Upgraded

Well....i took a road trip a couple weeks ago, and on my way through waco, i noticed my Whistler wasnt making any sounds. :( So i turned it off, and back on, to see if i could get any sound from the speaker during its startup routine. not a peep from the speaker.

So, as im driving through Waco, i notice a huge pawn shop on the side of the road. For the fun of it, i stop in. I was looking around, and i saw that they had some escorts. They had an Escort Passport 8500 for $90. Needless to say, i snatched it up. Now, it isnt in the greatest shape cosmetically, it it works DAMN GOOD.

When i got to my mothers house, i asked my stepfather if he had any extra phone wire. I ended up cutting the wire from the cig lighter wire, and splicing into it this longer phone wire. i was able to place it above my RVM , and hide all the wires, and even keep the mute button on the cig lighter adapter working :)

Just cruising around in that area (North east texas), i was getting anywhere from 1 mile, to almost 2 miles alert, and that is with hills in the way. (All KA band).

I am very happy with this detector.

Blade

congrats. nice to see these neat stories. always makes you think.... what if

The 8500 will work great for you. Good decision to buy one

That was a good price. I just received a 9500i today so I listed my 8500 for $160 and it went in less than 45 minutes.

They are great detectors. In fact now that I have this 9500 I will miss the angled face.:(

Enjoy it.:)

Take a look at the bottom and see if you have the S7 horn or the M4....just curious.:)