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  1. #1
    Speed Demon
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    Default Greetings to all! Is my Passport 4600 better than my Uniden 767?

    Well, I looked up the selling price of my Escort Passport 4600 on eBay and saw they now sell for $20-$40. That strongly suggested that maybe it was time that I update my radar detector. I read a few reviews and decided on the XTR-690SE as I wanted to stay around a budget of $150 and the XTR-690SE was only $14 over budget delivered to my door. The reviews were pretty darn good too.

    I also have a Uniden LRD 767 that I mostly used for the compass feature. I don't recall it ever going off when cops were pointing their laser guns directly at me. It is also great to find automatic doors.

    I should have my new XTR-690SE in about a week to put in my new car. I am debating which one to put in my new car temporarily until the XTR-690SE arrives. I'm guessing the older Passport 4600 is probably the best choice? Your thoughts?

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    Yoda of Radar
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    Default Re: Greetings to all! Is my Passport 4600 better than my Uniden 767?

    To be honest, I wouldn't put any faith in either one of them. Certainly not enough to have the confidence to speed and not expect to get nailed. The 4600 was a notoriously poor performer. It's only a few days. Slow down.

    From preliminary reports, the 690SE looks to be a good performer on Ka. If you can get used to the horrible ramp-up and ramp-down, I think you'll be satisfied with it.

    Welcome aboard!

    "Buy the BEST and screw the rest." - fire65

    "im intrested to see how well you do.i never seen a car JTG before would be a first for me.." - radarrob

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    Default Re: Greetings to all! Is my Passport 4600 better than my Uniden 767?

    Quote Originally Posted by Stealth Stalker View Post
    To be honest, I wouldn't put any faith in either one of them.

    +1.

    No safety in a strategy based upon that equipment. You may as well keep you license and registration out at all times

    Welcome aboard, Mr Pilot!

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    Good Citizen
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    Default Re: Greetings to all! Is my Passport 4600 better than my Uniden 767?

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    Quote Originally Posted by pilotsmith View Post

    Well, I looked up the selling price of my Escort Passport 4600 on eBay and saw they now sell for $20-$40...


    Just as an aside, and in case you might like to upgrade to another Escort brand detector...

    You can get a trade-in value of $50 on your Passport 4600 from Escort.

    Trade In-Trade Up-Radar Detectors | Laser Detectors | Radar & Laser Experts ESCORT Radar

    Note: I am in no way affiliated with Escort in any way, and I am only offering this for you information.



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    Old Timer
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    Default Re: Greetings to all! Is my Passport 4600 better than my Uniden 767?

    With the advances of radar technology, id have to agree. Time to trade in your collectable and get a new

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    snoopyc4
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    Default Re: Greetings to all! Is my Passport 4600 better than my Uniden 767?

    Welcome to the forum. Go with the 690SE unless you can upgrade to a better RD

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    Speed Demon
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    Default Re: Greetings to all! Is my Passport 4600 better than my Uniden 767?

    LOL, yeah I think both are worthless. But the random beeps keep me alert to keep an eye out for trouble. Hope the 690SE arrives soon!

    I also still have my vintage Cincinnati Microwave Passport detector. That was one cool detector when it came out. I think I got it my senior year of high school. Pretty miniaturized electronics for the early 80's. I think it only has X and K band. Don't know why I still hold onto it. Sentimental value I guess.

    I'm looking forward to reading through the various posts and info from here. Been a very long time since I checked into RD details. Those jammers are very cool. Too bad they are illegal in the People's Republic of Kalifornia. Have many questions on VEIL, avoidance tactics, tip & tricks, etc. Don't want to ask too many questions until I have a chance to search the forum so I don't ask the same things that probably have been answered already 100 times.

    Sethy - 217 saves in 3 years with only 1 ticket?!!? Wow. I have some learning to do here! I made my semi-annual highway patrol donation last year so I can't get any tickets for another year. Was radar. My old detector was going off but I was having a bad day, my mind was someplace else, and I totally ignored it. When I made visual contact with the LEO I knew it was too late as he pulled out behind me. Could have bought a V1 with that contribution to the state treasury.
    Last edited by 904nm; 06-04-2009 at 05:48 PM.

 

 

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