What's the best radar detector out?
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From: Sheridan
Originally posted by chnbasbstar
What do the X, K, and Ka bands stand for?
What do the X, K, and Ka bands stand for?
K band radar guns transmit radio signals and listen in the 24 GHz frequency range.
Ka band radar guns transmit radio signals and listen in the 32 GHz freqency range.
This page has a great descripton of radar and laser information.
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From: Clarksville
Originally posted by chnbasbstar
They're way too expensive though... too bad.
They're way too expensive though... too bad.
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From: Sheridan
Originally posted by S2KTerpNut
If you are willing to settle for 98% of the performance of a state-of-the-art V1 v1.8, then try buying a used V1 v1.7
If you are willing to settle for 98% of the performance of a state-of-the-art V1 v1.8, then try buying a used V1 v1.7
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From: Parsippany
What was the line from Shakespeare, "Once more into the breach, dear friends, once more".
OK. Directional arrows- Advantage V1. Expert Meter display mode- Advantage Passport 8500. That's about as concise as I can be. As someone else mentioned, I use my detector aurally rather than visually; the moment I hear it go off in a location not known for falsing, I let off the gas. Only afterwards will I then look at the display to learn more about the possible threat. So to me, the arrows wouldn't really be a help, might possibly even be a distraction. The slimmer profile of the Passport is also more attractive to me, less obvious to potential thieves and for $150 (or more) less than the V1, the matter is settled. Oh and I recently returned my Passport to Escort to fix a problematical windshield mount; they refurbished it with a new case, and updated the horn to the newest specs. All for free. As I recall, Valentine charges hundreds for upgrades. Advantage Passport.
OK. Directional arrows- Advantage V1. Expert Meter display mode- Advantage Passport 8500. That's about as concise as I can be. As someone else mentioned, I use my detector aurally rather than visually; the moment I hear it go off in a location not known for falsing, I let off the gas. Only afterwards will I then look at the display to learn more about the possible threat. So to me, the arrows wouldn't really be a help, might possibly even be a distraction. The slimmer profile of the Passport is also more attractive to me, less obvious to potential thieves and for $150 (or more) less than the V1, the matter is settled. Oh and I recently returned my Passport to Escort to fix a problematical windshield mount; they refurbished it with a new case, and updated the horn to the newest specs. All for free. As I recall, Valentine charges hundreds for upgrades. Advantage Passport.
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From: Indy, In.
Originally posted by chnbasbstar
They're way too expensive though... too bad.
They're way too expensive though... too bad.
