Passport vs. V1
10-06-2009, 01:07 AM
#61
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I think the real challenge in the near future is the sudden interest in revenues to the state. A motorcycle cop with a laser is a helluva cash cow. The notoriously predatory speed traps around the Bay Area could multiply to the point that speeding or "borrowing" the commute lane might be impracticable.
Back to the V1. I got one for a road trip down to LA to help keep me awake. Most impressive performance was when it beeped regularly for about 3 minutes straight. I thought it was just being oversensitive but soon the beeps got closer and closer until it went nuts as a CHP passed me from behind. Twice though I drove right by a police car pulled over on the highway without any warning.
10-06-2009, 02:13 PM
#62
10-06-2009, 02:59 PM
#63
Tony Stark explains.
10-06-2009, 03:15 PM
#64
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10-06-2009, 06:27 PM
#65
I disagree. There is nothing "false" about what the detector is detecting. If it sees K-band, it reports it. The problem is you cannot discern what is false by beeps alone. K-Band of course. (All Ka is a potential viable threat.) You need more amplifying information like how many and in what direction and a knowledge of the area helps greatly. If you want true situational awareness the V1 gives the most amplifying information. There are many times I have localized a Ka band and knew within seconds it was not a threat and did not need to slow down. (Weak signal strength of course. If you get a direct hi strength its time to panic slow down.) With the 8500/9500 you can not make that assessment with a weak signal unless you actually see the threat.
Here is an example. You are traveling on a long overpass and you get a medium strength Ka alert. You are 20 over the speed limit. What do you do?
Here is what I do: determine direction of threat. If it is from the sides- no threat-continue. If it is from the rear and no cars or motorcycles in sight-continue. If from the front-slow down and monitor signal strength and direction arrows. With the 8500/9500 you MUST honor all Ka signals because you have no idea where they are coming from. You can do the same with K-band also you just have to really hawk signal strength for ramp ups and know your area. it takes many months to become an expert at what the V1 is telling you. As I said, for true SA there is nothing on the market better, but it takes two computers to optimize it. The on in the Valentine and the one in your head.
Here is an example. You are traveling on a long overpass and you get a medium strength Ka alert. You are 20 over the speed limit. What do you do?
Here is what I do: determine direction of threat. If it is from the sides- no threat-continue. If it is from the rear and no cars or motorcycles in sight-continue. If from the front-slow down and monitor signal strength and direction arrows. With the 8500/9500 you MUST honor all Ka signals because you have no idea where they are coming from. You can do the same with K-band also you just have to really hawk signal strength for ramp ups and know your area. it takes many months to become an expert at what the V1 is telling you. As I said, for true SA there is nothing on the market better, but it takes two computers to optimize it. The on in the Valentine and the one in your head.
10-06-2009, 06:56 PM
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One thing I look for is a truck or van that has a larger radar cross section than my itty bitty 911 has.
If there is one behind me or ahead of me then I have an excuse. I have never had to use it but just in case. I would like to see what the cross section of the 911 is compared to the new F150 or a Chevy 1500. Newer truck drivers drive like maniacs now and if I ever get pulled over I am going to ask the officer DUDE! did you see that F150 passing me! you musta picked him up! The largest target is going to dominate the radar, so a F150 or New Chevy truck (they are more square in design than they used to be) should be the target showing up on the radar.
We have a full size cross section lab here I should measure the 911's cross section compared to a F150. I wonder if that data would be classified?
If there is one behind me or ahead of me then I have an excuse. I have never had to use it but just in case. I would like to see what the cross section of the 911 is compared to the new F150 or a Chevy 1500. Newer truck drivers drive like maniacs now and if I ever get pulled over I am going to ask the officer DUDE! did you see that F150 passing me! you musta picked him up! The largest target is going to dominate the radar, so a F150 or New Chevy truck (they are more square in design than they used to be) should be the target showing up on the radar.
We have a full size cross section lab here I should measure the 911's cross section compared to a F150. I wonder if that data would be classified?
10-06-2009, 07:20 PM
#67
If you've got an IR guided bogey, you just go to Boron flare countermeasures ...
Tony Stark explains.
Tony Stark explains.
The 911 "Spectre", I like where your head is at CarreraGT!
(Awesome pic, BTW)
