go with the V1..nough said.
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go with the V1..nough said.
This is a going to start a fight :) I have a Whistler Pro 78 REV C and it does very very well on Texas highways. Look at my videos on youtube. On many encounters i have had were well over 2 miles on DPS I/0 and detecting DPS shooting over hills and over passes outside of Abilene,Tx. If you can fork the money out for a V1 then go for it.
Jag42,
I have already saved half the money for the V1 and should have the rest by the end of the month. I have a bad habbit of not being happy if I "settle" for something so I think I'm going to hold out for the V1. But thanks for the info and from watching your videos I see why you like your whistler.
Jeremy45
Just my two cents, im in west TX and i run the STI and havent had a problem with any IO encounters, the reason i got the STI was because i was a victim of Spectra(DPS) when i had a BEl 965 it just pissed me off so much i said never again, weather it be in TX VA or were ever i might go with an RD ...........but everone is right the chances are slim but it could happen
QuickCummins,
In your opinion, is the risk of Spectra attack enough to justify the extra $100 for the STi. Would the addition of a CB sway you opinion either way?
Jeremy45
To me it was worth the extra money,as ive been a bel fan for a while,but i dont put down the V1 its a good choice, so everyone says, do the trial thing, i believe both companys offer a 30 days trial to test them out, it might be worth it, as for a CB im still debating weather to get one or not, if interstate is your choice of travel id say get a CB ..... just another tool in the arsenal
All of my long trips are on the main interstates so I think a CB is in order. The thirty day trial is great, I think I'll order the V1, take it on a trip and see how it goes. If I don't like it, I'll return it and give the STi a shot.:)
Jeremy45
oh ya, i forgot that the whistlers where pretty darn good at picking up I/O. that is correct right? i think ive read somewhere a while back about whistlers being really good at that..im pushing the girlfriend to get a new pro 78 se or xtr690..
I prefer the Bel STI on 34.7 to the V1 especially if its hilly.
http://www.radardetector.net/forums/...le-review.html
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Yes Whistler is very good at detecting distant I/0 coming at you.Quote:
Originally Posted by texasspeed