Valentine 1 - Why are the 'Arrows' any good?
01-07-2007, 10:58 PM
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In CT it is almost always Laser, and if you don't get flashes from the other side, or a sea of red, You are usually done. I still keep the V1 installed however. Thankfully, the CSP usually have their regular spots and they rotate around evry so offen. I sometimes get a hunch, when they have been missing for a while. They like to show up a lot in the last 10 days of the month.
01-08-2007, 08:20 AM
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Originally Posted by WCE
I had a POS detector that utilized GPS to learn false alarm locations as well as warn of "known" speed trap locations. Great concepts but poorly executed in this particular detector and it had mediocre sensitivity to boot! Hopefully the Escort will be much better.
All police car locations are constantly tracked using GPS these days. With all the damn unmarked Magnums, Chargers, Impalas, SUVs etc. out there what I'm waiting for is a police data receiver that warns me whenever I'm within a mile of a cop. Now that would be priceless!
All police car locations are constantly tracked using GPS these days. With all the damn unmarked Magnums, Chargers, Impalas, SUVs etc. out there what I'm waiting for is a police data receiver that warns me whenever I'm within a mile of a cop. Now that would be priceless!
01-08-2007, 08:42 AM
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Here in Europe they have all the known blitz cameras that can be down loaded into your GPS system. The GPS system works great except for the mobile units. The V1 can be programmed for Europe, is not legal, and it would pick up all the cameras. Problem is again that it is not legal an although it does a real good job of not being detected by other radar detector detectors it is not 100% like one other unit is, unfortunately that unit is not programmable for Europe. Issue here is that if you are caught the unit will be confiscated and on top of that you will receive a large fine. I am waiting on the next generation which will hopefully solve this problem. Other issue is the laser guns, I guess for that you can get an M20 laser jammer but also willing to bet it is illegal over here.
01-08-2007, 10:19 AM
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Signal strength and eyeballs, I'm already looking ahead. It's funny, it seems you guys think folks who don't have a V1 are getting more tickets than you. V1 is like PSM, they are nice to have but one almost never needs it unless you are driving really reckless. Even then, if you are vigilant, you still wont need either. 
Originally Posted by ElTorrente
You pick up instant on when it isn't aimed at your car. Most alerts I get are on and off, and I know someone is up there beaming people long before I get beamed myself. Like I said, if you pass a cop on the side of the road, then soon after get a quick alert that goes off, you won't know if it was from the guy behind you or if there is another one unless you have arrows.
01-08-2007, 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by caf
Did anyone else notice the little blurb in the latest Autoweek.
Escort is introducing a new radar detector, the 9500, which is supposed to come with some totally new technology, including GPS. I'm not sure how they're going to utilize that, but it got me to thinking. Imagine what it would be like if you knew what everyone ELSES radar/laser detectors were doing--the ones several miles ahead or behind. The information could show up as hot spots on your NAV screen, for instance. That would be truly awesome.
Anyway, Escort is apparently unveiling the 9500 at this week's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
Escort is introducing a new radar detector, the 9500, which is supposed to come with some totally new technology, including GPS. I'm not sure how they're going to utilize that, but it got me to thinking. Imagine what it would be like if you knew what everyone ELSES radar/laser detectors were doing--the ones several miles ahead or behind. The information could show up as hot spots on your NAV screen, for instance. That would be truly awesome.
Anyway, Escort is apparently unveiling the 9500 at this week's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
1) Web up-datable GPS data on speed and red-light cameras - giving you warnings before you reach these locations
2) Speed limit warnings - possible use of GPS to compare actual speed with local limits and warn as appropriate - i.e. school zones etc etc
3) GPS marking of speed traps by driver, giving you a reminder when you pass your local hot spots
This technology has been available in Europe for a while now - and combined with a RADAR/LASER detector, gives you a move complete package for protection.
01-08-2007, 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by cdodkin
The GPS will probably be used for the following:
1) Web up-datable GPS data on speed and red-light cameras - giving you warnings before you reach these locations
2) Speed limit warnings - possible use of GPS to compare actual speed with local limits and warn as appropriate - i.e. school zones etc etc
3) GPS marking of speed traps by driver, giving you a reminder when you pass your local hot spots
This technology has been available in Europe for a while now - and combined with a RADAR/LASER detector, gives you a move complete package for protection.
1) Web up-datable GPS data on speed and red-light cameras - giving you warnings before you reach these locations
2) Speed limit warnings - possible use of GPS to compare actual speed with local limits and warn as appropriate - i.e. school zones etc etc
3) GPS marking of speed traps by driver, giving you a reminder when you pass your local hot spots
This technology has been available in Europe for a while now - and combined with a RADAR/LASER detector, gives you a move complete package for protection.
01-09-2007, 06:40 PM
#38
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Originally Posted by cdodkin
The GPS will probably be used for the following:
1) Web up-datable GPS data on speed and red-light cameras - giving you warnings before you reach these locations
2) Speed limit warnings - possible use of GPS to compare actual speed with local limits and warn as appropriate - i.e. school zones etc etc
3) GPS marking of speed traps by driver, giving you a reminder when you pass your local hot spots
This technology has been available in Europe for a while now - and combined with a RADAR/LASER detector, gives you a move complete package for protection.
1) Web up-datable GPS data on speed and red-light cameras - giving you warnings before you reach these locations
2) Speed limit warnings - possible use of GPS to compare actual speed with local limits and warn as appropriate - i.e. school zones etc etc
3) GPS marking of speed traps by driver, giving you a reminder when you pass your local hot spots
This technology has been available in Europe for a while now - and combined with a RADAR/LASER detector, gives you a move complete package for protection.
01-10-2007, 02:10 AM
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Originally Posted by 42empress
In CT it is almost always Laser, and if you don't get flashes from the other side, or a sea of red, You are usually done. I still keep the V1 installed however. Thankfully, the CSP usually have their regular spots and they rotate around evry so offen. I sometimes get a hunch, when they have been missing for a while. They like to show up a lot in the last 10 days of the month.
