Radar Detector?
I've had my Escort 9500i for several years and have been pleased with it. However, it hasn't been the latest and greatest for a while now. If I were to upgrade, and the fact that I like the GPS, I'd probably buy the Escort Passport Max.
http://www.radartest.com/article.asp?articleid=1064
http://www.radartest.com/article.asp?articleid=1064
Radar jammers are illegal.
Texas Transportation code Section 547.616
Radar Interference Devices; Offense
(a) In this section, "radar interference device" means a device, a mechanism, an instrument, or equipment that is designed, manufactured, used, or intended to be used to interfere with, scramble, disrupt, or otherwise cause to malfunction a radar or laser device used to measure the speed of a motor vehicle by a law enforcement agency of this state or a political subdivision of this state, including a "radar jamming device," "jammer," "scrambler," or "diffuser." The term does not include a ham radio, band radio, or similar electronic device.
(b)
A person, other than a law enforcement officer in the discharge of the officer's official duties, may not use, attempt to use, install, operate, or attempt to operate a radar interference device in a motor vehicle operated by the person.
(c)
A person may not purchase, sell, or offer for sale a radar interference device to be used in a manner described by Subsection (b).
(d)
A person who violates this section commits an offense. An offense under this subsection is a Class C misdemeanor.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 739, Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.
Texas Transportation code Section 547.616
Radar Interference Devices; Offense
(a) In this section, "radar interference device" means a device, a mechanism, an instrument, or equipment that is designed, manufactured, used, or intended to be used to interfere with, scramble, disrupt, or otherwise cause to malfunction a radar or laser device used to measure the speed of a motor vehicle by a law enforcement agency of this state or a political subdivision of this state, including a "radar jamming device," "jammer," "scrambler," or "diffuser." The term does not include a ham radio, band radio, or similar electronic device.
(b)
A person, other than a law enforcement officer in the discharge of the officer's official duties, may not use, attempt to use, install, operate, or attempt to operate a radar interference device in a motor vehicle operated by the person.
(c)
A person may not purchase, sell, or offer for sale a radar interference device to be used in a manner described by Subsection (b).
(d)
A person who violates this section commits an offense. An offense under this subsection is a Class C misdemeanor.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 739, Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.
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I use different detectors depending on what I will be up against, the V1 is a quality detector, but it's not the most sensitive anymore (common misconception). Currently the Escort Redline is the most sensitive detector on the market, with the Beltronics STI-R Plus coming in a tied/close 2ed.
The K40 detector/ "Jammer" combo is very overpriced considering what you get, and the jammer performance is mediocre at best. Sadly this is one example where more money does not mean a better product.
The 8500 x50 and 9500ix are using the same antenna so the range or sensitivity will be equal 99% of the time. As you can see in here (and various other places) the best detectors are mostly Beltronics, Escorts, and the V1.
Radar jammers are illegal in all 50 States, laser jammers are illegal in around 17 I think. It's important that if you are a jammer user that proper operation techniques be used. Meaning if you get shot with laser, slow down asap and then shut the jammer off so the officer can get a reading.
The K40 detector/ "Jammer" combo is very overpriced considering what you get, and the jammer performance is mediocre at best. Sadly this is one example where more money does not mean a better product.
The 8500 x50 and 9500ix are using the same antenna so the range or sensitivity will be equal 99% of the time. As you can see in here (and various other places) the best detectors are mostly Beltronics, Escorts, and the V1.
Radar jammers are illegal in all 50 States, laser jammers are illegal in around 17 I think. It's important that if you are a jammer user that proper operation techniques be used. Meaning if you get shot with laser, slow down asap and then shut the jammer off so the officer can get a reading.
Love my V1. It has an amazing detection range, and the fact that it tells you exactly how many radars it's picking up on, and where they are located helps a bunch.
You live in Clear Lake, so I can give you an example that happened recently. I was going down 518 and took a left on hwy 3 going towards nasa rd 1. My V1 started going off as soon as I passed TF Supplements. Slowly at first, then it would quickly get faster the more i drove. I started around that curve/bridge and before I was half way around it, my radar was going nuts. I didn't see a cop anywhere, but it kept going off. I got up to the intersection right under Nasa bypass, and sure enough, there was a cop sitting there under the bridge.
So not only did it go off a good ways from the cop, it also picked up on him over a bridge and around a big curve.
You live in Clear Lake, so I can give you an example that happened recently. I was going down 518 and took a left on hwy 3 going towards nasa rd 1. My V1 started going off as soon as I passed TF Supplements. Slowly at first, then it would quickly get faster the more i drove. I started around that curve/bridge and before I was half way around it, my radar was going nuts. I didn't see a cop anywhere, but it kept going off. I got up to the intersection right under Nasa bypass, and sure enough, there was a cop sitting there under the bridge.
So not only did it go off a good ways from the cop, it also picked up on him over a bridge and around a big curve.
Last edited by Slash8915; Mar 14, 2014 at 02:20 PM.
Clearly it isn't.
(a) In this section, "radar interference device" means a device, a mechanism, an instrument, or equipment that is designed, manufactured, used, or intended to be used to interfere with, scramble, disrupt, or otherwise cause to malfunction a radar or laser device used to measure the speed of a motor vehicle by a law enforcement agency of this state or a political subdivision of this state, including a "radar jamming device," "jammer," "scrambler," or "diffuser." The term does not include a ham radio, band radio, or similar electronic device.
(a) In this section, "radar interference device" means a device, a mechanism, an instrument, or equipment that is designed, manufactured, used, or intended to be used to interfere with, scramble, disrupt, or otherwise cause to malfunction a radar or laser device used to measure the speed of a motor vehicle by a law enforcement agency of this state or a political subdivision of this state, including a "radar jamming device," "jammer," "scrambler," or "diffuser." The term does not include a ham radio, band radio, or similar electronic device.
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2011 is when they passed the law,but it doesn't have a fine limit set. Similar to back when that not having a front plate was illegal, but couldn't get the ticket until recently because there no set fine limit. Even though this is true,I'm still running mine. L8R DFLASH
As was posted earlier:
http://www.radartest.com/article.asp?articleid=1064
There the Escort Redline looks best. And the 8500>9500 per those tests.
The V1 they don't compare except at the end. It picks up more false alarms than the 9500 by a ton.
8500 is probably enough and is affordable.
Here is the Redline vs V1. If you don't need the rear radar capabilities, the Redline is a good choice.
http://radartest.com/redline-valentine-one-review.asp
But the V1 is still pretty much the standard.
http://www.radartest.com/article.asp?articleid=1064
There the Escort Redline looks best. And the 8500>9500 per those tests.
The V1 they don't compare except at the end. It picks up more false alarms than the 9500 by a ton.
8500 is probably enough and is affordable.
Here is the Redline vs V1. If you don't need the rear radar capabilities, the Redline is a good choice.
http://radartest.com/redline-valentine-one-review.asp
But the V1 is still pretty much the standard.
