Radar detector.
Cruiser
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From: Scottsdale, AZ
RE: Radar detector.
A few months back I think AIM did an article on these guys http://www.radarbusters.com/
Radar detection and laser jamming. You can also program in known speed camera sites and it will give you a warning prior to reaching that location. Big bucks...around $1000 for the complete setup.
Radar detection and laser jamming. You can also program in known speed camera sites and it will give you a warning prior to reaching that location. Big bucks...around $1000 for the complete setup.
Road Master
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From: Republic of Texas
RE: Radar detector.
ORIGINAL: notarheli
A few months back I think AIM did an article on these guys http://www.radarbusters.com/
A few months back I think AIM did an article on these guys http://www.radarbusters.com/
You can also program in known speed camera sites and it will give you a warning prior to reaching that location. Big bucks...around $1000 for the complete setup.
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From: Oahu, Hawaii
RE: Radar detector.
ORIGINAL: racklefratz
A blanket statement that "they don't work" is either wishful thinking, or the ignorance that comes from never having used one. Trust me - people aren't spending $400 or more for a device that "doesn't work". I'm not a Valentine 1 employee, just a satisfied V1 user - I own two of them (and an Escort X50).
A blanket statement that "they don't work" is either wishful thinking, or the ignorance that comes from never having used one. Trust me - people aren't spending $400 or more for a device that "doesn't work". I'm not a Valentine 1 employee, just a satisfied V1 user - I own two of them (and an Escort X50).
Another speed measuring device is VASCAR. It measures time/distance of a vehicle and calculates it's adverage speed. This doesn't transmit anything to be detected.
RE: Radar detector.
ORIGINAL: racklefratz
Just not the case. Been using 'em for decades, and years ago, they weren't nearly as effective as they are today. But the better detectors now do work, and I get a couple of miles or more of advance warning when there's traffic control radar anywhere nearby. The Valentine 1 will even indicate which direction it's coming from, and false alerts from business security systems and door openers are all but a thing of the past. It will also alert to radar around corners or over hills, as can the Escort, in cases where the signal source is not within line-of-sight. In my part of the country, the majority of law enforcement agencies have their radar on constantly, not in standby, so that's normally not an issue, but even in those cases where "instant-on" equipment is being used, signals aimed at other traffic serve to give ample advance warning. A blanket statement that "they don't work" is either wishful thinking, or the ignorance that comes from never having used one. Trust me - people aren't spending $400 or more for a device that "doesn't work". I'm not a Valentine 1 employee, just a satisfied V1 user - I own two of them (and an Escort X50).
That being said, I'm the one out there with all the traffic stacked up behind him, because I don't believe in exceeding the posted speed limit, while everyone else seems to think 5-15 mph over the limit is fine. I like 'em to blow past me, because they're good radar-bait.
ORIGINAL: WildBill2566
Radar detectors do not work, as stated by the time you react its all over bar the stop thats on its way. They give a false sense of security and are more than likely going to get you tickets.
Radar detectors do not work, as stated by the time you react its all over bar the stop thats on its way. They give a false sense of security and are more than likely going to get you tickets.
That being said, I'm the one out there with all the traffic stacked up behind him, because I don't believe in exceeding the posted speed limit, while everyone else seems to think 5-15 mph over the limit is fine. I like 'em to blow past me, because they're good radar-bait.
The first one works on gps locations for known sites of deployment or static cameras, so these can be set to warn you at great distances.
The second type senses when a radar signal is detected. These tend to be short range affairs.
Now over here we use laser, its more accurate and uses a much smaller width of beam. Radar tends to spread quite wide so at extreme distance it is pretty useless. Laser will hit the mark at 1000meters. Most people refer to both types of devices as radar.
Now if I am standing at the side of the road with either radar or laser, it does not emit any type of signal until I pull the trigger, and you have about 1/3 second to react, and also reach your desired lower speed. So I would be most interested how firstly your detector finds a dormant device, and where you honed your superhuman reflexes.
I repeat, they dont work, unless your talking about permanent, semi permanent sites, or some sort of device which is on all the time. It wouldnt stop a device deployed by a manned by anofficer.
In addition sometimes I deploy on sliproads joining main carriageways, which means I dont fire the device until you pass me. That of course means that any signals will always be directed away from your device.
As for not using one, I've been in law enforcement for over 20 years and the last 5 of that on traffic. I issue an average of 20 speeding tickets every month, and countless warnings. And on the areas I Police I dont start to issue tickets till 20mph over the posted limit.
If I catch someone with a radar detector active in their vehicle they aint getting a ticket, they are going straight before the court.
And as already mentioned VASCAR is also at my disposal, for both follows, and pre-feds.
WB
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From: SoCal
RE: Radar detector.
WildBill has got it on this one. the days of always-on wide-scatter radar traps are long over. First the "instant on" Ka was used, you had to be behind a targeted driver and going straight to get their signal wash, then the switch of first CHP and then city to LADAR (laser). A motorcycle can be picked out of heavy traffic, there's no wide-beam scatter to pickup, and there's no signal bleed to read ahead of time. Now my Cobra sits in my car, unused except for amusement. Radar detectors are now just part of history (unless your region uses 70's-era K the old X band guns). The ony thing your Valentine is good for is kissing your behind!!!
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RE: Radar detector.
ORIGINAL: Firetender
WildBill has got it on this one. the days of always-on wide-scatter radar traps are long over. First the "instant on" Ka was used, you had to be behind a targeted driver and going straight to get their signal wash, then the switch of first CHP and then city to LADAR (laser). A motorcycle can be picked out of heavy traffic, there's no wide-beam scatter to pickup, and there's no signal bleed to read ahead of time. Now my Cobra sits in my car, unused except for amusement. Radar detectors are now just part of history (unless your region uses 70's-era K the old X band guns). The ony thing your Valentine is good for is kissing your behind!!!
WildBill has got it on this one. the days of always-on wide-scatter radar traps are long over. First the "instant on" Ka was used, you had to be behind a targeted driver and going straight to get their signal wash, then the switch of first CHP and then city to LADAR (laser). A motorcycle can be picked out of heavy traffic, there's no wide-beam scatter to pickup, and there's no signal bleed to read ahead of time. Now my Cobra sits in my car, unused except for amusement. Radar detectors are now just part of history (unless your region uses 70's-era K the old X band guns). The ony thing your Valentine is good for is kissing your behind!!!
All my detectors still alert me if I'm paying attention. The cops here set up traps around corners and over hills. I generally get a signal or two at these locations before I'm the target vehicle allowing me to adjust my speed accordingly.
If I'm doing 8 to 10 or more over, I can understand a ticket (except in those places that the limit has been set artificially low to allow more tickets), but it's getting pretty ridiculous where I live.
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Republic of Texas
RE: Radar detector.
ORIGINAL: Firetender
WildBill has got it on this one. the days of always-on wide-scatter radar traps are long over. .................Now my Cobra sits in my car, unused except for amusement. Radar detectors are now just part of history (unless your region uses 70's-era K the old X band guns). The ony thing your Valentine is good for is kissing your behind!!!
WildBill has got it on this one. the days of always-on wide-scatter radar traps are long over. .................Now my Cobra sits in my car, unused except for amusement. Radar detectors are now just part of history (unless your region uses 70's-era K the old X band guns). The ony thing your Valentine is good for is kissing your behind!!!