Old Guard Radar Detector Uniden 'Talker'

**Turbogus** · 11-20-2010, 11:03 AM

Hi gang, my old venerable as Väinämöinen Uniden Talker RD that has served me well since the early '80's. Recently the power cord gave out and I'm in the market for a new RD with Laser capability. Several years ago I read an article describing that RD's of the era mine was mfd. had greater range capability than modern (at the time of the article) RD's. My question, is this still true?
While I still have my namesake go fast bike, I've mellowed my driving habits since I picked up my CDL ticket. What with Oregon's double penalty rule I'm very cautious about speeding. (These rules even apply while driving your POV)
So, while not needing the best and brightest, I would like to look into purchasing a new unit that would perform as reliably as my 20+ year old detector.
Thanks and a lift of the lynch lid for your responses.
Gus

**dpatel01** · 11-20-2010, 12:45 PM

I highly doubt your early 80s detector has any use against Ka band, which is the most widely used radar band today, and the only true defense against laser is a jammer. How much are you willing to spend?

**Turbogus** · 11-20-2010, 01:49 PM

Would likely like to keep it around a C note. (kind of on a budget, but who isn't these days).

**dpatel01** · 11-20-2010, 02:00 PM

$100 wont get you much, look into a refurb'd Escort 8500 for $150 on fleabay. Send a PM to GreenRadar and see if he can get you a discount from RadarBusters (this forums sponsor) on a reputable midlevel detector. They are also planning a black Friday sale so be on the lookout for deals in a week.

**Solidjake** · 11-20-2010, 02:22 PM

The cheapest solution that is advisable is the refurbished 8500.

**steve f** · 11-20-2010, 02:43 PM

For $100, the Whistler Pro 68SE would probably be your best option. For $150 the refurb Passport 8500 or a new Bel 955 are good choices.

**Akosikojak** · 11-20-2010, 11:23 PM

Originally Posted by dpatel01

look into a refurb'd Escort 8500 for $150 on fleabay.

Originally Posted by steve f

For $150 the refurb Passport 8500

Originally Posted by Solidjake

The cheapest solution that is advisable is the refurbished 8500.

The 8500 refurb is probably your best choice for the price you indicated you wanted to spend IMO

Good Luck on the purchase

**bombebomb** · 11-20-2010, 11:49 PM

I'm surprised that uniden even works but I won't get into that, if you get a new one the falses may drive you nuts due to the increased range.....I recommend refurb 8500