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I have a Passport and I have been disappointed. It seems like the instant on radar and laser guns that are being used makes it so that by the time you get a warning it is too late.
Is anyone having better luck?
Is anyone having better luck?
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From: Anthony TX
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St. Jude Donor '08
I thought the V1 was way too expensive for a RADAR DETECTOR!
On the advice from some of my friends that had one, I purchased it. WOW!
Knowing where the Bogey is and how many of them are out there and what band it is transmitting on is well worth the going price!!!!!!
Wouldn't give it up for nothing but another Valentine with newer more advanced features.
I agree with "MY1STPEWTER" You will be SPOILED after you get comfortable with it!
Oh,, By the way,, its programmable and you can set it up to make it perform to suit your needs Ie.. shut off useless X band!
Bill
On the advice from some of my friends that had one, I purchased it. WOW!
Knowing where the Bogey is and how many of them are out there and what band it is transmitting on is well worth the going price!!!!!!
Wouldn't give it up for nothing but another Valentine with newer more advanced features.
I agree with "MY1STPEWTER" You will be SPOILED after you get comfortable with it!
Oh,, By the way,, its programmable and you can set it up to make it perform to suit your needs Ie.. shut off useless X band!
Bill
Last edited by Bill Curlee; Sep 2, 2013 at 01:31 PM.
Drifting
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I use the Passport 9500ix which is firmware upgradeable. I love the GPS feature and the ability to have updatable speedcam and redlight cam locations stored on the detector. It would be a plus to have the bogey directional features similar to the V1 added. I've wondered why Escort Radar hasn't added that feature yet? I think it would outsell the V1 if it did.
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From: oregon
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From: Anthony TX
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St. Jude Donor '08
I AGREE 100% If you are out front running over the speed limit, all a radar detector (be it $50 or $1000) is good for when the police use laser or instant ON ,,, is to let you know to pull over and get the ticket.
Now,,,,,,,,,, If you have a laser radar scrambler, you have a fighting chance to slow down..
BC
Now,,,,,,,,,, If you have a laser radar scrambler, you have a fighting chance to slow down..
BC
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From: oregon
I AGREE 100% If you are out front running over the speed limit, all a radar detector (be it $50 or $1000) is good for when the police use laser or instant ON ,,, is to let you know to pull over and get the ticket.
Now,,,,,,,,,, If you have a laser radar scrambler, you have a fighting chance to slow down..
BC
Now,,,,,,,,,, If you have a laser radar scrambler, you have a fighting chance to slow down..
BC
#1 they are only legal on laser. radar jammers are illegal all on their own
#2 if the cop sees you and it appears to him that you are exceeding the speed limit and his radar/laser is unable to get you, at least in this state that's grounds for careless driving.
there's really no effective offense. only defensive plays
of course common sense is probably the best advice. drive a reasonable speed on heavily traveled roads and keep the 100mph+ runs on the track or on an abandon backroad with no one around
Drifting
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From: Seattle WA
That's not entirely true. My Bell detector (don't remember the exact model) has saved me from instant on - when it was used on the guy in front of me. Just don't be the lone speeder or the front runner coming over a hill or around a sharp curve - common sense.
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