Ka and K Band Frequencies

[roxmysox99]

So let me get this straight. There are 3 frequencies in the KA range: 33.8, 34.7 and 35.5 (35.5 being the hardest to detect). Now in the K band range 24.150 is used frequency? Or does it vary. I am just moving my 9500ix from expert mode to spec mode and i want be be able to weed out falses by seeing the frequency.

[snoopyc4]

You can't use spec mode to weed out K band falses. It varies too much. You are correct about Ka band frequencies though (police are: 33.8, 34.7, 35.5).

[dpatel01]

Most police K-band is at 24.150. Door openers drift too much but most I see are in the 24.120 to 24.180 range so for local use, don't count on spec mode to differentiate falses from LEOs. On the highway, longer range falses from cars with radar based cruise control have shown up around 24.220. Still with K-band being so narrow, its hard to truly tell a false just based on frequency.

[EscortRadar]

Ka is 33.4 - 36.0 GHz but the guns presently used in the USA are speced to operate at 33.8, 34.7 and 35.5 GHz +/- 100 MHz

Legally they can operate anywhere in the Ka band, it is the radar gun manufacturers that recommend for them to be operated at these frequencies.

Personally I get very few Ka falses, when it's Ka 90% chance it's a threat. With K signals the falses and police radar are close enough that I can't keep track of which is which, it's possible but a it's lot to memorize. I find Expert meter mode in our detectors much more helpful than Spec meter mode. Expert meter simultaneously displays multiple signals received with their signal strengths.

[Goofy Footr]

I posted this info in a similar thread to this to help the newcomers to RDs. Hopefully by posting it here as well more people will see it.

Ive been working on this for the last fewmonths. Maybe itll help some newcomers to detectors to have an idea of the kinds of thinks they may see while uses Spec Display. Ive switched to Expert Mode recently to see if i like it any more or less. I use a 9500ix.

Please note that if there is a band listed without frequencies under it, it means i suspect they use that band in that area, but i havnt been able to record a frequency. If there is a LIDAR gun listed it is confirmed. The only one i have listed is confirmed because i got a ticket from it.

I only record the frequency if i can CONFIRM that the source is from an LEO and can see what jurisdiction the LEO is from. If someone else wishes to do something similar to this for their area id like to ask that you please abide by this same rule for consistency and wealth of information.

I use this info to help me determine if a threat is real or not before i ever see the LEO. It does not always work but it allows me to make an educated guess. Sometimes i can use it to determine what jurisdiction the LEO is from before i see them if i take into account other info such as my location and things around me. Staties are usually the easiest to discern as you can see below.


Ka band is either around 33.8, 34.7, or 35.5 GHz. NEVER a false.

K band for LEOs is supposed to be 24.150 but it fluctuates. Most auto doors are below 24.150 and most LEOs are above in my experience. This information is not a rule, but can be used to help determine if an alert is false or not.

X band is mostly phased out unless you're rural. Use common sense. If your not around any auto doors it's most likely real. If you are it's probrably not. All alerts are usually 10.4 to 10.5 GHz.

LIDAR is usually only used in a speed trap. LEO must be stationary to use it. If your detector says LASER and you're speeding you're gettin a ticket unless you have a Laser Jammer. Only way to avoid otherwise is to stay alert, use rabbits, use trapster, and be wary of hills and curves.

Kentucky State Police
Ka Band
33.802
34.720
34.737
34.735
34.704
34.670
34.688
34.687
K Band

Lexington Police
Ka Band
K band
24.170
24.167

UK Campus Police
Ka
35.494
K
24.176- Charger

Jessamine County Police
LIDAR
Kustom Pro Laser II
Ka Band
34.578 - DARE Van
33.769-33.771
34.711 - Sheriff
34.729 - Sheriff
K Band

Nicholasville Police
Ka Band
35.707
33.777
35.529
35.509
K Band
24.178

Pineville City Police
Ka Band
34.720-721
34.704
K Band

Middlesboro Police Department
Ka
K
24.172

Laurel County Police
Ka
K
24.168

Garrard County
Ka
K
24.162

Danville Police
Ka Band
33.798-799 (By Hub)
K Band

Knox County Constable
Ka Band
35.528-529
K band

Radar Signs
Kentucky
Ka Band
33.779-784
35.715

Automatic Doors
Ka Band - No such thing as a Ka band automatic door. If you get a Ka alert (33-36 GHz) it's NOT false.
K Band
24.132 - 24.134
24.139
24.204 - Garrard County Godfather's Pizza/ Liquor Store
24.150-152 - Fayette Mall
24.124-126 Danville Post Office

Tennessee State Police
Ka Band
K Band
24.211

All reports have been Constant On so far. If I pick up an Instant On I will discern between the two.

NEW INFO: Recently i have encountered I/O K and Ka Band guns, but have not been able to get the frequencies as ive been running Expert Mode. But do not assume youre safe from I/O if youre in central KY.

[birdman]

Can you please add Toronto Canada (GTA) OPP 401 area. I am quite sure it was 33.779

[randypk]

I posted this info in a similar thread to this to help the newcomers to RDs. Hopefully by posting it here as well more people will see it.

Ive been working on this for the last fewmonths. Maybe itll help some newcomers to detectors to have an idea of the kinds of thinks they may see while uses Spec Display. Ive switched to Expert Mode recently to see if i like it any more or less. I use a 9500ix.

Please note that if there is a band listed without frequencies under it, it means i suspect they use that band in that area, but i havnt been able to record a frequency. If there is a LIDAR gun listed it is confirmed. The only one i have listed is confirmed because i got a ticket from it.

I only record the frequency if i can CONFIRM that the source is from an LEO and can see what jurisdiction the LEO is from. If someone else wishes to do something similar to this for their area id like to ask that you please abide by this same rule for consistency and wealth of information.

I use this info to help me determine if a threat is real or not before i ever see the LEO. It does not always work but it allows me to make an educated guess. Sometimes i can use it to determine what jurisdiction the LEO is from before i see them if i take into account other info such as my location and things around me. Staties are usually the easiest to discern as you can see below.


Ka band is either around 33.8, 34.7, or 35.5 GHz. NEVER a false.

K band for LEOs is supposed to be 24.150 but it fluctuates. Most auto doors are below 24.150 and most LEOs are above in my experience. This information is not a rule, but can be used to help determine if an alert is false or not.

X band is mostly phased out unless you're rural. Use common sense. If your not around any auto doors it's most likely real. If you are it's probrably not. All alerts are usually 10.4 to 10.5 GHz.

LIDAR is usually only used in a speed trap. LEO must be stationary to use it. If your detector says LASER and you're speeding you're gettin a ticket unless you have a Laser Jammer. Only way to avoid otherwise is to stay alert, use rabbits, use trapster, and be wary of hills and curves.

Kentucky State Police
Ka Band
33.802
34.720
34.737
34.735
34.704
34.670
34.688
34.687
K Band

Lexington Police
Ka Band
K band
24.170
24.167

UK Campus Police
Ka
35.494
K
24.176- Charger

Jessamine County Police
LIDAR
Kustom Pro Laser II
Ka Band
34.578 - DARE Van
33.769-33.771
34.711 - Sheriff
34.729 - Sheriff
K Band

Nicholasville Police
Ka Band
35.707
33.777
35.529
35.509
K Band
24.178

Pineville City Police
Ka Band
34.720-721
34.704
K Band

Middlesboro Police Department
Ka
K
24.172

Laurel County Police
Ka
K
24.168

Garrard County
Ka
K
24.162

Danville Police
Ka Band
33.798-799 (By Hub)
K Band

Knox County Constable
Ka Band
35.528-529
K band

Radar Signs
Kentucky
Ka Band
33.779-784
35.715

Automatic Doors
Ka Band - No such thing as a Ka band automatic door. If you get a Ka alert (33-36 GHz) it's NOT false.
K Band
24.132 - 24.134
24.139
24.204 - Garrard County Godfather's Pizza/ Liquor Store
24.150-152 - Fayette Mall
24.124-126 Danville Post Office

Tennessee State Police
Ka Band
K Band
24.211

All reports have been Constant On so far. If I pick up an Instant On I will discern between the two.

NEW INFO: Recently i have encountered I/O K and Ka Band guns, but have not been able to get the frequencies as ive been running Expert Mode. But do not assume youre safe from I/O if youre in central KY.
X Band is alive and well in New Jersey. Be careful.

[GreenRadar]

I posted this info in a similar thread to this to help the newcomers to RDs. Hopefully by posting it here as well more people will see it.

Ive been working on this for the last fewmonths. Maybe itll help some newcomers to detectors to have an idea of the kinds of thinks they may see while uses Spec Display. Ive switched to Expert Mode recently to see if i like it any more or less. I use a 9500ix.

Please note that if there is a band listed without frequencies under it, it means i suspect they use that band in that area, but i havnt been able to record a frequency. If there is a LIDAR gun listed it is confirmed. The only one i have listed is confirmed because i got a ticket from it.

I only record the frequency if i can CONFIRM that the source is from an LEO and can see what jurisdiction the LEO is from. If someone else wishes to do something similar to this for their area id like to ask that you please abide by this same rule for consistency and wealth of information.

I use this info to help me determine if a threat is real or not before i ever see the LEO. It does not always work but it allows me to make an educated guess. Sometimes i can use it to determine what jurisdiction the LEO is from before i see them if i take into account other info such as my location and things around me. Staties are usually the easiest to discern as you can see below.


Ka band is either around 33.8, 34.7, or 35.5 GHz. NEVER a false.

K band for LEOs is supposed to be 24.150 but it fluctuates. Most auto doors are below 24.150 and most LEOs are above in my experience. This information is not a rule, but can be used to help determine if an alert is false or not.

X band is mostly phased out unless you're rural. Use common sense. If your not around any auto doors it's most likely real. If you are it's probrably not. All alerts are usually 10.4 to 10.5 GHz.

LIDAR is usually only used in a speed trap. LEO must be stationary to use it. If your detector says LASER and you're speeding you're gettin a ticket unless you have a Laser Jammer. Only way to avoid otherwise is to stay alert, use rabbits, use trapster, and be wary of hills and curves.

Kentucky State Police
Ka Band
33.802
34.720
34.737
34.735
34.704
34.670
34.688
34.687
K Band

Lexington Police
Ka Band
K band
24.170
24.167

UK Campus Police
Ka
35.494
K
24.176- Charger

Jessamine County Police
LIDAR
Kustom Pro Laser II
Ka Band
34.578 - DARE Van
33.769-33.771
34.711 - Sheriff
34.729 - Sheriff
K Band

Nicholasville Police
Ka Band
35.707
33.777
35.529
35.509
K Band
24.178

Pineville City Police
Ka Band
34.720-721
34.704
K Band

Middlesboro Police Department
Ka
K
24.172

Laurel County Police
Ka
K
24.168

Garrard County
Ka
K
24.162

Danville Police
Ka Band
33.798-799 (By Hub)
K Band

Knox County Constable
Ka Band
35.528-529
K band

Radar Signs
Kentucky
Ka Band
33.779-784
35.715

Automatic Doors
Ka Band - No such thing as a Ka band automatic door. If you get a Ka alert (33-36 GHz) it's NOT false.
K Band
24.132 - 24.134
24.139
24.204 - Garrard County Godfather's Pizza/ Liquor Store
24.150-152 - Fayette Mall
24.124-126 Danville Post Office

Tennessee State Police
Ka Band
K Band
24.211

All reports have been Constant On so far. If I pick up an Instant On I will discern between the two.

NEW INFO: Recently i have encountered I/O K and Ka Band guns, but have not been able to get the frequencies as ive been running Expert Mode. But do not assume youre safe from I/O if youre in central KY.
X Band is alive and well in New Jersey. Be careful.

the best place for this information is at the "Radar Bands by Town" form under "local and regional info" it hasn't been updated for a little bit, but it still has a lot of helpful information regarding this type of stuff

[Goofy Footr]

Yes, im aware of the by town section, but as you said it is outdated, and i figured id post in a thread i knew was still alive to help the most people. Ill run over to that thread though and see if theres a place i can post this info so they have it.

Ive read a couple times X band is used heavily in NJ here. Im not a native there, nor have i ever been. The info i posted is mostly for KY and im working on northeast areas of Tennessee and Southwest VA too whenever im down there.

[Ray]

If I remember reading right, Kustom's newer models such as the Falcon HR and their Raptor use K band in the frequency of 24.12 ghz. instead of the 24.15 ghz. I will have to try and find it again.