I love the idea of arrows, and it kills the rx65 in pretty much everything on guysoflidar, but what does the #1 and #2 mean?
Josh
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Currently have rx65 6.1 , thinking of V1 :-)
I love the idea of arrows, and it kills the rx65 in pretty much everything on guysoflidar, but what does the #1 and #2 mean?
Josh
They used 2 different V1s to show any manufacturer variances. Also be sure to look at this test: http://www.guysoflidar.com/radar-det...testjan06.html
Also, don't forget about this test:
http://www.guysoflidar.com/radar-det...ctor-test.html
The August 2005 test and October 2006 test are more accurate and a better representation of actual performance. Jimbonzzz, who is probably the most knowledgeable person on this forum, said that these two tests were more of a "real world" scenario because the test course included a hill and a small curve.
I currently have a RX65 and 8500 X50. I got to try a friend's V1 about 5 years ago (have no idea rev#, too long ago) against my original 8500 (non X50). I only got to try out the V1 for a few days before my friend needed it back. At the time, the V1 beat the 8500 in X and usually was a few paces ahead in K (not by much) and Ka was a toss-up. I never did get a valid laser encounter on either, so no comment there. Any advantage V1 had on K band was more than offset by the constant falsing. Again, this was 5 years ago.
All the v1 zombies continue to defend their product to the death, and a bit has changed in the RD world in this 5 year time frame. In the interest of total fairness, I ordered MY OWN V1 a week ago (had it for 5 days so far) and I intend to give it the full 30 day trial period before writing it off. I intend to use my RX65 as a benchmark to compare V1's performance. In the very short 5 days I've had the unit, here's what I have found
V1 highs- Seems slightly better around curves on K and Ka, nearly equal on straightaways
Arrows definitely a plus
Auto-dimming is nice
Windshield mount is much more sturdy
Metal housing
V1 lows- K falsing still seems to be rampant
Dark mode not available w/o remote display
All band ID's are one color, harder to ID at night
Programming takes much longer
Laser has not been encountered yet, but I will post if I get a laser hit. Only one detector was on at a time, and X band was disabled on both. The RX65 was in Highway mode, the V1 was in A mode.
Again, I plan to give the V1 its full 30 day shake down, but the performance seems the same as my friend's that I tested in '01. The K band falsing issue may not be a problem for other users, as this depends entirely on where you live/travel.
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Hello,
I always love the 'false' signal thing. Again I'll state: they are NON-LEO signals, real radar or microwave signals. Ok, they maybe door openers etc. V1 hears more due to it having a larger receive area. Since it has 2 horns, one front and one rear vs single horn in other detectors. Sure it will hear more NON-LEO signals. I always think the 8500 is dead when I go by places, it is so tight toward the front and is 'deaf' to the sides and rear. I might get a few beeps going by walmart compared to the V1 showing up to 8 signals.
If your detector didn't 'see' the non-leo signals, the detector isn't doing it job receiving radar aka microwave signals. Yes, I understand, they can be a pain for some of you that drive in cities. Maybe VR should come out with a non-arrow, very narrow front end detector that is 'deaf' to the sides and rear. VR then could name it V-50 as it would almost work the same way as the x50 and newer detectors, no arrows, couldn't hear off to the sides or rear.
I myself like the arrows. I am not bashing any escort detector, I have own or owned a few of them. Plus others going back to pre-fuzzy buster days.
Take care,
Spin
You clearly have no idea. The RX65 is NOT blind to the rear, as you state. Granted, the V1 does have marginally better rear range. If your V1 is ghosting 8 K band signals at Wal-Mart, that is a problem. See, if you get used to the stupid thing constantly crying wolf, how in the **** do you know which ones are real, when a real encounter does occur? Is it alerting to a LEO ahead, or is it hearing the Wal-Mart 5 blocks off the highway. My RX65 alerts to the same false (non-leo) locations as the V1, just not as far away. Mike V has no idea what filtering algorithms are all about
I estimate the V1 has 20% better range on K band on the open road in my encounters so far. This gain is MORE THAN OFFSET by the constant crying wolf. At least when my RX65 alerts on the open road, I can be reasonably sure it is not a ghost. I bought the V1 to do my own unbiased testing, but you zombies refuse to have the truth be told.
Unbiased and zombie in the same sentence? My my my !!!!!
cactus, you are one of the primary targets of that line. I have both units. I have tried both units. I intend to continue to use the V1 through the 30 day trial before jumping to conclusions. What I have put in my initial post IS NOT zombie logic. I gave V1 credit for its strong points, and there are a few points I see needing improvement. I fail to see what makes me a zombie. You are a zombie b/c you can't stand your product being criticized for areas that could use improvement. If your idea of an excellent detector is 8 ghost signals from Wal-Mart, more power to you. I simply pointed this out as an area needing improvement, and you immediately attack me as biased. Get a life
LOL biased or unbiased were YOUR words not mine so was zombie. Want to try again?Originally Posted by radarguyus
I stand by my original statement. Take it or leave it. You think any negative press about V1 constitutes bias. In fact, I never said anything negative. I simply pointed out areas that need improving. My RX65 is not perfect either, just more user friendly.
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