The K40 Platinum100 is a portable radar detector that mounts to your windshield and plugs into your vehicle’s 12V outlet or is hardwired directly to a 12V power source. A portable radar detector has a visual screen and voice or tone alerts to tell the driver what radar band signal it receives and signal strength indicating proximity to the signal. These portable or dash mount radar detectors can be removed from the vehicle for use in another vehicle, such as a rental car. Portable radar detectors are “plug and play.” They require no professional installation to use unless the driver wants the unit hardwired into the vehicle.
The K40 Platinum360 and Platinum200 are hidden radar detectors that have components that are discreetly installed within a vehicle’s interior and exterior. The components are not visible and maintain the factory or OEM look of the vehicle’s interior. Drivers receive radar/laser alerts through one or two discreet LEDs mounted in the instrument cluster or dash area, and voice or tone alerts via a hidden hi-def speaker. These systems are designed to automatically turn on and off with the vehicle’s ignition and are controlled via a handheld or custom-installed remote control. Remote radar detectors require expert installation by professional installation specialists.