Escort 8500 firmware version

**vortexnut** · 01-21-2006, 12:46 PM

Anyone know how to determine the Escort 8500 software version number? I am thinking about buying a used one on ebay becuase ka band is used by a lot of leo's in Central Illinois and want to ask the seller what firmware version is on thier detector. I have read in several opinions that most people think that the Escort 8500 is actually better at detecting ka than its newer brother the x50.

**mauiman84** · 01-22-2006, 12:09 AM

before powering on hold down all three buttons(mode, mute, and dim). Then while holding down all three turn the power on and the Rev. number will display.

**f_399** · 02-07-2006, 09:33 AM

i got rev 15 on mine

where can you go to find software versions?

**carlito** · 02-07-2006, 10:34 AM

hope you dont come across a kUSTOM Talon KA gun 35.5 freq. i know i hope i dont come across a 33.8 mph ka unit anytime soon.stalkers dual radars on my x50 rev 5 are all good to me 37.7 freq.now K band on my x50 is off the hook