Is this worth the price premium over the 8500 X50 detector?
188870
I have both and if you are doing a lot of high speed driving the Redline is most definitely worth the money.
188871
I have been using radar detectors for 12years this is the best I`ve seen. it picked up a radar trap 3miles ahead on a strightaway.
188872
If you are looking for extended range. Keep in mind this increased sensitivity increases the false alerts. The RedLine is great for rural highway driving with a a few cars scattered around. But I would not recommend it for the city where the false alerts will drive you crazy.
188873
For the distance you get out of the redline, if your doing highway driving over 90-100mph, yes with out a doubt. If you are not on a strict budget get the redline.
188874
Have not used the 8500 but I have owned the magnum sti and now the redline. I do believe that the redline is worth the extra money and it out performed the sti
1805297
I'm using my detector at six hundred feet, with trees and bushes between house and detector. This alert system is marvelous. The batteries last more than six months. It has a bunch of features that I don't use but are prob to my advantage. My dog reacts on high alert whenever it goes off. The biggest disadvantage is false alarms, caused by birds, small animals, bushes moving, alien UFO's etc. I bought a second (different model, same company) driveway detector to show which alarms are real.
1701671
I agree w/ Gary because I did just that. It's cheaper and also the replacement sensor that I purchased thru Amazon, Heath / Zenith SL5316 is the best one I've had because you can adjust the range so the unit doesn't go off when vehicles go by. Also, unlike other units I've had, it doesn't keep going on & off when it's windy or raining
959965
Based on the instructions if mounted in the vertical position the detection range is 50' its the best on the market that I could find don't bother with those little white driveway alarms they can't compare to the Rodann Electronics Wireless Remote, we use one of these at work to tell us when we have a truck pull up to our remote window and the reception on the receiver has a 1000' range. So I got 2 detectors for my home and one receiver that rings with different tones that you set so you know where the alarm is coming from. I have one in the back of the house and one protecting my driveway. It works great.
76813
I have had very good luck sofar in using the to replace previous. Nearly all of these detectors are good for somwhere between 5 to seven years before the actual sensor in side begins to fail. I used these as a same style plug in repalcement rahter than having to rewire for a dif model.
1631745
When you're a novice like myself, the one thing everyone should do is tweak the "sensitivity" in advanced settings for "Motion Detection", I stopped a sh.. load of unnecessary e-mail notifications. AND also (for new "owners of), you DO have to "continue anyway" and click on that when you get certificate security warnings. Working great for me with it set on 65 sensitivity, and for 30 second "Intervals", with "All the time" there's motion detection. Can't stress the sensitivity levels enough.
886734
I have the First Alert ZCOMBO detectors and they work great with SmartThings. You can pick them up from Lowes.
1041834
I did not buy a motion detector but I love the door bell. You may hae a good idea about the motion dectector. If you decide please let me know.
1394169
I would go with the 650 G because it's much more modern and has lifetime aura updates myself. I like it quite a lot in fact. The models before this were no slouches on radar but some people complained that their 9965 had display problems in that a strange line would appear in it's display after a while. The 9970 g doesn't appear to have that problem from what I read. I would just get the 650 because the price for these two detectors is pretty close to each other. If I could pick up a 9970 g I would even now if the price was right. It's a excellent detector too. Not that I don't like my newer version. I do. I'm just a detector hoarder. :) I would go with the 650 G because it's much more modern and has lifetime aura updates myself. I like it quite a lot in fact. The models before this were no slouches on radar but some people complained that their 9965 had display problems in that a strange line would appear in it's display after a while. The 9970 g doesn't appear to have that problem from what I read. I would just get the 650 because the price for these two detectors is pretty close to each other. If I could pick up a 9970 g I would even now if the price was right. It's a excellent detector too. Not that I don't like my... » Read More I would go with the 650 G because it's much more modern and has lifetime aura updates myself. I like it quite a lot in fact. The models before this were no slouches on radar but some people complained that their 9965 had display problems in that a strange line would appear in it's display after a while. The 9970 g doesn't appear to have that problem from what I read. I would just get the 650 because the price for these two detectors is pretty close to each other. If I could pick up a 9970 g I would even now if the price was right. It's a excellent detector too. Not that I don't like my newer version. I do. I'm just a detector hoarder. :) « Show Less
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The monitor 4 will do just fine. It's a bit more fragile than the ludlum and wet conditions are out of the question, but otherwise it's the better one for your needs. The ludlum is only a gamma detector, the M4 is an Alpha, Beta, Gamma and x-ray detector.
1515429
Probably- I haven't used the at pro gold yet, but this detector has been used in challenging situations with good results! The more I use it the more I like it!
2019399
Sorry. It's been too long ago to remember about S/N's and registrations... I do know that this is the best detector i've ever owned. Operates flawlessly w/ excellent range. A real road warrior's best tool...
50796
It does everything I want, and works well. I always have the detector on, and the laser function is great. The price and value is very good, and over time I give any detector about 2 and 1/2 years and then it's replacement time. They simply seems to lose effectiveness after that timeframe, so I would never spend a great deal of money for one.
2008663
The 9970g has gps which is great for warning you of speed trap areas and of photo red lights. Advance warning is superb - it picks up twice as far as my older detectors.
410306
The problem is it seems to pick up everything. I have owned at least 4 detectors, the last one for twenty years and I never got a ticket. This one has too many false alarms!! I unplug it half the time.
1874882
The lithium battery supplied is designed to last the life of the detector. At that point, in my opinion, its probably best to go out and buy a new detector.
2206555
The price on Amazon is back up to $279 now, at $169 it was too good a deal for me to pass up! I don't know why it was more than $100 off the regular price, but it's a great metal detector. It's far better than my "starter detector", and honestly, it's even worth $279.