How Much Time Saved?

[Mr Q]

From what Iv'e learned on this forum, modifying the V1's sweeps can save time between scans of each band and doing this, the detector can respond quicker to radar sources as well as eliminating some of the false signals operating on each band. So, how much time can be saved? Is it milliseconds or seconds?

And while on the subject, why does the operating manual caution about changing the sweeps or is it referring to changes in the user operating mode adjustments? In other words, is the manual warning about cutting out end sections of the sweeps that may have speed radar signals on it that varies with locations across the US (different manufactures of speed equipment operating on different frequencies within each band)?

[fire65]

My input is, it is a V1, both of my 3.872 works fine. I think Mike has a clue so I just leave it alone. Do want you like with yours.

[TurboDriver]

For those who don't know which freqs they need changing the sweeps could be disastrous if it causes you to miss a radar gun. Plus some worry about out of tune guns, which is rare but can happen. The key is to have enough over lap to catch these but not too much to slow things down or cause more faults than necessary. With Guard off you will get better detection but no false rejection for cheap leaky detectors.

It is not just the Time saved from sweeps but it is the time the RD is trying to decide if the signal is a false. This may take several sweeps of a signal, and weak signals may be rejected for what ever reason. With Guard or RDR (radar detector rejection) turned off any wiff of radar on the first sweep causes an alert leaving the decision of whether or not it is a false up to the user. This gives a much sooner detection, not totally based on time of sweeps, but the ability to alert on a weaker signal. There is no way to say how much time improvement as it could vary from seconds to a totally missed I/O detection.

Check out test results on RDF.org and the Escort forum where there are examples of both setups of V1 and RedLine - Huge difference in ability.

Why settle for "fine" when you can have "outstanding".

[Mr Q]

OK, so what Ive' learned is lots of owners change their sweeps (narrowing them) to gain quicker response time (this is what I want to know - the gain in time compared to the factory settings).

So far, TDr has answered my question in a way and from that info, I will opt to leave the factory sweep settings alone. I guess what confuses me is that, if the factory settings work well enough, and unless there is a noticable gain in detection time, I think I'll leave my V1 with the factory settings. I did switch the K band filter off and can live with the additional falses for the gain in detection time.

[TurboDriver]

OK, so what Ive' learned is lots of owners change their sweeps (narrowing them) to gain quicker response time (this is what I want to know - the gain in time compared to the factory settings).

So far, TDr has answered my question in a way and from that info, I will opt to leave the factory sweep settings alone. I guess what confuses me is that, if the factory settings work well enough, and unless there is a noticable gain in detection time, I think I'll leave my V1 with the factory settings. I did switch the K band filter off and can live with the additional falses for the gain in detection time.

But there is a noticeable difference, a large one, just go look at some tests! But what ever you do is fine, it is a good unit no matter what. However once you get a taste of the extra performance achieved with a few tweaks you'll be spoiled for life, just sayin'..

[Mr Q]

Well, what concerns me is that the op manual advises not to change certain settings (sweeps) otherwise performance may be degraded. If so, then why is the detector adjustable? From what Iv'e learned, adjusting the sweeps should increase alert times and a reduction in falses. If this is so, why does Mr Valentine warn against such adjustments? Plus, in order to access/adjust the sweeps, I'll need to purchase the PC equipment to do so, not to mention that I'm PC illiterate. That's why I'm reluctant to do so. Getting quicker alarm times is great but a reduction in falses will not get me any better performance since they are few enough where I do most of my driving.

[TurboDriver]

I understand, that is the bad thing with the current V1 - it is not easy to change and you need to buy the "Connection Module". V1 warns about changing settings because without research or info such as your doing, a person could really screw up settings and put themselves at risk.

Maybe future updates will help make it easier, until then enjoy your great RD.

[CJRadar]

Well, what concerns me is that the op manual advises not to change certain settings (sweeps) otherwise performance may be degraded. If so, then why is the detector adjustable? From what Iv'e learned, adjusting the sweeps should increase alert times and a reduction in falses. If this is so, why does Mr Valentine warn against such adjustments? Plus, in order to access/adjust the sweeps, I'll need to purchase the PC equipment to do so, not to mention that I'm PC illiterate. That's why I'm reluctant to do so. Getting quicker alarm times is great but a reduction in falses will not get me any better performance since they are few enough where I do most of my driving.

There is a lot of good detailed info about the V1 & V1C and how to set it up correctly on the forums. But basically if a business owner warns of possible user error it makes him less liable for any mistakes you make. Mike V also warns about the use of "L" & "l" modes.

You dont need a PC, just a new V1 a V1C and a current smart phone. Has little to do with time saved and more to do with additional range gained.

[Mr Q]

Thanks to all with their info. I guess its a bit more complicated than I thought and life has taught me to settle for a good thing and not be greedy. For now, I'm enjoying my V1 the way it is and maybe in the future I'll try experimenting with sweep changes. This detector is such a joy to use compared to my old ones, with all its nice features, that maybe when the "new toy" excitement wears off, I may consider some changes.