Should I turn X band off?

X band is the oldest type of police radar frequency, but it is not used as frequently today as it used to be. Even though some people prefer to turn off the X band detection on their radar detectors, it is wise to leave it on as some older radar guns still operate on the X band.

X band radar is defined as radar waves that fall between 8.0ghz and 12ghz , but law enforcement X band radar guns operate universally on 10.5ghz. This is the oldest type of licensed police radar frequency, and is not widely used anymore.

Radio Frequencies BandApprox. Range of Wavelengths (cm)Approximate FrequenciesX3.75 – 2.48 – 12 GHzK2.4 – 0.7512 – 40 GHzQ0.75 – 0.640 – 50 GHzV0.6 – 0.450 – 80 GHzElectromagnetics – Basics of Space Flight – Solar System Exploration … solarsystem.nasa.gov › basics › chapter6-3