Mchael B' Sensitivty Tests

[Whistler1]

Here is the tests that Michael B. has performed on many top Bel and Escort detectors:

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Compare the Bel RX65 average Ka band = 108.33 db; to the Bel STI driver average Ka band = 111.58 db.

The Bel STI drivers average Ka band is 3.25 db higher than the Bel RX 65. I would conclude that the KA max feature of the new Whistler models would equal about 3db based on this comparison.


Whistler1

[Whistler1]

Comparing the V1 Ka average to the RX65 average, the V1 is 4.19 db more sensitive on "average" compared to the Bel RX65.




Whistler1

[MEM-TEK]

Thats about what I figured after watching Veil Guy's video. I pegged the Ka boost to be around 3 to 4 dB compared to the earlier Pro78. Keep in mind that some of this sensitivity boost likely is apparent sensitivity compared to raw sensitivity. This is fine for most real world situations. The exceptions will be steep over-the-hill encounters and, to a lesser degree, forward facing encounters. Anyway, this is my prediction. Nevertheless, I am rather impressed with what I saw in Veil Guy's video.

[Whistler1]

The Veil Guy did a great job with those videos. A great way to evaluate the aesthetical value of the new Whistler units.







Whistler1

[MEM-TEK]

^^ Yeah, he really did. Actually, it was funny that a cop passed right by him while he was pulled over at the side of the road. I guess writing tickets takes precedence over helping out what appears to be a stranded motorist!

[Veil Guy]

Mike,

In fairness to the officer in question. At that time, my right directional indicator was on, not my hazards. I believe it is NJ state law that cell phone usage be done either hands-free or while not driving.

I don't believe it is uncommon to see responsible drivers who are on their cell phone pulled over on the shoulder while they make/take a call or do something else distracting from driving (like videoing, as I was).

So, I'll give the officer in question the benefit of the doubt.

However, last night I was driving home and it was getting dark, and just about to rain when I came upon a man that did have his flashers on. This young man was attempting and having difficulty changing his front tire which has blown out.

This was during rush hour so the roads were fairly heavily traveled at the time.

I pulled up behind him and also turned-on my flashers. Just as I was about to get out of the car, a PA state trooper rolled right on by. In fact he did so on lane two, failing to adhere to their own guidelines of slow down and move over policy. And, he failed to stop to offer any assistance.

The young man was on the phone with his father trying to get some help on how to change his tire directly on the side of very busy roadway, an inherently risky if not life threatening thing to do alone.

I offered my assistance and began changing the tire for the young man, while I requested him to watch the oncoming traffic as a lookout, so that it wouldn't end badly for both of us if some inattentive driver would have side swiped us.

In about five minutes I successfully changed the tire for the young man and offered to follow him for safe passage to his home where his father was waiting. He indicated to me that he was only a few miles away from home and that he would be ok now.

He offered his hand in thanks, which had I believe a $10 bill (for my trouble).

I replied, it was no trouble at all, helping another individual stranded on the side of a dangerous highway.

Instead, I asked him to "pay it forward." He didn't understand what I meant.

And I said, next time you come to someone in need, offer your help, not for money, but for the genuine act of kindness that we each have within us.

I hope if and when that time comes, and his "rescuee" perhaps offers him something in return, my new friend, Kevin, will simply say:

"No need for that, just 'pay it forward...'"

Veil Guy

[MEM-TEK]

Yep. I always try to "pay it forward" too. Years ago I stopped to help a stranded out-of-state motorist and his wife. They were stranded at the I-75/I-285 interchange on the north side of Atlanta. It turns out that the engine's positive alternator cable had burned up after its insulation wore through from rubbing against another surface. It just so happened that I had some really large crimp-on ring connectors, my crimp tool, and a roll of 12GA wire. In about 20 minutes I had built and loom wrapped a new cable consisting of 6 12GA strands of wire. I installed that puppy along with wire ties to prevent the homemade cable from rubbing against any engine components. Then I pronounced the cable to be more than good enough to get them home on their remaining 1,000 mile trip, and that they should change it out with a proper cable at their convenience sometime during the next month or so. The guy tried to give me $50 for the parts and my time. I refused to accept the money, got back in my car, and gave them a wave after we both got back on the interstate.

[WhistlerUser]

^ You guys are truly men among men deserving of one of those "Real American Heroes" Budweiser songs. Keep up the good work, seriously.

Personally (unfortunately), I can't say I'd do the same. I've seen too many news stories about supposed stranded motorists robbing the good samaritan who stops to help. Sure, it's probably a one in a million chance, but I'd rather not become a statistic. The furthest I'd go in this case is to call the local PD and give them the stranded motorist's location.

Realistically, I've got a much higher chance of drowning in my own toilet after getting stung by a swarm of africanized honey bees than ending up like one of the news stories below. I guess I've seen too many movies.

Stranded travelers rob helpful motorist | GoUpstate.com | Spartanburg Herald-Journal | Spartanburg SC
Petoskey News-Review - News - Man assisting 'stranded' motorist robbed, shot

[MEM-TEK]

Needless to say, I do not pull over to help every stranded motorist. There have been several times where I felt that something wasn't quite kosher and instead I decided to continue on my way.

[ghz1]

Needless to say, I do not pull over to help every stranded motorist. There have been several times where I felt that something wasn't quite kosher and instead I decided to continue on my way.

Long legs help me to pull over