Version update needed?

[lowkey]

If it is truly 2.869 it is 13-14 years old, was before the 97 upgrade, bet you have no band LED's, no mode memory, if so your Ka is weak on all frequencies.
Your upgrade would be trading it in for a new unit, about $279

sorry v1dave but you are wrong the v1.7 2.869 was made in 1998 they have band leds and memory mode i know this cause i own a 2.869 v1.7 .anyway gives me great range and laser detection is good just not as good as the v1.8 :wink: oh forgot mine cost $189 to upgrade

[lowkey]

if you paid more than $100 bux give it back and either get a new one.
or get a used 1.8 on eBay then have it sent in to get tuned up. Try to find one that is...

3.813, 3.826, 3.858, 8.863. These are all solid builds with no major bugs.

If you find a 3.813 or 3.826 make sure you send it in for a tune up, it will cost you $40 dollars.

the v1.7 is worth $250 easy if it working right and good shape anway 2.869 v1 has no bugs at all

[KenB]

Sorry for the cross-post but this came up in my original thread when I was considering this purchase and had some questions. Here was my reply:

I spoke with Valentine yesterday. The unit is nearly 8 years old. They cannot do a software update due to the age of the unit. The hardware upgrade cost is $189. According to the gentleman I spoke with, an upgrade will get me more/better Ka and Laser detection, POP, and a slightly smaller hardware profile.

So I contacted the seller. Since he had originally told me it was less than 5 years old, I let him know my findings with Valentine. I think he felt badly, because he dropped his price to $125 (this included the concealed display and the remote audio unit for my motorcycle) and I bought it on the spot.

Now I need to consider my options. I have $125 in this unit. For another $189 ($314 total investment) I could be brand new. Thoughts?

[crazyVOLVOrob]

If you find a 3.813 or 3.826 make sure you send it in for a tune up, it will cost you $40 dollars.

Even if you are the original owner? :?:

[thestaton]

If you find a 3.813 or 3.826 make sure you send it in for a tune up, it will cost you $40 dollars.

Even if you are the original owner? :?:

If you have a 3.813 and your the original owner I would say it's time for a tune up but the 3.826 should still be going strong.

Ken: That's a steal at $125 dollars and well worth the money, however I think it would be wise to get it upgraded.

[ziddey]

Sorry for the cross-post but this came up in my original thread when I was considering this purchase and had some questions. Here was my reply:

I spoke with Valentine yesterday. The unit is nearly 8 years old. They cannot do a software update due to the age of the unit. The hardware upgrade cost is $189. According to the gentleman I spoke with, an upgrade will get me more/better Ka and Laser detection, POP, and a slightly smaller hardware profile.

So I contacted the seller. Since he had originally told me it was less than 5 years old, I let him know my findings with Valentine. I think he felt badly, because he dropped his price to $125 (this included the concealed display and the remote audio unit for my motorcycle) and I bought it on the spot.

Now I need to consider my options. I have $125 in this unit. For another $189 ($314 total investment) I could be brand new. Thoughts?

Seems like a decent deal. For almost $100 less than what it would have cost you to get a new unit, and to get the concealed display and remote audio, that's pretty good. If you don't need those, you could try selling them as well.

Or if the older unit is still performing well enough, you could try and find out if you'd still be eligible, and if the price of upgrade would change if v1 were the change the hardware again in a few years.

[laznlSpeedDemon]

If you find a 3.813 or 3.826 make sure you send it in for a tune up, it will cost you $40 dollars.

Even if you are the original owner? :?:

If you have a 3.813 and your the original owner I would say it's time for a tune up but the 3.826 should still be going strong.

Ken: That's a steal at $125 dollars and well worth the money, however I think it would be wise to get it upgraded.

I bought my 3.826 March 2006, I hope it's still strong, lol.

[CookieMonk]

I bought my v1 off ebay. It was a 3.821. I was suspicious of its range, so I had it sent in for a tune-up. They took the 45 dollars, and I now have a 3.826 in my hands. Unfortunately, it's light law enforcement where I live, so haven't had much fun w/ radar, however, testing how well it can pick up door sensors behind a building has improved a lot. It can pick both of Lowe's door sensors that are at a weird angle + a small building between me and the sensors. Pre-tune up didn't make a chirp till I got in line of sight. Also, the arrows seem to work much much better (more accurate).