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    Default Next Gen RD to have GPS Screen?

    That will tell you exactly where the LEO is? I was just thinking, then it dawned on me that the technology is actually there to do it. The screen would be right in front of you with a little red dot showing where the LEO is via GPS and the spread between the radar waves.

    It can be done. It must be done. Who will be the first to do it?

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    Default Re: Next Gen RD to have GPS Screen?

    The GPS isn't gonna do squat for that.

    The GPS is telling you, where YOU ARE.

    Only the radar antenna(s) know where the LEO is.

    You could triangulate a location with multiple Detectors in multiple cars connected over cellular network.

    But how often and practical that is to have enough compatible detectors subscribed to service for it to work is questionable.

    It could triangulate FIXED falses now for better location information in your lock outs. And for all we know it does now (but I doubt it).

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    Default Re: Next Gen RD to have GPS Screen?

    Yes. that does sound nice. But you must remember. For every measure there comes a counter measure, so they would probably be marketed a device that could see both your speed & location, As well as when the fresh donuts are ready at the nearest Krispy Kreme.

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    Default Re: Next Gen RD to have GPS Screen?

    Quote Originally Posted by mswlogo View Post
    The GPS isn't gonna do squat for that.

    The GPS is telling you, where YOU ARE.

    Only the radar antenna(s) know where the LEO is.

    You could triangulate a location with multiple Detectors in multiple cars connected over cellular network.

    But how often and practical that is to have enough compatible detectors subscribed to service for it to work is questionable.

    I have to agree... what you ask is not possible in any real world situation...


    Unless of course... you have a CB that does what you ask rather nicely on many highways(interstate routes)... albeit in a different way.

    Or (to a lesser extent) trapster can do what you say. (Especially if there are enough users in your area).

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    Default Re: Next Gen RD to have GPS Screen?

    Just get a GPS unit that can locate a beckon, put one on each patrol car so you will always know where they are.

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    Default Re: Next Gen RD to have GPS Screen?

    Or hide a cobra on every police car and get a Spectre.

    I still think it can be done.

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    Default Re: Next Gen RD to have GPS Screen?

    Quote Originally Posted by Roadghost View Post
    Or hide a cobra on every police car and get a Spectre.

    I still think it can be done.
    Yes, it can be done.

    It is done on truck drivers etc. by forcing the truck or truck driver to have GPS locator on the truck and broadcast that infomation by cellular network to the boss.

    So the LEO would have to agree to carry a GPS locator and agree to broadcast the location to you.

    Or you'd have to force the LEO to carry a GPS locator and broadcast the location to you.

    Which of the above two are most likely to occur?

    Oh and you'd have to have agreement or forced agreement will every LEO you might encounter.
    Last edited by mswlogo; 11-13-2008 at 07:19 PM.

 

 

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