How does this unit compare in effective early warning detection with the XTR-435 model from Whistler?
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To be completely honest, the XTR-435 from whistler works much better. The CR85 works decent enough but not as effectively as the XTR model which I highly recommend. :)
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That being said, I have never had the alarm go off for high wind watches and warnings... It has only sounded for Severe Thunderstorm watches/warnings and tornado watches/warnings... I did not have it this winter, so I don't know if it sounds for winter weather alerts.
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Yes, no problem with detection. I mount on the visor without fear of radar from all sides. This is battery operated so carry a spare set but the detector will warn you of low power.
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I haven't tried it, so I don't know. I had trouble getting a reliable response from using the Mindplace, compared to other GSR equipment I had used years ago, so I have been using a temp stress sensor, also bought through Amazon. I did get a better response with the Mindplace using a small amount of electrode cream cream on the sensors, rubbing most of it off, and it seems to be gradually absorbed by my fingers.
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The one I received did not work well at all. I put a test subject on the ground and it would not detect it if the detector was more than one inch above it, sometimes it would not detect it at all.
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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.
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I have had 2 of these in my home for over a year and I have never had a false alarm. I run the test about once a month and other than that I have never heard them. Sorry folks, you have either received bad units or you have dust or other particulates causing your problems. I am using the 120v version.
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I have both versions of the hi sense and they have performed perfectly with no false alarms over 7 months. Fortunately, we never had an incident. You must install correctly over a hard surface to work well. I have no experience with Angel Care other than knowing it was recalled some months ago due to exposed cords. I'm sure this has been remedied since then. Hi sense wires (for the round disk model) are tucked under the mattress so protected from an older baby's grasp.
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Nino, I am not certain about the radar specifications in Georgia but the specs on the spec sheet indicate that the unit will work with all radar and laser signals (in the USA and internationally). It will likely work in your country but you perhaps could direct your question to the customer support people at Whistler to get a factory response from the makers of the product. Good luck!
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The difference between the two models, the XRS 9965 and the XRS 9970G is that the latter includes GPS and can detect "RED LIGHT" camera zones and other speed traps, the "AURA" database is free to update for the lifetime of the unit. It's definitely worth the extra few bucks.
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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. 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... » Read More 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. « Show Less
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Yes but I do not recomend buying do to the large number of false alarms even after adjusting to the lowest sensitivity. Do not buy this detector for outdoor or driveway alarm.
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Passport Max. The 9500ix is a great detector, but the Max builds and delivers on that. The Max is also very new, and had so much life in it. Escort is constantly updating the Max, and it's performance. It's a win for the Max.
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I have had both the 9970g and currently using the vendetta... I lean more towards the 9970g more seemed to pick up way more, tell when emergency vehicles approaching, and railroad alerts. Kind of got annoying but worked great
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I'm trying to find out the same thing. It's weird. Mine detects stations that are very faint yet misses some of the major ones with strong signals. So how do I get those major stations?!? Hello Creative Labs: You're missing some obvious features, so plus update so you'll really be the best.
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Yes, the unit sounds an audible alarm. If connected to a system, it also causes all other detectors to sounds, the base unit to sound, and alerts the monitoring company (subscription required).
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I have a xrs 9700 also, got tons of false signals. After buying the 9570 it does not give hardly any false signals but a added feature I found after getting it is that you can turn off each setting(i.e. spectra, pop, etc.) if you get a lot of false signals. The main reason I got this model though is the new ku band. It is not in the states yet(only in Europe) but it will be coming here and I already have a detector for it and won't have to upgrade then.