9500ci's ability to detect rear radar?

[oztwix]

My dealings with Escort regarding warranty have been nothing but pleasant to date as well. They have covered circumstances which they did not 'have' to but opted to as a friendly gesture.

[oztwix]

Originally Posted by djrams80

No. The 9500ci is not available without the SR4 laser shifters. The Bel STi-R uses the same radar antenna, but this unit's incredible sensitivity maked the almost constant false alerts unbearable for most. The 9500ci's GPS based false alert lockout system is a definite must with a RD this sensitive.

That's what I was thinking - that's silly (that you cant get it w/o laser shifters). It seems like a great radar, but only an OK shifter from what i've absorbed on these forums..

[swarga]

Originally Posted by djrams80

Both my V1 and my 9500ci detect this 35.5Ka for about 2 miles after I passed the LEO.

YouTube - 9500ci vs V1 on Forward Facing 35.5Ka

How is that possible? Is the radar signal just bouncing off of cars and buildings and being reflected back to your front-mounted receiver module?

[djrams80]

Originally Posted by swarga

How is that possible? Is the radar signal just bouncing off of cars and buildings and being reflected back to your front-mounted receiver module?

Exactly. Radar bounces off of everything. That's how it works. The radar gun receives the signal that is reflected off of its target and measures the doppler shift.

I think this is a common misconception of V1 owners that have not owned any other good RD. The V1's very small rear antenna is almost exclusively for directional purposes and is not really necessary for radar detection. The V1, with its excellent sensitivity, would still detect radar from behind just fine without the rear antenna, but would not be able to directionalize the radar source. My 9500i, V1, 9500ci and even my recently sold SRX, all detect radar that originates from the rear of my vehicle very well.

[oztwix]

Originally Posted by djrams80

Exactly. Radar bounces off of everything. That's how it works. The radar gun receives the signal that is reflected off of its target and measures the doppler shift.

I think this is a common misconception of V1 owners that have not owned any other good RD. The V1's very small rear antenna is almost exclusively for directional purposes and is not really necessary for radar detection. The V1, with its excellent sensitivity, would still detect radar from behind just fine without the rear antenna, but would not be able to directionalize the radar source. My 9500i, V1, 9500ci and even my recently sold SRX, all detect radar that originates from the rear of my vehicle very well.

So - based on your signature, you are running a 9500ci with its SR system and then also the LI system as well? Or did you not use the SR? If you are running both - how come? Just for additional protection - or is the LI that much better for the laser shifting?

[oztwix]

Looks like i found the answer - Passport 9500CI and laser interceptor?

[djrams80]

Originally Posted by oztwix

Looks like i found the answer - Passport 9500CI and laser interceptor?

You certainly did!

[oztwix]

I still dont understand why the CI can't be purchased as a radar only unit. That's just silly.... Not only do I not want to delve into cutting holes in the grille, even if I did I wouldnt necessarily want the SR shifters for it..