely saved me because I was speeding. Before that trip, I used it driving from FL to TN and to AL and it definitely saved me a few times thanks to the alert.
Some down side: I found that it has a tendency to pick up random K band on the highway and I can never find the LEO (rumors of a K band issue has been happening with many Whistler models, you can read about on forums) but Ka band is very accurate so if Ka comes on I slow down, Cobra radar detectors are notorious for setting off other radar detector K band, check out youtube if you dont believe me so it can also be a passing car. But that is minor inconvenience
One tip, do not leave it on your car in the sun, take it down and protect it. Plus I feel like this protect the suction cups too.
This is by no mean a foolproof detector so speed carefully!!
good luck!
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Reviewed in Mexico on December 7, 2021