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    Default Whistler se series rd users

    For all of you Whistler SE series RD users out there; I would like to know the following:

    Which SE model do you use and why and how/where do you have it mounted?

    I use the XTR695SE because I like the detection ability, the display, and the compass feature. It is great for Ka, especially I/O Ka which is prevalent in my area. I have it mounted over the rear virew mirror.

    I also have a PRO78SE that I use sometimes. I like the blue LED display. Seems to detect the same as the 695SE.

    In my opinion, for the money, the SE RD are good RDs.

    Thanks.

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    Default Re: Whistler se series rd users

    I use both the xtr-695 and 78SE in two vehicles of mine.
    Although i like the compass and battery voltmeter features of the 695, i personally don't care for that LCD display. Just impossible to see in direct daylight.
    The 78SE is my SE of choice.
    Also thinking about replacing the xtr-695 with a 690SE, keeping the 695 as a backup.

    I have the 78SE mounted on the dashboard of my Jeep with a cool push button release easy-in/out docking mount i fabricated. The RD sits about 6" or so above the wipers. If anyone is interested, i can take some pics and post them.

    For my car, i use the factory suction cup mount on the windshield located about 4" above the dash on the driver's side lower corner. Not the ideal place for performance, but i don't necessarily like advertising that i'm using a RDer.
    I'm in the process of designing a docking mount for the car but its a little more trickier in that the dashboard has a radical slope to it. Thinking about fabricating a mount which clamps or fastens to the RV mirror.
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    Default Re: Whistler se series rd users

    I have the Whistler Pro 78SE and have it mounted high on my windshield:

    [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxDo6P7aH4o]YouTube - Escort 9500ci and Whistler Pro 78SE vs. I/O Ka 34.7 (Part 1)[/ame]

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    Default Re: Whistler se series rd users

    Quote Originally Posted by MOPARado View Post
    I use both the xtr-695 and 78SE in two vehicles of mine.
    Although i like the compass and battery voltmeter features of the 695, i personally don't care for that LCD display. Just impossible to see in direct daylight.
    The 78SE is my SE of choice.
    Also thinking about replacing the xtr-695 with a 690SE, keeping the 695 as a backup.

    I have the 78SE mounted on the dashboard of my Jeep with a cool push button release easy-in/out docking mount i fabricated. The RD sits about 6" or so above the wipers. If anyone is interested, i can take some pics and post them.

    For my car, i use the factory suction cup mount on the windshield located about 4" above the dash on the driver's side lower corner. Not the ideal place for performance, but i don't necessarily like advertising that i'm using a RDer.
    I'm in the process of designing a docking mount for the car but its a little more trickier in that the dashboard has a radical slope to it. Thinking about fabricating a mount which clamps or fastens to the RV mirror.
    :
    We have similar RD tastes.

    I actually like the display on the 695SE. Mounted high, I have no problem seeing it.

    I chose the 78SE over the 690SE because I prefer blue displays over red. I can see blue better.

    One thing you migh want to try on a slanted dash is a large rubber door stop. Velcro it to the dash, then velcro the RD to the stopper. Doesn't loo too bad either.

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    Default Re: Whistler se series rd users

    Quote Originally Posted by snoopyc4 View Post
    I have the Whistler Pro 78SE and have it mounted high on my windshield:

    YouTube - Escort 9500ci and Whistler Pro 78SE vs. I/O Ka 34.7 (Part 1)
    I saw part2, What do you think happened?(why the pro78se was not alerting)

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    Default Re: Whistler se series rd users

    I have the Whistler Pro78 SE, a Pro78 and XTR695. I like the intense blue display of the Pro 78 and the Pro 78 SE. I find the RSID and LSID to be very useful features. I have the Pro 78 SE dash mounted, it works well for me. I have used the XTR695 for several months prior to getting the 78 SE. I finally decided that I didn't really like the LCD display, very difficult to see. The 78 SE equals my RX65 for KA detection in normal mode on 34.7. The RX65 is about 1 to 2 seconds faster than the 78 SE when configured in USA mode at 60 mph for 34.7 CO.
    I leave the Pro78 SE in KA max mode all the time.


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    snoopyc4
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    Default Re: Whistler se series rd users

    Quote Originally Posted by Texan View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by snoopyc4 View Post
    I have the Whistler Pro 78SE and have it mounted high on my windshield:

    YouTube - Escort 9500ci and Whistler Pro 78SE vs. I/O Ka 34.7 (Part 1)
    I saw part2, What do you think happened?(why the pro78se was not alerting)
    I think the Whistler just wasn't sensitive enough to pick up the signal. This isn't the first time it has missed a forward facing signal.

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    Default Re: Whistler se series rd users

    Quote Originally Posted by snoopyc4 View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by Texan View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by snoopyc4 View Post
    I have the Whistler Pro 78SE and have it mounted high on my windshield:

    YouTube - Escort 9500ci and Whistler Pro 78SE vs. I/O Ka 34.7 (Part 1)
    I saw part2, What do you think happened?(why the pro78se was not alerting)
    I think the Whistler just wasn't sensitive enough to pick up the signal. This isn't the first time it has missed a forward facing signal.
    I experienced piss poor forward facing with my 690se one time I passed a leo and only got a 1 second Ka1 blip. I thought aww hell no so I pulled the detector off the mount and turned it around and what do you know almost full strength Ka 34.7

 

 

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