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Built-In Systems
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Built-in radar protection systems have
a number of features that differ from stand-alone detector based systems:
- More discreet - Very little hardware is
visible on the motorcycle, usually just a small control panel
- More secure - Because the main system
components are usually hidden behind body panels there is less chance of
someone walking away with your valuable equipment
- More Convenient - No radar detector to
move from another vehicle to your bike when you want to go for a ride.
Built in systems are permanently installed, you just jump on your bike and
go
However, built-in systems do come with some special
requirements that the user must consider before undertaking an installation:
- Space requirements - If you intend to hide
the major components you need a bike of adequate size with some space
behind/underneath the body panels. Larger bikes with fairings in
front of the handlebars are good candidates for mounting the remote
antenna unit that is normally included with a built-n system. A bike
with internal fairing space similar to or larger than a Suzuki Hayabusa
should have sufficient space for mounting these items
- Longer Installation Time - If you intend
to hide the major components it will require the removal of body panels or
fairing. You will also need to come up with a custom mounting
for the antenna unit and a place to mount and weatherproof the interface
module and display/controller.
- If the cost of installation is included,
built in systems may be more expensive than stand-alone detector based
systems.
Built-in radar protection systems may not be a good
installation project for beginners but they can be a rewarding addition to
your motorcycle. |
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Passport Qi45
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| Introducing the Passport Qi45™ ("Quick
Install"), a fully integrated, high performance radar and laser detector
system. It offers the convenience of built-in discreet security yet installs
in dramatically less time and with fewer components than all other
integrated detection systems. |
Installation Time
Significantly Reduced
Most custom installed systems require a significant investment in time for
installation, up to 6 hours depending on the level of customization and
vehicle type. The Passport Qi45™ was designed to be installed quicker than
any other custom installed radar detector unit on the market. |
Extreme Radar Protection
The new Passport Qi45™ radar detection system offers the award winning
performance you have come to expect from Escort. |
Weather Resistant
Antenna/Receiver
The Passport Qi45™ Antenna/Receiver unit is weather resistant. The
Display/Controller and Easy-Connect Interface require additional weather
protection for use in motorcycle applications. |
Laser Detection
The Antenna/Receiver needs a "view" of the road in order to detect laser
signals. If you intent to install the Antenna/Receiver so its view is
obstructed (e.g., behind a opaque plastic fairing) the unit will not be able
to detect laser. You can gain back laser detection and add laser
jamming capability by adding the optional shifter pack. |
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The Passport
Qi45™ features:
- Blistering all-band protection
- Discreet installation to protect from theft
- Fully integrated with the convenience of auto-on
at vehicle start up
- Advanced digital signal processing
- Auto sensitivity mode automatically reduces false
alarms
- EZ preferences for customizing user settings
- Compact Display/ Controller; 2 inches W x 1 inch
H x 1/2 inch D
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| PASSPORT Qi45 Specifications
(click here) |
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Add on a Laser Shifter Pack
Also available is the optional "Qi Shifter Pack" for $249.95 which allows
you to easily add Laser Shifting* technology to the Qi45™ at any time.
Simply plug in these shifters (front only) to the front radar receiver and
increase your overall level of protection. Laser shifters are weather
resistant and plug into the Qi-45 Antenna/Receiver unit using weather
resistant cables and connectors. |
| *note: "Laser Shifting technology" is
another way of describing laser jamming. |
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