Whistler Z-19R+ Radar Detector
- Ka and K band radar plus laser detection
- English or Spanish voice and text alerts
- OLED text display
- Traffic Flow Signal Rejection
- FDSR filter for blind spot system false alerts
- 5.44 ounces
Updated 20 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A dash radar and laser detector with voice alerts in English or Spanish and filters for false alarms from traffic sensors. Detection range and mounting details are not listed.
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ASIN: B00RM8H9PMModel: Z-19R+Category: Radar Detectors
Overview
Whistler packs voice and text alerts in English or Spanish into this compact radar and laser detector for the dashboard. Filtering cuts false alarms from traffic flow sensors and newer cars' blind spot systems.
Bilingual drivers get spoken warnings and a readable text display in their language. The listing gives no range or GPS details, and detector use is restricted in some places and in heavy trucks.
Who it's for
Daily drivers in cars and light trucks who want an early heads-up suit it. Commercial truckers and drivers in Virginia or Washington DC cannot legally use it.
Pros and cons
- Voice alerts in English or Spanish
- Text display in either language
- Filters traffic flow sensor alerts
- Filters car blind spot system alerts
- Detection range not listed
- No GPS features listed
- Restricted in Virginia and DC
Performance notes
Alert quality depends on how well the filters reject traffic sensors and blind spot radar from other cars. The detector can only warn when radar or laser reaches it, so line of sight on the road decides warning time.
Specifications
| Brand | Whistler |
|---|---|
| Model | Z-19R+ |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 5.44 ounces |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Voltage | 12 volts |
| Warranty & support | |
| Frequency bands supported | Ka, K, laser |
| Other details | |
| False alert filtering | TFSR, FDSR |
| Alerts | Voice and text, English or Spanish |
| Display type | OLED |
Frequently asked questions
How do I cut false alerts on the Whistler Z-19R+?
It includes Traffic Flow Signal Rejection and FDSR, which combats false alerts from vehicles with K band blind spot and collision avoidance devices.
Is the Whistler Z-19R+ legal in my state?
The description says radar detectors are legal in cars and light trucks in almost every state, except Virginia and Washington DC, and banned in trucks over 10,000 lbs.
Can I switch the Whistler Z-19R+ to Spanish?
Yes. Both voice alerts and text readout can be set to English or Spanish.