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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 11:22 PM
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Was looking for radar reviews just now and come across this article. What do you guys think? Im going to be hardwiring my radar and I didn't want to mount it high on the windshield, but on the very left bottom corner of the windshield where it will be close to look at and aesthetically pleasing to me.
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Old Apr 6, 2012 | 02:58 AM
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that article is correct. my detector is about useless when mounted on the dash. put it up at the top of the windshield for best results.
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Old Apr 6, 2012 | 08:05 AM
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lol did you even read it?
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Old Apr 6, 2012 | 11:04 AM
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Apparently he didn't...lol.
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Old Apr 6, 2012 | 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by wadzii
that article is correct. my detector is about useless when mounted on the dash. put it up at the top of the windshield for best results.
Complete opposite from what the article said...
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Old Apr 6, 2012 | 01:00 PM
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true
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Old Apr 6, 2012 | 08:02 PM
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Great article--thanks! Mount em....



low!
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Old Apr 6, 2012 | 11:19 PM
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are those laser jammers?
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Old Apr 7, 2012 | 06:37 AM
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http://www.valentine1.com/v1info/rad...ormounting.asp

RADAR follows the inverse square law. RADAR will be detected no matter where the detector is mounted as long as there aren't any obstructions between the transmitter and your detector. If RADAR was able to be aimed precisely, then LIDAR would be unnecessary.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radio_propagation
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Old Apr 9, 2012 | 05:08 AM
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Originally Posted by hondavet
What do you guys think?
As always, consider the source. Do some research on Craig Peterson. Find and use some good resources on coutnermeasures rather than relying solely on this forum site.

Originally Posted by hondavet
lol did you even read it?
No need to given the author.

Originally Posted by hondavet
Originally Posted by aphex4000' timestamp='1333771326' post='21584364
are those laser jammers?
Looks like a 9500ci to me (so yes and no, depending on the specific box that you're referring to). Mounting's a bit different for solutions like this.
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