V1 "E" Percentage

**Golderon** · 10-14-2006, 07:57 PM

Hi guys! I am considering buying a V1 for main RD. I live in Canada and was wondering what is the percentage of V1's getting "E". The only thing that stopping me from getting one is, I have read alot of new V1 being return for "E". That would kill me on extra shipping cost and insurance.

**Golderon** · 10-14-2006, 08:31 PM

NVM, I missed the E report. Wow thats like 37% of the poll was getting E. Not to mention when the start to get used alot, then what?
Thats alot to gamble with, I think I'll just buy an X50 from ROY.

**zappy** · 10-14-2006, 08:34 PM

I have had a 3.856 for about a month now and it has worked flawlessly. There is a poll for the 3.854 concerning the E's, that might give you a better idea. My guess is the 3.856 is better at not producing E's but some on here have commented they have gotten it with this latest version.

**xXCriticizeXx** · 10-14-2006, 08:35 PM

actually its like 42% because when i took the poll i didnt have the E, it was shortly after. I now have a X50 and i missed the arrows at first but i really do love the X50 blue display especially at night. So far i have not had any constant on, only instant on....I did however pick up about .5 mi range over a hill with a LEO using instant on towards rabbits way ahead

**WRC** · 10-14-2006, 08:35 PM

do you live in a banned area? if you do forget about the v1(unless you want the leos taking it from you), sti is the only way to go

**xXCriticizeXx** · 10-14-2006, 08:43 PM

Originally Posted by WRC

do you live in a banned area? if you do forget about the v1(unless you want the leos taking it from you), sti is the only way to go

O i didnt even relize he was in Canada. Well in a way you are lucky because you dont have to decide on which detector to get....
Its the STI for you

**Bear-Tweezy** · 10-14-2006, 08:54 PM

3.856 for two weeks now and still no "E"

**xXCriticizeXx** · 10-14-2006, 09:05 PM

i had my 3.856 for about 4 weeks and then BAM. I wish i wouldve gotten it early on because then you know to watch for it but after a month of perfect usage who would guess that its flawed.... kinda scary when you think about it :wink:

**Golderon** · 10-14-2006, 09:38 PM

Originally Posted by xXCriticizeXx

Originally Posted by WRC

do you live in a banned area? if you do forget about the v1(unless you want the leos taking it from you), sti is the only way to go

O i didnt even relize he was in Canada. Well in a way you are lucky because you dont have to decide on which detector to get....
Its the STI for you

Fortunately, I live Canada were RD are legal

, I'm using S2 now and it works great but I need a main one for work since I travel alot.

**<<JAZZY>>** · 10-14-2006, 09:44 PM

Originally Posted by Golderon

NVM, I missed the E report. Wow thats like 37% of the poll was getting E. Not to mention when the start to get used alot, then what?
Thats alot to gamble with, I think I'll just buy an X50 from ROY.

Go ahead and get the X50 and check this self-calibration/service required poll:

http://www.radardetector.net/viewtop...light=self+cal

44% YES
54% NO

Wow, it looks like you have a little better than a coin flip's chance to get a good X50.