POCKET RADAR, Inc. is a company based in Santa Rosa, California, specializing in the design, development, and manufacturing of innovative speed tracking technology. The company aims to democratize professional-performance radar technology by offering affordable and convenient solutions for accurate speed-based training. Its core product line consists of handheld K-band Doppler speed radar guns. POCKET RADAR functions as a manufacturer of precision speed tracking technology for both sports and traffic applications.POCKETRADAR,Inc.isacompanybasedinSantaRosa,California,specializinginthedesign,development,andmanufacturingofinnovativespeedtrackingtechnology.Thecompanyaimstodemocratizeprofessional-performanceradartechnologybyofferingaffordableandconvenientsolutionsforaccuratespeed-basedtraining.ItscoreproductlineconsistsofhandheldK-bandDopplerspeedradarguns.POCKETRADARfunctionsasamanufacturerofprecisionspeedtrackingtechnologyforbothsportsandtrafficapplications.
Key Products/TechnologiesKeyProducts/Technologies
POCKET RADAR's core technology is a Doppler speed radar system, developed by experts in wireless and communication technology. It utilizes proprietary digital signal processing algorithms and state-of-the-art intelligent target acquisition techniques to deliver powerful performance in compact devices. Operating at the K-Band 24.125 GHz frequency, the technology represents a complete re-engineering of traditional radar systems.POCKETRADAR'scoretechnologyisaDopplerspeedradarsystem,developedbyexpertsinwirelessandcommunicationtechnology.Itutilizesproprietarydigitalsignalprocessingalgorithmsandstate-of-the-artintelligenttargetacquisitiontechniquestodeliverpowerfulperformanceincompactdevices.OperatingattheK-Band24.125GHzfrequency,thetechnologyrepresentsacompletere-engineeringoftraditionalradarsystems.
The Smart Coach Radar™ (Model SR1100) is one of the company's advanced product lines, offering integration with the Pocket Radar app. It is compatible with Apple devices running iOS 15.8+ and Android devices running OS 10.0+ with Bluetooth 4.0+ connectivity, enabling video recording and embedded speed data. This model features a speed range of 25-130 MPH (40-209 KPH) and an accuracy of +/- 1 MPH (+/- 2 KPH), with a measurement range of 120 feet for baseball/softball. It supports both manual and Constant-On modes, storing 25 readings internally and unlimited readings with app integration. Power options include USB battery packs or AC adapters, and it can connect with the Smart Display accessory.TheSmartCoachRadar™(ModelSR1100)isoneofthecompany'sadvancedproductlines,offeringintegrationwiththePocketRadarapp.ItiscompatiblewithAppledevicesrunningiOS15.8+andAndroiddevicesrunningOS10.0+withBluetooth4.0+connectivity,enablingvideorecordingandembeddedspeeddata.Thismodelfeaturesaspeedrangeof25-130MPH(40-209KPH)andanaccuracyof+/-1MPH(+/-2KPH),withameasurementrangeof120feetforbaseball/softball.ItsupportsbothmanualandConstant-Onmodes,storing25readingsinternallyandunlimitedreadingswithappintegration.PoweroptionsincludeUSBbatterypacksorACadapters,anditcanconnectwiththeSmartDisplayaccessory.
The Pro Radar System™ (Model RS2500) is another advanced product line, presented as a rugged, weather-resistant system with a Smart Display. It features a narrow 10-degree beam width and measures speeds up to 200 feet or more for baseball/softball. The system offers a speed range of 25-130 MPH (40-209 KPH) and an accuracy of +/- 1 MPH (2 KPH), including a Constant-On mode and an auto on/off timer. Battery life extends up to 14 hours with C-size batteries or 6-48 hours with USB power packs. The Smart Display is an accessory requiring a USB cable connection to either the Smart Coach Radar or Pro Radar System.TheProRadarSystem™(ModelRS2500)isanotheradvancedproductline,presentedasarugged,weather-resistantsystemwithaSmartDisplay.Itfeaturesanarrow10-degreebeamwidthandmeasuresspeedsupto200feetormoreforbaseball/softball.Thesystemoffersaspeedrangeof25-130MPH(40-209KPH)andanaccuracyof+/-1MPH(2KPH),includingaConstant-Onmodeandanautoon/offtimer.Batterylifeextendsupto14hourswithC-sizebatteriesor6-48hourswithUSBpowerpacks.TheSmartDisplayisanaccessoryrequiringaUSBcableconnectiontoeithertheSmartCoachRadarorProRadarSystem.
The Ball Coach™ Radar (Model PR1000-BC) is the first pro-level radar gun specifically designed for coaching and training. It is ideal for measuring ball speeds in various sports such as baseball, softball, volleyball, tennis, lacrosse, hockey, and soccer. This model measures speeds from 25-130 MPH (40-209 KPH) with an accuracy of +/- 1 MPH (+/- 2 KPH) and a range of 120 feet on a baseball/softball. It supports manual or Constant-On modes and has a memory for 25 readings. The Ball Coach Radar is not compatible with the Pocket Radar app.TheBallCoach™Radar(ModelPR1000-BC)isthefirstpro-levelradargunspecificallydesignedforcoachingandtraining.Itisidealformeasuringballspeedsinvarioussportssuchasbaseball,softball,volleyball,tennis,lacrosse,hockey,andsoccer.Thismodelmeasuresspeedsfrom25-130MPH(40-209KPH)withanaccuracyof+/-1MPH(+/-2KPH)andarangeof120feetonabaseball/softball.ItsupportsmanualorConstant-Onmodesandhasamemoryfor25readings.TheBallCoachRadarisnotcompatiblewiththePocketRadarapp.
The Pocket Radar Classic (Model PR1000) was introduced in 2010 as the world's first full-performance pocket-sized radar gun. It is an all-purpose speed radar for measuring objects like cars, bikes, and runners, with a broad speed range of 7-375 MPH (11-604 KPH) and an accuracy of +/- 1 MPH (+/- 2 KPH).ThePocketRadarClassic(ModelPR1000)wasintroducedin2010astheworld'sfirstfull-performancepocket-sizedradargun.Itisanall-purposespeedradarformeasuringobjectslikecars,bikes,andrunners,withabroadspeedrangeof7-375MPH(11-604KPH)andanaccuracyof+/-1MPH(+/-2KPH).
Pocket Radar PLUS is a subscription software feature that received the 'Best Of Show' award at the 2023 ABCA Convention. It provides unparalleled integration with leading scoring, streaming, and player development apps, offering features like slo-mo video capture and pitch tagging.PocketRadarPLUSisasubscriptionsoftwarefeaturethatreceivedthe'BestOfShow'awardatthe2023ABCAConvention.Itprovidesunparalleledintegrationwithleadingscoring,streaming,andplayerdevelopmentapps,offeringfeatureslikeslo-movideocaptureandpitchtagging.
Core AdvantagesCoreAdvantages
Portability and Convenience: The devices feature a compact, pocket-sized design, similar to a cell phone, weighing only 4.5 ounces (approx. 130g). This significantly smaller form factor compared to traditional radar guns enhances ease of use and transport.PortabilityandConvenience:Thedevicesfeatureacompact,pocket-sizeddesign,similartoacellphone,weighingonly4.5ounces(approx.130g).Thissignificantlysmallerformfactorcomparedtotraditionalradargunsenhanceseaseofuseandtransport.
Professional-Grade Accuracy: All products are independently tested and certified accurate to +/- 1 MPH by the official test lab for the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP). This is the same laboratory that certifies radar guns for law enforcement agencies in the US and Canada.Professional-GradeAccuracy:Allproductsareindependentlytestedandcertifiedaccurateto+/-1MPHbytheofficialtestlabfortheInternationalAssociationofChiefsofPolice(IACP).ThisisthesamelaboratorythatcertifiesradargunsforlawenforcementagenciesintheUSandCanada.
Affordability: The company provides professional-performance radar technology at an affordable price point, making high-end speed measurement accessible to a wider audience, including youth sports athletes and parents.Affordability:Thecompanyprovidesprofessional-performanceradartechnologyatanaffordablepricepoint,makinghigh-endspeedmeasurementaccessibletoawideraudience,includingyouthsportsathletesandparents.
Innovative Technology Redesign: POCKET RADAR has completely re-engineered traditional radar gun technology, which had remained largely unchanged for decades, to achieve miniaturization and enhanced performance. This includes proprietary digital signal processing algorithms and intelligent target acquisition techniques for industry-leading accuracy.InnovativeTechnologyRedesign:POCKETRADARhascompletelyre-engineeredtraditionalradarguntechnology,whichhadremainedlargelyunchangedfordecades,toachieveminiaturizationandenhancedperformance.Thisincludesproprietarydigitalsignalprocessingalgorithmsandintelligenttargetacquisitiontechniquesforindustry-leadingaccuracy.
Diverse Product Lineup and Connectivity: The company offers a range of products tailored for various applications, including sports training (Smart Coach, Ball Coach, Pro Radar System) and traffic safety (Classic). The Smart Coach Radar, in particular, offers advanced features like video analysis, data management, and remote coaching through its app integration. The ecosystem is further enhanced by accessories like the Smart Display.DiverseProductLineupandConnectivity:Thecompanyoffersarangeofproductstailoredforvariousapplications,includingsportstraining(SmartCoach,BallCoach,ProRadarSystem)andtrafficsafety(Classic).TheSmartCoachRadar,inparticular,offersadvancedfeatureslikevideoanalysis,datamanagement,andremotecoachingthroughitsappintegration.TheecosystemisfurtherenhancedbyaccessoriesliketheSmartDisplay.
Durability and Ease of Use: Products are designed to be rugged and user-friendly for both professionals and amateurs. Features like Constant-On mode and automatic triggering enable hands-free operation, allowing coaches and athletes to focus on training rather than operating the device.DurabilityandEaseofUse:Productsaredesignedtoberuggedanduser-friendlyforbothprofessionalsandamateurs.FeatureslikeConstant-Onmodeandautomatictriggeringenablehands-freeoperation,allowingcoachesandathletestofocusontrainingratherthanoperatingthedevice.
Target IndustriesTargetIndustries
Sports Training and Coaching: Measurement and analysis of pitching speed, exit velocity, serve speed, shooting speed, and throwing speed across various ball sports including baseball, softball, volleyball, tennis, lacrosse, hockey, and cricket.SportsTrainingandCoaching:Measurementandanalysisofpitchingspeed,exitvelocity,servespeed,shootingspeed,andthrowingspeedacrossvariousballsportsincludingbaseball,softball,volleyball,tennis,lacrosse,hockey,andcricket.
Athlete Development and Performance Analysis: Objective data for optimizing athlete technique, preventing injuries by monitoring fatigue, setting goals, and tracking progress.AthleteDevelopmentandPerformanceAnalysis:Objectivedataforoptimizingathletetechnique,preventinginjuriesbymonitoringfatigue,settinggoals,andtrackingprogress.
Traffic Safety and Monitoring: Used by traffic safety professionals for vehicle speed measurement and traffic flow monitoring.TrafficSafetyandMonitoring:Usedbytrafficsafetyprofessionalsforvehiclespeedmeasurementandtrafficflowmonitoring.
General Consumer and Hobbyist Use: Speed measurement for everyday objects such as cars, bicycles, and runners.GeneralConsumerandHobbyistUse:Speedmeasurementforeverydayobjectssuchascars,bicycles,andrunners.
Major MarketsMajorMarkets
United States, CanadaUnitedStates,Canada
Certifications/PatentsCertifications/Patents
Certified accurate to +/- 1 MPH by the official test lab for the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP). This laboratory is responsible for certifying all radar guns used by law enforcement agencies in the U.S. and Canada.Certifiedaccurateto+/-1MPHbytheofficialtestlabfortheInternationalAssociationofChiefsofPolice(IACP).ThislaboratoryisresponsibleforcertifyingallradargunsusedbylawenforcementagenciesintheU.S.andCanada.
Holds a 'Patent Pending Low-Noise Zero IF Receiver Circuitry'.Holdsa'PatentPendingLow-NoiseZeroIFReceiverCircuitry'.
Technological strengths include proprietary digital signal processing algorithms, state-of-the-art intelligent target acquisition techniques, high-speed DSP technology, dual microprocessors, and a high-gain microwave planar antenna array.Technologicalstrengthsincludeproprietarydigitalsignalprocessingalgorithms,state-of-the-artintelligenttargetacquisitiontechniques,high-speedDSPtechnology,dualmicroprocessors,andahigh-gainmicrowaveplanarantennaarray.