STRONG Ka false from Honda minivan

**aspera** · 04-07-2006, 04:31 PM

I put the V1 in 'A' mode to try it out.

I turned onto a hilly road and soon got a strong Ka bogey signal from behind. I checked my mirror for a cop car and then continued driving. All I could see back there was a beige minivan. Then, every time I'd go over a hill the signal would disappear. Every time I could see the minivan the V1 would go nuts. Eventually, I pulled up to a stop sign and the Honda minivan stopped right behind me. The V1 went crazy.

Did this guy have a radar-based cruise control? I know he couldn't have been using it, so it must still shoot radar even when stopped.

What's the deal?

**amoney** · 04-07-2006, 05:19 PM

Probably a very crappy RD. Perhaps a RMR, who knows. Seem odd that it picked it up that far away, but as someone pointed out the V1 might as well be a spectre with arrows.

**aspera** · 04-07-2006, 07:20 PM

So I have a Valentine radar detector detector... :P

I just figured that it was adaptive cruise control.

It looks like the latest Mercedes shoot out 77-GHz and 24-GHz (for brake assist). 24GHz is right in the middle of K-band, right? I think the 77-GHz is what is used for the long range adaptive radar on most cars. Could the 77-GHz be picked up by the V1?

**Miata+Accord** · 04-07-2006, 09:36 PM

I don't think honda is using radar based cruise.

**TeamQuack** · 04-08-2006, 01:40 PM

wouldnt the cruise system be laser? i've never heard of a car just emitting radar and setting the v1 off. i guess its possible though, but haven't come across it yet with my own eyes... :?:

**aspera** · 04-09-2006, 12:34 AM

It looked just like your avatar, but with the rear arrow lit up.

**baubaulu** · 04-09-2006, 02:24 AM

it is not just the honda mini VAN, even the nissan does.

**TeamQuack** · 04-09-2006, 10:43 AM

Originally Posted by aspera

It looked just like your avatar, but with the rear arrow lit up.

thats crazy i didnt know mini-vans emitted Ka radar. whats the expert opinion on this?

please someone chime in and educate :!:

(i hope this isnt another case of a cobra false)

**baubaulu** · 04-09-2006, 11:03 AM

Originally Posted by TeamQuack

Originally Posted by aspera

It looked just like your avatar, but with the rear arrow lit up.

thats crazy i didnt know mini-vans emitted Ka radar. whats the expert opinion on this?

please someone chime in and educate :!:

(i hope this isnt another case of a cobra false)

There is a sensor in front of the mini van. That's why our v1 blares.