My SECOND 9500i - More bad news...

[th3 factory freak]

send it back, save some money and get a v1

stock mode...it does what its suppose to do... detect everything, up to you to decide if its a real threat or not

or you can program it fit your needs

Money isn't an issue, thus I'm getting a $450 refund.....

[f_399]

send it back, save some money and get a v1

stock mode...it does what its suppose to do... detect everything, up to you to decide if its a real threat or not

or you can program it fit your needs

Money isn't an issue, thus I'm getting a $450 refund.....

you dont need a detector then

what were you expecting... what do you want from a detector?

[marker227]

Doesn't this always happen with a new anything?

There are always bugs in electronics when the first generation comes out.

[insidercw3]

Just send the 9500i back. I was not impressed with the rep on the phone.

The rep was trying to tell me that 2 bars in expert means a stronger signal. I politely advised him I disagree, pulled the manual, page 12 and read him the description.

"Well if you are not happy with it you can return it for a full refund".

That's exactly what I did today.

Now I'm inclined to try the Valentine 1 for 30 days......[/i]

:? Hmm, seems like some of you have short memories. This "double" bogey display when encountering STRONG signals has been disected before by Jimbonzzz if my memory serves me? It has been discussed before that receivers can sometimes see 2 or more signals when encountering a very strong signal source due to issues with 'image' frequencies and harmonics. All of the Escorts since the start of the Expert meter mode have this issue. When a cop with a Ka or K gets right on top of the detector the signal is so strong that it causes multiples, ghosting, or image frequency detection, whaterver you want to call it. This isn't new.

[th3 factory freak]

you dont need a detector then

what were you expecting... what do you want from a detector?

I'll be the judge of what I need and what I don't need.

Thanks.

[John@RadarDetectors1]

Let's start with the CHP Ka.

The patrol car was going the opposite way. The detection range was awesome for Ka. At least 3/4 of a mile IMO.

Haven't read the rest of your post yet (I will), but I can't agree that 3/4 of a mile is "awesome", given that I've detected Ka from 3.4 miles with a Valentine One in the past.

I haven't gotten around to sending my 9500i back yet (my unit's problem is that when you lock out a K-Band signal, ALL K-Band frequencies get locked out in the particular geographic area in question). I've got to hurry, or the 30 days are going to be up! I hope my second unit does better than yours.

Best wishes,

John at RadarDetectors1

[nascar]

I wouldn't get a second one. Not just yet. I'd wait to see if they address any of these real issues. So far Escort is in denial.

[bauzer71487]

I wouldn't get a second one. Not just yet. I'd wait to see if they address any of these real issues. So far Escort is in denial.

What do you expect them to do? Say "Oh yeah, by the way - its still only so-so, and everyone call and send us your units back and we'll pay you your money back. Oh yeah, and in 3 months when we get it fixed again - please think of trying it again"

[ghz1]

$450 eh

[nascar]

What do you expect them to do?

Simple. Release the product when it actually works as advertised.