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Offline Raptor

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« on: September 20, 2004, 07:34:43 PM »
Alright Im looking for a decent Radar Detector but at a reasonable price, any recomendations for places to look? (online, ill take a look at the stores likely to have em locally)
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« Reply #1 on: September 20, 2004, 07:44:19 PM »
I haven't owned one in years.  Don't the cops use lasers now?  So they get you in .001 milliseconds?
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« Reply #2 on: September 20, 2004, 08:11:31 PM »
Escort 8500...

long range on this unit is impressive. Ive gotten burps from "out of visual" range...and then first con I see is radaring turning it on and off.... interesting that It picked him up about 2miles out...

and I can honestly say that has happend quite a few times on long trips. she hasnt failed me yet!!!

thats my opinion
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« Reply #3 on: September 20, 2004, 08:27:21 PM »
Bel 985, great Ka band pickup (cops in NZ only use Ka now), and the add the LaserPro for active laser jamming for a complete combo.
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« Reply #4 on: September 20, 2004, 08:33:23 PM »
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Escort 8500...

long range on this unit is impressive. Ive gotten burps from "out of visual" range...and then first con I see is radaring turning it on and off.... interesting that It picked him up about 2miles out...

and I can honestly say that has happend quite a few times on long trips. she hasnt failed me yet!!!

thats my opinion


Valentine One or Escort 8500 anything else is a waste of money
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« Reply #5 on: September 20, 2004, 08:47:26 PM »
I looked up some and what i found are
Escort SR7 Integrated Radar/Laser Detector
 - PRICE: $899.99 (yeah right)

Cobra 9570 Radar Detector
The Cobra® 9570 radar deteector boasts high performance with an extra detection range for advanced warning, It detects 5 different radar signals and the LaserEye® system provides 360-degree detection of laser signals. The Strobe Alert™ features offers advanced alert of the presence and/or approach of emergency vehicles and the DigiView® Data display utilizes an easily recognizable digital text display.
 - PRICE: $169.95

that one is more affordable, im not sure on the quality of it..
look good?
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« Reply #6 on: September 20, 2004, 08:50:21 PM »
The Valentines are well known for being actually more expensive then any of the tickets you might receive for speeding.   :D

It reminds me of the Titan IV launcher, known for making the US Space Shuttle look economical.
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« Reply #7 on: September 20, 2004, 09:39:24 PM »
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I looked up some and what i found are
Escort SR7 Integrated Radar/Laser Detector
 - PRICE: $899.99 (yeah right)

Cobra 9570 Radar Detector
The Cobra® 9570 radar deteector boasts high performance with an extra detection range for advanced warning, It detects 5 different radar signals and the LaserEye® system provides 360-degree detection of laser signals. The Strobe Alert™ features offers advanced alert of the presence and/or approach of emergency vehicles and the DigiView® Data display utilizes an easily recognizable digital text display.
 - PRICE: $169.95

that one is more affordable, im not sure on the quality of it..
look good?


Every Cobra I have ever seen does nothing but false.  Or in other words it goes off all the time, around banks, grocery stores, CB radios etc etc
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« Reply #8 on: September 20, 2004, 11:32:01 PM »
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I haven't owned one in years.  Don't the cops use lasers now?  So they get you in .001 milliseconds?


Lasers are not more accurate than radar. The laser computes speed by ranging, whereas the radar computes speed using doppler.
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« Reply #9 on: September 21, 2004, 12:08:58 AM »
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Lasers are not more accurate than radar. The laser computes speed by ranging, whereas the radar computes speed using doppler.


Yes but the laser is virtually undetectable, and if your radar(+laser) detector picks it up its already to late. Most radar detectors also fail laser at close range due to the tight beam. In NZ the police have switched to Laser big time, hence why I got the jammer.

Laser jammers are a bunch of high powered IR band LEDs that interfere with the LIDAR unit, halogens and refracted sunlight also cause LIDAR (laser) guns to have kittens from time to time.
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« Reply #10 on: September 21, 2004, 12:10:31 AM »
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Yes but the laser is virtually undetectable, and if your radar(+laser) detector picks it up its already to late.


Yeah.. there is that... the signal does tend to attenuate.
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« Reply #11 on: September 21, 2004, 01:27:55 AM »
http://www.valentineone.com
I hear the Escorts are good too, but why mess around?
If you drive like I do it will pay for itself in a year.  :)
« Last Edit: September 21, 2004, 01:33:05 AM by FUNKED1 »
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« Reply #12 on: September 21, 2004, 01:46:59 AM »
Radar/laser detectors are old technology and a waste of money and time.


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« Reply #13 on: September 21, 2004, 01:50:28 AM »
Cobra is to radar detectors as Logitech is to joysticks. Comprende?

Escort, 'nuff said.:aok
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« Reply #14 on: September 21, 2004, 01:53:29 AM »
You know those things will make your hair fail out and testicles shrink with prolonged use.

A company can legally sell a product which in turn  helps a person break the law, not that there is anything wrong with dat.

I'm a lead foot myself.;)
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