Best radar detector
Racer
Joined: Nov 2019
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From: Kingman AZ
The new second generation V1 is extremely quiet on K band now, does an amazing job of filtering out BSM signals from newer vehicles. It can also be updated thru bluetooth. I still have my first gen V1, latest updates, and its no comparison to the new one. Depending on where you live, you may be able to run with the K band turned completely off. The Uniden R3/R7 are also top shelf detectors and honestly just as good as the V1. If you live in an area that uses MultaRadar (MRCD, MRCT), Uniden or Radenso are the better choices, as V1 does not currently do a good job detecting it.
Last edited by 208vette; May 23, 2021 at 09:26 PM.
Melting Slicks
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I would suggest checking out Vortex radar postings. a lot of good info on some of those forum posts.
Escort Redline 360c is very popular - as is Valentice 1 Gen 2 (V1G2), and the Uniden R3 / R7. Most detectors today are updatable via software - and the updates have made a couple of mid pack detectors a lot better.
Escort Redline 360c is very popular - as is Valentice 1 Gen 2 (V1G2), and the Uniden R3 / R7. Most detectors today are updatable via software - and the updates have made a couple of mid pack detectors a lot better.
Melting Slicks
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From: North AL
I've been on the search too. The V1 set up seems to be a bit quirky and if it's not set up correctly, it might be why your not satisfied. Valentine CS seems to suck. Uniden CS seems to be the good.
Racer
Joined: Nov 2019
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From: Kingman AZ
You definitely need to use an app or two to get the full potential out of the V1G2, well worth the minor inconvenience of setting them up.
Racer
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From: Vestavia Hills, AL
Racer
Joined: Apr 2021
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From: Coastal NC
Been doing a lot of learning on this topic over the past couple weeks. Here is what I think:
Best value, by far, nothing else close: Uniden R3. Currently $260 on Amazon.
Best performance bar none: Uniden R7
Best for average, non-technical user: Escort 360c
Best value, by far, nothing else close: Uniden R3. Currently $260 on Amazon.
Best performance bar none: Uniden R7
Best for average, non-technical user: Escort 360c
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