Radar Detectors 101: Beginners Guide

[@G-25684]

Yay love how there’s no advertisements in the video thanks vortex.

[@VortexRadar]

haha yeah, mid-roll ads are annoying.

[@G-25684]

@@VortexRadar How have you been vortex?

[@ncdogg425]

Get KZbin Vanced if you have android.

[@G-25684]

@@ncdogg425 I do not unfortunately. Is there something that you know of that’ll get rid of ads on iOS without paying for KZbin premium?

[@ncdogg425]

@@G-25684 sorry iOS is so restricted.

[@ncdogg425]

You see how Vortex hold that radar gun at the beginning? He has a conceal carry license and prob named his Roscoe "Blizzy"😂😂

[@monusbrewer4911]

😂😂😂🤣

[@noahway13]

Good finger control.

[@sergiomessina2037]

Just viewed your video from a year ago and I must say thank you for the information. I’m an old escort passport radar detector guy from the 1980s. Your video made it very easy for me to catch up a mere 40 years later… i’m hoping to get a new model S in August so a radar detector will be needed. Thanks again.

[@marcg1964]

This was really helpful. Thank you! Please do a next level where you explain different frequencies and regional differences as to what is used most.

[@VortexRadar]

That's a great idea too. It's on the (long) list! haha

[@Scorpion7substance]

Dude your knowledge on radar detectors and systems is amazing!!

[@vibingwithvinyl]

Most of the speed cameras over here (Finland) are not radar based, instead they use induction loops in the road. They also always take a photo from the front, as it's (at least for now) not legal to issue tickets to the vehicle, only the driver. Although a ticket will be sent to the owner of the vehicle, they can dispute the ticket at which point the photo is taken under scrutiny. If the driver can't be identified, ticket will be voided. This also means that motorcycles often get a free pass, as they don't have a registration plate on the front. Things have started to slowly change though, as new cameras being installed are radar based. We do have the advantage of police running Ka band exclusively, no K or X band at all. They may occasionally run a laser but it's quite rare. edit: Oh and detectors are illegal to possess in any motor vehicle here. Doesn't matter if it's in use or not. Big ticket time if you get caught.

[@ZdayE32BMW]

drive with a full face helmet.. speed forever

[@zutadaska7875]

@@ZdayE32BMW but what if they fet your rear lisence plate

[@Scotty-vs4lf]

@@zutadaska7875 pretty sure he meant drive a car with a helmet, then they cant identify the driver and every ticket is voided

[@Bizija123]

Wanted to add for newcomers that surface area on your vehicle plays a role in radar clocking. The larger the vehicle, the easier it is for an officer to obtain your speed further away down the road.

[@varmint87]

Radar cross section

[@richardcrowell284]

We are not allowed radar detectors here in New South Wales Australia, we have fixed speed cameras, mobile speed cameras (privately owned by banks) that park at the side of the road and must have warning signs before and after the vehicle. The Highway Patrol have the latest radar systems. Some states still have the old across the road strips. We also have red light speed cameras, two for the price of one for the State Government !

[@Awackypenguin]

Think you forgot to mention the biggest benefit of windshield mounted radars: portability. If you ever rent a car or drive a friend's car (or just change cars) all you need to do is swap it over.

[@cobrlex_svt2572]

We appreciate your hard work and research 👍

[@jeremiahbullfrog1844]

dude, thank you.

[@juicebox22a]

Great video! Radar detectors also do not detect VASCAR speed traps. Time, Distance, Speed = know any two and do the math to get the third.

[@matthewcaughey8898]

Pennsylvania is looking to give local cops radar guns and we are all worried they’ll be all gung ho to play with their new toys. By the time I’m done my windshield will look like a freaking electronic warfare center

[@alittletoofrank]

Nailed the police siren edit for the transition sound! 👏

[@talisrune8192]

Just watched this 9/23/2023, cause I just learned that these exist! Super helpful video! Subscribed and liked!!😂

[@VortexRadar]

haha welcome!

[@garyglenn3654]

Who knew? I do now. Great video. Thanks!!

[@prophecy0731]

Supremely underrated video💯💯

[@KingoftheBlock85]

best purchase ever! can’t wait to haul ass through my neighborhood! 😎

[@zodmoosavi8825]

Sums it up really well. thank you

[@paulfairchild8942]

Wow, that is a lot of detectors!

[@vera9230]

thanks for the video, i don't think i'll be getting one anytime soon but knowing what to look out for is really helpful

[@alexnutcasio936]

Stalker II MDR was and is a great gun. That one you have is none worse for the wear. They were very popular with moto cops. Nothing like the old 34.7 to zap someone. The new ones are both slightly smaller and lighter. FWIW, for some reason, Escort Units really seem to excel on 34.7. The M3 just eats it up.

[@VortexRadar]

That gun is a beast. Easily one of my favorites to use and shoot.

[@hussellusa]

Thank you for your excellent analysis and information on everything RD it is really appreciated. I searched scores of videos and pictures trying to get a glimpse of the bottom of an Uniden R3, R7, Radenso XP, Pro M and the like but the bottom of the detectors are rarely shown. Specifically I was interested if the bottoms were louvered so as not to block airflow when mounting. I did finally catch a glimpse of the bottoms on some of your videos but had to watch carefully. If you would like, perhaps in future videos you can show the bottoms of the RD's and be even more through than you already are. Thank you again.

[@alp3781]

Thank you for all your videos. Based on your review of the Uniden R3, I got one and it is a super unit for the price. It works very very well. I use it on my Goldwing and my car.

[@VortexRadar]

Congrats! Yeah it's a great detector. :) Glad you're enjoying it!

[@khalidhafizi4050]

How much you got it for

[@alp3781]

@@khalidhafizi4050 I got a refurbished one for 175.00, like new and works perfect, so far. Zero problems.

[@jujitsujosh4774]

thanks for sharing your knowledge about radar detection

[@clydew2357]

Great video and not having advertisements is nice. tks.

[@RichardGetzPhotography]

Super helpful. Now one for dash cams please.

[@mark18mhcc]

This was so informative! Thank you so much for this video!

[@krumstoyanov6251]

You're Super Professional. Respect

[@VortexRadar]

🙏👍

[@robertmontes1468]

Super helpful video. Bought the R3 off your website... Hope you get some type of compensation off that! Thanks for the information

[@HeyImJorg]

was looking at buying a detector and found your channel, and was surprised to see you are also based out of Mill Creek! Crazy coincidence. I recognized the the mcdonalds and starbucks in town center at 0:51

[@Bogster_Bogs]

Most informative and professional 🙏

[@Solismig002]

I don’t need to watch this I just watch it to help out the Channel

[@VortexRadar]

haha thank you!

[@kx5e]

I've had radar detectors off and on since the late 70s. There was only Xband in those days and they were all constant on. There was a big black box called a Bearfinder radar detector. It was a great detector for the day. The one I had only received Xband. So did the Fuzzbusters but they sucked compared to the Bearfinder. It was the first one that I remember that Really Worked.

[@chair6180]

I liked this when the ad was still playing at the start.

[@kl0wnkiller912]

Live in Texas. After researching I got a Uniden R7. Love it except for one thing: The lighter plug in is too fat to fit in the dash plugin. It does fit in the one in the center console though. I use it in two cars so I want to use the plug in.

[@ncdogg425]

To all you newbies, there is no defense against mobile instance on if your the target and he sees you before you see him.

[@althepal6818]

In Canada, they are not just illegal but the fines are high. For the «custom installation » if a cops has motives to believe you have one installed, he can get you towed to a garage and have it uninstalled at your own expenses...

[@dionroman3677]

Some officers know where there ae speed signs. They know detectors will block out false. They will then sit there knowing the signal was filtered out. Don't ask how I know.

[@brandtharen]

This is the reason I always delete any auto marks my detector sets for speed signs.

[@STARFIGHT88]

That's why KA signal priority on the Unidens is cool...unless the officer is using K....but even then if your getting two Kband signals by the Sign....watch out!

[@Chris-jy3dm]

Hi thanks very much for the great info channel, What’s the best long range detector for me in England thanks again Chris

[@inf187]

Great crash course!! Thanks so much for the useful info. Cheers!

[@timcraig]

thank you so much. you saved me so much time

[@edabed8584]

Hey, does it matter where I place the Radar Detector?lower windshield, middle windshield or upper by the rear view mirror

[@deborahdiperna2451]

When I first got my beltronics v10 I noticed new cop car like chargers were using ka and crown Vic's were k

[@fhayek23]

Thank you for the valuable info!

[@haroonnatsheh]

Great video

[@bryanna72]

When i was younger I didn't research any, went out and bought the cheapest one I could find like $45 I think. Drove around for a week worked like it should went off with advance warning everything. Got too over confident and felt I could drive as fast as I wanted. Well one night i got hit with an instant on driving on a two lane country road and i never seen it coming. The detectors green light was on ready for no radar and as soon as I met the car in the opposite lane it lit up all red lights beeping erratically then went back to green all within like a second or two as if nothing ever happened. Next thing I know the trooper turns around and I got my first speeding ticket. I'm like hey that's not very fair! That's cheating lol. Now it's silly looking back. Seemed like I ended up getting more tickets with it than I did without one actually

[@Baileybear85]

Weirdly enough, my Uniden DFR7 will alert on every cop whether they are running radar or not. I'm not sure what the cops in my area have in their car that is constantly putting out signals, but it is always KA band.

[@VortexRadar]

If the DFR7 is alerting to Ka, it’s because the cops are running radar. It won’t be alerting otherwise. Sounds like you’re lucky to be in an area where the cops leave their guns on all the time. :)

[@anythingadrenaline4515]

So I'm in San Diego CA. I drive by a CHP motorcycle officer who always sits on the highway with a gun or binoculars up to his eyes. My Uniden R7 doesn't pick it up. I see this cop always writing tickets. What's he using? There was one time my Uniden R7 (LASER) setting went off. It was for a split second.

[@VortexRadar]

Yep that's laser. You'll need a laser jammer to pair with your R7. www.vortexradar.com/best-laser-jammer-reviews/

[@BenDover-io9vg]

El Camino Real is hot with lidar

[@Ronton617]

I would think someone would mark him with Waze if you are running that as well. I pair that with my R7 and although it's not bullet proof, it has saved me quite a bit here in NY where they use quite a bit of laser.

[@anythingadrenaline4515]

@@Ronton617 Haven't heard of Waze. I'll look it up

[@Ronton617]

@@anythingadrenaline4515 It's an app for your smartphone. Look it up. In fact it saved me today from Laser. I got hit, but if I had relied on the detector it was too late. But I knew well before because he was marked by other Wazers. It's just another layer of protection. This was on a major interstate, and there is plenty of traffic and people to mark them. As Vortex said, Laser Jammers are awesome, but expensive.

[@joeg.1119]

I'm in carrollton tx and dragon eye laser guns are popping out my old escort redline it's detecting them i got lucky last few weeks ago i almost got clock lucky another guy in front of me got clock...

[@preyemno]

could i velcro a radar detector to the edge of my dashboard?

[@Winters506]

You can. I’ve done it before but the only thing I experienced was under extreme heat or cold the adhesive gets super weak and it can come undone from the dash.

[@JetPackG]

I hope you see this and are able to provide some insight. So these products all detect radar, but what is the difference between them and like a laser jammer? Do cops use laser to detect speeding? If so would you need 2 different devices to be fully protected? Also I've seen your videos about scanners being able to detect different radar detectors. Is that just basically saying the cop will know you have a radar detector if their detector goes off? Thanks man and really hope you can answer these questions for me!

[@MugiwaraElvin]

Do you have a video where you show your full car setup regarding what you need to be 100% safe? Also what one do you recommend today?

[@ogr8tone303]

what i would like to know is how good is older radar detectors are like the original escort redline or other top name brands radar detectors in 2022

[@itshim2197]

My redline 360c has suspect range sometimes I get a mile or more and sometimes I have to be right up on the cops. Makes me wonder if I should switch to the uniden r7

[@VortexRadar]

A mile is pretty great in tough terrain. That's about the max range I see up here in Seattle no matter which detector I use. Switching to an R7 won't help there. It's also possible officers are using instant on instead of constant on which can affect maximum alert distances too.

[@itshim2197]

@@VortexRadar thanks for the reply you're the best

[@gregoryv3626]

The illegality in Va, do you just unplug or do you have to completely remove it, Va was the only place I got a speeding ticket in my life. thx Greg

[@paulstapley6182]

Thanks for the guide, really awesome! I’ve waiting on delivery of a Uniden R7 and I’m looking forward to mounting it on my new C8. One of the things I’m worried about is reaching to the mute button if I mount it lower on the dash, the windshield is heavily slanted so it’s likely I won’t be able to reach it. Are there accessories for the R7 to allow me to remote mute it?

[@dfacedxa]

uniden makes a hardwire kit with a mute button you can place anywhere you find convenient. when you look up the r7 on amazon it is will probably come up

[@VortexRadar]

Yep. It's a pretty popular option. geni.us/UnidenSmartHardwire

[@PondstompingAdventures]

Great video. Informative.

[@boghopper5463]

do you have any thoughts or insights about whether the Theia project is still alive?

[@clutchhoward6944]

I feel like a genius now

[@areufkingkiddingme]

You’re such a likable guy that I’m going to subscribe

[@V29546]

Excellent and enjoyable content! Does Blind Spot Monitor run a K or KA band or both?

[@VortexRadar]

Thank you! It’s generally K band.

[@User-cc6cq]

Great intro!

[@Msranda2007]

So I checked out your article on the best radar detectors of 2021 and noticed that there weren’t any Cobra detectors on there. Is there a reason for that? My grandfather has had multiple Cobra detectors and they have all worked flawlessly so I consider them to be pretty reliable. Granted I’m only 13 and I am not exactly knowledgeable on every brand of radar detectors.

[@bailsong658]

Thank you.

[@zach_waltonn]

I wanna find a custom install one to put on my mustang

[@jonasirw1]

What if a cop sets up with a radar gun right next to a digital speed sign that you filtered out? Can radar detectors distinguish between the two radar signals- the speed warning sign and the cop with the radar gun?

[@AntonioLima-sf8is]

You are the best keep it up

[@drpollution2712]

What do u have in ur AuDi and who is ur traffic lawyer?

[@adrianmondragon4723]

What about if there is a cop that always sits in the same spot. With the automatic GPS false alert kick in for that cop??

[@duncancameron9855]

There is a police radio detector known as Python that is only available in the United Kingdom, do you know of any USA alternatives? Radio might be more useful in cases such as LIDAR, because in theory, police will always be using a radio to communicate, and it should always be on for emergencies.

[@michaelcharron2296]

Thank you bro, good information to know and good job on explaining about Canadian laws on radar detectors too because I plan on moving to Alberta when I can. Okay I just have one more question. Is the DS1 considered a high end detector or cheaper detector, I bought mine for $400 dollars ?

[@bindthedevilloosetheangels]

8:15 What about Lidar and laser?

[@vera9230]

why did delaware turn red when you said washington dc....

[@MrValluko956]

As of 2021 which radar falses less?regular max360 or uniden r7???also i read uniden r7 sucks at laser detection? I also read they are prone to block real police k band with the automatic lockouts?@vortexradar

[@MrValluko956]

Anybody can answer this?vortex is busy

[@colinmettle4666]

I am geeked though because that’s Delaware where I’m from on the map not DC but nobody even knows about Delaware 😂

[@VortexRadar]

lol whoops! I’m so sorry! Silly mistake :)

[@inthefitofmyfury]

You rock and thx

[@sirexity1956]

I drove on a military base with my radar a lot, guess I’m lucky

[@robsonenduro3316]

do you know any radar detectors dedicated for motorcycles?

[@Fat_Jag]

Do you have a Merch store? I want that shirt. Amazing video as always; excellent pacing while still being incredibly thorough.

[@duckwacker8720]

In Washington you don't have to pay any camera ticket. You just affirm that you were not driving. By law they have to dismiss. You don't even have to go to court.

[@Winters506]

Aren’t you required to give the information about who had permission to use your vehicle during the time of the ticket?

[@S46Mm]

hi guys, i have a question? i bought a cobra rad 380 but it doesn't respond to the fixed radars on the traffic lights, does anyone know?

[@bernardthefourth]

I mob a 996 Turbo around country side with some rolling hills as well as in the mountains with hills, curves, and trees. Should I go with the Uniden R7? Roads usually not crowded at all. I'm in Idaho. Early warning would help me the most.

[@diego81683]

Anyway to get rid of the red light cams and camera speed enforcement ?

[@VortexRadar]

You mean like rocket launchers? 🚀

[@diego81683]

@@VortexRadar by any means necessary

[@chrisbadgett57]

A TN State trooper got me when I was approaching him from the rear going 96. My Cobra RAD 480i has had issues picking up TN state troopers. Does anyone know what seems to work well for them. I thought it will catch some but not all on KA Band.

[@jaylakhani5568]

Thanks

[@gas4gears]

Which radar is the best ?

[@VortexRadar]

Here’s the best options: www.vortexradar.com/best-radar-detectors/

[@hussellusa]

What if I put in a mute for a radar speed sign in memory, on a Uniden R7 for instance and the next time I come by there is actually a cop there. Will the detector give me an alert of the cop's radar if shooting?

[@zokitv2909]

Who saw the Lamborghini at 3:31

[@davidtriana]

@10:25 I have never seen so many police show up on a waze in my entire use of the app! Was that a test screen or a speed trap?

[@VortexRadar]

lol yeah that was real

[@bigskrt8996]

my whistler gets so many false ka freqs

[@inozia5547]

Nice video.

[@Michael-ql8pd]

Hi all. Live in Israel. Police use most MPH Bee III radar and laser sometimes. which radar detector will works good against this?

[@leom5028]

I want to see thiea already😫

[@paulsachs9983]

No theia, no care

[@CathodeRayNipplez]

And I want a hoverboard. Give it up Leo, you're just wearing out your keyboard. Theia will surface one day/month/year but until then it's simply a vision. Get on with life. And whos to say it will ACTUALLY be any good?

[@leom5028]

@@CathodeRayNipplez unlike you i still have hope, but im nearly to that point. Yet given the fact with all them tariffs and crap you might rite, either we wont see it for awhile or its gonna be poor quality. Its just i had my r3 stolen and in need of a new one and would hate to buy one to see thiea come out. 🙄

[@CathodeRayNipplez]

@@leom5028 by the time Thea comes out whatever you've bought to replace your stolen RD will be well and truly second hand. I'm not waiting on buying another car just because a hoverboard may eventually happen...

[@idknuttin]

So basically these will only help if police are out looking for people that are speeding, if police are cruising and don't have their scanners on to check for speed the detector won't detect anything and you can pulled over for other traffic violations? Do police ever cruise without their speed radars on? These also won't help against police using laser correct?

[@VortexRadar]

All the time, yeah

[@timtwardy6603]

Another fine video I have max 2 it has red&speed camera is it still good or should upgrade thanks

[@chronicfatigue5416]

I think the 360° detection is actually referencing the LIDAR. Not sure why the Cobra print reads as if it applies to the RADAR. LIDAR signals are very narrow, therefore the chances of seeing a reflection are greatly diminished. But really, if your unit detects LIDAR, it was likely aimed right at you and if you were speeding, you're already doomed.

[@VortexRadar]

Manufacturers use that reference for both radar and laser.

[@chronicfatigue5416]

@@VortexRadar My mid '90s Uniden didn't. In fact, it specifically says the 360 is for laser. Any current units boasting it for radar are likely doing so because they display direction. Whatever the case, you didn't make the distinction. Directionality of detection is very important in laser. That said, is there a unit doesn't provide 360 laser detection these days? In the '90s, there were, so the claim had merit. Now it's like advertising that the new car you're selling comes with tires.

[@titoace408]

Are there any radar detectors with built in laser jammer?

[@marcil802]

You didn't mention lidar and undetectable. Is there a reason ? Or the term undetectable is a scan? Thank you vortex

[@Rommie26]

What’s the best detectors as far as filtering out false alerts?

[@99subigt]

My front windshield has aftermarket tint, will that affect in any way the performance of the radar detectors? Thanks for the video it was very useful and informative.

[@VortexRadar]

I have multiple videos on the topic you can check out. In short if it’s non-metallic tint, it’s fine.