Utah S2K

If your going to test V-1's only toip of the line product, why didn't you pit it against the real competition; the Passport SR-1? I'll put my SR-1 up against the V-1 anyday. Both are great but from a cosmetic standpoint......I choose the V-1 (ROFLMAO).

Barry in Wyoming

When you and I get together we will do that Utah S2K. In the mean time, why don't you order a V1 for testing or why don't I lend you mine and you can do the tests. Or fedex me your S2000 with the SR-1 installed and I'll run the tests up here.

integrate

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Goldtrom
[B]Thanks for reporting your results. I'm already a proud V1 owner and know its Ka detection is quite good... I often driver VERY FAST on hiway 5 from San Fran to LA ( I can make the trip in just under 3 hours for those who know how far it is).

Penforhire

Another thank you for the report! I can see my 8500's suction mount is a POS but I haven't had any practical complaint. It works daily with no "falls" and I remove the detector at least twice a day (at work in AM and at lunch).

CG

Barry,

This is a great thread. Maybe we should send it to Mike V.

Well done!

rbs2000

Incredibly informative from mostly non-partisan users. It sounds like the V1 gives a few extra warnings, but better safe than sorry. Its next on my list for toys to buy. I've had my s2k for a year now without any tickets and I'm definitely long overdue.

tantheman

I got the Escort 8500 at Best Buys ($299.98 plus 7.75% tax) to prepare for my upcoming drives Irvine to Arizona, Norm Reeves Honda Cerritos Meet, Shinestreet BBQ, Magician meet in LA. Vegas time share get-a-way. Seems adequate for now. Can believe these things are more expensive than DVD players.

Tan

Forrest2b

[QUOTE]Originally posted by rbs2000
[B]Incredibly informative from mostly non-partisan users.

tsw

barry,

i may have missed this in your long thorough report... but did you have the passport setup to more sensitivity... i think you can turn off the smart circuitry that tries to ignore false alarms... the passport may do better in that mode... but then maybe you already did...

Barry in Wyoming

I will need help from a Passport 8500 owner to answer your question. When I set up the Passport 8500, I set each band to highest sensitivity. I don't remember turning off any specific "smart circuitry." If the Passport 8500 has something like that, perhaps I missed it.

The V1 has three "smart modes" labeled as "A" and "L" and smaller "L". As I understand it, these settings modify the X band response. "A" and small "L" respond with maximum sensitivity to all X band signals but only the "A" responds with a loud warning to weak signals. The large "L" greatly cuts the X sensitivity.