Your definition of a "FALSE" alert

[edweird]

I was wondering what the commonly held definition of a FALSE alert was, among the members here.

I've always considered reception of door openers and alarms as valid signals, but they are annoying.

[sethy]

I like this thread! I think it deserves a sticky for a bit. Thanks ed

[crazyVOLVOrob]

Seeing as K-band door openers use the exact frequency of police k band guns I don't considered them a viable false. Also i have see cops sitting on in the supermarket parking lot waiting to ignore their detector and disregaurd the K band gun he is operating

[LiQuiDz]

Seeing as K-band door openers use the exact frequency of police k band guns I don't considered them a viable false. Also i have see cops sitting on in the supermarket parking lot waiting to ignore their detector and disregaurd the K band gun he is operating

I always wonder if that can affect the radar unit since both transmit on the same frequency it might act like a jammer?

[crazyVOLVOrob]

radar unit wouldn't but i think some active jammers might effect it...

[RacerX]

That is a very good question.
I have always called/considered a false to be any alert that's not from a police source.
You guys definately bring up a valid point though, that technically a k band door opener is still k band radar. Just a source we'd rather not be alerted to.

[itisjustme]

I consider a K band door opener a valid alert. If my RD didnt alert me passing a door using X or K band then I question if my RD is working properly since the door openers are on the same frequency as police radar. The only thing I know is my RD only knows the frequency it is receiving, it doesnt know if a cop is holding the radar or if it is a door.