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    Default lots of K band hits

    I'm a RD newbie. (shame I waited so long.) I have a new 8500 X50. When I get hit with K, I don't see anything. On Ka, it is an LEO everytime. Is K used alot on automatic doors? I've been running between Highway and Auto function. Thanks for any advice from the more experienced users. I live in N. Ca. near Santa Rosa

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    K-band could possibly cops but you are most likely experiencing false alerts due to automatic doors or Radar drones.


    I believe that the CHP sticks to Laser or Ka

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    K falses a lot where I live. CVS stores set it off every time.......7-11's do too. Have to leave it on though because ALL the local towns LEOs use constant on K. I am getting better at knowing whether it is a real threat or not though. I think I may disable X since that falses even more than K and I am pretty certain now that no locals use X and I know the staties definitely don't.

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    Dumb question, but whats a radar drone?

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    K and X will false on door openers. For me, about 50% of my Ka's are falses so that's the one I watch the most.

    Make sure you're using expert mode.

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    Thanks Roy! Good to know my taxes are going to a good cause.LOL The info about the "drones" here on the freeway was very interesting. And their exclusive use of Ka band. You guys are the best thanks!

 

 

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