Got the Wrong Detector!

[Jag42]

Is the HQ the one on Thornton? Let me know where it's at and I'll check on my way to work tomorrow morning.

Yes thornton i think. Its a very large communication tower with many satellite dishes around out. Tell me if yours alerts.

[Unkind]

I'll take the long way to work tomorrow morning and check it out for you. As for my laser jammer question, best to post on the jammer forums I suppose?

[Jag42]

I'll take the long way to work tomorrow morning and check it out for you. As for my laser jammer question, best to post on the jammer forums I suppose?

The LI should protect you. I know guys with diesels and lots of chrome and they have superb protection. They have HP heads also for a option. P.M about the tower

[Unkind]

Also, what is the range of these K and KA band police radars? I see plenty of info on the range of detectors, but what's the range of the radar? Thanks.

[Jag42]

Also, what is the range of these K and KA band police radars? I see plenty of info on the range of detectors, but what's the range of the radar? Thanks.

Most radars if the Leo is stationary is 5,000 ft.

Moving Instant on Ka is limited to less than 2,500 ft i believe.

Stalker radar can nab you 2,000 ft away in milliseconds.

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXyvXM9rA9A&feature=related[/ame]

[Unkind]

So if these radars are getting people a mile out stationary, or a half mile moving, how can tests like Radar Detector Tests and Reviews by Guys of LIDAR - LASER be acceptable? They're talking about .1 - .25 mile detection ranges for every detector, or am I reading the graphs wrong?

[Swamp]

Unkind,
I don't think you made a bad choice getting the ix; it's a good RD, but it is definately not the right one for your current location. You need either a Redline or a V1. I've been running an ix for about 9 months, a Redline for 6 months, and a V1 for 3 days.
The Redline will give you way longer detection distances than the ix ever will, and my initial impression is that the Redline beats the V1 for sensitivity. BUT, and I emphasize this, BUT testing is showing that the Redline will not consistently alert to radar bursts that are much under 1 second, whereas the V1 will.
This technique, refered to on the forum as Q/T (Quick Trigger) is often used in Texas. I bought the V1 specifically because of this weakness in the Redline.

[djrams80]

So if these radars are getting people a mile out stationary, or a half mile moving, how can tests like Radar Detector Tests and Reviews by Guys of LIDAR - LASER be acceptable? They're talking about .1 - .25 mile detection ranges for every detector, or am I reading the graphs wrong?

These tests were run around the curve you see in this picture.



Here's the test course. The test car was parked on the left at 1:21 of the video.

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40P5WMyMX00[/ame]

[nosbusa]

Taking down my RD to get through the gate does get old, but it's not that much of a hassle. I just didn't want to get a CI due to the fact that it comes with shifters that I don't plan on using. Also when I do move to an area that uses laser and have to get CMs, I have to decide whether to get dual or quad heads since I drive a truck.

I guess the restocking fee might be worth it over the hassle of doing the ebay thing, but I am outside of the 14 day window. I did buy it with a CC, what would my other options be?

Some CC company's extend warranties and return's ext... You can also dispute the charge if BB doesn't assist you. Don't be afraid to ask for a manager if a sales clerk cant assist you at BB.
But most of all be cool and ask for them to help you out. Be creative if nesisary, My wife flipped her lid, my mom found out and is going to kick my @ss ect... Last resort would be CC company assistance, product didn't work ect...

If BB carry's the 9500ci maybe they will put the whole $$$ amount towards it. The jammers are good laser sensors anyway.

Fwiw. BB doesn't carry the 9500ci.. I already ask. They don't carry the Redline either.. I was told by one customer service rep that they could order whatever from Escort. As I got up the ladder of people to talk with ( you know how that goes) I was told if it wasn't on their site they couldn't, or wouldn't order it.

I might have already bought an 9500ci, if BB had them. I happy with the Redline though.Even though I have to take it down everytime I go into a store. PITA. Plus if I spent $1600.00, my wife would make me pay for it by buying something much more expensive. LOL

Too bad the STI-R's are gone..

[swift07]

Have you driven through Kerr county on the way from Lubbock to San Antonio? There's a nasty stretch of curves and hills and a LEO that sits at the bottom of a steep grade where the highway is divided by rock. Basically I'm not expecting to get any alert coming up on that guy. My wife got a ticket there going 83 in a 70 riding down the hill.

Yes ! Tx Dps loves to wait on the other side of a hill and shoot you forward facing 34.7 in your rear view mirror (suprise) The deadliest trooper i always ecounter is near Snyder,tx and has many hiding spots like coming around a curve and he is shooting his rear Antenna at traffic.

I drive back and forth from tech to dallas. That cop in snyder is pretty sneaky lol