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Breathalyzer BlogSo I was interested to play with the Alcohawk, which you can buy here. The one you can use lots and lots of times is about $45; the one for fewer uses is five bucks, which is a heckuva lot less dough than getting a DWI — not to mention avoiding the potential for killing or hurting yourself or somebody else. [Full Story]
Source: You need this like you need a bottle opener – Liquid – Austin 360
A growing number of people are using personal breathalyzers to test themselves, family members and friends for alcohol impairment. [Full Story]
Source: USA Today – Sales of personal breathalyzers spike – December 22, 2009
(INDEPENDENCE, Iowa – July 14, 2008) – Q3 Innovations, LLC is delighted to announce the release of their AlcoHAWK® PT Series breathalyzers and wireless thermal printer. The PT Series utilizes advanced PT Core™ Fuel-Cell Technology. The PT Core™ sensor is robust and lasts for thousands of tests making it suitable for professional testing applications. This advanced sensor technology eliminates false positives and offers greater accuracy and sensitivity than traditional semi-conductor breath alcohol testers, which is important when conducting professional alcohol screening. Breathalyzers using traditional semi-conductor sensors have a higher incidence of false positives from interfering substances such as ketones which can be seen in conditions such as diabetes or people on fad diets.
“We are very excited to offer some of the most economical fuel-cell sensor breath alcohol testers in the world. We take pride in our products and enjoy continuously developing and offering more advanced options for our customers. With the release of the AlcoHAWK® PT Series, the AlcoHAWK® Series now covers the entire spectrum from low cost semi-conductor screeners to professional fuel-cell screeners”, said Brian Eddy, CEO.
The AlcoHAWK® PT Series includes a range of models from the most economical PT400 and PT500 units to the most advanced AlcoHAWK® PT750 unit. The AlcoHAWK® PT500 is available in the United States and has a pressure sensor to ensure the user blows with enough force to start a test and that they continue to blow through the unit throughout the entire test. The AlcoHAWK® PT500P has all the features of the PT500, plus wireless printing capabilities. The AlcoHAWK® PT750 has the most features of the fuel-cell series with passive and active testing, password protection, wireless printing, a rechargeable lithium battery and a USB port to transfer stored test results to a PC. The AlcoHAWK® PT Series units are ideal for professional breath alcohol testing offering wireless printing capabilities with the PT500P and PT750 models. The MSRP for the AlcoHAWK® PT400 is $179.99 (not available in the United States), the MSRP for the AlcoHAWK® PT500 Pro Kit is $299.99, the MSRP for the AlcoHAWK® PT500P Pro Kit is $699.99 (includes wireless printer) and the MSRP for the AlcoHAWK® PT750 Pro Kit is $899.99 (includes wireless printer). Please visit Q3 Innovations online for more information about the new AlcoHAWK® PT Series, www.q3i.com.
LAS VEGAS–Q3 Innovations is introducing one of the first solar-powered radar detectors as well as a consumer-aimed breathalyzers to test for blood-alcohol levels.
The new solar-powered radar detector sits on the dashboard and “literally recharges itself” via solar battery, said Q3 president Chad Ronnebaum. Called the RadarHAWK SM, it is a full-band detector with laser and POP mode detection. It works even on a cloudy day when there is no sun, said the company. It ships in January at a suggested retail of $129. The company plans to sell the detector through online retailers.
Q3 is also offering what is claims is the first breathalyzer for the consumer market to use the same reliable fuel-cell sensors employed in police breathalyzers. Called the AlcoHAWK PT500, it has a suggested price of $300, compared with professional units at $500 to $1000.
The user breathes into the AlcoHAWK, which then calculates blood-alcohol levels. It will be sold initially through specialty catalogs, said the company.
View a PDF of the article: CES Daily – Solar-Powered Radar Detector Due From Q3 – January 7, 2008
Q3 Innovations featured the AlcoHAWK® digital alcohol breathalyzers at the 35th RAGBRAI (Register’s Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa) as riders across America stayed overnight in Independence. Q3 provided breathalyzer tests, can koozies, and t-shirts at their booth across from the beverage garden in Teacher’s Park. One team went as far as naming themselves TEAM ALCOHAWK, though not affiliated with Q3, and proudly advertised it on their support bus as they crossed Iowa.
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