This thread brings me to a question. Why are they using LED displays instead of LCD's? Is the back ground light too bright for night time? Or does LCD wash out in bright sunlight also? I know Escort was using LCD on an earlier model in the 90's.
This thread brings me to a question. Why are they using LED displays instead of LCD's? Is the back ground light too bright for night time? Or does LCD wash out in bright sunlight also? I know Escort was using LCD on an earlier model in the 90's.
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not sure of the wattage that LCDs use, but i know that 5mm or so LEDs only use 1/4 watt, so power draw might be an issue as well as heat...
Blue is definately brighterOriginally Posted by Ace_Racer
Ok heres where I stand on these issues:
jtslmn720: You moving the LED question: Yes you could do it, just get wire of adequate length ang AWG and youre good, just make sure youve got the power flowing the right way on the LED, and all that good stuff
Ace: Green could be brighter or dimmer, it really depends on the LED itself, some Red LEDs for example are brighter than other Red LEDs, it just all depends really
Ray: an LCD washes in sunlight too easily, thats a big complaint I have with the Solo S2 and all those with an LCD, the LEDs are good enough for me, but if I wantedd a display of that nature id personally opt for an OEL of some sort
Hey Arashi666, I didn't realize LCD's washed out in sunlight. I never have had an RD that had a LCD display. I have a Roady 2 but it is not in direct sunlight. Thanks for the info..
Outside Independence Hall when the Constitutional Convention of 1787 ended, Mrs. Powel of Philadelphia asked Benjamin Franklin, "Well, Doctor, what have we got, a republic or a monarchy?" With no hesitation whatsoever, Franklin responded, "A republic, if you can keep it."
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-Wilson Lil' Wil antennae. -Whistler 1585. -Whistler 1430. -Passort 3200 w/ 1000 laser detector (got stolen, bought one off ebay for nostalga).
-Cobra Trapshooter RD-31XX? (Can't remember silver/teardrop shape X, K only). -Cobra Trapshooter RD-3110 (my first RD in 1987, when Cobras were good, bought one off ebay for nostalga new in the box). -Kustom HAWK. -Kustom Falcon cordless K Band. -Kustom Talon.
I borrowed a friends solo2 before I had bought my x50, couldnt see a thing unless it was at night, then I actually liked it more than the LED's because the backlight only came on when there was a threat detected so it drew your attention even with music loud. That being said, most LCD's are no good for high sunlight areas. Ever try and use a laptop next to the window of an airplane? thats always fun, even with a polarizing filter that most good laptops come with.Originally Posted by Ray
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