Is my e795 bad?

[renyo]

Hi, I'm new to the board I suppose. (I had been lurking around reading posts for awhile). Since money was a somewhat large issue, I decided upon the E795. Before that I had a Whistler 1734 and a Cobra ESD7000.. At first glance I thought the Cobra might be better (as it was more expensive) so I gave the Whistler to my girlfriend.. however when I first started reading posts I realized she probably got the better end of that deal. Anyways, I got rid of the Cobra and got the E795. I tried comparing the two (at the same time) but the lack of a consistant speed sign or speed trap and the fact the two didn't like each other (both displayed Ka alerts when the other was even on). So, getting to my question. I've read the quality control on the e795s suck.. so is there any way that I can test to see if my 795 is a junk model or if it's a good one? I drive about 40 miles each way to and from school on I-4 (Orlando-Daytona Beach). I usually don't get a lot of alerts (if any) with either the Cobra or the 795. I have my doubts about the 795 because I was in the city and it seems to be going off with the normal false alerts I got with the Cobra so I don't know if it's a bad one (because I don't think I've picked up a true alert, but I also haven't seen that many cops around). Anyways, sorry about the long post, thanks for any advice you can give me.

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renyo

[AirMoore]

You really need to find an LEO running radar, or a speed-sign to be honest. The E795 really does seem to have terrible QC, mine is great I must say... but others have said theirs is plain terrible. To be honest you could look at a Whistler 58 if you dont like the E795 (a bad unit is very possible), but a V895 is a GREAT unit... on clearence for 150.

[FerrariOwner]

Where are you finding the 895 for $150?

[leo68]

Hi, I'm new to the board I suppose. (I had been lurking around reading posts for awhile). Since money was a somewhat large issue, I decided upon the E795. Before that I had a Whistler 1734 and a Cobra ESD7000.. At first glance I thought the Cobra might be better (as it was more expensive) so I gave the Whistler to my girlfriend.. however when I first started reading posts I realized she probably got the better end of that deal. Anyways, I got rid of the Cobra and got the E795. I tried comparing the two (at the same time) but the lack of a consistant speed sign or speed trap and the fact the two didn't like each other (both displayed Ka alerts when the other was even on). So, getting to my question. I've read the quality control on the e795s suck.. so is there any way that I can test to see if my 795 is a junk model or if it's a good one? I drive about 40 miles each way to and from school on I-4 (Orlando-Daytona Beach). I usually don't get a lot of alerts (if any) with either the Cobra or the 795. I have my doubts about the 795 because I was in the city and it seems to be going off with the normal false alerts I got with the Cobra so I don't know if it's a bad one (because I don't think I've picked up a true alert, but I also haven't seen that many cops around). Anyways, sorry about the long post, thanks for any advice you can give me.

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renyo

Some are good some are not. Quality control is a problem on the Bel 795.

[renyo]

Hmm.. guess I might try to drive around and find a speed sign somewhere... When I find one, I'll drive by a few times and report the range.

Where are you finding the 895 for $150?

Radio shack I know has it for 149.99 .. I think there's a few other places that have it that low, but all I've seen myself is at radioshack.


Was going to go with an 895, but the bills came a little earlier than I expected, so I was kinda forced with the e795. Have heard it's a nice detector though.

Thanks all.

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renyo

[renyo]

Ok, I guess I'm going to keep it for a while. It caught a constant on Ka on a Trooper from .8~.9 mi over a small hill so I guess it's doing good enough.

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renyo

[proudNMAmember]

I have a good Bel E-795. Some others have received bad units.

[GTO_04]

Ok, I guess I'm going to keep it for a while. It caught a constant on Ka on a Trooper from .8~.9 mi over a small hill so I guess it's doing good enough.

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renyo

That's not bad at all. Way better than my 795 was!

GTO_04

[jdreynss]

I had the E795, and it was an awesome detector for the $59 that I paid for it...in fact I very much regret getting rid of it...just give it a chance...and then make your judgement

[proudNMAmember]

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