Which Radar dector do you guys use?
#61
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I began this thread and thank all of you very much for your opinions, comments and experiences. I received much great information and greatly appreciate it.
I ended up buying the Escort 9500 xi. While the Escort 9500 ix, V1 and Bell STI are all very good radar detectors, only the Escort 9500 has a GPS in it and the ability to warn you where red light cameras and speed cameras exist. There are so many of these red light cameras and speed cameras going up all over the country, Escort is currently updating the database a couple of times a month!
You just plug your detector into your laptop and download a new update. Escort also has the ability to revise the radar detector firmware and send updates you can put in yourself. Unlike the V1 where it's a paid revision each time you send it in to update. I still plan to purchase a laser jammer system to accomponay the 9500 ix to complete system.
Thank you again for sharing all of your wisdom!
I ended up buying the Escort 9500 xi. While the Escort 9500 ix, V1 and Bell STI are all very good radar detectors, only the Escort 9500 has a GPS in it and the ability to warn you where red light cameras and speed cameras exist. There are so many of these red light cameras and speed cameras going up all over the country, Escort is currently updating the database a couple of times a month!
You just plug your detector into your laptop and download a new update. Escort also has the ability to revise the radar detector firmware and send updates you can put in yourself. Unlike the V1 where it's a paid revision each time you send it in to update. I still plan to purchase a laser jammer system to accomponay the 9500 ix to complete system.
Thank you again for sharing all of your wisdom!
#64
There are radar jammers and then there are laser jammers.
Radar = FCC so federal laws against jamming.
http://guysoflidar.com/usa-radar-jammer-laws.html
Laser = FDA so only illegal in nine states so far.
http://guysoflidar.com/usa-laser-jammer-laws.html
Radar = FCC so federal laws against jamming.
http://guysoflidar.com/usa-radar-jammer-laws.html
Laser = FDA so only illegal in nine states so far.
http://guysoflidar.com/usa-laser-jammer-laws.html
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The 9500 xi is $499. If you can live with the windshield mount and cig lighter power cord, there is no installation fee. I opted for a hard wire install so that I could avoid the cig lighter coiled cord. A guy on eBay http://stores.shop.ebay.com/Radar-De...__W0QQ_armrsZ1 sells the hard wire kits for the Escort 9500 for like $15 and it includes a mute button. I'm putting mine in this weekend. I'll let you know how it worked out!
#68
No it does not. But neither does the V1. A laser jammer is a totally different animal. I'm considering the Escort Zr4 http://www.buyradardetectors.com/Pro...r-Defense.aspx but at this point have not decided. Also, a laser jammer requires professional installation as 2 sensors go up front and another in the rear. Lots of wire to run. I'm guessing another 300-400 for a very clean install. Hope this helps!
#70
Learn the difference between radar and laser first. Jamming radar is against federal law and could result in a $10,000 fine and one year in prison for the first offense. On the other hand, there are no federal laws against jamming laser and only nine states have laws against jamming police laser.
http://www.laserveil.com/police/radar/
RADAR is an acronym for RAdio Detection And Ranging. Unlike LIDAR, police RADAR directly determines a vehicle's speed by measuring the doppler shift in its returned frequency (such as the increasing or decreasing pitch of an approaching or receding train and emergency vehicle).
http://www.laserveil.com/laser/polic...-police-lidar/
LIDAR is an acronym for LIght Detection And Ranging. A police laser emits a highly focused beam of invisible light, in the near infrared region of light, that is centered at 904nm of wavelength and is only about 22 inches (56cm) in diameter at 1000 feet (300m). Unlike police RADAR which directly determines a vehicle's speed by measuring its doppler shift, police laser-lidar calculates speed by observing the changing amount of time is takes to "see" reflected pulses of light over a discreet amount of time.
http://www.laserveil.com/police/radar/
RADAR is an acronym for RAdio Detection And Ranging. Unlike LIDAR, police RADAR directly determines a vehicle's speed by measuring the doppler shift in its returned frequency (such as the increasing or decreasing pitch of an approaching or receding train and emergency vehicle).
http://www.laserveil.com/laser/polic...-police-lidar/
LIDAR is an acronym for LIght Detection And Ranging. A police laser emits a highly focused beam of invisible light, in the near infrared region of light, that is centered at 904nm of wavelength and is only about 22 inches (56cm) in diameter at 1000 feet (300m). Unlike police RADAR which directly determines a vehicle's speed by measuring its doppler shift, police laser-lidar calculates speed by observing the changing amount of time is takes to "see" reflected pulses of light over a discreet amount of time.
Last edited by RaDaRkInG; 03-04-2009 at 07:49 AM.
#72
I see you are from Washington so check these links:
http://www.radardetector.net/forums/...0-10-08-a.html
Washington
Bellingham: K Ka, Laser, possible X in Blaine area
Camas: K band (C/O, one instance of I/O), ProLaser 3
Clark County Sheriff: C/O K band
Ferndale: X
Grant County: Laser
Kittitas County: Laser
Lacey: Laser
Lynnwood: Laser, KA
Monroe: Laser
Mukilteo: Laser, Ka
Olympia: K I/O, Laser
Redmond: Ka, Laser
Seattle: Laser
Selah: Laser
Snohomish County Sheriff: Laser, Ka
Thurston County Sheriff: C/O K
Washougal: Ka 35.5 (C/O, haven't seen I/O, used to use K (haven't seen it in awhile)
WSP: Laser (PL III, LTI Marksman)
http://www.radardetector.net/forums/...at-states.html
Washington - Pro Laser III, LTI Marksman, Pro-lite
http://www.radardetector.net/forums/...bands-u-s.html
Washington - Laser, K, Ka, POP, Airborn VASCAR, X
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#73
No it does not. But neither does the V1. A laser jammer is a totally different animal. I'm considering the Escort Zr4 http://www.buyradardetectors.com/Pro...r-Defense.aspx but at this point have not decided. Also, a laser jammer requires professional installation as 2 sensors go up front and another in the rear. Lots of wire to run. I'm guessing another 300-400 for a very clean install. Hope this helps!
#74
Well, I've been going back and forth for a while. The wife's mini-van has an old Escort 4200 (she doesn't drive fast and it picks up the local sheriff). So I finally decided today to purchase a V1 today. I should have it by Wednesday. The wife will now get my Escort 8500.
I can't tell for sure, but I think it give me a much better range than my old Escort 8500 (that's not to say the new 9500 isn't better, but I don't have it).
So far, I'm liking it a lot.
#75
I've had the V1 for about 3 weeks. I believe what they say about it - more "false" alarms - but I'm glad to hear the alerts - it keeps me off the gas.
I can't tell for sure, but I think it give me a much better range than my old Escort 8500 (that's not to say the new 9500 isn't better, but I don't have it).
So far, I'm liking it a lot.
I can't tell for sure, but I think it give me a much better range than my old Escort 8500 (that's not to say the new 9500 isn't better, but I don't have it).
So far, I'm liking it a lot.
http://guysoflidar.com/august-2007/r...ctor-test.html