What is the approx. distance the radar willl alert you? Several reviewers mention time units, but time varies with speed...
1085371
The answer to your question also varies. If the laser or radar can't read your speed, then your detector may not be able to detect it either. I have driven on rural roads, highways, hill country and where I live and drive, mostly Houston is flat. I have had this detector for over a year and it has never failed me so far. You won't be disappointed. I have always been alerted much before I am able to see the cop, giving me ample time to slow down.
1085372
It does a very good job with distance when your traveling on highways, at times when my detector went off I saw nothing in the area but I slowed anyway and sure enough there was a patrol car just ahead. I'm guessing that the distance would vary with the amount of "gain" the police have there radar set at. I have had mine for over a year and it works great!!! You wont be disappointed
1085373
IT do not alert before radars!Only before fast cars,ambulance, police car and motocycles coming closer..If you want i can send you my haf of price It's new ONE! Send Me an email dcotrim@yahoo.com
878110
The short answer is No. Chirp can be read by Garmin devices up to 30 feet away. So you would have to be about 30 feet or less from the stolen item, before you would get a signal. Then the device has no way to tell you if you are getting closer or further away.
1427835
Big Marcus, A very big yes on Ka detection. My commute each day is through SE MA and RI and my whistler always alerts me well in advance when the stateys are setting up a trap. As for GPS, not sure since neither model that I have owned had that feature. Hope that info helps. BTW, for the price, Whistler can't be beat.
2013141
I do not have a radar detector. I do not need one. But, I suspect the NAVGEAR UDM will work to keep your radar detector device in place on the dash. If not, just slow down and avoid the alternative. :)
1925929
I have a unit but I have never yet used it do to a bust schedule. I assume it would scan in less than 30 seconds . . . . as most scans that size are about the same.
1111482
I never had a problem. I picked up radar as far as a mile away. I had Cobra's & their junk.
225884
It depends on the terrain...on a flat surface I have picked up KA band about 1 mile away. Generally speaking, you'll usually start to hear slight beeps at about a mile and steadier beeps as you get closer. I am pleased about this detector...good value for money. Good luck...
1518995
Is this a good radar? Does it work good and comes with charger? I want to buy it but I don't really know abouts radars :/
1138189
No Not really, If anything Just between the two that you mentioned i would rate them exactly the same, besides price wise, and one speaks out the letters "KA, K, X, Etc.." (or your can turn the speaker lady off) but as for range they would have to be exactly the same. And just like with any radar detect. it would all depend how you set yours up and where you place it in your vehicle, the instructions with the 9470 tells you step by step how to get the BEST performance out of it, and the one thing i did notice less trees and cars in your way a LOT further it can :) hope this helps... ( sorry the Delay, couldn't find your question)
1900096
I have not been able to check that kind of distance but I can tell you the previous version of this radio that I purchased years ago got out to about 7 miles pretty clear. So I would venture to guess, depending on atmospheric conditions, elevation etc, it should get fairly close.
1992357
I have found mine to be very accurate, although sometimes it will be off usually about a quarter mile for a 10 miles ruen. I think it has more to do with the movement or adjustment of the satelites rather than the watch, since I have noticed on the peaks website that sometimes the course is really off and has me starting out in Lake Erie. There is not really much you can do about it and all brands pretty much use the same gps. If I am running a course for time, I always measure it by my bike or car for better accuracy. I did do a 10 mile race last fall and it showed 10.07 which was very good. Trees and turns or switchbacks can through it off as well. I have found mine to be very accurate, although sometimes it will be off usually about a quarter mile for a 10 miles ruen. I think it has more to do with the movement or adjustment of the satelites rather than the watch, since I have noticed on the peaks website that sometimes the course is really off and has me starting out in Lake Erie. There is not really much you can do about it and all brands pretty much use the same gps. If I am running a course for time, I always measure it by my bike or car for better accuracy. I did do a 10 mile race last fall and it showed 10.07 which was very... » Read More I have found mine to be very accurate, although sometimes it will be off usually about a quarter mile for a 10 miles ruen. I think it has more to do with the movement or adjustment of the satelites rather than the watch, since I have noticed on the peaks website that sometimes the course is really off and has me starting out in Lake Erie. There is not really much you can do about it and all brands pretty much use the same gps. If I am running a course for time, I always measure it by my bike or car for better accuracy. I did do a 10 mile race last fall and it showed 10.07 which was very good. Trees and turns or switchbacks can through it off as well. « Show Less
311331
actually no....The gps used is for know location of speed light camera and police speed trap. and the radar also warn you when speeding over the desired overages that you set.
1427833
This is the first radar detector I have purchased. So i can't say I have a lot of experience. It detects Ka bands from maybe a quarter mile to half mile out, enough to give you a fair warning without being able to visually confirm a cop. It is especially helpful if the officer is out of sight behind a car or over a hill. No GPS.
1805295
I'm not sure of the exact range of this alert system. I had a distance of about 1/3 mile from transmitter to receiver. Regardless of the range, I would not recommend this product to anyone as it only worked for a few weeks before it started giving false alarms or didn't alert when someone was actually coming down the driveway. Look elsewhere for an alert system!
839607
Police radars mainly use "k", "ka" & "laser" alerts. Other car radar detectors use most of the others, so I recommend checking those off the menu list as I did. In town shops with automatic doors will set of the police alerts, and if you pass them often enough, you'll recognize them. Highway driving with the police alert going off briefly with no police in front or behind might be a police car going in the other direction or hills/median concrete walls causing the signal to break up intermittently.
15966
Yes, if your vehicle's speedometer is accurate. Just point the radar gun at a fixed object while your vehicle is moving, and compare the reading with the speedometer.
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Keep in mind that when taking a reading on a vehicle, you will only get an accurate measurement if the vehicle is coming directly towards you (you're standing in the middle of the road). Radar Gun will not compensate for lateral movement as a Police Radar gun will.