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Save Time & Money Spring Cleaning Your Car

Larry Kosilla of AMMO NYC is a YouTube star (nearly 1 million channel subscribers) for vehicle cleaning and detailing. Some of his processes take an entire day, and the cost of the equipment, tools, and cleaners is high. So when he released a step-by-step video on how to save time and money when Spring cleaning your vehicle, we were hooked. After all, if you're like us, you want to be driving! Best Radar Detector & Laser Jammer Keep the money you save from watching this video in your pocket by driving with a built-in or portable K40 radar detector. For added protection, add a Laser Defuser laser jamming system. In the remote chance you do get pulled over, you'll still keep saving money with our ticket-free guarantee.

By K40|2020-12-18T15:43:06-06:00April 4, 2019|Radar and Laser 101|

10 Tips For Safe Spring Driving

Once the weather warms up, and the dangers of ice and snow are a distant memory, if you're like most drivers, you think you can drop your vigilance when it comes to road hazards. In reality, it seems Spring introduces a broad range of safety concerns. A recent Carwise article highlighted 10 potential spring driving safety threats. One we never considered? "Drivers with seasonal allergies driving drowsy from medications"! While drowsy driving, running animals, bicyclists, and safely driving through all weather and road conditions are challenges in the Spring, driving too fast and getting speeding tickets does not have to be. At K40, we have the quietest and most advanced police radar detectors and laser jammers you need to drive fast, safe, and ticket-free. Best Radar Detector & Laser Jammers Our products are available portable or built-in for your convenience. Enjoy driving fast this Spring with added peace of mind. K40 radar detectors and laser jammers are backed by a 100% ticket-free guarantee, 100% quality guarantee, and 100% theft guarantee. Get a ticket during the first year; we pay for it!

By K40|2020-12-18T15:12:25-06:00March 29, 2019|Radar and Laser 101|

K40 Electronics Announces New Translucent Arrow Design Integration Option

Built-in radar and laser systems display police alerts with arrow indicators in the rearview mirror. March 12, 2019, Elgin, IL – K40 Electronics, the premier police radar and laser technology manufacturer, announced today it's built-in radar and laser systems offer a new translucent alert arrow display with the K40 Radar-Mirror integration option. Factory Appearance with A Vanishing Display The Radar-Mirror modification service creates alert arrows illuminating through the rear-view mirror glass when a K40 radar and laser system detects police speed enforcement. The discreet .08" arrows vanish, and the mirror returns to a factory appearance when the K40 system is not alerting. Non-Permanent Procedure Also Retains Mirror Auto Dim Function By utilizing a custom transflective process to display the arrow indicators, the Radar-Mirror service is unobtrusive and 100% reversible. The service also retains the auto-dimming function of all rear-view mirrors. Interior Color Scheme Matches Available The standard blue alert arrow display color, red, green, amber, and other custom arrow colors can be ordered to match a vehicle’s interior. “We feel the K40 Radar-Mirror is the ultimate integrated display solution for a K40 radar and laser defense system,” said Scott Wheeler, Founder, and President, Radar-Mirror.com. “Now installers have another location for the standard LEDs provided with a K40 system that’s easy to view, yet looks OEM and doesn’t create a permanent modification to the vehicle.” Immediate Availability with 24 Hour Turnaround The new arrow display option for K40 radar and laser systems is available directly from Radar-Mirror.com for nearly all late model vehicle rear-view mirror applications currently on the market. Typical mirror modification turnaround time is 24 hours. K40’s built-in radar detector and laser systems are also immediately available from K40’s nationwide network of authorized dealers and automotive dealerships. With the high level of customization a K40 system offers, drivers can obtain a personal system design recommendation by calling K40’s Consult Line at 800-323-5608. “Today’s drivers want discreet integration options that uphold the integrity of their vehicle interior. We’re pleased to offer another radar and laser system installation option that can meet dealer and driver needs,” said Rachel Clark, Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “The K40 Radar-Mirror offers an upscale alert display that truly enhances the driving experience.” A History of Integration Since 1983, K40 Electronics has an innovative history of seamlessly integrating radar and laser systems into vehicles with an OEM look and feel. Authorized K40 dealers can choose from various display and control options such as LEDs concealed in the vehicle cabin, on-screen alerts via touch screen Kenwood and JVC radios through the ADS Maestro RR interface, [...]

By K40|2020-12-18T14:53:08-06:00March 8, 2019|Press|

K40 Electronics Announces Canada Representation Partnership with Graham Advantage Group Inc

Sales, product, & distribution pro heads up firm specializing in growing Canadian independent mobile electronics retailers’ businesses. February 14, 2019, Elgin, IL – K40 Electronics, a premier manufacturer of award-winning, high-performance police radar/laser detector systems, announced today the appointment of The Graham Advantage Group, Inc. of Alberta as its manufacturers' representative in the Alberta and Saskatchewan provinces. The rep group has decades of experience specializing in the 12-volt industry. “I am excited to be working with the K40 team of professionals that share the same hands-on approach to customer service, dealer training and genuine excitement for the 12-volt industry,” said Brian Graham, Operations Manager of The Graham Advantage Group, Inc. “With a high margin product that will never go OEM and the training and support K40 offers its dealers, this is a must-have core offering every retailer can build their business around.” “This is a complementary relationship…the synergy of our strengths will deliver a level of unparalleled service to mobile electronics retailers in Canada,” said Rachel Clark, K40’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Established in 1977, K40 Electronics offers a full line of driving protection solutions for every vehicle and driving style. Canadian retailers interested in joining an exclusive group of authorized dealers should contact Brian Graham at 403.852.0447; K40’s international sales team, Rachel Clark or Lynette Tomlinson at 800.323.6768; or visit K40’s dealer inquiry page. ###

By K40|2020-12-18T14:46:12-06:00February 14, 2019|Press|

K40 Electronics Offers Training, Product Demos, & ‘Something Special’ at KnowledgeFest Long Beach

Raising radar/laser category awareness & highlighting the benefits of partnering with K40 is a top priority. January 21, 2019, Elgin, IL – K40 Electronics announced today the key objectives for its product category training sessions and booth presentations at KnowledgeFest Long Beach, February 23-25, at the Long Beach Convention Center, are to raise awareness of the radar/laser category among mobile electronics retailers along with explaining its unique partnership benefits. “Equally important is the opportunity to have quality face-to-face conversations with retailers so we can understand their business needs, wants, and challenges,” said Rachel Clark, K40’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “With on-going product demos in booth #710, a fun giveaway in our training classes, and a ‘little something special’ offered only at the Beer & Biz opening night event, KnowledgeFest Long Beach attendees will discover the many ways K40 can positively impact their business from the install bay to the bottom line.” In addition to show floor presentations, K40 will offer two dealer training sessions in the Seaside 4A Meeting Room: Is K40 on Your Radar? There’s $Thousands$ of Reasons Why We Should Be Description: In one insightful hour, K40 will discuss what the radar/laser category is all about, why you should make it a priority in your store, and the big profit potential that exists by asking your customers one simple question. Perhaps most important, you will experience why K40 has been the industry’s preferred speeding ticket protection vendor for over four decades and is a recently honored Vendor of the Year. Date: Saturday, February 23 Time: 1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Room: Seaside 4A Date: Sunday, February 24 Time: 4:45 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. Room: Seaside 4A Seats to either K40 training session can be reserved here. For information on K40’s entire product line, which offers the industry’s first ticket-free guarantee, visit https://k40.com/products or call 800-323-6768. ###

By K40|2020-12-18T14:43:02-06:00January 22, 2019|Press|

UV Coated, Heated Windshields, and Portable Radar Detectors

Many vehicle manufacturers utilize UV coated windshields to increase passenger comfort to reduce heat buildup in the vehicle cabin. Often referred to as Low-E glass, infrared-reflective, solar glass, or athermic windshields, UV coated windshields have an almost transparent layer of a metal film in the glass. For drivers without factory-installed UV coated windshields, metallic window tints that reflect UV rays can be applied to the windshield to provide heat relief. Drivers in cold climates have an obvious need for heated windshields to aid in the fast removal of ice, snow, and condensation. First introduced in 1985 by Ford as Quickclear technology, heated windshields can today be found in Jaguar, Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, and Volvo vehicles. The downside to UV coated and heated windshields is that they can reduce a portable radar detector’s ability to detect police radar by up to 95%. Affected Vehicles & How to Verify The use of UV/Heated windshields is extensive and covers many makes and models from Aston Martin to Volvo. Here is how you can determine if your vehicle has one of these windshields: 1. While the vehicle is in the sun, put on a pair of polarized sunglasses and look at the windshield. You should see a purplish or mirrored appearance to the windshield if it has UV coating. 2. While sitting inside the vehicle, look closely at the windshield at an angle. If it has a minuscule wire grid in it, that denotes it’s a heated windshield. Effective Radar Detector Solutions for Vehicles with UV Coated and Heated Windshields 1. Determine if there is a “cut out” to the right or left of the rear-view mirror. This unobstructed opening enables tollway transponders and more to perform properly. This would be an ideal location to use the suction cup mount included with your portable radar detector for maximum performance. 2. Eliminate mounting guesswork and potential performance reduction using a custom installed, built-in radar detector like the K40 RL360di/RL200di. The radar detector receiver(s) is/are hidden behind the bumper(s) for a factory-looking radar detector ownership experience. Want to learn what other issues can affect radar detector operation and how you can obtain the highest performance levels with your specific car make and model? Call our K40 Consult experts at 800-323-5608 anytime…even weekends and holidays!

By K40|2020-12-18T14:36:31-06:00January 4, 2019|Radar and Laser 101|

Autonomous Vehicles and K40 Laser Defusers: What You Need To Know

A K40 dealer recently asked us if LIDAR (Light Detecting And Ranging) technology used in autonomous (self-driving) vehicles might cause our Laser Defuser™ laser jammer products to give false alerts. K40 has not received a single report of vehicles with LIDAR-based autonomous capabilities causing a false alert or performance issues with our Laser Defusers. That said, we are vigilantly staying abreast of LIDAR technology developments and use by vehicle OEMs to ensure K40 Laser Defuser owners remain confident they are fully protected against police LIDAR speeding tickets. How LIDAR Is Used in Autonomous Vehicles To create a self-driving vehicle, manufacturers equip it with sensors that create a virtual 3D map of a driving environment. LIDAR is one technology that’s been tapped to provide a high-resolution image of roads, bridges, landscape changes, and potential road hazards. In a sensor application, LIDAR bounces millions of 905nm wavelength laser light pulses 360° off nearby objects each second and measures the reflection back. The LIDAR sensor’s software instantaneously calculates the distance to various objects, and the millions of light pulses (or data points) generate a 3D “map” of the surrounding driving environment. A complete LIDAR system for a self-driving vehicle consists of a laser source, a photodetector, data processing electronics, and motion-control equipment. Two types of LIDAR systems are currently used in autonomous vehicles and are classified by how they scan the driving environment: 3D flash and Scanning. 3D flash LIDAR uses a wide-angle source and wide-angle optics to focus all the reflected light from one exposure onto the detector. This data is used to create a map of the surroundings based on time-of-flight calculations. Conversely, a scanning LIDAR system emits light sequentially in every direction and detects each light reflection one by one to map its surroundings. Quick Refresher: How Laser Defusers and Police LIDAR Work To combat a police LIDAR gun, a countermeasure such as the Laser Defuser must first detect the 904-905 nanometer wavelength infrared (IR) light beam sent from a fixed police laser gun or variable pulse per second (PPS) rate. After detecting the police laser gun signal, the Laser Defuser system transmits its own signal to temporarily “confuse” the laser gun and prevent it from getting an accurate speed reading. No Falses: It All Comes Down to PPS PPS is the rate at which any LIDAR-based measurement device emits to obtain a reading of an object. Police laser guns emit short 905nm light pulse bursts – anywhere from a few pulses per second to thousands per second – to take distance measurements to calculate a vehicle’s speed. The Laser [...]

By K40|2020-12-18T14:34:01-06:00December 17, 2018|Radar and Laser 101|

Radar Detectors Make Safer Drivers

It seems like not a day goes by that you don't read, hear about, or personally experience the relatively new driving scourge term known as "distracted driving" Based on a formal definition of the term: “distracted driving is any activity that diverts attention from driving, including talking or texting on your phone, eating and drinking, talking to people in your vehicle, fiddling with the stereo, entertainment or navigation system—anything that takes your attention away from the task of safe driving.” It could be fair to say distracted driving began after the world's first drive-through restaurant opened in the late 40's/early '50s. That's well long before the handheld tech era when New York became the first state to implement a law in 2001 prohibiting all drivers from talking on a hand-held cellphone while driving. Not to downplay distracted driving, but we've coined the term “mindless driving" to describe what likely has a greater negative effect on drivers’ attention spans. Think about yourself for a moment…you likely have a myriad of thoughts going through your mind while driving…finances, relationships, kids, health, family, work, the list goes on. Then toss in a Bluetooth/hands-free phone conversation, and there’s just no way you can keep focused on at what speed you are traveling. Especially if the conversation becomes heated! ;-) Perhaps the best “neutral” information on the subject would incorporate human science. There’s an interesting human behavioral change term called “feedback loops.” According to Wired Magazine, this process provides people with “information about their actions in real-time, then allow them to change those actions, pushing them toward better behaviors. Action, information, reaction.” In other words, drivers need some neurobehavioral activator or “trigger” to change their consciousness from a distracted or mindless state to an actively engaged state. The Wired article continues to describe the positive trigger effects dynamic speed notification signs (the “Your Speed” radar-based signs you occasionally come across in your travels) had in a California school zone when even active police enforcement had previously failed. With that same visual trigger of the speed signs in mind, it stands to reason that K40 radar detectors also act as an effective trigger to help you refocus on the task of driving and make you a safer driver…especially with some of the GPS technology-based features in our systems. Speed Monitor lets you set a speed and be alerted if that speed is exceeded. Our Mark to Alert feature is another useful trigger that you can use to be alerted to important locations like school zones. Perhaps you're saying to yourself, "but I don't purposely speed." And you [...]

By K40|2020-12-18T14:28:09-06:00October 22, 2018|Radar and Laser 101|

Where The Fastest Drivers Live

Is your city on America's Fastest Drivers list? Here's the top 25 from fastest to slowest: 1. Wichita, KS 2. Omaha, NE 3. Boise, ID 4. Portland, OR 5. Richmond, VA 6. Columbia, SC 7. Salt Lake City, UT 8. Minneapolis, MN 9. Charleston, SC 10. Virginia Beach, VA 11. Greenville, SC 12. Charlotte, NC 13. Durham, NC 14. Columbus, OH 15. Kansas City, MO 16. Bay Area, CA 17. Riverside, CA 18. Seattle, WA 19. Greensboro, NC 20. Fresno, CA 21. Cleveland, OH 22. Sacramento, CA 23. Bakersfield, CA 24. Austin, TX 25. Denver, CO Source: QuoteWizard analysis of over one million data points self-reported by users with 2017 speeding infractions. Cities deemed to have the fastest drivers had the highest rate of speeding tickets per driver.

By K40|2020-12-18T14:25:04-06:00October 22, 2018|Radar and Laser 101|

Eric Peters Autos K40 RLS2 Portable Radar/Laser Detector Review

Widely published automotive journalist Eric Peters was curious how K40 Electronics' RLS2 portable radar detector would stack up to his beloved Valentine 1 unit and if the RLS2 suffered from annoying false warnings from other vehicles' radar-based safety features like collision avoidance. Read the review to find out why Eric says, "the K40 is very sensitive – and very smart."

By K40|2020-12-18T14:22:29-06:00June 14, 2018|Reviews|

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