K40’s custom-installed radar detectors have always been designed to be the most discreet countermeasure products available anywhere.  From our very first Undetectable radar systems in 1988 to today’s Platinum Series, maintaining the factory appearance of your vehicle goes into the design of every product we make. In addition to integrating with select Kenwood/JVC/Excelon aftermarket radios, K40 systems can now integrate with several Pioneer radios as well.  Integration with both brands is possible through the ADS iDataLink Maestro RR. Having all of your radar and laser alerts and controls on your infotainment screen makes customizing your K40 experience even more convenient and discreet. Read more here.

How Long Should K40 Laser Defusers™ Jam a Police Laser Gun? The simple answer is that you should be able to make that decision for yourself based on your location and the unique police laser encounter you are experiencing. K40’s Platinum Series systems now allow you more control over your Laser Defusers. Now you can decide how long your Laser Defusers transmit to the police laser gun and stop the jamming any time of your choosing with a quick press of the Mute button. Police Laser and K40 Laser Defusers: When a police officer targets their laser gun at your K40 protected vehicle, the Laser Defusers send a pulsed light signal back to the officer's gun. This signal from the Laser Defusers causes the police laser gun to show an “error” reading instead of showing the vehicle’s speed, buying you time to slow down and avoid a ticket. K40 Laser Defusers can be custom configured in three ways depending on your preference or geographic location. Constant Transmit (default setting) - For as long as the Laser Defuser is receiving a police laser gun signal, it will continuously transmit back to the gun. Pulse Transmit - Upon receiving a police laser signal, the Laser Defuser will transmit a jamming signal for up to five seconds, then switches to Receive Only mode for 30 seconds. Receive Only - The Laser Defuser will only detect police laser. No jamming signal will be emitted. When K40 Laser Defusers are integrated into the Platinum Series radar detectors, you have the option to press the Mute button to switch the Laser Defusers to “receive only” mode at any time. This will cause the Defusers to stop transmitting and allow the officer to obtain your vehicle's speed. External Mute Button Control Option Since the Mute button is now more important for your driving experience than ever, remember you also have the option to have your K40 retailer install a stand-alone Mute button in an easy-to-reach location in your vehicle. Just one more way that K40 keeps you ticket-free and in control. If you’d like to know more about the newest technology in K40’s Platinum Series radar detectors, call K40 at 800-323-5608.

K40's latest technology gives you two options to customize Ka-Band alerts with Ka-Band Selectivity and Ka-Band Filter. These new features give you more filtration and less non-police radar alerts. Ka-Band Selectivity - Control the segments of Ka-Band radar you want to be alerted to. Ka-Wide Setting: The Ka-Wide setting scans the entire range of the Ka-Band frequencies so that you are alerted to all Ka-band signals that you may encounter.  This is the maximum sensitivity and the default setting of the Platinum Series. Ka-Narrow Setting: The Ka-Narrow setting scans only those Ka-Band frequencies (plus a little above and below) that are used by Police radar guns. By selecting Ka-Narrow, the system is quieter and less susceptible to non-police alerts. Also, because Ka-Narrow is scanning a smaller frequency range, you may see a faster response time when using this setting. The chart below shows the following: Three most common Police Ka-Band radar guns used today. Ka-Band Wide frequency scanning range. Ka-Band Narrow frequency scanning range.   Ka-Band Filter - Another layer of filtration you can enable to reduce false alerts. Ka-Band Filter enables filtration of Ka-Band non-police radar signals, such as other radar detectors and satellite broadcast bands.  The Ka-Band Filter does not affect the police radar detection range. Today's driving environments and vehicles are making filtration top of mind for drivers wanting to use a radar detector.  K40 has engineered these new features so that you can experience a reliable speeding protection product that keeps you ticket-free while keeping the system focused on the real threats...not the false alerts.

The “Auto" filter setting is the perfect option if you love a “set it and forget it”  ticket-free driving experience. The “Auto” filter setting optimizes sensitivity according to driving speeds: lower range and sensitivity in the city where there are more radar alerts from non-police radar signals, and maximum range and sensitivity on the highway when you are traveling at higher speeds and require the maximum advance warning. 0-45 mph - "Filter" setting sensitivity - X-Band off / K and Ka-Band reduced 46-55 mph - "City" setting sensitivity - Decreased sensitivity on all bands 56+ mph - "Highway" setting sensitivity - Maximum range and sensitivity on all bands If you’d like to know more about the new Platinum Series radar systems, call 800-323-5608 to talk to a K40 Consultant.

More Performance K40's LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) radar receivers are the latest in countermeasure technology for long-range detection of police radar guns. LNA technology boosts the radar signal and sensitivity giving you increased range and performance. You get quicker alerts and more time to slow down, giving you the confidence that your radar detector is going to "find them...before they fine you". Designed With Your Car In Mind Today's vehicles are designed to maximize technology with little wasted space.  These new receivers are completely redesigned, inside and out. Cosmetically, the receivers have a slimmer, narrower flat-top design allowing for more creativity and ease of installation. And internally, the receivers are packed with tech that will give you more features and driving freedom. Additional Features Not only do the Platinum Series K40 receivers improve range and performance, but we've also engineered these systems with more selectivity and filtration options (more on those another day). These receivers also give your Platinum Series system immunity to RDD’s, or Radar Detector Detectors. The police won't even know that you are driving with a K40 radar detection system. This feature is great if you’re driving through Washington D.C., Virginia, or parts of Canada where the use of radar detectors is restricted.

The 12 Volt aftermarket industry is comprised of mostly independent retail locations owned by men and women who have a passion for upgrading and updating vehicles.  From car audio, CarPlay™ add-ons to back-up cameras, and yes, even custom-installed radar detectors and laser jammers, these retailers get together a few times a year at the industry's premier learning and networking event known as KnowledgeFest. Learn More about K40 with Rachel Clark In August of 2019, at the KnowledgeFest event in Dallas, TX,  K40's Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Rachel Clark, was interviewed by Into Tomorrow. There, she spoke about K40's custom installed radar detectors and laser Defuser systems. To learn more about: How police radar and laser guns work Why K40 is the speeding ticket protection leader K40's Ticket-Free Guarantee K40's award-winning service Watch this short video to find out about all of this and more.