Valentine V1 now does POP?!
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Valentine V1 now does POP?!
Here's something interesting:
I've been waiting for my new V1 to be delivered today...it just arrived. A quick look at the manual, and there's a little addendum sheet in it:
About Your Valentine One Radar Locator
This V1 includes an advanced technology that provides warning when speed radar is used in the POP mode.
Full Coverage on POP
V1 covers POP on two bands - specifically the MPH Industries models BEE III (Ka band) and Enforcer (K and Ka).
POP Coverage is Automatic
There's nothing you must do to activate POP coverage. It's built in, and operates full time.
How to Identify V1s upgraded to two-band POP
V1 powers up with test sequence of warning lights and sounds. At the conclusion of the test, just before the mode indicator appears in the Bogey Counter, you will see a sequence of "P...o...P" on V1s with two-band POP coverage.
Well...well...well....
I haven't seen mention of this in any of the test sites...only that the V1 didn't detect POP...looks like they finally added it in?
I've been waiting for my new V1 to be delivered today...it just arrived. A quick look at the manual, and there's a little addendum sheet in it:
About Your Valentine One Radar Locator
This V1 includes an advanced technology that provides warning when speed radar is used in the POP mode.
Full Coverage on POP
V1 covers POP on two bands - specifically the MPH Industries models BEE III (Ka band) and Enforcer (K and Ka).
POP Coverage is Automatic
There's nothing you must do to activate POP coverage. It's built in, and operates full time.
How to Identify V1s upgraded to two-band POP
V1 powers up with test sequence of warning lights and sounds. At the conclusion of the test, just before the mode indicator appears in the Bogey Counter, you will see a sequence of "P...o...P" on V1s with two-band POP coverage.
Well...well...well....
I haven't seen mention of this in any of the test sites...only that the V1 didn't detect POP...looks like they finally added it in?
Last edited by Joe Diver; Aug 18, 2004 at 06:13 PM.
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Yes, I just got mine a few days ago and had the same addendum. It does indeed say PoP when you power it up.
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Originally Posted by JeffC5
Yes, I just got mine a few days ago and had the same addendum. It does indeed say PoP when you power it up.
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I smell upgrade pretty soon.
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Mine also came with that addendum, but Valentine's web site doesn't indicate any change. But rather, they discuss the problems with the POP radar equipment manufacturer and a recall. My new unit does cycle through a POP mode when turned on. You would think their website would provide information about this apparent new feature.
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Originally Posted by ACELR8N
Mine also came with that addendum, but Valentine's web site doesn't indicate any change. But rather, they discuss the problems with the POP radar equipment manufacturer and a recall. My new unit does cycle through a POP mode when turned on. You would think their website would provide information about this apparent new feature.
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Originally Posted by jsdanehy
I will try to stop at the Factory Store tomorrow during the lunch hour and see if I can get the latest information. I have had mine for a couple of months or more. I have no info on the PoP mode. I am sure they can be upgraded.
Keep us posted OK?
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Originally Posted by gresch
i just ran my SN through the upgrade page and it says i have the latest greatest. I bought it in May... strange, I don't remember anything about POP in the manual etc
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America builds an Un-Jammable radar blocker for fighter aircraft.
Enemy makes a program to beat it.
The race goes on, and on, and on............
When is it safe for me to do 165mph in a 40?
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I have had my newest V1 for almost a year now, mine does not say "pop" when powered on. At Valintine 1's website, it says I have the latest one.
My guess is that they either have not updated thier website to reflect the new changes or, they are conducting a customer field study on a soon to be added feature. Most likely being the website.
I figured that this was comming soon. I would also bet that it is only a software change, not a hardware one.
Have fun with your new V1, I am sure that it will save your @ss more than once!
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My guess is that they either have not updated thier website to reflect the new changes or, they are conducting a customer field study on a soon to be added feature. Most likely being the website.
I figured that this was comming soon. I would also bet that it is only a software change, not a hardware one.
Have fun with your new V1, I am sure that it will save your @ss more than once!
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It definitely says "P...o...P" when it powers up, right before the mode indication...
I would bet that this is brand new...very brand new...
So, other V1 owners...yours doesn't do this? Mine cycles through the various alerts and sounds, then displays a big P, followed by a little o, followed by another big P, then the mode indication and she's ready....
Well, with this update, as far as I'm concerned the V1 is the king of the hill again without question. Lack of POP was the only thing keeping it even with the X50 and RX65.
On a side note, I sure was enjoying driving around with it tonight and having it point to, and count out, the various radar's. At one point, I got a very strong X pointing ahead. 2 bogeys. Then I got a 3rd bogey on Ka. It made the "deet-deet" bogey lock sound, and the Ka started flashing along with the forward arrow. Then the side arrow lit, and then the back arrow, as I drove past a strip mall...all the while the forward arrow kept flashing and Ka beeping strong. X lights went out. Then about 1/2 mile up, whadda ya know? Yep...LEO... Awesome baby!!
I would bet that this is brand new...very brand new...
So, other V1 owners...yours doesn't do this? Mine cycles through the various alerts and sounds, then displays a big P, followed by a little o, followed by another big P, then the mode indication and she's ready....
Well, with this update, as far as I'm concerned the V1 is the king of the hill again without question. Lack of POP was the only thing keeping it even with the X50 and RX65.
On a side note, I sure was enjoying driving around with it tonight and having it point to, and count out, the various radar's. At one point, I got a very strong X pointing ahead. 2 bogeys. Then I got a 3rd bogey on Ka. It made the "deet-deet" bogey lock sound, and the Ka started flashing along with the forward arrow. Then the side arrow lit, and then the back arrow, as I drove past a strip mall...all the while the forward arrow kept flashing and Ka beeping strong. X lights went out. Then about 1/2 mile up, whadda ya know? Yep...LEO...
Awesome baby!!
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Originally Posted by Joe Diver
and having it point to, and count out, the various all the while the forward arrow kept flashing and Ka beeping strong. X lights went out. Then about 1/2 mile up, whadda ya know? Yep...LEO... Awesome baby!!
Awesome baby!!
nice to track the trackers 
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There was a thread on this subject some time back (couldn't find it in search) where a member here (friend of Mike Valentine) wrote Mike Valentine on this POP radar issue, and I believe he posted Mike's response indicating a new software upgrade was in the works for an August time frame. Maybe this is the new upgrade Mike stated in his response to the member. 
******** Any new updates on the V1 and the PoP issue*********
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******** Any new updates on the V1 and the PoP issue*********
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Last edited by MackIII; Oct 2, 2004 at 04:56 PM.
