Detector use in VA/DC?
I would like to see a Commercial Jammer that would work. I'd buy it. But they just don't. th e AN/TLQ-17 is a military ground based jammer that I work on. One of a couple. The Receiver wouldn't fit in our hatch. The PA would, but weigh's in at 259 LBS, The 110 vAC to 400 vAC 400 HZ invertor wouldn't fit in our cars. Oh yeah. Then there is an antenna and coupler that needs to handle the 100-700 watts output.
This wattage amount is WAY different then what car amps put out. Figure a good of-hand comparison, would be around 50K-100,000 watts. So, find me a jammer that works like this does.
This wattage amount is WAY different then what car amps put out. Figure a good of-hand comparison, would be around 50K-100,000 watts. So, find me a jammer that works like this does.
it will be interesting on the 06 Power Tour cause it goes thru VA, and you know that quite a few ppl on the tour will have a detector(i have one). and feining ignorance to the law is not an excuse in the eyes of the law
One problem with VA is that alot of the state uses VASCAR by air. So radar detectors ain't **** on the roads you really want to speed on. I remember traveling to Vtech and there was nothing but about 100-150 miles of straight smooth pavement with the occasional trucker for a while. The road was lined with "Speed enforced by aircraft" signs so we pretty much didnt go past 70 for the majority of the trip.
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Believe me, you will know when they run the detection from the air. They fly in either a small single prop plane directly over the highway, or off to the side a little bit. I have also seen them using a police helicopter during holiday travel. Now, this is along the I81 coriddor that I am talking about. Also, it is rare that they even do it. It is my understanding that they only have about 8 or so of the planes, and they stay mainly in the more popluated areas. You can hold 80 plus no problem on 81 as long as you avoid the staties in the medians.
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From: DelMarVaDC
Originally Posted by spy2520
One problem with VA is that alot of the state uses VASCAR by air. So radar detectors ain't **** on the roads you really want to speed on. I remember traveling to Vtech and there was nothing but about 100-150 miles of straight smooth pavement with the occasional trucker for a while. The road was lined with "Speed enforced by aircraft" signs so we pretty much didnt go past 70 for the majority of the trip.
If you are looking to be incognito, I think it is escort that makes a radar detector in the side mirror. They are pricey but if they are illegal it might be worth it. I have a cobra that is VG2 undetectable. I have only had one ticket and it did allow me to knock a couple mph off when I was hit with LASER. Radar detectors are useless against laser.
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From: Winchester, VA
Originally Posted by Arrowsflight
I used to drive from MD to RU in VA all the time, 5 hr drive (3 1/2 on my best run) one way. Never had a problem with getting pulled over on I81 either. Tho I didn't speed in Botetourt (bot-a-tot) County either as they seemed to have the most ticket thirsty cops all along the interstate. The only thing that gets in the way is the two lanes (cept the inclines where they add another lane for a small portion). Get into Roanoke County and you are back in business. I can do that drive now almost blindfolded (tho I'd never try!).
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From: DelMarVaDC
Originally Posted by frey51
I completly agree with you on that. When I was still goin to Radford, I could drive that stretch with no problems. The fastest I made it from Winchester to RU was 2 hours 20 minutes in my old car. I was haulin *** and didnt see one cop running radar.
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I actually use mine daily in VA. I have VG2 detection, but none the less I actually keep mine mounted on the drivers side right next to the Windshield piller. It's hardly visible from here from the outside of the car but Is still efective. You can run you power cord through the underside of the dash and up next to the door. If you do get pulled over just pop it out and you don't have wires all over the dash.
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From: Jacksonville, FL (originally from Toronto Canada)
I wonder what they do if they catch someone from out-of-state with one of those built-in detectors like the Passport SR-7 or the K40? They can't really take it out so do they just tell you to turn it off?
Wow. I had no clue that is what they did!!! Damn. I was always curious. I never did find out what they do for that type in Canada.
I lived in Up-State N.Y for a couple years. Was always going into Canada. I know they Smash it on site, and the fine is something like $300-500 for possestion.
I lived in Up-State N.Y for a couple years. Was always going into Canada. I know they Smash it on site, and the fine is something like $300-500 for possestion.