SharkSkin

If that is what is important to you in a radar detector, then by all means get a detector with that feature. It really doesn't seem to present a problem for most people, or you would hear at least a couple people saying, "I like the V1 except that it doesn't work on hot days".

Also, for those that don't read manuals, one clue that the unit ought to be mounted to the windshield is the very nice windshield mount that comes with the unit.

no doubt

The whole point of the review that I linked in this thread was that you wouldn't know if the V1 has overheated internally and isn't detecting. It's just quiet while you are driving along when it overheats.

It looks like you are protected when you aren't.

In contrast, there are competing models out there that at least tell you when their internal chips are no longer protecting you.

jcorenman

With all due respect, I think you are making a big deal about not much. We have a V1 and like it a lot. I am sure that it can be improved upon, everything can. But for me-- and apparently many others here-- the rear-facing antenna and directional arrows are extremely useful and I have found its sensitivity to be exceptional, far beyond what is needed. (Except for Louie's instant-on story of course, didn't want to hear that!).

As for the BEL I am sure it is a good unit also, but nothing is perfect. Please go here and scroll down to the very end:
http://guysoflidar.com/july-2008/laser-jammer-test.html

After the guys finished messing around with laser jammers they did a casual test of their personal detectors against K and Ka-band radar. Remember that these are guys who are serious "detector nerds", much more savvy than most folks. All of the detectors did fine except for the lone BEL Sti which was deaf as a post, distances were much less than for any of the others. Based on that test they concluded that it had a problem and the owner sent it back for repair-- he apparently had no idea that it had gone TU.

No big deal and they didn't go off on a rant because **** happens. It is important to know the limitations of your gear whatever it is, and keeping the gizmo's (and our not-yet-cracked dashes!!) out of the sun is a great idea, thanks for sharing that thought.

Cheers, Jim

Alan

Then I'd agree they probably missed the boat with their design - however as I have said my V1 always works in very adverse temp conditions - I do have some shielding: mid-windshield blackout band & its mounted behind mirror but it gets far too hot to touch if the car is parked in the summer sun for a while.

I still don't thinks this is really a big deal - but the temp spec quoted is not great...

Again don't just believe what you read on the internet... these guys are just selling things...

Alan.

SharkSkin

70°C may just be the designed operating limit and it falls out of spec above that. A device that is rated to operate up to a specific temperature will not necessarily fail when that temperature is reached. Why don't you give them a call at the number on that page and ask them about it?

Alan

I'd say just buy something other than a V1 if that makes you happy... no need to justify it to us (it isn't working...).

I think you can see from the number of respondants here that the V1 satisfies the vast majority of its owners - and when asked - it has consistently been the model most recommended.

There are other detectors that are also good - nobody debates that - I even own one of them... it works well - but I still prefer the V1. My passport also occasionally tells me it needs servicing - if I turn it off it then powers up again OK (and it works).

So if you if you don't see the value of a V1 or are concerned by temp ratings just buy something else... but nothing is ever perfect.

... otherwise - I think this particular horse died a long time ago - its probably time to get off now...

Alan