A few issues with the 9500ix

[djrams80]

The Trinity database is the best out there, currently - but it's not bulletproof.

Link up and get the latest database often, particularly if you live in an area where such measures are in-use and/or in-flux (i.e. new ones going up, ones yet to be activated, etc.).

If you find problems/inaccuracies, contribute to the Trinity database with your location data. You'll do both yourself as well as other Trinity users a big favor.

I have notified them of 4 intersections that incorrectly called RLC locations and 1 that was not marked. After my next update, the ones that I had gone through are all fixed.

As for the Ka-band sensitivity issue, actually, Ka is always on full sensitivity - what you observed was instant-on ("I/O"). Without good driving/tactical practice (without a rabbit/bird-dog to pave the way), even the best detector is at a huge disadvantage - almost a sure losing bet - against I/O.

I think there is a decent chance that he encountered forward facing Ka band, but that's just my opinion of his description.

Call me crazy, but I believe my 9500ix is more sensitive than my V1. I have been getting a lot earlier warnings of some speed sensors I drive through daily from work. That is, until it AutoLearned and quieted down.

It would have to be a pretty hot unit to be more sensitive than a V1, or maybe your V1 was out of tune.

[TSi+WRX]

I think there is a decent chance that he encountered forward facing Ka band, but that's just my opinion of his description.

That's definitely the other possibility. Good point!

[akarol]

I have notified them of 4 intersections that incorrectly called RLC locations and 1 that was not marked. After my next update, the ones that I had gone through are all fixed. I think there is a decent chance that he encountered forward facing Ka band, but that's just my opinion of his description.

It would have to be a pretty hot unit to be more sensitive than a V1, or maybe your V1 was out of tune.

I'm not exaggerating man. I don't think my V1 was out of tune because I get the signal from this one speed sensor right when I'm about to go down this overpass, just like my dad's V1 and on the 9500ix, I get the signal about 100-200ft before it. Guess we have to wait for the official tests to see.

[RanEnRui]

Ha, you're definitely making me quite excited akarol! I am going to leave my 9500ix in highway mode to see, as I typically run it in Auto but I am used to the V1 so I guess a little more racket in the name of science and curiosity won't hurt.

I think I might have been hit with the forward-facing Ka the other night, as I got the same thing as PreCog did. Pretty much when I made visual contact with the NCHP (I was cruise controlling at 9+ PSL ) is when I got the initial alert which ramped to full in a matter of milliseconds. Really, when I think back on it, I think of the noise from Super Metroid when you are fighting Mother Brain at the end, the crazy beam she hits you with that nearly kills you (you can't avoid it), that noise.

I was a bit worried but we were a huge pack and I was occluded by a huge Odyessy van, although I was the sporty target of the pack for sure. They just stayed there though, each facing the other way tagging people with Ka. Hm, now that I think about it again, it had to be IO otherwise I would have seen the other HP's Ka that was on the other side facing us.

[category4]

I have not seen discernable differences in radar sensativity from the V1 to the ix. Laser is a different matter. The V1 kicks butt there. You will need laser jammers with the ix if laser is a problem in your area. Bit then again if laser is a problem jammers are the only way to go anyway.

[djrams80]

I'm not exaggerating man. I don't think my V1 was out of tune because I get the signal from this one speed sensor right when I'm about to go down this overpass, just like my dad's V1 and on the 9500ix, I get the signal about 100-200ft before it. Guess we have to wait for the official tests to see.

Then, it must just be a super hot one! Fantastic!

[PreCog]

I think djrams80 was right on with that. Looking back at the 3 instances I am pretty sure it was forward facing radar.

I just got back home, but while I was out I hit those same two intersections that I talked about in the original post. Again I got the red light camera notification.

Is the Trinity Database a user maintained database. What I mean is if I mark an area as redlight camera and then sync will the database automatically update and add my marked location?

[PointerCone]

Call me crazy, but I believe my 9500ix is more sensitive than my V1. I have been getting a lot earlier warnings of some speed sensors I drive through daily from work. That is, until it AutoLearned and quieted down.

I agree, I own two late model V-1 for me and HQ and we BOTh agree that the 9500iX is a better unit. I do miss the V-1 arrows, BUt if I hear a K or Ka, I am going to slow down anyway, regardless if hes in back, front or the side. They may not be able to radar from side BUT they sure as He** can still pull you over.

My 9500iX has picked up all Chicago redlight cams I have thrown at it, in the city and the burbs.

[akarol]

I agree, I own two late model V-1 for me and HQ and we BOTh agree that the 9500iX is a better unit. I do miss the V-1 arrows, BUt if I hear a K or Ka, I am going to slow down anyway, regardless if hes in back, front or the side. They may not be able to radar from side BUT they sure as He** can still pull you over.

My 9500iX has picked up all Chicago redlight cams I have thrown at it, in the city and the burbs.

I'm glad someone else agrees with me. I honestly don't think I'll ever be pulling my V1 out again. My little brother might just be getting an early xmas present. I just don't think I can live without the peace and quiet of the 9500ix. It makes a HUGE difference when every beep actually matters. As soon as I started ignoring my V1's noise, that's when I knew I had to find another answer.

I am loving the redlight camera feature. I am learning about new cameras every day. And like I said before, I never run redlights, but when I get the warning, I'll know to not even attempt going on yellow. That's invaluable.

[RanEnRui]

I'm glad someone else agrees with me. I honestly don't think I'll ever be pulling my V1 out again. My little brother might just be getting an early xmas present. I just don't think I can live without the peace and quiet of the 9500ix. It makes a HUGE difference when every beep actually matters. As soon as I started ignoring my V1's noise, that's when I knew I had to find another answer.

I am loving the redlight camera feature. I am learning about new cameras every day. And like I said before, I never run redlights, but when I get the warning, I'll know to not even attempt going on yellow. That's invaluable.

Haha, this is my exact same reaction almost word for word. I might be handing my V1 down to my brother as well. I was looking for something else for the same reason, I started to almost ignore my V1 unless it was blaring at me, which is not a good thing.

As for the red lights, I haven't encountered any here but I do know of some that are in my area near my parent's house. We'll see if it warns me to it when I go back later tonight, if not I will definitely try and mark it.