"Both the Whistler Pro 78 and XTR-690 are AAA home-run hitters! ... It is my opinion that these new Whistler radar detectors represent two of the greatest values in radar detector ownership, today.
If it is your desire to have a full-featured radar detector which provides good protection against police radar, particularly against Ka-band, and are budget minded, you need not look further than either the Pro 78 or XTR-690." - Laserveil.com review
- Blue text display with auto dim/dark modes and LED periscope
- Real voice alerts with quiet/auto quiet mode
- Setting saver, vehicle battery saver, safety waning system
- VG-2 cloaking technology, safety warning system and alert priority
- Includes windshield mounting hardware and power cord
Dimensions L 6.60 in. x W 2.20 in. x H 8.80 in.
RadarReviews.net Description:
The Whistler Pro 78 offers performance exceeding that of any previous Whistler detector! The Pro 78 is Whistler's flagship "Professional Series" model, and contains Whistler's new, re-engineered antenna that offers considerably improved Ka sensitivity and false alert filtering over previous Whistler models.
The Pro 78 also offers all of the features you would expect in a high performance detector. It will detect POP mode radar and provides Whistler's Real Voice™ alerts. The Pro78 provides an intense blue text display with and auto-dim feature, which makes the Pro 78 easy to read both day and night. Designed with the professional driver in mind, the Pro 78 includes a hardwire kit, non-skid dash pad, and three year warranty.
The Whistler Pro 78 also delivers several features that are new to Whistler. These are: "periscope" blue alert LEDs on the top of the unit, a battery voltage meter, and true VG-2 immunity. Other Whistler detectors employ "VG-2 cloaking", in which the detector shuts itself down when it detects the VG-2.
Whistler PRO-78 Radar Detector Reviews
"The Whistler Pro 78 and Whistler XTR 690 (with compass) models represent a tremendous value (with street prices around $170) for the money and provide performance that rivals the top tier detectors, especially on Ka-band and laser."
"On the POP RADAR detection front, the Whistler Pro-78/XTR-690 detected both K and KA POP RADAR..."
"With respect laser detection ability to police laser, both the latest top Whistler radar detectors perform very well and have demonstrated great sensitivity to two very popular police laser gun—the Kustom Signals Pro III and the Stalker LZ-1."
"Concerning Radar Detector Detector (RDD) immunity, the Whistler Pro 78/XTR-690 are most impressive—against the SPECTRE III—relative to the top radar detector tier."
This product was added to our catalog on Saturday 03 November, 2007.
