Scanning Dot

[dabillzqb8]

Is there any benefit of having the scanning dot on the display or is it just for show? for the passport 8500

[jimbonzzz]

Is there any benefit of having the scanning dot on the display or is it just for show? for the passport 8500

Mostly just for show.

One small benefit: there have been a few people in the past who have reported that their detector has "frozen", and they've had to cycle power or unplug it and plug it back in to get it working again. The scanning dot let's you know it's working, and isn't frozen.

[maskellxx]

Is there any benefit of having the scanning dot on the display or is it just for show? for the passport 8500

It's simply show

[Bear-Tweezy]

Is there any benefit of having the scanning dot on the display or is it just for show? for the passport 8500

Mostly just for show.

One small benefit: there have been a few people in the past who have reported that their detector has "frozen", and they've had to cycle power or unplug it and plug it back in to get it working again. The scanning dot let's you know it's working, and isn't frozen.

yes this happened to me and thats why when i use the X50 the scanning dot is a must

[Lucky225]

Is there any benefit of having the scanning dot on the display or is it just for show? for the passport 8500

Mostly just for show.

One small benefit: there have been a few people in the past who have reported that their detector has "frozen", and they've had to cycle power or unplug it and plug it back in to get it working again. The scanning dot let's you know it's working, and isn't frozen.

yes this happened to me and thats why when i use the X50 the scanning dot is a must

voltmeter is an alternative if you have an older car the voltage fluxuates and when you step on breaks you'll see the voltage drop so you know the thing is working or if you play the radio loud you'll see it moving like crazy

[ELVATO]

It's all about the scanning + :P I use it primarily to let me know the unit's functional.

[wanderingmind]

It's all about the scanning + :P I use it primarily to let me know the unit's functional.

No you don't. You only use it because you're a college boy 8)

[CactusMan]

[proudNMAmember]

Scanning dot = for show!