Help me select a radar/laser detector (for use in Europe)

[Mattes_01]

Hi there,

I didn't know about radar detectors until a colleague showed me his device and I am impressed
i haven't gotten a ticket since a long time, but I think to have one of these devices would be damn nice.

Anyway, Radioshack had a sale yesterday (I was too slow) for the Bel Vector 995 ($80).

And the Whistler XTR 195 ($20), I was too slow as well.


As far as there are huge price differences (and capability differences as well) I would like to get your opinion.

I am searching for a device about $50 which can detect laser and radar.
As far as I know in Europe the laser/radar frequencies are the same as far as they sell the Vector 995 over there as well.

Anyway, you guys might an idea, maybe there is a bargain currently somewhere for a decent device in the price range.
I wouldn't mind paying 80$ for the Vector 995, but 50 would be the target I am aiming for.

If the device comes with a scrambler, thats even better.

Thanks and best regards from NC.
Mattes

[djrams80]

There is nothing in the $50 range that anyone here would recommend. The fact that the Bel v995 was on sale for $80 is amazing in itself. The cheapest detector that I ever recommend is the Bel v955.

As far as laser goes, detection is almost never good enough. By the time your detector alerts, if it does at all, it'll be too late. The only reliable defense against laser is a laser jammer. They are not cheap, but the best and most reliable one by is the Laser Interceptor, which is widely used in Europe.

Also, Europe is a big place. What countries do you normally drive in?

[Mattes_01]

Hi and thanks for your reply.

I usually drive in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, whereas the first ones aI am driving in most of the time.

Wow, 600$ is a lot of money.
And it is fixed and cannot be moved.

So you are sure that there is nothing in the mentioned price range that would do?
It doesn't have to be perfect, but just remind me once in a while to slow down.
I am not that kind of Michael Schumacher driver

I thought I might get something for that money.

I was actually looking at the Cobra XRS 9345 and the Whistlet XTR 130, which got quite good reviews.
But I guess these do not have a scrabler.

Damn it, I would really have liked to go for the Vector...
But 150$ or 200$ is too much for a toy

[fire65]

Funny post. You want protection, but you call it a toy and don't want to spend over 50 dollars. I have no idea what to tell you other than read a lot of these post and do not speed.
To me this is a joke, my last ticket, first one on 15 years cost 240 bucks. Sit back and think on this. From what I read you will probably buy a cheap Cobra from Walmart anyway. Good luck to you.

[Mattes_01]

OK, something might have been misunderstood over here.

Before I go and spent 600$ I definitely would go and get a cheap one and try this a bit.
And I never got any ticket, so it is not that I desperately need to get protection.

As far as these devices are very unpopular in Germany I would like to get one and take it back. I would like to show it to my friends and show them what is possible.

Therefore I am asking for a decent device for a decent price that works in Germany/Europe.

I knew I am not willing to spend a big lot of money, but lets say there is a certain model, which has great advantages or range or whatever, I would be willing to spend 150$, but definitely no 600$.

Anyway, as said, I am not deperately trying to get perfect protection for a cheap price.
I just wanted to give it a try how it works what kind of stuff it detects and then maybe go for a non-mobile on, but for now a mobile one for little money is what I am searching for.

[djrams80]

OK, something might have been misunderstood over here.

Before I go and spent 600$ I definitely would go and get a cheap one and try this a bit.
And I never got any ticket, so it is not that I desperately need to get protection.

As far as these devices are very unpopular in Germany I would like to get one and take it back. I would like to show it to my friends and show them what is possible.

Therefore I am asking for a decent device for a decent price that works in Germany/Europe.

I knew I am not willing to spend a big lot of money, but lets say there is a certain model, which has great advantages or range or whatever, I would be willing to spend 150$, but definitely no 600$.

Anyway, as said, I am not deperately trying to get perfect protection for a cheap price.
I just wanted to give it a try how it works what kind of stuff it detects and then maybe go for a non-mobile on, but for now a mobile one for little money is what I am searching for.

For $150, you can get a Bel v955, which is a decent detector at a decent price.

Beltronics Vector 955 Radar Detector - Radar Detectors at Radar Busters

[Mattes_01]

OK, something might have been misunderstood over here.

Before I go and spent 600$ I definitely would go and get a cheap one and try this a bit.
And I never got any ticket, so it is not that I desperately need to get protection.

As far as these devices are very unpopular in Germany I would like to get one and take it back. I would like to show it to my friends and show them what is possible.

Therefore I am asking for a decent device for a decent price that works in Germany/Europe.

I knew I am not willing to spend a big lot of money, but lets say there is a certain model, which has great advantages or range or whatever, I would be willing to spend 150$, but definitely no 600$.

Anyway, as said, I am not deperately trying to get perfect protection for a cheap price.
I just wanted to give it a try how it works what kind of stuff it detects and then maybe go for a non-mobile on, but for now a mobile one for little money is what I am searching for.

For $150, you can get a Bel v955, which is a decent detector at a decent price.

Beltronics Vector 955 Radar Detector - Radar Detectors at Radar Busters

Hi djrams and thanks.

I have a question regarding that device:
I read somewhere else that the Ku radar band is most common in Europe.
Does this detector works with that as well, because the specs say only K, X, Ka and POP.

And I have a general question:
These portable devices sometimes advertise the capability of Laser jamming.
I know from fixed systems that they have a laser jammer at the front and the back of the car (sometimes two at the front).
Is it actually possible with these devices to jam Laser?

Thanks and best regards.
Mattes

[Mattes_01]

Somehow my post didn't get posted.

Can this radar detector (Bel V955) be used in Europe?
I have read that the Ku band is most common in Europe, but this device doesn't support that function (if I understood the specs correctly).

I got another question:
There are Laser jammers out there.
The more expensive (and better ones I guess) come with a mount near the headlights.
There are other mobile radar detectors which claim to have the laser jamming ability as well.
Is that possible to jam lasers from a device located inside the car?

Thanks and best regards.
Mattes

[djrams80]

Somehow my post didn't get posted.

Can this radar detector (Bel V955) be used in Europe?
I have read that the Ku band is most common in Europe, but this device doesn't support that function (if I understood the specs correctly).

I don't think Ku band is very prevalent in Europe, but I know it exists. Not sure what countries though.

I got another question:
There are Laser jammers out there.
The more expensive (and better ones I guess) come with a mount near the headlights.
There are other mobile radar detectors which claim to have the laser jamming ability as well.
Is that possible to jam lasers from a device located inside the car?

Thanks and best regards.
Mattes

No. The devices that mount inside the car that claim to jam radar and laser are 100% fraudulent. They don't do jack. The only laser jammer anyone should consider at the moment is the Laser Interceptor. No other brand is keeping up with all of the new laser guns coming out.

[Mattes_01]

Somehow my post didn't get posted.

Can this radar detector (Bel V955) be used in Europe?
I have read that the Ku band is most common in Europe, but this device doesn't support that function (if I understood the specs correctly).

I don't think Ku band is very prevalent in Europe, but I know it exists. Not sure what countries though.

"From Beltronics can be best described as an Escort 8500 X50 with voice and with Ku band for European radar bands. "
This is what it says on radarbusters(.)com.

Lets say I want to go with the Ku band, would your recommendation be the V995?
As far as I know (and they are selling it in germany as well) it comes with the Ku band.


Regarding the other point:
So basically just a radar detector (I guess when the laser is detected in most cases it is too late).
Thanks.


EDIT:
I just read, that the Ku is discontinued in Europe. K and Ka is now
You were right