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    Default Best Setting for Chicagoland?

    I'm expecting to get my V1 this week So I'm looking for anyone who uses V1 in the suburbs of Chicago? I know X-band isn't used around here but is there any suggestions with the setting I can change when i get my V1?

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    Default Re: Best Setting for Chicagoland?

    Quote Originally Posted by Cam91 View Post
    I'm expecting to get my V1 this week So I'm looking for anyone who uses V1 in the suburbs of Chicago? I know X-band isn't used around here but is there any suggestions with the setting I can change when i get my V1?

    Been through there MANY times in and out of the city. Most of the time on the Tri-State I used the "L" mode. Works wonders. By the way, I did encounter a State Patrol using x band YEARS ago on the Tri State. Dont know it any areas around there are still using x band.

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    Default Re: Best Setting for Chicagoland?

    Okay thank you. Here is the setting i have been thinking when i get my V1

    X band: Off
    K, Ka, L bands: On
    All Euro features: Off
    Ka Guard: ??? (help me out)
    Normal Responsive or More Responsive for Ka?
    POP: On

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    Default Re: Best Setting for Chicagoland?

    Beg to differ about x band being used in the suburbs surrounding Chicago. Crestwood IL has x band, Stickney IL has x band, Wheaton IL has x band, Aurora IL has x band, Freeport IL loves to use x band, Orangeville IL loves to use x band. So most areas surrounding Chicago, you are probably ok but the areas listed above, just remember as you are forwarned about x band as it has been seen by others here on this board. Indiana and Ohio still use x band daily.

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    Default Re: Best Setting for Chicagoland?

    Quote Originally Posted by Cam91 View Post
    Okay thank you. Here is the setting i have been thinking when i get my V1

    X band: Off
    K, Ka, L bands: On
    All Euro features: Off
    Ka Guard: ??? (help me out)
    Normal Responsive or More Responsive for Ka?
    POP: On
    I would run V1 in A mode all times. It's alittle chatty in city but you would get used to it. As the time goes on... you will be able to tell when it's a false/real alert.

    Since your new to V1...

    X band: On - If it's a threat to you
    K, Ka, L bands: On
    All Euro features: Off
    Ka Guard: OFF
    Normal Responsive for Ka
    POP: OFF

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    Default Re: Best Setting for Chicagoland?

    Quote Originally Posted by proudNMAmember View Post
    Beg to differ about x band being used in the suburbs surrounding Chicago. Crestwood IL has x band, Stickney IL has x band, Wheaton IL has x band, Aurora IL has x band, Freeport IL loves to use x band, Orangeville IL loves to use x band. So most areas surrounding Chicago, you are probably ok but the areas listed above, just remember as you are forwarned about x band as it has been seen by others here on this board. Indiana and Ohio still use x band daily.
    Wow! I live near those towns. Thanks for being very helpful!

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    Default Re: Best Setting for Chicagoland?

    Quote Originally Posted by newkid View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by Cam91 View Post
    Okay thank you. Here is the setting i have been thinking when i get my V1

    X band: Off
    K, Ka, L bands: On
    All Euro features: Off
    Ka Guard: ??? (help me out)
    Normal Responsive or More Responsive for Ka?
    POP: On
    I would run V1 in A mode all times. It's alittle chatty in city but you would get used to it. As the time goes on... you will be able to tell when it's a false/real alert.

    Since your new to V1...

    X band: On - If it's a threat to you
    K, Ka, L bands: On
    All Euro features: Off
    Ka Guard: OFF
    Normal Responsive for Ka
    POP: OFF
    Why should the POP be off?

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    Default Re: Best Setting for Chicagoland?

    Quote Originally Posted by proudNMAmember View Post
    Beg to differ about x band being used in the suburbs surrounding Chicago. Crestwood IL has x band, Stickney IL has x band, Wheaton IL has x band, Aurora IL has x band, Freeport IL loves to use x band, Orangeville IL loves to use x band. So most areas surrounding Chicago, you are probably ok but the areas listed above, just remember as you are forwarned about x band as it has been seen by others here on this board. Indiana and Ohio still use x band daily.

    Like I said, outside of several years ago when I did come across the xband on the Tri-State, I have not encountered it since. But that is NOT saying is aint out there because you just proved that, prouddma! I havenot been through any of those towns but it would be fun to travel on through them next time I am in Metro Land to see if I get a hit or two!

    Yet another reason why NEVER to disable xband because ya just never know!

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    Try the V1 w/ POP on for a little while, then POP off for a little while. Depending on how many Cobra rd's (leaky) you pick up, you will figure out the whole POP on/off thing. K band seems to be a little stronger w/ POP turned on, but you will figure it out. I say mix it up, turn POP on for a little while, then turn POP off for a little while, and keep going back and forth until you have finally figured what's best for you. MIX IT UP A LITTLE!

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    Default Re: Best Setting for Chicagoland?

    If x band falsing bothers you, then use the big L (advanced Logic mode) on the V1. If it kind of bothers you, then use the little L mode (Logic mode) that offers some great k band auto mute filtering, but you have to set it up in your programming menu for it to work. A mode or (All bogeys mode) doesn' have any muting and is a great setting for the open highway or freeway.

 

 

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