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#111 of 1206 laser jammers by Stargazer Jul 16, 1999 (4:28 am)
We just had a local news story on laser jammers. Apparently, a store here is back-ordered on them even though they cost $500 CND. They reported: yes, they do work but are detectible by police. The police demonstrated the error signal they got on their guns that says some kind of jammer is present and they stop the car. Here is where the controversy is: laser jammers emit light, which is not illegal, but it sure pisses off the cops. In some cities they confiscate the devices but not in others, so it depends on where you are caught. The RCMP weren't sure they were allowed to take them. Regardless, the cops charge you with obstructing a police officer or something like that.
#112 of 1206 Second Place by lowband Aug 04, 1999 (5:09 am)
Check out: http://automobilemag.com/features/165.html for Craig Peterson's review of radar detectors; The number 2 choice is the Uniden LRD6599SWS that you can buy at: http://www.uniden.com/docs/store/itemlist.cfm?cattype=prd for only $126 ("like new") + $12 for FEDEX 2-day shipping. That's 1/3 of the price of the Valentine One!
#113 of 1206 Some thoughts on my Valentine One by skytopher Aug 06, 1999 (8:42 am)
Two years ago, after driving ticket-free for six years, I got three speeding tickets in five months. (each one was for 13 miles over...coincidence?) I was in college during the day, and I delivered pizza at night, and I was working when I got the tickets. The 3rd ticket made up my mind to do something about it, and I started looking at detectors. Pretty quickly, I decided on the V1. I got the radar-only model for $359 (I think they've discontinued the radar-only model since.)      Day after day, this has proven to be the smartest money I've ever spent. It has prevented a pullover DOZENS and DOZENS of times, mostly on surface streets where speed limits are 25-35-45 and the township cruisers only use radar and have lots of places to hide. I've read comments that the V1's locator arrows and the bogey counter are useless; I couldn't disagree more. When I drive my fiance's car and use her cordless Escort Solo, I find myself looking at the thing and wishing it would tell me where the cruiser is, or being able to count the hits so I know it it's an automatic door or something. I also feel sorry for those who want one and say they can't spend the $400....my advice is, babysit, walk your neighbor's dog, eat canned corn for a month, but get the money together! It is worth it! Go ahead and ask how many V1 owners in this forum regretted their purchase. Delivering pizza for nine hours a night gives a detector a workout like no other driving, and since I bought mine there are two other drivers who have bought V1s.      Yes, in the dark, they do light up like Christmas trees, which can be a problem. I've mounted mine to the visor, and ran the power cord under the side moulding down to the fuse box. I've never had anyone indicate that they've seen it. Another driver took the guts out of a VHS cassette and put his V1 in it. He just lets it sit on the dashboard. The cassette has a clear window he can see the lights through. The third guy uses the remote display unit. He is hiding the main unit on the rear deck of his car, INSIDE the housing for the third brake light. He says it works fine back there. (Yeah, I admit we sometimes have too much time on our hands.)      I'm gonna buy a new truck next week, and I'll be getting a new V1 for it too! Chris
#114 of 1206 by johnqp Aug 13, 1999 (7:34 pm)
Canada is a police state...in the USA they cannot confiscate them, or if they do, they have to give them back. In the USA, the FDA regulates laser devices, so the InJustice Dept and the rest of the police agencies don't have authority over them. Lasers are used in so many areas that banning their use for jamming LIDAR is next-to-impossible. It's not like the FCC, which is playing with very limited bandwidth. The above-mentioned Autovelox device is unbeatable, though it probably doesn't work well in the rain. You can always go over 190mph and it can't measure your speed then! The device is no more than a stopwatch...the cops might as well just put those run-over sensors in or on the road...that's the purpose it serves.
#115 of 1206 laser jammer by ahujasu Sep 13, 1999 (11:21 pm)
When Car and driver did a report on radar and laser detectors one or two years ago, they tested jammers for both as well. They did find that driving with your high beams on did delay the lidar's ability to record your speed by a second or so. Possibly enough time to drop your speed a few mph. Also I was wondering if anyone has heard of a device that works like a corner reflector. I remember in college physics my text refering to a rotating reflective device that can be put on a bumper that reduces the speed the radar "sees" the faster you go.
#116 of 1206 what do you recommend? by qibble Sep 16, 1999 (3:18 pm)
I am looking for the best radar/laser detector on the market. I hear many good things about the valentine one but it is out of my price range. I am looking for something in the 200 to 250 dollars range. Any info will be greatly appreciated. Thanks
#117 of 1206 Question on tinting by whitfilj Sep 25, 1999 (9:50 pm)
Living in Phoneix, tinting is a requirement. That being said, I was worried about the effect of 35% metallic tint on a V1 performance. Theoretically it should only impact the rear detection (and I still should be able to pick up reflected signals coming in from the front). I am going to buy my V1 and take it near one of the local WalMarts and test the rear detection with the rear window open and closed, but my question is has anyone already had any experience with this??? If so let us know
#118 of 1206 RE: Question on tinting by Stargazer Sep 26, 1999 (6:44 am)
The Valentine1 web site has test results of the effects of window tinting on the detector. Look under Mike's Lab for Report #3 on Laser Detection(which as of now is the current one at: http://www.valentineone.com/mikeslabcurrent.html) Report #2 is the effects on radar detection.
#119 of 1206 Escort 7500 by slwinder Oct 01, 1999 (11:53 pm)
Has anyone had any experience with the Escort 7500 radar detector? How does it compare to the VI or Bel units?
#120 of 1206 slwinder by jamesband Oct 03, 1999 (7:36 pm)
check deja.com's rating of radar detector's. Hope this helps

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