wondering why Bell/Escort doesn't ...

**Ronin** · 10-04-2007, 06:01 AM

Since it seems that everyone admires the V1 arrow solution (as I think about them, it would nice to determine threat location), why wouldn't Bell/Escort implement a directional threat solution in their RD's. It seems that they (Bell/Escort) already have voice and with the STi, two antennas (if I read some of the STi posts correctly) if they can couple/implement a directional threat solution with voice I would think that would be one stellar/stealthy RD.

I'm guessing the arrows would be exclusive to V1 so I was thinking why not use a watch/compass dial type system, with LED's/diodes in the 12, 3, 6, ,9 / N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, positions. The dial doesn't have to be big or very bright since most want to run dark at night so have them be low light emitting to show direction. I cant see that solution adding to the size of the unit or the cost. Would such a solution make the STi susceptible to Spectre detection?

What are you thoughts on this, is my thinking to pie in the sky

**Rottman** · 10-04-2007, 06:27 AM

We have talked about this before and I think overall eveyone agreed it was a good idea. I think someone even made a prop of what it would be like on an RX 65 as it was before the STI was released.

**Ronin** · 10-04-2007, 06:34 AM

Op's, sorry I didn't realize this was discussed already. Nice job on the person who crafted the prop. I'll see if I can dig that thread up. Thanks.

**CJR238** · 10-04-2007, 07:29 AM

Only problem I see is when it tells you "K band in the rear"

**ELVATO** · 10-04-2007, 07:41 AM

In order to determine direction, the V1 has two opposite facing antennas, which I think V1 has a patent for. The STI has two forward facing antennas, one for X and K, and the other for Ka.

**Rottman** · 10-04-2007, 07:54 AM

Originally Posted by Ronin

Op's, sorry I didn't realize this was discussed already. Nice job on the person who crafted the prop. I'll see if I can dig that thread up. Thanks.

Don't be sorry, it was/is a good idea. I don't know why they didn't do that with the 9500 or STI. Always nice to get a new perspective on things from new members.

**jdong** · 10-04-2007, 08:12 AM

V1 has a patent on locating radar directionally with multiple antennae. I'm sure everyone else would LOVE to do it. Yay patents!

**CJR238** · 10-04-2007, 08:20 AM

There is always a way around Patents, Belscort just needs to get up off there butts and improve on it.

**Ronin** · 10-04-2007, 09:01 AM

As suspected, you guys are on top of these points and have thought them out well. As noted, now it's a waiting game to see if/when Bell/Escort will see fit to incorporate some of these nice to have features. Thanks all.