9500i now updatable

[focalcivic]

I noticed this on the Escort site: for the 9500i, so all you complainers here is your usb updates LOL.

https://secure.escortradar.com/9500iregister.asp

[RanEnRui]

There you go CJR238, time to get out the can of compressed air and clean out that USB port! ;)

[Virion]

I am so jealous now. I wish it was undetectable!

[focalcivic]

Ok guys here's what it does:

1. Improved Laser lock out logic.
2. Increased speed pilot limit to 255 mph
3. Improved meter ramping
4. Improved calibration of voltage circuit
5. Fixed power on/off when turned off by the power button
6. Added mark location capability during an alert
7. Changed ZR3 to SHFT when a shifter is attached.

[MEM-TEK]

I also noticed that Escort now sells a Radar Detector 12 Volt Adapter ($20) and a USB cable ($10) for their 9500i and 9500ix radar detectors.

What strikes me is Focalcivic's number 4 note: Improved calibration of voltage circuit. If Escort is referring to the VCO circuitry, then this could mean a very slight boost in RD sensitivity! Or it could simply mean that the VCO circuitry can calibrate over a wider temperature range. Anyway, this is just a guess.

[focalcivic]

I also noticed that Escort now sells a Radar Detector 12 Volt Adapter ($20) and a USB cable ($10) for their 9500i and 9500ix radar detectors.

What strikes me is Focalcivic's number 4 note: Improved calibration of voltage circuit. If Escort is referring to the VCO circuitry, then this could mean a very slight boost in RD sensitivity! Or it could simply mean that the VCO circuitry can calibrate over a wider temperature range. Anyway, this is just a guess.

they had the USB cables for awhile.

Another thing, they have smartcords with straight wire instead of the curly wire

[lacning74]

wow. finally. hopefully, more is on the way.

[MEM-TEK]

I just noted that the voltage circuit calibration thing applies to the red 9500i, not the blue one. Obviously that feature is already present in the blue 9500i RDs.

[focalcivic]

I just noted that the voltage circuit calibration thing applies to the red 9500i, not the blue one. Obviously that feature is already present in the blue 9500i RDs.

Do you have a summary of the updates for the 9500xi?

[MEM-TEK]

No, I don't have a clue since I don't have a 9500ix and haven't asked Escort about it. I think that you should do the online chat thing and post a thread about what the updates are. :)

[upstatedoc]

does anyone know if you can get a 12v adapter @ Radio Shack or someplace similar rather than ordering one from Escort?

[MEM-TEK]

does anyone know if you can get a 12v adapter @ Radio Shack or someplace similar rather than ordering one from Escort?

Yep! The Radio Shack 22-505 adapter ($30) is fully regulated and is safe to use for powering any radar detector. Here is a link so that you know what you are looking for at your local Radio Shack:

AC-to-DC Portable Power Supply (http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2102505)

:)

[upstatedoc]

^^ Thanks MEM, so $30 at RS or $20 plus shipping and wait from Escort.

Will this update be undoable?

[€]

I need to upgrade my old 9500i! I need to upgrade it now! Damn, where is it?!
My precioussss... :zombie3:

[MEM-TEK]

^^ Thanks MEM, so $30 at RS or $20 plus shipping and wait from Escort.

Will this update be undoable?

On that, I don't have a clue since I haven't as yet played around with the RD Tools software.

[upstatedoc]

I need to upgrade my old 9500i! I need to upgrade it now! Damn, where is it?!
My precioussss... :zombie3:

:lol::lol::lol:

[djrams80]

Where's Jazzy?

[focalcivic]

Yep! The Radio Shack 22-505 adapter ($30) is fully regulated and is safe to use for powering any radar detector. Here is a link so that you know what you are looking for at your local Radio Shack:

AC-to-DC Portable Power Supply (http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2102505)

:)


I checked the link it is now 34.99

[Governator]

Yep! The Radio Shack 22-505 adapter ($30) is fully regulated and is safe to use for powering any radar detector. Here is a link so that you know what you are looking for at your local Radio Shack:

AC-to-DC Portable Power Supply (http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2102505)

:)Yup, same one I bought yesterday at RS...

[TSi+WRX]

Holy insane! :eek: I never thought I'd live to see the day...... :lol:

Thanks for the tip, focal - without you, I'd honestly never have happened upon that link! :D

[focalcivic]

Holy insane! :eek: I never thought I'd live to see the day...... :lol:

Thanks for the tip, focal - without you, I'd honestly never have happened upon that link! :D

Oh come on, someone would of found it LOL

Wait, I just though of something............maybe this is a 9500i conspiracy...........Think of this, people complained not being able to use the usb port, escort makes people think it works, but it is a sick joke and you run the software and in reality it does nothing, but you think it does.

[statusquo]

Wow! The 9500i upgradeable!

Jazzy and other zombies of old-tech era proved wrong.

Wonder if they'll eat crow now? Prolly not. ;)

[CJR238]

There you go CJR238, time to get out the can of compressed air and clean out that USB port! ;)

LOL, no one believed me when i said it would happen. Even if it’s just to appease the old 9500I owners this proves Escort went above and beyond and to do the right thing in the end. Even though it took way too long.:(

I realey neaded this feature too::)
2. Increased speed pilot limit to 255 mph

Now Jazzy really needs to apologize.:)



Now I don’t know if im even going to update it, my plans are to get a CI and maybe upgrade my I to an ix.

[Just1n]

Has anyone figured out a way to add additional marked locations without having to physically drive to the given location?

I want to add a ton of camera locations but don't want to drive all around the city just to do it.

[djrams80]

Has anyone figured out a way to add additional marked locations without having to physically drive to the given location?

I want to add a ton of camera locations but don't want to drive all around the city just to do it.
The only way to do this is to upgrade to the 9500ix.

[Just1n]

Can someone with a "virgin" marked locations database from Escort (basically, all of the national cameras that Escort has in their database and nothing else) "backup" their data and post the .loc file online for those of us with 9500i's who aren't able to access that database to "restore" to their detectors?

[Governator]

Has anyone figured out a way to add additional marked locations without having to physically drive to the given location?

I want to add a ton of camera locations but don't want to drive all around the city just to do it.Correct me if I'm mistaken here but I thought that http://www.radardetector.net/forums/escort/32436-9500i-commander-0-0-3-beta-released-gps-software.html was able to accomplish this? Professor?

:beer:

[CJR238]

Correct me if I'm mistaken here but I thought that http://www.radardetector.net/forums/escort/32436-9500i-commander-0-0-3-beta-released-gps-software.html was able to accomplish this? Professor?

:beer:

It’s only to see the locations marked.

[Governator]

It’s only to see the locations marked.OIC, thanks CJ.

[o2bad455]

Can the 9500i now be updated to 9500ix via USB (at home), or is there something more that still requires sending it in?

[RadarKid]

I realey neaded this feature too:
2. Increased speed pilot limit to 255 mph

seriously.....ridiculous.
whens the last time a Formula 1 driver had a radar detector in his vehicle?

[CJR238]

Can the 9500i now be updated to 9500ix via USB (at home), or is there something more that still requires sending it in?

Needs to be sent in, some hardware for GPS is added.

[RadarKid]

WHAT!? PC ONLY!?!?!?!?

Figures....thanks Escort.

[statusquo]

WHAT!? PC ONLY!?!?!?!?

Figures....thanks Escort.

The Mac's are toys for school kids. :p


sq

[Governator]

WHAT!? PC ONLY!?!?!?!?

Figures....thanks Escort.Where are you getting that from?

[thestaton]

Where are you getting that from?

The 9500CI is Winblows only. But if you have a mac, you can install bootcamp with a little work.

Has anyone tried this update yet? Thoughts? Comments?

[Governator]

The 9500CI is Winblows only. But if you have a mac, you can install bootcamp with a little work.

Has anyone tried this update yet? Thoughts? Comments?Mine is a dual booting PC with Vista 64 Ultimate SP1/XP Pro SP3, I was asking since I've not seen this anywhere specifically. You do say 9500CI but it's Escort wide correct?


never mind, found it...

"Escort Detector Tools (Update Version 1.3)

(Required to Install updates - PC only. Requires Windows XP or Vista)"

[RadarKid]

The Mac's are toys for school kids. :p


sq

Windows is a joke...don't get me started.


Where are you getting that from?
I just tried to download the required software from the Escort page.
It says its PC only...no MAC support. Am I supposed to look elsewhere?

[Governator]

Windows is a joke...don't get me started.


I just tried to download the required software from the Escort page.
It says its PC only...no MAC support. Am I supposed to look elsewhere?Windows can be a joke at times but with the right equipment, it's less of an issue though I have a high end system and it still gives me a 'tude now and then :rolleyes:


You and thestation were correct, I edited my post above.

:beer:

[CJR238]

The Mac's are toys for school kids. :p


sq

:badputer:

:Banane42:I did love my Apple II.:Banane42:

[Governator]

:badputer:

:Banane42:I did love my Apple II.:Banane42:I used Apple II's in college, wow are we that old? :D

[CJR238]

I used Apple II's in college, wow are we that old? :D

I remember when computers didn’t exist.:zombie3:

The best computer ever made was an abacus.:zombie3:JK:)

[Governator]

I remember when computers didn’t exist.:zombie3:Yeah, do you remember the movie, "Colossus: The Forbin Project"? One of my favorites :cool:

[RadarKid]

The 9500CI is Winblows only. But if you have a mac, you can install bootcamp with a little work.

Has anyone tried this update yet? Thoughts? Comments?

forget that. Im not infecting my Mac with Windows using Bootcamp.
I'll just have to wait and use someone elses POS to upload the software - I have no other reason to use a PC aside from that. It's a guaranteed bloodpressure raiser....

http://www.fi.muni.cz/paradise/what_we_do/windows_error.png

[CJR238]

Yeah, do you remember the movie, "The Forbin Project"? One of my favorites :cool:

Colossus the super computer!

I only saw peaces of it, a very good move from what i remember, much better than War Games in the 80's.

[focalcivic]

Can the 9500i now be updated to 9500ix via USB (at home), or is there something more that still requires sending it in?


No, the detector has to be sent in. Overall, there is a hardware and software change done by Escort, the cost is $129 if memory serves me correctly.

[nascar]

Where's Jazzy?


Same thought crossed my mind.

[RadarKid]

Ok guys here's what it does:

1. Improved Laser lock out logic.
2. Increased speed pilot limit to 255 mph
3. Improved meter ramping
4. Improved calibration of voltage circuit
5. Fixed power on/off when turned off by the power button
6. Added mark location capability during an alert
7. Changed ZR3 to SHFT when a shifter is attached.

Anyone able to elaborate on each of these numbers and explain exactly what it improves (aside from #2 obvious fix for formula 1 drivers that were frustrated up till now with the fact that they couldnt be monitored up to 255mph till now...)

[TSi+WRX]

focal - No, seriously...yeah, someone would've likely found it, but you were the first, so you definitely should get credit! :D Again, thanks!

CJR - It's not that I didn't believe you, I just didn't believe in Escort. :p

thestaton - I updated yesterday afternoon, but I haven't had a chance to take her out for a ride, yet. Besides, we are at the middle portion of the month, now, and enforcement action is near nil. :rolleyes: I took Friday off to spend with Anna, yet another fun Dada-and-daughter day :) , and we did go do our share of joyriding (she now screams/screetches, in joy, when Winky's on full-boost...come-on, how can any good father resist that kind of urging from his 2 and 1/2 year old daughter! :o). Not an enforcer in-sight.

RK -

1. Unknown, although that should "translate" to improved laser-false (positive) rejection. I should come to understand how well (or not) this might work, given a few weeks/months time.

2. Dangit. My car runs out of gearing....even if my tuner removed the top-end governor (which I didn't bother asking him to do, as I'm unlikely to probe that again). :p Now where's that spare $550,000 that I keep around, for the Brabus Bullit?

3. I have yet to test this, and I'll need several days to do so. I don't feel that just testing against fixed door-openers is a viable/valid way to test this out, as one of the big things that I saw as an improvement over my Rev5 x50 was the way in which my 4307 date-code 9500i "jumped" alert ramping when faced with an approaching and oncoming moving radar signal. This will need significant testing to bear-out.

4. MEM-TEK touched on this earlier (post number 5 - dude, RK, you've gotta slow down and actually read the posts, you committed this mistake, also, in the thread by east1999, where you blamed the scenario on TrueLock).

5. I have no idea...I'll have to try this, myself. :confused:

6. Having the ability to mark location DURING an alert, I feel, is a good feature, as it allows more precise fix of trap placment, and does not require either additional passes to effect such, or to place marker before physical trap location (which could lead to "too early" reminder alerting).

7. The display now reads "Shft," instead of "ZR3." And yes, I've confirmed this, first-hand. Good solution based on the fact that they have both the ZR3 and 4 on-market.

[Jchen1986]

The update went smoothly....just gotta see if there is a noticeable difference tomorrow.

[TSi+WRX]

Lockout areas were maintained just fine. :)

Still waiting to confirm others.

[MEM-TEK]

Hi everyone,

Yesterday I installed RD Tools on one of my WinXP computers without a hitch. I first checked and noted that the particular XP machine already had the same versions of .NET and the Windows Installer installed. So I simply double-clicked on the .MSI file for the actual RD Tools software. Bam! In a minute or so I had RD Tools up and running, and talking to my 9500i.

Yesterday I made a special road trip to town to test my 9500i in order to see if anything was different. Note that I have a red 9500i which I sent to Escort last December to be flashed with the ramp-up fix. Here is what is included in the latest 9500i update:

About 9500i Software Update Version 1.0

9500i Red
1. Improved Laser lock out logic.
2. Incresed speed pilot limit to 255 mph.
3. Improved meter ramping.
4. Improved calibration of voltage circuit.
5. Fixed power on/off when turned off by the power button.
6. Added mark location capability during an alert.
7. Changed ZR3 to SHFT when a shifter is attached.

9500i Blue
1. Added mark location capability during an alert.

All of these features apparently were already present in my red 9500i which was flashed last December.

Now, here is what is really interesting:

I have been PM-ing back and forth with RadarKid who has a blue 9500i. Get this. RadarKid swears that, after using RD Tools to install the latest firmware to his blue 9500i, his blue 9500i's ramp-up now is way different and now is very similar to an X50! He drove around on two separate occasions just to confirm that his blue 9500i ramp-up is totally different and much better! He is happy as a lark about it. Yet note that software update 1.0 for a blue 9500i only mentions adding the ability to mark locations while receiving an alert -- nothing about changing or improving a blue 9500i's ramp-up!

I am trying to figure this out. Did RadarKid purchase a blue 9500i which somehow was inadvertently flashed with older pre-ramp-up-fix firmware code for a red 9500i? If so, then no wonder he has been having so many issues with his 9500i! With the old ramp-up profile, RadarKid could easily get too close to door openers when locking them out even though his 9500i with the pre-ramp-up-fix ramp-up was displaying less than 1/2 of full signal strength. This could easily cause his 9500i to set the largest lockout radius of 1/2 mile rather than the smaller lockout radii of either 1/10 or 2/10 of a mile!

If the above scenario is true, then no wonder RadarKid has been so adamantly complaining about his 9500i and TrueLock! I need to send him a PM and ask if his 9500i's serial number matches what is shown in the RD Tools program. That could be a clue since I don't know where he purchased his 9500i from.

Anyway, what do you guys think? RadarKid's complaining might have been fully justified after all.

:)

[Ferdball]

Why can't it use power from the USB cable? 500mA isn't enough to flash a chip? Its not like it needs to waste power detecting radar or anything. I don't need the receiver on during a flash update.

[MEM-TEK]

Why can't it use power from the USB cable? 500mA isn't enough to flash a chip? Its not like it needs to waste power detecting radar or anything. I don't need the receiver on during a flash update.

Three reasons as far as I can tell:

-- First, the the USB chip itself doesn't contain the firmware. As far as I can tell, two additional Atmel chips inside the 9500i or 9500ix get programmed. This requires that all of the circuitry be energized, and this is done via the RJ-11 power jack rather than a separate power pathway from the USB chip.

-- Second, the alphanumeric display consumes additional power yet must be used to display when the 9500i or 9500ix is in USB mode.

-- Third, the successful completion of the firmware flash triggers a reset which causes the radar detector to power up (hopefully) normally. This can only occur if power is applied via the RJ-11 jack. My guess is that this feature is to visually confirm, by a successful power-up, that the RD was flashed successfully.

[Ferdball]

Makes sense. Another option is to take your laptop to the car. Worked for me.

[TSi+WRX]

That's most interesting, MEM-TEK! It certainly sounds, from your relay of RK's descriptions, that perhaps he did get an "old firmware" Blue. :confused: Go figure!

I've still yet to put serious miles to my newly updated 4307, but so far as I can tell, nothing has changed, in terms of interfacing with me, the end-user, with the noted exception of the "Shft" display for my ZR3 linkup.

[GoHawks63]

Help...

I plugged in the detector and it Windows told methe USB driver install failed. When I start u the software, it tells me it couldn't find the detector.

and yes I have power to the detector.

[GoHawks63]

Help...

I plugged in the detector and it Windows told methe USB driver install failed. When I start u the software, it tells me it couldn't find the detector.

and yes I have power to the detector.

When I check the properties for the device, it says "device cannot start" Code 10

[MEM-TEK]

^ To the two posts above. Make sure that the 9500i or 9500ix is in USB mode (displaying USB on its display) before you plug it in via a USB cable to a Windows computer. In USB mode the 9500i or 9500ix should be detected by Windows as a HID compliant input device and then install the Windows generic driver. At this point and after the generic HID driver is installed, Escort's RD Tools software should be able to see and talk to your 9500i or 9500ci.

[GoHawks63]

When I check the properties for the device, it says "device cannot start" Code 10

How do I put it in USB Mode?

[TSi+WRX]

How do I put it in USB Mode?

From jimbonzzz's "Commander" thread:

Hold down the "MRK" and "BRT" buttons while turning on the power to the unit, and continue to hold them down until the unit shows "USB" on the display.

---

With that said, I did not have to do this with my 9500i (4307 build-date).

I just connected the detector to my laptop via a A/B USB cable, powered the detector (it was in-situ, in-vehicle), and when I initiated the Escort "Detector Tools" program, the detector switched into USB mode all by itself.

[acura_driver]

From jimbonzzz's "Commander" thread:

Hold down the "MRK" and "BRT" buttons while turning on the power to the unit, and continue to hold them down until the unit shows "USB" on the display.

---

With that said, I did not have to do this with my 9500i (4307 build-date).

I just connected the detector to my laptop via a A/B USB cable, powered the detector (it was in-situ, in-vehicle), and when I initiated the Escort "Detector Tools" program, the detector switched into USB mode all by itself.

the same thing happened with my 9500i..i just plugged it into a USB port and let the software install itself within Windows Vista. then started up Detector Tools and voila, all was good. the only peculiar thing tho i noticed was that the serial number within Detector Tools did not match the serial number on the bottom of the 9500i. not sure if i'm the only one or if it even matters.

[GoHawks63]

From jimbonzzz's "Commander" thread:

Hold down the "MRK" and "BRT" buttons while turning on the power to the unit, and continue to hold them down until the unit shows "USB" on the display.

---

With that said, I did not have to do this with my 9500i (4307 build-date).

I just connected the detector to my laptop via a A/B USB cable, powered the detector (it was in-situ, in-vehicle), and when I initiated the Escort "Detector Tools" program, the detector switched into USB mode all by itself.

Nope, didn't work. Vista comes back and says loading the "Human Interface Driver", and then fails shortly there after.

I'll call Escort tomorrow.

Thanks though.

[TSi+WRX]

the same thing happened with my 9500i..i just plugged it into a USB port and let the software install itself within Windows Vista. then started up Detector Tools and voila, all was good. the only peculiar thing tho i noticed was that the serial number within Detector Tools did not match the serial number on the bottom of the 9500i. not sure if i'm the only one or if it even matters.

I used XP, and my experience matched that of acura_driver's to a "T."

[CJR238]

Hi I am trying to figure this out. Did RadarKid purchase a blue 9500i which somehow was inadvertently flashed with older pre-ramp-up-fix firmware code for a red 9500i? If so, then no wonder he has been having so many issues with his 9500i! With the old ramp-up profile, RadarKid could easily get too close to door openers when locking them out even though his 9500i with the pre-ramp-up-fix ramp-up was displaying less than 1/2 of full signal strength. This could easily cause his 9500i to set the largest lockout radius of 1/2 mile rather than the smaller lockout radii of either 1/10 or 2/10 of a mile!

If the above scenario is true, then no wonder RadarKid has been so adamantly complaining about his 9500i and TrueLock! I need to send him a PM and ask if his 9500i's serial number matches what is shown in the RD Tools program. That could be a clue since I don't know where he purchased his 9500i from.

Anyway, what do you guys think? RadarKid's complaining might have been fully justified after all.

:)

The flash did update ramp up: "3. Improved meter ramping." I believe to the ramp up we have currently on newer 9500's, so if its newer no difference will be noticed.

In any case the newer X50's (less than 1yr old)have the same ramp up as the 9500I/ix so it couldn’t be updated to it, it would be the same. I had 3 9500I's and all of them with there different ramp ups TrueLocked the same. Sure if it pegged out ramp up there would be a larger radius but the original ramp up wouldn’t peg out till you were in a pretty strong radar path. The old ramp up worked better IMO, especially for TrueLock radiuses.

RadarKid is a complainer and has no ability to see out side the box. His complaining was justified, but his bashing and abuse to others is unacceptable. When he first came on her he bashed the V1 and the arrows until he had something different to complain about on his 9500I.

Is it possible this new flash improved his 9500I, yes. Will he trust or admit TrueLock will work for most, no.

[GoHawks63]

Nope, didn't work. Vista comes back and says loading the "Human Interface Driver", and then fails shortly there after.

I'll call Escort tomorrow.

Thanks though.


Well Escort was worthless. They told me to check Microsoft's site for new drivers.

Found nothing.


I have an older laptop lying around that has XP. Downloaded the software, connected to the laptop and the update worked flawlessly.

It's definitely a MS Vista issue.

[€]

My old (b.d. 1207) 9500i updated!
Ramp-up is PERFECT (K band checked only). Verry linear and smooth. Light years better than before update and much better than newer 9500i (b.d. 5007 if remember well) which I had in my hands for few days.
Sensitivity seems to be as was, maybe slightly better now. Possibly because 9500i reacts noticeably faster than before. If I would guess - faster about 0.1-0.2 sek.
MarkingLocation while receiving an alert is what we all waited for, I think.

OK, narrow Ka next and we have perfect unit for everyone ;)

[thestaton]

Can you get us a video of the new 9500I K band ramp up? I'm curious if this was against a low powered transmitter or if it was a full power one? I know the CI has a pretty good ramp up if the transmission is really low powered, compared to high where it's terrible.

[€]

Can you get us a video of the new 9500I K band ramp up? I'm curious if this was against a low powered transmitter or if it was a full power one? I know the CI has a pretty good ramp up if the transmission is really low powered, compared to high where it's terrible.

I'll try to do my best. Not only sure if I could do it untill weekend.

Now can only say that test source (cross-roads traffic sensor) is detected by 9500i from app. 750 meters, so I think it's not what you call -strong- in US radar environments?

If I would compare all three ramp-up "fashions" it could be like:

Old (1207):
1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-4-4-5-7-8-8-8-8-8

Newer (5007):
1-1-2-2-4-4-4-5-5-6-6-7-8-8-8-8-8-8-8

Upgraded:
1-1-1-2-2-2-3-3-3-4-4-5-5-6-6-7-7-8-8

For me it's better than 9500ci ramp-up! It's as good as V1's but even smoother. Mhrrrawww! http://stodm.w.interia.pl/kotek.gif

[TSi+WRX]

Newer (5007):
1-1-2-2-4-4-4-5-5-6-6-7-8-8-8-8-8-8-8

Upgraded:
1-1-1-2-2-2-3-3-3-4-4-5-5-6-6-7-7-8-8


^ I've got a 4307, with the "ramp-up update" from the factory. I've always thought that it was pretty close, but not quite as linear as my Rev5 x50.

I find what € cited above to be pretty exact, versus direct, stationary, K-band drones.

I still like it that the 9500i is *much* more aggressive in terms of its ramp "jump" for moving (approaching) K and Ka-band, though. :)

[mdjohns]

If you have an Old (1207) do you still have to send it in first before you can get the latest ungraded ramp-up? or can you just jump to the latest software using the Escort updater?



I'll try to do my best. Not only sure if I could do it untill weekend.

Now can only say that test source (cross-roads traffic sensor) is detected by 9500i from app. 750 meters, so I think it's not what you call -strong- in US radar environments?

If I would compare all three ramp-up "fashions" it could be like:

Old (1207):
1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-4-4-5-7-8-8-8-8-8

Newer (5007):
1-1-2-2-4-4-4-5-5-6-6-7-8-8-8-8-8-8-8

Upgraded:
1-1-1-2-2-2-3-3-3-4-4-5-5-6-6-7-7-8-8

For me it's better than 9500ci ramp-up! It's as good as V1's but even smoother. Mhrrrawww! http://stodm.w.interia.pl/kotek.gif

[€]

If you have an Old (1207) do you still have to send it in first before you can get the latest ungraded ramp-up? or can you just jump to the latest software using the Escort updater?

No, you don't need to send it in. Just load available software to 9500i and enjoy the best ramp-up in the industry ;)

[djrams80]

No, you don't need to send it in. Just load available software to 9500i and enjoy the best ramp-up in the industry ;)Ut Oh. The zombies are sure to come blasting in on this one. ;)

[CJR238]

I’m almost starting to feel bad for V1 and the zombies. Every time they turn around Escort is being talked about and the things they claimed were false statements were actually truths.
I am curious what Jazzy’s spin would be.

[thestaton]

Any videos of 'said' new ramp up?

[swarga]

Ut Oh. The zombies are sure to come blasting in on this one. ;)

Can you still be called a Zombie if you own a 9500ci? :confused:

[swarga]

<gibberish>

Dude, I don't know what's going on with your posts, but whenever I try to reply to them I get a whole slew of [COLOR] and [FONT] tags which completely obliterate the original text. It only happens with your posts. What's up wiff dat?

Anyway, you asked what Jazzy's response would be. Allow me to predict:


Get back to me when Escorts have arrows. :D

[CJR238]

I herd a few people say that about replying to my posts, very strange??? Thestation, you know why this is happening?

So true. Jazzy always has something to say.

[MEM-TEK]

I herd a few people say that about replying to my posts, very strange??? Thestation, you know why this is happening?

I see this too sometimes when I reply to your posts. When it happens, I just highlight your quoted post and click on the "Remove Text Formatting" button. :)

[GoHawks63]

I concur that after the update I've noticed a more linear ramp up.

[swarga]

I herd a few people say that about replying to my posts, very strange??? Thestation, you know why this is happening?


It doesn't happen on all of your posts, but it still happens on some of them. Here's what it looks like when I reply:

http://img701.mytextgraphics.com/photolava/2008/09/24/wtf-4byt3i6fr.jpeg

[djrams80]

Easy fix, just don't reply to anything CJR238 says. His posts are usually stupid anyway! :D

[swarga]

Easy fix, just don't reply to anything CJR238 says. His posts are usually stupid anyway! :D

http://205.158.108.67/stuff/ROFL.jpg

[CJR238]

Nice!

who needs enemy's when i have friends like you guys. :zombie::help:

:)

[SlapMyFro]

The Mac's are toys for school kids. :p


sq

lawl PC..

if you need to use the proggy radarkid use VM and run it, then quickly kill that flawed OS before someone sees you using it on a mac machine :D

[€]

Any videos of 'said' new ramp up?

The vid is far from being perfect - night conditions and rainy weather (detection shorter at the same place about 150 meters and ramp-up is more "jumpy" compared to normal conditions. However, it is :D

http://www.radardetector.net/forums/detector-counter-measure-videos/38877-updated-9500i-ramp-up.html

[AirMoore]

Oh poor, poor Jazzy...(BV) and to the rest of the Zombies, what a sad day it is for them...



:lol::lol::lol:



For the rest of us who are interested in the most up-to-date technology the industry has to offer, and not resting upon 15+ year old laurels, this is nothing but GREAT news! Good job Escort.

[SlapMyFro]

I’m almost starting to feel bad for V1 and the zombies. Every time they turn around Escort is being talked about and the things they claimed were false statements were actually truths.
I am curious what Jazzy’s spin would be.



yeah it took what about a year and a half give or take.. some people gave up on them including me, a hard core escort fanboi, now I tell everyone I know they are nothing but ****.. it will take more than a *lock locations while is active* fix for me to even look at them anymore

[CJR238]

A year and a half is a bit long, however you cant rush perfection. :D

At least Escort is trying. I think the hard part was we put words into Escorts mouth. Its not like they clearly stated the day and time, or what exactly it was going to consist of. They just paint a good picture and we ran with it.

The funny part is today i drove about 100mi with my old but updated 8500 non x50 and it did almost as well on K & KA and it rocked on X. Escort needs to focus on sensitivity a bit more, its fine the way it is but come on, a 10yr old 8500 shouldn't be close to anything new.

You have to admit that if someone refused to buy a V1 (no idea why) you would recommend an Escort over a cobra or whistler.

[TSi+WRX]

OMG, I'm gone for a day, and I miss the CJR bashing party. :mad::(

:p:D:)

[mdjohns]

I just got my 9500i, updated the firmware... it is working great.

The 9500i is such a quiet RD compared to my 8500 x50 that it is eerie!

I keep waiting to lockout the usual falses on my commute (I called my x50 a "CVS Pharmacy detector"), but the speed dependent filtering does such a good job I haven't had to do many!

Love it so far!

[CJR238]

I just got my 9500i, updated the firmware... it is working great.

The 9500i is such a quiet RD compared to my 8500 x50 that it is eerie!

I keep waiting to lockout the usual falses on my commute (I called my x50 a "CVS Pharmacy detector"), but the speed dependent filtering does such a good job I haven't had to do many!

Love it so far!

Good to here, use TrueLock sparingly and it will serve you well. Because the 9500 is so quiet to falses it takes quite a bit of time to get to know it.

[kanonengedonner]

is "user preferences" working for you guys? The "change" button is not highlighted on the detector tools software for me!

[€]

is "user preferences" working for you guys? The "change" button is not highlighted on the detector tools software for me!

That's right - it doesn't work. :(

[mdjohns]

is "user preferences" working for you guys? The "change" button is not highlighted on the detector tools software for me! It worked for me, but some settings went unchanged... very strange.

[kanonengedonner]

It worked for me, but some settings went unchanged... very strange.
hum...i wonder what's going on there!

[Jedi54]

it had been a while since I looked into this but glad there's finallly updates available for my 9500i.

I stumbled across this when I saw an ad in MotorTrend about the new ix.

Still not sure if I want to drop $129 to "upgrade", there really aren't a whole lot of speed cameras here in CA that I need to worry about.

[siRman20]

i updated mine w laptop then the k band was tripping ever since just 1 bar it was annoying so i reinstalled it twice still did it so i said f** it calld escort for new ix model the cameras are the next thing to be watchin out for arizona puts them on the highway how you gonna jam a camera no plate w plate flipper on rear w 2 layers of tinting?

[Obsidian]

Still not sure if I want to drop $129 to "upgrade", there really aren't a whole lot of speed cameras here in CA that I need to worry about.

There are a hell of a lot of RLC's though. If you drive around, you never know where they are. I got couple hits in Palm Desert last weekend ... never saw a RLC that looked like those either.

[Jedi54]

alright, after reading a few other threads I'm convinced I should upgrade to the ix. So what's the easiest way to upgrade to the ix. Do I just call Escort?


Also, should I bother doing the 9500i updates if I'm just going to ship the unit out in a few days?

thanks!

[djrams80]

alright, after reading a few other threads I'm convinced I should upgrade to the ix. So what's the easiest way to upgrade to the ix. Do I just call Escort?Yep, call Escort or use the chat feature on their website.



Also, should I bother doing the 9500i updates if I'm just going to ship the unit out in a few days?

thanks!Nope, don't bother.

[boatboy]

Just picked up a used 9500i and it is dated 2207. Is there any way I can check a version number or anything to find out if it has ever been updated? Thanks.

[Ferdball]

I noticed this on the Escort site: for the 9500i, so all you complainers here is your usb updates LOL.

https://secure.escortradar.com/9500iregister.asp

This link doesn't seem to work any more.

[MEM-TEK]

Here is the new link for registering a 9500i:

https://www.escortradar.com/register/9500iregister.asp

:)