How useful is this item? Is it really worth the money? I heard radar detectors are a dying breed, how far away are you alerted there is a cop?
1333590
it is useful but nothing can't guarantee that you won't be catched. Depends on Ur response to the signal. But it gonna save you
1333591
This is the 2nd radar detector from Cobra which is an upgrade. On a straightaway this detector has picked up 1/2 mile our with hills 1/4 mile. Although there are many phone apps such as Waze, those apps drain the battery life of your mobile phone.
124114
Im no lawyer or anything so dont hold me liable, but from I can tell radar detectors are legal in ct. Im guessing as long as it does obstruct your vision it should not be an issue. Maybe that cop was having a bad day or was being a dbag who knows
1720958
This works by using a database of camera locations. Most of the time it gets it correct. It does not sense or detect the camera and the radar - it knows where they are located and you update the database once per month. I live in Montgomery County MD which is number one in the country for cameras and it was going off so much I took it out of the car. It has saved me from several tickets and it is a decent product.
146876
This should help you: http://cobra.factoryoutletstore.com/cat/35145/Radar-Detectors.html
1839287
I see that as a very appropriate use of this particular detector. It could save a life. The only possible problem I can see is if the tractor's ignition system is very noisy, and the detector sees that noise as possible lightning. If so, the detector will tell you it does not like the environment it is being used in, and will ask to be repositioned. But at the bottom line, I would buy one and try it out. I expect you will like it. I know I would never go hiking in lightning season without carrying one of these little detectors.
1619338
I do road work and mainly use the radar as a training tool for my kids. They are both pitchers for baseball and softball. I had the radar gun in my truck at work and we started checking speeds of passing cars for the fun of it and I would say it easily was picking up cars at 100 yards away that were driving at us.
1211738
I live in Colorado so the police do not care. If it is a problem in your state put a piece of black tape over the lights. The front of the display lights up and beeps like crazy. As a side note the detector has gone off every time a patrol car has had the radar on. I drive about 300 highway miles a week and so far it has always worked.
1655622
All radar detectors have a local oscillator for detection (used to mix the radar signal down) that can be detected by "radar detector detectors" in areas where their use is illegal (such as Ontario). Although this device is not a radar transmitter the signals from its own operation can be detected. This device can be detected by one of those devices.
1638609
red line detectors block RDD"s (police will not know you have a radar detector) that's why red line is so expensive. In some states police can confiscate radar units Blue line does not have this feature (less $$ however )
306973
Yes, the detector gives different sounding codes based on the type of 'radar' being utilized. There's also a voice recorded in the unit to tell you what it is. So you'll get something like "beep, beep, beep, K-Band" or "... X-Band" or "KA-band" or "Laser Alert". It is, to my knowledge and from my experience with the device, 360 degrees of detection with the possible exception of laser. I think the laser is somewhat limited to a wide front angle and a wide rear angle. Obviously since laser is a light-based wave, the side of the car may be interfering with the device's ability to sense it. I hope this was useful.
24865
Agree with C.A.R. And many modern pulse on radars (ProLine brand) shoot a beam about the size of a softball. Police typically aim at the front license plate so it never reachs the windshield mounted radar detector. The only way for dependable detection of those radars is full car systems, very expensive.
2179547
I was confused because the question didn't match with the item. Along with you question a photo of the radar detector magic mount was included.Anyway....yes you need to have it mounted on the dashboard because it picks up the radar in a 360 degree circumference.
2013141
I do not have a radar detector. I do not need one. But, I suspect the NAVGEAR UDM will work to keep your radar detector device in place on the dash. If not, just slow down and avoid the alternative. :)
95906
Detects radar used with speed trap areas. Has free app database that shows known trap areas. Simply put no. It doesn't detect the camera itself. Most of those spots don't activate radar til you run the redlight .. So..... Goodluck. Haven't had a ticket since I bought it
980690
I bought the max. it has gps, so there is a memory feature on where the red light cameras and other fixed speed traps are, which has proven very useful. it has a broad range of bands. I have had it for 6 months and it has found the police on many occasions. No tickets. It does pick up laser, but I've read that because of the narrowness of the beam the warning basically says "you just got a ticket". I have been very satisfied with the Max.
1770723
The Black edition has the same forward lens as the 9500xi, so supposedly it boosts the range an additional 40%. Not to sway you towards a different detector, but I bought a Valentine One about a year ago. I would highly recommend getting that over any of the Escorts. Knowing WHERE the radar is, is way nicer than IF there's radar, and IF it's fake or legit.
2067295
Not every police officer has his radar on all the time. I wouldn't worry about it. My history seems to be working great!