Escort Radar Detector 75 Detector User Manual

75 Detector  
 
Congratulations!  
Your new Road Tech 75 detector is the most advanced custom motorcycle-  
mounted radar detector available.  
The Road Tech 75 detector includes full X, K, SuperWide Ka, including new  
“POP” mode, radar protection, Laser, Digital Signal Processing for superior  
range and improved anti-falsing, our patented Mute and AutoMute, audible  
and visual band alerts, and all the performance you’d expect from Escort.  
In addition, the new Road Tech 75 Detector introduces a new level of open-  
road performance and motorcycle specific features.  
Turbo-Charged radar receiver for long-range warning  
Multiple laser sensors for advanced laser range  
Left-hand design for easy access while you ride  
Exclusive EZ-Programming lets you instantly set 8 features  
Exclusive AutoSensitivity mode, plus “Highway” and “City” settings  
280 LED Ultra-bright Text-Matrix display for easy to read messages  
Exclusive ExpertMeter tracks and displays up to 8 radar signals  
Exclusive VG-2 Alert/Auto Shutoff  
If you’ve used a radar detector before, a review of the “Quick Reference  
Guide” on page 4, and the “Customize Road Tech with EZ Programming” on  
page 12 will briefly explain the new features.  
If this is your first detector, please read the manual in detail to get the most out  
of your new Road Tech 75 Detector. Please ride safely.  
Laws and regulations regarding the ownership and operation of radar detec-  
tors vary from place to place. Check state and local laws and regulations.  
FCC NOTE:  
Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void  
the user’s FCC granted authority to operate the equipment.  
 
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Table of Contents  
Congratulations! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2  
Quick Reference Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
Power and Audio Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
Controls and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
Customize Road Tech with EZ Programming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
How to use EZ Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
Example of Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
Details of EZ Programming Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
Interpreting Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
Detection Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
How POP Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
How Laser Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
How Safety Radar Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
SWS Safety Radar Text Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Explanation of Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Warranty and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
ESCORT Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
 
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Quick Reference Guide  
Once the mount has been installed by an authorized dealer, simply slide the  
detector onto the mount. When properly done, the detector will lock into the  
mount. Note that the mount has two locks; primary and secondary.  
Volume Control Adjust the volume by pressing the VOL up or down buttons  
located on the top.  
EasyMount  
AutoMute  
Slide the Road Tech 75 Detector onto the mount. See  
page 6.  
Patented AutoMute feature automatically reduces the vol-  
ume level of the audio alert. If you prefer, you can turn  
AutoMute off. See page 8.  
Power/Mute  
Press the Power/Mute button, to turn the detector on/off.  
You may also program the detector to turn on/off with the  
ignition.  
Briefly press the Power/Mute button during an alert to  
silence the audio for that specific alert. See page 8.  
CITY Button  
Selects between AutoSensitivity, City and Highway sensitiv-  
ity. In general, we recommend Auto mode. See page 8.  
Radar Antenna The back of your Road Tech 75 Detector should have a  
and Laser Lens clear view of the road ahead. See page 6. For best perfor-  
mance, do not place anything between your detector and  
the fairing.  
DIM Button  
Press to adjust display brightness. There are three bright-  
ness settings, plus full Dark Mode.  
 
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Quick Reference Guide  
Dark Mode  
In the Dark mode, the power-on indication will be changed  
to a very dim AD, HD, or CD (indicating Auto, Highway, or  
City Dark). In the Dark mode, the Road Tech 75’s meter will  
not display during an alert, only the audio will alert you.See  
page 9.  
EZ  
The Road Tech 75 Detector is ready to go, simply slide it  
onto the installed mount and turn it on. But you can also  
easily change 8 features for your riding preferences. Press  
both the DIM and CITY buttons to enter the Program mode,  
then easily Review or Change your settings. See page 9.  
Programming  
Matrix Display The Road Tech 75’s display will show “Highway,” Auto”, or  
“City” as its power-on indication. See page 9.  
If you prefer, you can choose other power-on indications. See “PILOT LIGHT  
(Power-on indication)” on page 14 During an alert, the display will indicate  
radar band, and a precise bar-graph of signal strength. See “SIGNAL  
STRENGTH METER” on page 14.  
NOTE  
In the Dark mode the display will not light during an alert. See page 9. You  
can program the Road Tech 75 for the ExpertMeter, which displays up to 8  
radar signals at once. See page 10. The display can also show safety radar  
text messages. “SWS Safety Radar Text Messages” on page 26.  
 
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Installation  
Power and Audio Connection  
To power the Road Tech 75, simply slide the detector onto the installed mount.  
Power and audio connections are made through the integrated mount.  
NOTE  
Road Tech 75 operates on 12 volts DC negative ground only.  
Mounting  
Obtain the appropriate Road Tech Radar Detector mounting kit for your model  
motorcycle from a local Harley-Davidson dealer. Install the mounting kit per  
the instructions included in the kit.  
1.  
Once the mounting kit has been installed on the motorcycle, position the  
detector to the mounting bracket with the controls facing up.  
2.  
Slide the detector into the bracket until tab on detector fully engages  
with two sharp clicks.  
NOTE  
If the detector does not fasten with two definite clicks, it could slide off the  
bracket and fall to the pavement while the motorcycle is in motion.  
 
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Installation  
Integrated  
Mount  
Controls and Mounting of the Road Tech Detector  
 
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Controls and Features  
Power and Mute: To turn the Road Tech 75 on, simply press and  
hold the large round button located on the top of the detector. To  
turn Road Tech off, simply press and hold again.  
This button also provides audio Mute capability. During an alert,  
momentarily press this button to silence the audio for that specific signal.  
Once that signal has passed, the audio will return to the volume level you  
selected.  
Power-on Indication: After the Road Tech 75’s start-up sequence is com-  
plete, the matrix display will show “Highway”, “City”, or “Auto” to show which  
sensitivity mode is selected. If you prefer, you can select alternate power-on  
indications. See the EZ Programming section for details.  
Volume Adjust: To adjust the audio volume on the Road Tech 75, simply  
press the VOL up button to increase or press the VOL down button to  
decrease the audio level. A corresponding bar graph will be displayed to show  
you where the volume is set.Your volume setting is stored in memory.  
AutoMute:Your Road Tech 75 has Escort’s patented AutoMute feature. After  
it alerts you to a radar encounter at the full volume, it will automatically reduce  
the volume to a lower level. This keeps you informed without the intensity of a  
continuous full-volume alert. If you prefer, you can turn the AutoMute feature  
off. See the EZ Programming section for details.  
Highway / Auto / City Switch: The CITY button selects the Road Tech 75’s  
sensitivity mode. We recommend the Auto (AutoSensitivity) mode for most  
riding.  
Road Tech’s AutoSensitivity mode provides long-range warning, without false  
alarms from automatic door openers etc. In this mode, the internal computer  
 
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Controls and Features  
continuously analyzes all incoming signals and intelligently rejects false  
alarms.  
You can also select Highway and City modes. When riding in urban areas  
where intense X-band intrusion alarms and door openers are common, City  
mode can be engaged to lower X-band sensitivity and reduce X-band alerts.  
Full sensitivity is maintained on all other bands.  
You can customize the City mode sensitivity. See the EZ Programming section  
for details.  
Dim: The Road Tech 75’s DIM button selects the brightness of the display.  
There are four settings: Maximum, Medium, Minimum, and Dark. Press the  
DIM button to select your preferred brightness. Each time you turn the detec-  
tor on, it automatically selects the brightness setting you last used.  
Dark Mode: When you select Dark mode using the DIM switch, the display  
changes to a very inconspicuous power-on indication: a very dim “AD”, “HD”,  
or “CD”. (In this display, the “A,H” or “C” indicates Auto, Highway, or City, and  
the D indicating Dark.)  
When the detector is in the Dark mode, the display will not show visual alerts  
when it detects signals. Only the audible alert will tell you of detected signals.  
Audible Alerts: For Radar signals: The Road Tech 75 uses a geiger-counter-  
like sound to indicate the signal strength and type of radar signal being  
encountered. When you encounter radar, a distinct audible alert will sound  
and occur faster as the signal gets stronger. When the signal is very strong,  
the audible alerts will blend into a solid tone. This allows you to judge the dis-  
tance from the signal source without taking your eyes from the road.  
NOTE  
Since Laser and “POP” signals are a possible threat no matter how weak, the  
Road Tech 75 alerts you to these with a full alert.  
 
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Controls and Features  
Signal Strength Meter: The Road Tech 75’s matrix display consists of 280  
individual LED’s, to provide an intuitive ultra-bright display of signal strength  
and text messages.When the Road Tech 75 detects radar, it displays the band  
of the radar (X, K, or Ka), and a precise bar graph of signal strength. When  
Road Tech detects laser or POP, the display will show “LASER” or “POP”.  
NOTE  
If you are operating the Road Tech 75 in the Dark mode, the display will not  
light when a signal is detected- only the audio will alert you.  
ExpertMeter:The Road Tech 75’s ExpertMeter option is an advanced display  
for experienced detector users. Please use the detector for a few weeks to get  
familiar with its other features before using ExpertMeter.  
To use the ExpertMeter instead of the bar graph signal strength meter, you  
must select ExpertMeter in the EZ Programming section. See page 12.  
The Road Tech 75’s standard signal strength meter only displays information  
about a single radar signal. If there are multiple signals present, the Road  
Tech 75’s internal computer determines which one is the most important  
threat to show on the bar graph meter. However, the Road Tech 75’s Expert-  
Meter simultaneously tracks up to 8 radar signals. It shows you detailed infor-  
mation on up to 2 Ka-band, 2 K-band, and 4 X-band signals.  
ExpertMeter can help you spot a change in your normal riding environment;  
for example, a traffic radar unit being operated in an area where there are nor-  
mally other signals present. The ExpertMeter is actually a miniature spectrum  
analyzer. It shows what band each signal is, its relative frequency within the  
band, and its signal strength.  
KA  
K
X
Above is the ExpertMeter display if the Road Tech 75 was detecting 2 strong  
Ka-band, 2 strong K-band, and 4 strong X-band signals.  
 
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Controls and Features  
As you can see, there are vertical lines after each band designator. Each line  
shows a signal being detected. The height of each line shows the relative sig-  
nal strength of that signal.The position of the line shows the relative frequency  
of the signal within the band.  
NOTE  
If you use ExpertMeter, the brief signal shown in the power-on sequence  
when you turn on your Road Tech 75 will also be in ExpertMeter: an X with a  
single vertical line.  
A few more examples will help you better see how the ExpertMeter works.  
K X  
Here ExpertMeter shows 1 strong K-band signal, and three X-band signals,  
two strong and one weak.  
KA X  
Here ExpertMeter shows 1 weak Ka-band signal, and three weak X-band sig-  
nals.  
X
On very weak signals, there will not be a vertical line at all. This shows a very  
weak X-band signal.  
ExpertMeter Details: The band designators (X, K, and Ka) will stay on the  
display for a few seconds after the signal has passed. This allows you to see  
what the unit detected, even on very brief signals. However, the vertical lines  
representing individual signals continuously change (several times a second)  
to give you a continuous and instantaneous view of all radar signals present.  
NOTE  
Even long-time detector users will require a significant time to get familiar with  
this new level of information about detected signals.  
 
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Customize Road Tech with EZ Programming  
There are 8 user-selectable options so you can customize your Road Tech 75  
for your own preferences. The CITY and DIM buttons are used to enter the  
Program mode, to review your current program settings, and to change any  
settings as desired. “Details of EZ Programming Options” on page 16 will  
explain each option in more detail.  
How to use EZ Programming  
1.  
To enter Program mode, hold both the CITY and DIM buttons down for 2  
seconds. (The unit will beep twice, and will display “Program”).  
2.  
Then press the REVIEW button to review the current settings. (You can  
either tap the button to change from item to item, or hold the button to  
scroll through the items.)  
3.  
4.  
Press the CHANGE button to change any setting. (You can either tap  
the button to change from setting to setting, or hold the button to scroll  
through all the options.)  
To leave the Program mode, simply wait 8 seconds without pressing any  
button. (The unit will display “Complete”, beep 4 times, and return to nor-  
mal operation.)  
(To quickly return to the all of the factory defaults, hold the CITY, DIM buttons  
down while turning on the unit.)  
 
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Customize Road Tech with EZ Programming  
Example of Programming  
Here is how you would turn the Road Tech 75’s AutoMute feature off.  
1.  
Enter the Program mode by holding the CITY and DIM buttons down for  
2 seconds. The Road Tech 75 will beep twice and display “Program”.  
2.  
Then hold the REVIEW button down. The Road Tech 75 will scroll  
through the categories, starting with Pilot Light (“Pilot”), then Power-up  
(“Pwr Auto”), then Power-On Sequence (“PwrOn”), then Signal Strength  
Meter (“Meter”), and then AutoMute (“aMute”).  
3.  
Release the REVIEW button when the Road Tech 75 shows the Auto-  
Mute item. Since the factory setting is for AutoMute to be on, the Road  
Tech 75 will display “aMute ON”. (If you accidentally don’t release the  
Review button in time, and the Road Tech 75 goes to the next category,  
simply continue to hold the Review button down until it scrolls through  
all categories. It will begin again at the top of the list.)  
4.  
5.  
Press the CHANGE button to change from aMute ON to aMute OFF.  
To complete the Programming, simply wait 8 seconds without pressing  
any button.The Road Tech 75 will display “Complete”, beep 4 times, and  
return to normal operation.  
 
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Customize Road Tech with EZ Programming  
Overview of EZ Programming Options  
Press the REVIEW button to Press the CHANGE button to change your set-  
go from one category to the ting within a category  
next  
PILOT LIGHT  
(Power-on indication)  
Pilot HWY * (full word: Highway or Auto or City)  
Pilot H  
Pilot H.>  
Pilot V  
(letter: H or Auto or C)  
(letter, with scanning dot)  
(motorcycle voltage)  
POWER -UP  
Pwr Auto *(power on with the Motorcycle)  
Pwr Man (power on manually)  
POWER-ON SEQUENCE PwrOn STD *(standard power-on sequence)  
PwrOn FST (fast power-on sequence)  
SIGNAL STRENGTH  
METER  
Meter STD * (standard bar-graph)  
Meter EXP (Expert Meter)  
AUTOMUTE  
aMute ON * (automute on)  
aMute OFF (automute off)  
CITY MODE SENSITIVITY City STD * (Standard City mode sensitivity)  
City LoX (low X-band sensitivity in City mode)  
City NoX (No X band sensitivity in City mode)  
DARK MODE  
Dark STD (provides dim HD, AD, or CD)  
Dark ALL (All dark, no visual indications)  
 
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Customize Road Tech with EZ Programming  
Overview of EZ Programming Options  
BANDS  
Bands DFT (Factory defaults)  
Bands MOD (Factory defaults modified)  
(turn bands on or off by pressing the Power/  
Mute button)  
X
On or Off (default is on)  
On or Off (default is on)  
On or Off (default is on)  
K
Ka  
POP On or Off (default is off)  
Laser On or Off (default is on)  
SWS On or Off (default is off)  
VG2 On or Off (default is off)  
*These are Road Tech 75’s factory settings  
 
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Customize Road Tech with EZ Programming  
Details of EZ Programming Options  
Pilot Light (power-on indication):  
NOTE  
When you are using the Dark mode, the display will only show “HD”, “AD”, or  
“CD,” (Highway-Dark, Auto-Dark, or City-Dark).  
Pilot HWY (full description)  
In this setting, Road Tech 75 will display “Highway,” City,” or “Auto” as its  
power-on indication. (factory default)  
Pilot H (letter)  
In this setting, Road Tech 75 will display “H” for Highway, C” for City, and “A”  
for Auto.  
Pilot H.> (Letter with scanning dot)  
In this setting, Road Tech 75 will display “H” for Highway, C” for City, and “A”  
for Auto. Also, a single dot will continuously scroll across the display.  
Pilot V (motorcycle voltage)  
In this setting, Road Tech 75 will continually display “H” for Highway, C” for  
City, and “A” for Auto, and the motorcycle voltage. If the motorcycle voltage  
drops below 9.0 volts, a low voltage warning is displayed, followed by an audi-  
ble alert. A high voltage warning is also given if the voltage goes above  
15.0 volts.  
Power-Up:  
PwrAuto (standard)  
In this setting, Road Tech 75 will turn on or off automatically with the bike’s  
ignition.  
PwrMan (manually)  
In this setting, Road Tech 75 will need to be turned on with the top-mounted  
Power/Mute button.  
 
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Customize Road Tech with EZ Programming  
Details of EZ Programming Options  
Power-On Sequence:  
PwrOnSTD (standard)  
In this setting, each time the Road Tech 75 comes on, it will display “Road  
Tech”, “75”, “LASER”, “Ka-band”, “K-band”, “X-band”, followed by a brief X-  
band alert. (factory default)  
PwrOnFST (fast power-on)  
In this setting, each time you turn on Road Tech 75, it will display a brief X-  
band alert.  
Signal Strength Meter:  
MeterSTD (standard meter)  
In this setting, the meter displays the band of the received signal, and a bar  
graph showing the relative signal strength. (factory default)  
MeterEXP (Expert Meter)  
In this setting, the meter simultaneously tracks multiple radar signals. It shows  
up to 2 Ka band, 2 K band, and 4 X band signals.  
NOTE  
The ExpertMeter feature is explained in more detail on page 10.  
AutoMute:  
aMute ON (automute on)  
In this setting, the Road Tech 75’s audio alerts will initially be at the volume  
you’ve set, but after a few seconds, the audio will automatically reduce the  
volume level, to keep you informed, but at a lower volume. (factory default)  
aMuteOFF (automute off)  
With AutoMute off, Road Tech 75’s audio alerts will remain at the volume you  
set for the duration of the radar encounter.  
 
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Customize Road Tech with EZ Programming  
Details of EZ Programming Options  
City Mode Sensitivity:  
City STD (Standard)  
In this setting, when you put the Road Tech 75 in the City mode, X-band sen-  
sitivity is significantly reduced, to reduce false alarms from X-band intrusion  
alarms and motion sensors. (factory default)  
City LoX (Low X band sensitivity)  
In this setting, when you put Road Tech 75 in the City mode, X-band sensitiv-  
ity is reduced more than the standard setting. This will reduce X band alarms  
from other sources even further, but also significantly reduces range to X  
band traffic radar.  
City NoX (No X band sensitivity)  
In this setting, when you put Road Tech 75 in the City mode, Road Tech will  
not respond to any X band signals.  
NOTE  
Only choose this setting if you are absolutely certain that there are no X band  
traffic radar units where you ride.  
Dark Mode:  
Dark STD (standard)  
In this setting, when you select dark mode in programming, the only visual  
indication will be a very dim HD, AD, or CD, indicating the sensitivity setting  
and that the detector is in the dark mode. (Highway-Dark, Auto-Dark, or City-  
Dark) (factory default)  
Dark ALL (completely dark)  
In this setting, when you select dark mode in programming, the Road Tech 75  
will become totally dark.This means that there will be no alert lamp or display  
indication. However, during start-up, a brief “Dark All” message will appear,  
notifying the user that the detector is in this mode.  
 
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Details of EZ Programming Options  
Bands:  
BandsDFT  
In this setting the recommended radar and laser frequencies are monitored.  
This is the factory setting, and it is recommended that you use your Road  
Tech 75 in this mode.  
BandsMOD  
In this setting, the Road Tech 75 will warn you with an audible alert, and asso-  
ciated text message stating which band has changed from the original factory  
setting (i.e. “POP ON”). This warning is displayed during the start up  
sequence (standard or fast).  
NOTE  
Do not turn off a band unless you are absolutely certain that there are no  
traffic radar units using that specific band in your area.  
 
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Interpreting Alerts  
Although the Road Tech 75 has a comprehensive warning system and this  
handbook is as complete as we can make it, only experience will teach you  
what to expect from your Road Tech 75 detector and how to interpret what it is  
telling you. The radar alerts you receive are affected by the specific type of  
radar being used, the type of transmission (continuous or instant-on) and the  
location of the radar source.  
The following examples will give you an introduction to understanding the  
Road Tech 75’s warning system for radar, laser and safety alerts.  
Alert  
Explanation  
Road Tech 75 begins to sound slowly, You are approaching a continuous  
and then the rate of alerts increases radar source aimed in your direction.  
until the alert becomes a solid tone.  
The Signal Meter ramps accordingly.  
Road Tech 75 emits short alerts for a An instant-on radar source is being  
few seconds and then falls silent only used ahead of you and out of your  
to briefly alert and fall silent again.  
view.  
Road Tech 75 suddenly sounds a con- An instant-on radar source or laser  
tinuous tone for the appropriate band source is being used nearby.This kind  
received. All segments in the Signal of alert requires immediate attention!  
Strength Meter are lit.  
A brief laser alert.  
Laser is being used in the area.  
Because laser is inherently difficult to  
detect, any laser alert may indicate a  
source very close by.  
 
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Interpreting Alerts  
Alert  
Explanation  
Road Tech 75 receives weak signals. A moving patrol car with continuous  
These signals may be a little stronger radar is overtaking you from behind.  
as you pass large, roadside objects. Because these signals are reflected  
The signals increase in frequency.  
(reflections are increased by large  
objects), they may or may not eventu-  
ally melt into a solid point even when  
the patrol car is directly behind you.  
Road Tech 75 alerts slowly for awhile You are approaching a radar unit con-  
and then abruptly jumps to a strong cealed by a hill or an obstructed curve.  
alert.  
Road Tech 75 alerts intermittently.  
Rate and strength of alerts may be  
consistent or vary wildly.  
A patrol car is traveling in front of you  
with a radar source aimed forward.  
Road Tech 75 alerts intermittently.  
Because signals are sometimes  
reflected off of large objects and  
sometimes not, the alerts may seem  
inconsistent.  
A patrol car is approaching from the  
other direction, sampling traffic with  
instant-on radar. Such alerts should  
be taken seriously.  
 
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Interpreting Alerts  
Alert  
Explanation  
Road Tech 75 gives an X-band alert You are riding through an area popu-  
intermittently.  
lated with radar motion sensors (door  
openers, burglar alarms, etc.) Since  
these transmitters are usually con-  
tained inside buildings or aimed  
toward OR away from you, they are  
typically not as strong or lasting as a  
real radar encounter.  
CAUTION  
Since the characteristics of these alerts may be similar to some of the  
preceding examples, overconfidence in an unfamiliar area can be  
dangerous. Likewise, if an alert in a commonly traveled area is suddenly  
stronger or on a different band than usual, speed radar may be set up  
nearby.  
 
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Detection Technology  
How Radar Works  
Traffic radar, which consists of microwaves, travels in straight lines and is eas-  
ily reflected by objects such as cars, trucks, even guardrails and overpasses.  
Radar works by directing its microwave beam down the road. As your motor-  
cycle travels into range, the microwave beam bounces off your motorcycle,  
and the radar antenna looks for the reflections. Using the Doppler Principle,  
the radar equipment then calculates your speed by comparing the frequency  
of the reflection of your motorcycle to the original frequency of the beam sent  
out.  
Traffic radar has limitations, the most significant of these being that it typically  
can monitor only one target at a time. If there is more than one car or motorcy-  
cle within range, it is up to the radar operator to decide which target is produc-  
ing the strongest reflection. Since the strength of the reflection is affected by  
both the size of the car or motorcycle and its proximity to the antenna, it is dif-  
ficult for the radar operator to determine if the signal is from a car or motorcy-  
cle nearby or a semi-truck several hundred feet away.  
Radar range also depends on the power of the radar equipment itself. The  
strength of the radar unit’s beam diminishes with distance. The farther the  
radar has to travel, the less energy it has for speed detection.  
Because intrusion alarms and motion sensors often operate on the same fre-  
quency as X-band and K-band radar, your Road Tech 75 will occasionally  
receive non-police radar signals. Since these X-band and K-band transmitters  
are usually contained inside of buildings or aimed toward the ground, they will  
generally produce much weaker readings than will a true radar encounter.  
As you become familiar with the sources of these pseudo alarms in your daily  
riding, they will serve as confirmation that your Road Tech 75’s radar detection  
abilities are fully operational.  
 
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Detection Technology  
How POP Works  
POP mode is a relatively new feature for radar gun manufacturers. It works by  
transmitting an extremely short burst, within the allocated band, to identify  
speeding vehicles and motorcycles in traffic. Once the target is identified, or  
“Popped”, the gun is then turned to its normal operating mode to provide a  
vehicle tracking history, which is required by law.  
How Laser Works  
Laser speed detection is actually LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging).  
LIDAR guns project a beam of invisible infrared light. The signal is a series of  
very short infrared light energy pulses which move in a straight line, reflecting  
off your motorcycle and returning to the gun.  
LIDAR uses these light pulses to measure the distance to a motorcycle.  
Speed is then calculated by measuring how quickly these pulses are reflected  
given the known speed of light. LIDAR (or laser) is a newer technology and is  
not as widespread as conventional radar, therefore, you may not encounter  
laser on a daily basis. And unlike radar detection, laser detection is not prone  
to false alarms. Because LIDAR transmits a much narrower beam than does  
radar, it is much more accurate in its ability to distinguish between targets and  
is also more difficult to detect. AS A RESULT, EVEN THE BRIEFEST LASER  
ALERT SHOULD BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY.  
There are limitations to LIDAR equipment. LIDAR is much more sensitive to  
weather conditions than RADAR, and a LIDAR gun’s range will be decreased  
by anything affecting visibility such as rain, fog, or smoke.  
A LIDAR gun cannot operate through glass and it must be stationary in order  
to get an accurate reading. Because LIDAR must have a clear line of sight and  
is subject to cosine error (an inaccuracy which increases as the angle  
between the gun and the motorcycle increases) police typically use LIDAR  
equipment parallel to the road or from an overpass. LIDAR can be used day or  
night.  
 
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Detection Technology  
How Safety Radar Works  
From the factory, your Road Tech 75 is programmed with Safety Warning Sys-  
tem (SWS) decoding OFF. If SWS is used in your area, your Road Tech 75 will  
display these signals as K-band radar signals instead of safety radar unless  
you use the EZ Programming to turn Road Tech 75’s SWS decoding ON.  
The SWS safety radar system has 64 possible messages (60 currently allo-  
cated). The SWS messages displayed on your Road Tech are listed below.  
NOTE  
Some of the safety messages have been condensed, so each message can  
be displayed on one or two screens on Road Tech 75’s eight character display.  
Since SWS is relatively new and the number of transmitters in operation is not  
yet widespread, you will not receive SWS alerts on a daily basis and should  
not be surprised to encounter emergency vehicles, road hazards and railroad  
crossings that are unequipped with these transmitters and, therefore, fail to  
provide a signal.  
 
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SWS Safety Radar Text Messages  
1 WorkZone  
23 Deer Crossing  
45 24hrFuel  
2 Road Closed  
3 Bridge Closed  
4 WorkCrew Highway  
5 WorkCrew Utility  
6 Detour  
24 Blind or Deaf Kid  
25 SteepUse LowGear 47 Insp Stn Open  
26 Accident  
46 Insp Stn Open  
48 Reduced Speed  
49 Speed Enforced  
50 HazMatls Exit  
51 Expect Delay  
52 10 Min Delay  
53 20 Min Delay  
54 30 Min Delay  
55 1 Hour Delay  
56 Traffic TunRadio  
57 Pay Toll  
27 PoorRoad Surface  
28 Loading SchooBus  
29 DontPass  
30 Dangrous Intrsect  
31 Emergncy Vehicle  
32 Future use  
33 HighWind  
34 Severe Weather  
35 HeavyFog  
7 Truck Detour  
8 MustExit  
9 Rtlane Closed  
10 CntrLane Closed  
11 LeftLane Closed  
12 Future use  
13 Police  
14 Train  
15 Low Overpass  
16 BridgeUp  
36 Flooding  
37 BridgIce  
38 RoadIce  
58 Trucks ExitRght  
59 Trucks ExitLeft  
60 Future use  
17 Bridge Wt Limit  
18 RockSlid Area  
19 School Zone  
20 Road Narrows  
21 Sharp Curve  
22 Croswalk  
39 Dust Blowing  
40 Sand Blowing  
41 Blinding Snow  
42 Future use  
43 RestArea  
44 RestArea w/service  
61 EmergVeh Moving  
62 Police Pursuit  
64 Oversize Vehicle  
65 SloMovng Vehicle  
 
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Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Solution  
Road Tech 75 beeps briefly at the  
An X-band motion sensor or intrusion  
same location every day, but no radar alarm is located within range of your  
source is in sight.  
route. With time, you will learn predict-  
able patterns of these signals.  
Road Tech 75 does not seem sensi- Road Tech 75 may be in City mode.  
tive to radar  
Road Tech 75 did not alert when a  
police car was in view.  
VASCAR, (Visual Average Speed  
Computer and Recorder) a stopwatch  
method of speed detection, may be in  
use or the officer may not have radar  
or laser unit turned on.  
Road Tech 75 did not provide a Safety Safety transmitters may not be com-  
signal while within range of an emer- monly used in your area.  
gency vehicle.  
Road Tech 75’s display is not working. Press the DIM button to deactivate  
Dark mode.  
Road Tech 75’s audible alerts are less Road Tech 75 is in AutoMute mode.  
loud after the first few alerts.  
See page 17.  
Road Tech 75’s power-on sequence Road Tech 75 may not be fully  
reoccurs while you are riding.  
engaged to the mount. Check connec-  
tion or contact your dealer.  
Your 14-year old son has changed all You can return all of the programming  
8 of the EZ programming options.  
options to the factory defaults by hold-  
ing down the CITY and DIM buttons  
while you turn Road Tech 75 on.  
 
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Troubleshooting (continued)  
Problem  
Solution  
Cannot find any description that  
matches my difficulty  
Contact Escort Technical Service for  
issues related only to operation of the  
Road Tech 75 Detector at 1-800-543-  
1608  
Explanation of Displays  
AD  
HD  
Sensitivity control is in Auto mode, display in Dark mode  
Sensitivity control is in Highway mode, display in Dark  
mode  
CD  
Sensitivity control is in City mode, display in Dark mode  
Road Tech 75 is in Dark mode  
No Display  
PilotHWY  
WorkZone  
Caution  
One of the many programming messages  
One of the many safety radar messages.  
Road Tech 75 has detected a Safety Radar Signal, but  
the signal isn’t strong enough to decode the specific  
safety message.  
X|, or K|, or Ka  
or KA| etc.  
Road Tech 75 has been programmed in the ExpertMeter  
mode  
 
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Service  
The ROAD TECH 75 DETECTOR has no serviceable parts. If problems arise,  
check the troubleshooting section in this manual for a solution. If a solution is  
not available in the troubleshooting section, please contact your local dealer.  
They will evaluate your detector and mount and arrange repairs if necessary.  
 
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Care and Maintenance  
The case of your Harley-Davidson Road Tech 75 DETECTOR is constructed  
from an injection molded plastic LEXAN®. Some steps will help aid long-term  
reliability and cosmetic appearance.  
Do not use solvent based chemicals or waxes directly on plastic components  
as they can affect the overall performance and appearance of the plastic.  
The black plastic front face can be cared for with a plastic/rubber protectant to  
reduce the cosmetic affects of long term outdoor exposure. Follow directions  
on product labels for correct application and use. Use use soft cloths such as  
Harley-Davidson Microfiber Detailing Cloth (Part No. 94663-02) or Softcloth  
(Part No. 94656-98) to avoid scratches.  
The LEXAN screen can be cleaned with Novus® No. 1 Cleaner and Protectant  
(Part No. 99837-94T).  
If corrosion is present on contacts or mating spring terminals, gently wipe con-  
tacts with a clean soft cloth using mild soap and water. If detector is to remain  
on motorcycle for an extended period of time, a light application of dielectric  
grease can be applied to the contacts to further enhance weather protection.  
 
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Specifications  
Features and Specifications  
Operating Bands  
Radar Receiver / Detector Type  
Superheterodyne, GaAs FET VCO  
Scanning Frequency Discriminator  
Digital Signal Processing (DSP)  
X-band 10.525 GHz 25 MHz  
K-band 24.150 GHz 100 MHz  
Ka-band 34.700 GHz 1300 MHz  
Laser 900nm, 33 MHz bandwidth  
Laser Detection  
Quantum Limited Video Receiver  
Multiple Laser Sensor Diodes  
Display Type  
280 LED Text/Matrix  
Bar Graph or ExpertMeter™  
3-Level Dimming, plus Dark mode  
Power Requirement  
12VDC, Negative Ground  
Sensitivity Control  
AutoSensitivity™, Highway, and City  
Programmable Features  
Dimensions  
Pilot, Power-Up, Power-On Sequence, 4.06 x 4.08 x 1.35 inches  
Signal Strength Meter, AutoMute, City  
Mode Sensitivity, Dark Mode, Bands  
Patented Technology  
Passport is covered by one or more of the following Escort U.S. patents:  
6,693,578 6,614,385 6,587,068 6,400,305 6,249,218 6,069,580 5,668,554  
5,600,132 5,559,508 5,587,916 5,446,923 5,402,087 5,365,055 5,347,120  
5,305,007 5,206,500 5,164,729 5,134,406 5,111,207 5,079,553 5,049,885  
5,049,884 4,961,074 4,954,828 4,952,937 4,952,936 4,939,521 4,896,855  
4,887,753 4,862,175 4,750,215 4,686,499 4,631,542 4,630,054 4,625,210  
4,613,989 4,604,529 4,583,057 4,581,769 4,571,593 4,313,216 D314,178  
D313,365 D310,167 D308,837 D296,771 D288,418 D253,752  
 
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Warranty and Accessories  
ESCORT Limited Warranty  
ESCORT and Harley-Davidson warrants your Road Tech 75 against defects in  
materials and workmanship for a period of two (2) years if purchased with a  
new motorcycle and installed by an authorized Harley-Davidson dealer, one  
(1) year if installed by an authorized Harley-Davidson dealer, and ninety (90)  
days if purchased but not installed by an authorized Harley-Davidson dealer,  
and registered from the date of the original purchase, subject to the following  
terms and conditions:  
The sole responsibility of ESCORT and Harley-Davidson under this Warranty  
is limited to either repair or, at the option of ESCORT or Harley-Davidson,  
replacement of the Road Tech 75 detector. There are no expressed or implied  
warranties, including those of fitness for a particular purpose or merchantabil-  
ity, which extend beyond the face hereof. Some states do not allow limitations  
on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply  
to you.  
ESCORT and or Harley-Davison are not liable for any incidental or conse-  
quential damages arising from the use, misuse, or mounting of the Road Tech  
75. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or conse-  
quential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.  
This Warranty gives you specific rights.  
You may have other legal rights which vary from state to state. This Warranty  
does not apply if the serial number on the housing of the Road Tech 75 has  
been removed, or if your Road Tech 75 has been subjected to physical abuse,  
improper installation, or modification.  
son.com  
 
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©2004 Escort Inc. Escort®, Passport, AutoMute®, AFR®, SmartShield®,  
AutoSensitivity™ and ExpertMeter™ are trademarks of Escort Inc.  
SWS is  
a
trademark of SWSLC.  
Features, specifications and prices are subject to change without notice.  
Printed in the U.S.A.  
*99699-04*  
 

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