Solo2--K Band Door Openers??

[wpruitt]

Just purchased a new Solo2 after 15 years of using the original Passport and have noticed that many door openers at commercial stores are reading as K band on the Solo. Is this right are is this detector defective?

They all read as X-band on the previous unit.

Thanks for replies.

WP

[jimbonzzz]

Yes, this is right. A lot of motion sensors are using K-Band now...

[vonivogtp]

all the door openers in my area are k band.......and there are alot

[wpruitt]

Good to know--thanks for the replies!

I am amazed at how many more alerts I get with the new detector vs. the old.

WP

[dd61999]

I was going to buy a solo s2 recently, but after looking at the guys of lidar. The ka range is downright scary. Plus I do not want to take the risk of missing an instant on or laser alert due to its "sleep cycle"

[Explorer_Vincent]

Just purchased a new Solo2 after 15 years of using the original Passport and have noticed that many door openers at commercial stores are reading as K band on the Solo. Is this right are is this detector defective?

They all read as X-band on the previous unit.

Thanks for replies.

WP

original 8500 ?

[jimbonzzz]

I'm not sure, but it sounds like he means the original passport:

[wpruitt]

Yes it was the original as shown in the photo above. Actually have three of them. Anybody want to trade?

[Explorer_Vincent]

Oh wow, that is old.. !

Solo 2 is the best cordless radar detector out there.

But detection wise, the performance isnt as great as the X50 or RX65. But its something good, if you hate dangling wires, and a frequent traveler.

[wpruitt]

I debated between Escorts two models but decided on the Solo2 because I have two cars and one is a convertible. I can easily remove it from the ragtop and put in the glove box or switch it to the other car. I have both cars hard-wired as well so if I suddenly become flush I will get an 8500 too.

Either way, the Solo2 is a definite step up from what I was using and they kept me ticket free for 20 years.