VALENTINE 1 - Which Version / Firmware?

the updated slimline model came in 2002 with ku band added, firmware for the v1.8 starts from 3.619...

i have also heard that some the very first v1's around 1992 without the ku band look identical to the 2002 slimline modal..
and i wouldnt have thought they'd have laser detection..

The .826 blow's me away :mrgreen:

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Originally Posted by laserblaster

the updated slimline model came in 2002 with ku band added, firmware for the v1.8 starts from 3.619...

i have also heard that some the very first v1's around 1992 without the ku band look identical to the 2002 slimline modal..
and i wouldnt have thought they'd have laser detection..

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That's correct, In the first few years VR actually sold two versions, a non laser in the current smaller case for $329 and the pre 2001 laser version that had 1/4" more height for all the laser circuitry including the six laser sensors is in the bottom 1/4"
If you look at the inside of an STI they seemed to copy the older V1 front laser sensors even putting two of them at a 45 degree angle like VR did.

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Originally Posted by oak3x

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Originally Posted by laserblaster

end of serial number..........year of manufacture.......... v1 number
399 ......................................1992 - 1996 ------------------1.7
400 - 439...............................1997 - 1998------------------ 1.7
440 - 599...............................1998 - 2001 ------------------1.7
600 and above........................2001 - 2005 ------------------1.8

hope this helps..

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Perfect! Thank you very much !!!

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You can also plug in the serial number at the Upgrade section of their website and see if any updates were done to that particular RD. That may be your safest bet if you're considering buying a used one.