VINTAGE radar detector question

[Curti]

This RD served me for 20+ years. and countless tickets. I don't see a model number on it. Do you supose Belscort would give me money for this on a trade in?

[The Chariot]

They take any detector, working or not.

[Tenover]

The Maxon is an oldie, alright. Mine was purchased new and saved my bacon for years. But when Ka and laser came onto the scene, I could no longer trust this faithful companion to be able to protect as completely. I'd recommend to trade it or toss it, as that old guy is blind to Ka, laser and all forms of photo enforcement.

[DrShalit]

The Maxon RD-25 was a product for the most part distributed by Drew Allan Kaplan, a/k/a "DAK" - Back in its day - late 1980's - it was a Good to Very Good Detector available for well UNDER $100. Had one then, saved me tickets several times. I live in the semi-fictional "State" of NJ - for what tickets, "surcharges", and Insurance increases would have cost, it paid for itself Very Quickly! -DrShalit-

[DrShalit]

The Chariot -

John Galt WAS - an AYAN RAND Character. A Person who produced wealth by dint of his efforts. When the Economy Went Socialist - HE QUIT! - AS Should We, beyond Our Immediate Needs in this Obama-Nation, Awaiting Pres. Obama's Departure. That is ALL. -S-

[nosbusa]

I still have my old passport 4500. It still works. Picked up a LEO from about 1-1.5 miles on a straight road.

I doubt I would trust it on a trip though, but it was fun driving around seeing what it "detected" compared to what my other RD's pick up on the same roads.

[bigalinwv]

You kidding me? I still have my passport 5000! LOL

i'll put up some pics soon. I don't have it in the car though..but it would be cool to put it in there just for kicks

I put my old Passport 5000 up against my 8500 (non x50) on X and K band, and believe it or not, they were very similar in range. The two worst problems with the 5000 was that the Ka band range is a joke, and the power connection eventually breaks inside the unit.