Uniden R7: Better than the R3?

[@847MicRoss]

"If the arrow is in front of you slow down. If the arrow is behind you, go for it." -Gumball Team

[@dennissawyer8496]

It's amazing how much this guy knows about radar detection. This is the place to come when trying to decide what unit to buy. Thanks

[@BigRod-um2dk]

Got the R3. Couldn’t be happier! Either way, been waiting for this video! Keep up the great videos.

[@RustyZipper]

💯👍 same here!

[@LITTLEROCK2517]

Yo

[@Chicalichanate]

Hey bro i just bought the R3 radar, can you pass me the settings you got lol

[@jaxbrewery]

Best radar detector channel on KZbin!

[@ck7802]

People wondering why the arrows make sense. I was pulled over when I first got my R3 because it went off, I slowed and then it stopped signaling. I went to pass a big group of cars so I could exit and one of the cars was a cop. Now you might say "well why did you speed past the cop car?". I live in texas. Cop cars can be unmarked mustangs, chargers, challengers, suvs, anything really. The cop had activated his radar then killed it so I stopped getting a signal. I thought it was either a cop behind who disappeared over the hill or exited. If the arrow had pointed forward, I would have looked at the group of cars more closely, or just slowed to fall back in behind the group. Arrows from My previous V1 had given me this info, and I really missed it when it died and I bought the R3.

[@jordanmiller6374]

Thanx for letting us know

[@2013bpeterson]

Better to have the info and be able to choose to use it or not. If you’re the “slow down when it beeps” type, well... this still beeps! I personally want as much info as possible, THEN I can decide what to do with that info.

[@microsnook3]

Exactly why the arrows make a difference. I miss mine on the V1 and may make the upgrade to the R7 from the R3 now.

[@2013bpeterson]

teelermeeler do it. R7 is sweet, coming from a V1.

[@microsnook3]

@@2013bpeterson Yes, I had the V1 and now the R3 and I think the R7 will take the spot of both of those! Cheers

[@tedbaxter5234]

Just learning about radar detectors for a future purchase. Very interesting! Thank you for doing what you do!

[@jose15238]

r1,r3,r7 is the way to go

[@robertteague6342]

I got the R3 for $289.00 on eBay. Couldn’t afford the R7 for $454.00 on eBay.

[@leoguy1609]

Former LEO used a radar detector to cover my radar signal at alarm sources and what the radar detector weakness were. This was before radar detectors had all threat mode, never had an issue catching speeders regardless if they had a radar detector or not.

[@LeftOverPizza585]

R3 havent let me down . I dont think i need arrows. I like the find the cop game. I dont think the r7 is worth the money but thats just me.

[@geoioaki941]

@Shavy Daley V gen 2 lol

[@RianNeves]

I can tell you wish you had the R7 but because you already spent money on the R3 you are trying to convince yourself you don’t need it even though you want it. Lol don’t cap about liking to find the cop game cause nobody likes that you sound stupid. Just say you want it but don’t want to spend the extra money or you just can’t afford the newer one😂

[@Anomalous602]

Plus it’s detectable

[@tace4982]

​@@Anomalous602what does it mean if it's detectable??

[@mikec6447]

In my opinion the best reason to get the R7 is because these units are sooooo sensitive they will pick up alerts on the highway from an adjacent secondary road. In this instance the arrows will answer all of your “direction” questions.

[@spooler7828]

I think it is worth it. I am impressed with my R3. Rear shots happen to me a good bit due to roaming state trooper interstate travel.

[@drpepper3726]

Auto lock out is a must, that's why I'm still rocking a 9500ix and in no rush to upgrade.

[@geforceginger]

Ive had mine 9500ix for like 7 years. it finally just stopped working. enjoy it while it lasts. i took great care of mine and it still eventually died

[@kobra45ACP]

@@geforceginger 9500ix is on sale right now at Escort for $299 plus another $30 off.

[@bigjerm210ify]

I’ve had mine 6 now thinking of upgrading to an R7 that thing has really held up not a day goes by where I don’t use it

[@MegaDav0]

Yes I’m switching, even with the R3 long range arrows are needed

[@SA-iw4ci]

Thank you for everything you do to inform / educate us about countermeasures. I plan on getting the R7 because I really would like to know whether the signal alert is coming from the front or rear when it's traveling in the same direction as I. I'm going to wait until after the auto lockouts are implemented before purchasing the R7. Then I'll pass along my R3 to my son. Thanks again Vortex!

[@brucepeterson3694]

I have preordered the R7 because I used to run the V1 and really miss the arrows and auto dimming. I presently have the R3 and think the R7 will be worth the extra cost.

[@jeoboden]

what did you do with your old V1?

[@brucepeterson3694]

@@jeoboden I still have the V1

[@crankcasy]

Why did you stop using it?

[@brucepeterson3694]

@@crankcasy I moved to Tennessee and where I live there are a lot of hills, curves and trees. On occasions I would get very little warning with my Valentine 1 so I tried the R3. It was better at giving me better range on radar sources especially 34.7 but I really missed the arrows. In Ohio the Valentine worked great. I now have my R7 and as of now I absolutely love it. I have gotten K band radar warnings and the range is great. I have not gotten any ka sources yet.

[@crankcasy]

@@brucepeterson3694 Thanks Bruce for the quick reply I live in outback West Australia where there is a lot of flat terrain and the police use K-Band and Ka-Band which unit would you pick for that application?

[@Pollix780]

Hello fellow KZbin viewers. Just a normal viewer here, just like you! Not alt account user, not at all. Golly. Can't wait to purchase R7, love product and am buying. I for one am thrilled to be upgrading from R3 to R7. Never mind the $200-300 price hike. This is a pure price purchase

[@mattrorabaugh294]

Nice summary. Still think I’ll sit tight and wait for the next offering from Radenso. If they offered arrows with their BSM filtering it would be a home run.

[@singram1978]

AGREED!

[@RXOlivencia]

That won't happen till end of year or next year. Jon at Radenso made that comment in the forum regarding their expected products this year.

[@BrianStDenis-pj1tq]

I just bought an R3 and used it for a long cross country trip. The R7 sounds a bit nicer, but I don't plan to use the detector in town (too many BSM falses), and so auto-lockout and arrows are not as important. Very cool, probably would have got it if it was out earlier, but don't plan to upgrade at the moment. (You asked, so I shared my opinion. Thanks)

[@cavinjones2081]

That little initial alert that you said you were getting right before a manual lockout happens to me on my R3 all the time. I have always experienced it it weird that you are now seeing it on the R7 though.

[@saxman24]

Cavin jones same for me as well, especially on I40 in AR where they use K/KA band drones.

[@wlh227]

Great review. I'm one that will just slow down for an alert so I have never seen the value in the arrows. Anyway love my R3 and will continue with it for now.

[@RustyZipper]

💯👍 exactly!

[@byron5705]

Thanks for all the test and hard work you do and keeping everyone up to date with software updates about our radars. I Been running radars since 1987 when i got my first car My Dad (RIP) who first introduce me to them in the early 80's he called them FuzzBusters and I am pleased to say they did me a great justice over my years. Just purchased the R7 because my R3 was just passed down to my Son for his first run to Delaware from NY and he loved it. I have a Valentine Gen1 I was using until i realize it was not fully RDD proof then i purchased a STI Magnum in 2008 and was having issues with the display but i am amazed to see my STI is working well with the R7 cord display and all soon i will be running them side by side just to see how the STI works alongside the R7 although i know the comparison will be unmatched with the R7

[@libertyroads7342]

The R3 fits perfect above the mirror in my truck and works great on my motorcycle with the GPS speed display. I might have to order an R7 for my wife's car so she doesn't borrow my R3 all the time.

[@Anonymous02204]

Just leave your wife and don’t keep wasting money on her so u can afford a nice sports car and use ur radar

[@boogalookid9562]

as in my previous comments about my financial director and her thoughts on my spending, I am going to watch with intensity and dissect each word in you're research until I think, until I know you're spending her money thoughtfully. you have a great responsibility Vortex

[@jordanmiller6374]

Thanx for these reviews on the r7 myself and im sure thousands of other people are grateful!

[@HBMAN1995]

Surprised to read some of the negative comments here. I for one am thrilled to be upgrading from R3 to R7.

[@xellaz]

I just recently bought a Uniden R3 thanks to your videos! I was almost scammed of buying the cheap $30 knockoff versions in Amazon 'coz it has very good reviews. I know that the reviews were most likely fake but I was still tempted due to the low price but after watching your videos, I was convinced of dropping the money instead and get the R3. This coming R7 seems really nice and I'm still on the 30-day window where I can return my R3 and maybe pre-order the R7 instead but probably won't do that. I like the concept of having arrows and knowing where the location of the signal is coming from but it's nothing that major for me. Like you mentioned, I'm in the "slow down when hearing beeps" bandwagon.. haha! So far I'm enjoying my R3 but one thing I would like to see in the future would be the ability of these radar detectors to have a bluetooth capability of be controlled by our smart phones when changing settings! How cool would that be?! I just find it so cumbersome when navigating through all the settings on my R3. Using a smart phone instead would be more ideal. They have started implementing this on routers... and even motherboards... why not radar detectors too?!

[@b18spoon]

I'm waiting for a Radenso with arrows (windshield mounted/pro M style)

[@b18spoon]

@@MrWhaatay I have the Pro M and the R3. Using them both at the same time, they both respond within fractions of a second from each other! But the Pro M filtering runs circles around the R3

[@b18spoon]

@@MrWhaatay Yap your right! My experience is in the city and driving in traffic. So I'm not sure if "range" counts for much in those situations. In open areas the Pro M did give me plenty of time to slow down before they saw me coming.

[@yurikpikh28]

Spoon Al how much better is radensos filtering?I have r1 n run it n city mode to reduce k falses. Ut thinking about getting pro m for another car.

[@b18spoon]

@@yurikpikh28 MUCH MUCH BETTER! Super quiet!

[@Devlins10]

Theia

[@M3nace46]

I just made this choice and went with the R3 as my first radar. Got it for 250 off amazon and it works beautifully. Maybe one day later on I'll get an R7/8 but the 3 is perfectly fine for now.

[@Sinosure]

I love the arrows, & always have since Valentine One implemented them!! I think Uniden can improve on the BSM filtering though. The longer distance of detection & arrows is a must for me!! Seeing where the threat is coming from is huge!! I still will be purchasing an R7!! Thank you for your continued reviews!!

[@crimson888]

Thank you so much for your thorough reviews, making my decision a bit easier - so glad I found this channel!

[@thedoo777]

I just bought a Uniden r3 for under $300! Thank you Mr. Vortex! Thank you For your dedication and knowledge. False alerts? From a passport X 60

[@leom5028]

my r3 with narrow sweep does an amazing job im very happy. r7 mmm no not worth it. also for ppl that say uniden bird sound is annoying, you are very wrong. it sounds mutch better in real life than on video.

[@TumanWK]

@VortexRadar I agree, situational awareness. If I just passed a police officer, is the signal I'm getting a new signal (in front) or the same one from behind (showing up again). Not as much an issue if your radar has bad off axis, or no rear antenna. Also, where I drive, a lot of side roads with police running radar off the highways. Good to know if the police officer is on my highway route of on a side road that may or may not be visible, especially at night.

[@thomasbratkon4624]

I'm running an updated V1 and it sounds like the BSM filtering is about the same on the R7. I lost respect for Escort a long time ago when they dissed on arrows and then added them as soon as the V1 Pattent expired. Escort can not even keep up with the detecction they had an the older Redline. I think if the R7 had better BSM filtering Valentine would be in serious trouble if they done update what they had. For $399 the V1 is still a good detector. I guess I am still partial to the V1 for being a no thrills but no bullcrap company (are you listening Escort)

[@singram1978]

In my personal opinion my V1 has better BSM than my R3... My Radenso Pro M SMOKES THEM ALL....

[@davidparker4312]

singram1978 Love my PRO M

[@SA-iw4ci]

Thomas Bratkon I really soured on Escort because they refuse to support / firmware update the 9500ix but yet continue to push it to consumers on their website for $299.95 RIDICULOUS!!!

[@JustAStang]

I am still running a V1 also. When the Redline came out I ended up getting one because of the range but I never could fully pull myself away from the V1. I have thought about getting an R3 but with being able to run YaV1 and now JBV1 I didn't see the cost worth getting one. I am still surprised at how well the V1 range is still and besides BSM filtering it hasn't really had any updates in performance in quite some time.

[@thomasbratkon4624]

Hey, JustAStang ...I find my V1 to be pretty quiet with filters on. I get's most noisy around Hondas. My FUN car is a 1984 Mustang GT that I have had since 1987. It has 80,000 original miles and some bolt-ons:)

[@darcygoesfast]

I like the front mute on my R1- my wife in the passenger seat can press it if I'm occupied with more intense traffic situations.

[@mike9147]

Thank you for all your hard work!

[@Riley1524]

I came close to ordering the r7, but if the bsm filtering remains the same as the r1/r3, I'll pass for now. That is as important to me as range since k band is still heavy here in Ga. Nice vid! I I also don't see why they didn't put the buttons on the front with all that room

[@TheThesweetgee]

Well hopefully that's not final version. Hope that was just prototype for reviewers

[@Maximus091768]

Definitely looks better with the buttons on the side. The front would have been hideous n outdated

[@Riley1524]

@@Maximus091768 Your opinion of course, but I'm willing to bet that the majority of people asked would agree that buttons on the front would look better than that blank, long "chin"

[@Riley1524]

@@MrWhaatay Yep. It just looks strange not having anything there. I hope that's not going to be the final design

[@Broker205]

I’m currently still running my Escort Redline, but I’m about to purchase an R3. I personally don’t care about GPS lockouts, because the Pelham Alabama police department routinely has patrol units running radar in a local CVS parking lot. If I were to GPS lock out those locations, I could be setting myself up for a ticket. I know for a fact, if I were a cop, that I would sit in drugstore and grocery store parking lots and run radar to catch people slipping.

[@noahrautiola7884]

George Jackson yeah but most cops run ka and stores are k band

[@Broker205]

Noah Rautiola not here where I live. I live in Alabaster AL, in a subdivision that borders Pelham, AL. Alabaster PD runs K band, even in their newer Tahoes, and Explorers. Since these are the two departments that I would most likely encounter if I were to commit a traffic infraction, I still need K band detection.

[@mynameisrobbie2702]

I've notice the same thing here george. I live in Montgomery AL police are trying to even the playing field.

[@maxnix346]

@@Broker205 But if you have your RD set up correctly: 1.) It will show multiple sources 2.) Only the stored frequency at that location will be muted

[@Broker205]

Max Nix ahhh, that’s a good point!

[@RN-wl6cs]

Vortex, a few things... I believe I saw that the weaker signals which are displayed in the smaller window also show the arrows - is that correct? Which is a great feature that people are not talking about. Can you discuss the whole issue regarding the lack of rdd immunity for r7? When is the auto lockout patent expiring? I agree with you about the mute button placement. I wish the unidens would place 1 led on the device to alert you to radar as the oled display in bright light gets washed out. Even something cheesy as the old whiskers that only had the 1 red led would suffice. There have been a few times I have missed the alert due to this. But as usual, thank you for your informative feedback.

[@neilschneider7367]

Thanks for the review. I have a max 360 and not sure it is worth changing.

[@TheThesweetgee]

Yes... what we all been waiting for..thanks Vortex

[@RustyZipper]

🥇💯👍

[@mikecronis]

Things I want on an RD: Auto Dim, ability to lock-out Ka falses (several in-town) and other falses, blank screen until alert occurs, Auto attenuate/mute, turn-off freqs. (ie. X-band).

[@VortexRadar]

The R7 offers all of those. :)

[@normt5463]

V1 van do that for about $460.

[@blooshooz]

I have an R-3 and ordered an R-7. I personally want to know where the threat is coming from. I also have a Max 360 and compared to the the R-3 is not even close when it comes to early threat detection. Now I will get the early threat detection and know where it comes from. For me, Escort will need to up their game if they want to stay relevant in this market. While Escorts BSM is better, the long range threat detection of the R series is worth the trade off.

[@juicebox22a]

Ron Palick Escort seems only to excel at raising prices. I still use an original Redline. Seems Escort aka Cobra went down hill after the original redline. I returned a Redline EX because it sucked in comparison. I do need RDD immunity for my VA travels.

[@derrickmcfall8702]

I have a max360, and I have never run into a situation where I thought I needed more range. In fact, many times I find my self wondering where the cop is and why it's taking so long to pass me. I drive about 100 miles a day and rarely ever get a false alert.

[@Pfloyd1970A]

Same for me, I run an Escort Max II Platinum! I love it, ample range and is quiet. Very few K band falses.

[@warrior13shadows]

This videos help a lot, I got an R3 and it’s awesome 👏

[@tylorsjoblom]

I have an R3 and a Geek Squad plan on my R3. My R3 has really bad image burn on it now. Considering getting another R3 or paying the difference to upgrade to an R7. Very useful video. Thank you much!

[@commercegil]

Great review thanks. I already have an R3 in one vehicle with a Blendmount. The mute button is a show stopper for me. If they come out with a remote mute button (hard wire only) or a bluetooth remote button I’ll jump on it. However, I agree it was a pretty bad idea putting those two buttons on the side.

[@VortexRadar]

Here ya go. ;) amzn.to/2QJRecC

[@zekebrad]

There is a hardwire mute button from Uniden same one that works with R3/R1 will work with R7.

[@commercegil]

@@zekebrad Great, thanks'

[@MS-1994]

Thanks for a great review! You answered all of my questions. When I decide to move from my R3, I'll be sure to hit your link!

[@rickybobby5950]

I love my R3 but I have an itch for one with arrows. I did the v2.04 update and changed my K tone to the least annoying tone and I no longer want to throw it out the window in a construction zone or driving next to a Honda! 😂

[@f8c3themusic]

Same, and I just switched to the R7 a few days ago. I loved the R3 but HAD to have the arrows lol. I compare it to having two iPhones, but one doesn’t have a camera. So it can do everything the other one does, but no camera. And you can skate by for a long time until you find that beautiful sunset and you can’t capture it. That’s what sold me lol.

[@eliarguelles4426]

That BSM is making me think twice about my pre order I have a 1st gen max 360 the range sucks but it only picks up Buick suvs for the falsing category...

[@paulrogers945]

I agree. I ran the R3 and it really bugged me. Now with the Max360c, it's way better (not perfect, but way better). Was tempted to order an R7, but they'll have to fix that before I'll switch.

[@eliarguelles4426]

Paul Rogers they should look at escorts programming on filtering and apply it to r7 then it would actually be the monster everyone is talking about if not then it's really no different from a lower brand RD always falsing for eveything not knowing what is a true threat..

[@koolkeith8908]

@@eliarguelles4426 The R3 range and sensitivity/selectivity filters are much better than cheap RDs though.

[@socallaghan01]

@@paulrogers945 I have both and the Max360 has it all over the R3. R3 falses drive me crazy.

[@paulrogers945]

socallaghan01 I ended up buying the R7 and have been running it since the day it came out. I love it. I put the 360c in my wife’s car. We have a lot of cops running K band around us that the R7 is so much more useful. The 360c attenuates the k way too much (and is why is “seems” quieter than the R3/R7)

[@That1_CopDude]

Can’t believe this was three years ago! Jeez, it feels like yesterday when i got the dfr6 after watching your channel and taking your advise on bang for my buck, shoot that was a solid 5 years ago… Upgraded to R1 in 2020 and still totally contempt with Everything about it…

[@johnrouk8319]

I drive on the highway for an hour each way and in the country the sherrifs love having 2 officers setup 2-3 miles apart. And with all the BSM i get its nice to tell when im just driving next to someone and when im coming up on some officers.

[@Armour783]

Is BSM filtering a software issue or a hardware issue? Could the R7's BSM filtering improve in the future with an update or is it locked in to falsing forever because it's tied to hardware?

[@sagew7377]

Generally I believe BSM filtering is controlled via software. In theory, Uniden could release an update to improve it immensely.

[@Jpilgrim30]

I’m sticking with the max 360c for now. I don’t know if I got lucky with a hot unit or what but it has great range and awesome filtering. I haven’t had any issues with it in the year plus that I’ve owned it. I may consider the R7 in a couple of years but I’m good for now. I will say I enjoy the arrows a lot more than I thought I would.

[@derrickmcfall8702]

I'm with ya. range on my max 360 seems amazing.

[@Jpilgrim30]

Derrick McFall yeah I came from an OG redline and while all out range may be a little less I haven’t noticed a major drop off in my day to day encounters but I have noticed a MASSIVE drop off in false alerts lol

[@MikeTarlton]

I’m going to hold off on the R7 for now and keep my 360 until they improve the BSM filtering. I also have the R1 and it goes off way too much for my liking.

[@blooshooz]

Hey this is America, you can like and use what ever you want. I am glad you like the 360. I have one, I use it but the range on an R-3 and an R-7 is a lot better. You can argue about that all you want, its still a fact. I would rather have the range and not need it, than need the range and not have it. Its just a more sensitive detector.

[@vipinmaheshwary103]

I bought an R3 couple weeks ago, as I needed one sooner than later and also cuz I am in the camp of "I'll just slow down when the thing beeps".

[@RustyZipper]

💯👍

[@jamesfranks3267]

R3 is the way to go. I sold my R7 to get R3

[@Anomalous602]

@@bairon4752 too much complications with tech

[@TheOriginalLugnuts]

I'm looking forward to seeing how the R7, 360 and the V1 compare with range and performance.

[@Newzchspy]

TheOriginalLugnuts it's already been tested. R7 smokes the V1 and Max360.....,,

[@TheOriginalLugnuts]

@@Newzchspy At the time I posted that comment there was no testing done. While some of the preliminary testing with Beta units is impressive I'll wait to pass judgment untill more data points on production units is out.

[@emeresbestres1]

I have this idea to make it even more stealthier. I will be mounting it above my rear view mirror as well and I also have a strip of a limo tint running across my windshield but when you walk beside the car the sun reflects from the front of the detector as shown here 5:40 for a second ( you know what I mean ). I was wondering if we could put some sort of anti reflective film on the front to eliminate that glare. Obviously nothing with metal in it but I think it would be a good idea. What do you think? How about a piece of phone's plastic clear screen protector?

[@yt0500323022]

Key question - when does the patent for auto lockouts expire?

[@VortexRadar]

I believe June of this year.

[@dennissteul5445]

It sounds like a winner EXCEPT, BSM filtering!!! If you have a RD that constantly falses, what good is it? I have a R3, I love it, but the BSM is driving me crazy. There are more and more vehicles on the road that trip (BSM) the R3. That is where Radenso may come in with good BSM filtering (not perfect but better than Uniden), and decent range but not great range like the Uniden R1, R3, and apparently the R7. I really feel that Uniden goes for extreme range, which is great, but at the cost of mediocre BSM filtering. I love fantastic range, but I find myself not on high alert when K band alerts go off. Where I live K-band is still used which is dangerous when you don't react like you would for a Ka alert. Maybe Uniden hasn't figured out how to do both, long range and BSM filtering with out significantly sacrificing K band range.

[@sausagedog52]

there are a few things the r7 needs, a rhd version, as well as k band band segmentation like on the dfr7. here in New Zealand we only have 34.7 Ka for all police patrol cars, no handheld radar (only laser but thats rare) and redflex digital cameras (kind of like mrcd) its a low power low frequency k band radar signal that varies from about 23.9 to 24.1 ghz, on the dfr7 you enable k1 and disable k2 and enable ka 5 and youre set (i also enable ka 4 and 6 for out of tune radar) the r3 doesnt have this low sweep like the r3 or the segmentation on k so ive ended up just turning k off entirely and relying on purely sight alone to spot cameras. they have a fairly short range so if youre fast enough on the brakes youll be fine combined with the fact they arent good at reading rapidly changing speeds theyre pretty much onl designed to get your average oblivious driver going 15k over that didnt even see the camera. all our mobile cameras have a large antenna in the middle as well as you can see the radar antenna and lenses through the glass and the stationary ones look like 3 cinderblocks strapped to a pole and we have no other traffic infrastructure that looks even vaguely similar but it would be nice to see what uniden does in the future

[@davidc5027]

Have one on pre-order, and really look forward to using it, but coming from the Pro M, the reports on the BSM filtering is a little concerning. Looks like a trade off, but hopefully Uniden can make BSM improvements.

[@GodMode365]

I’d be willing to take the pro M off your hands so long as it’s a fair price that accurately reflects the fact that it’s a preowned unit that won’t have the 1 year speeding ticket guarantee..lmk

[@Who-710]

I want the r7 but im waiting for it to come out and see if people like it

[@JuanyJuanes]

bro this detector looks badass, but i passed and instead bought $100 worth of gear and created a stealth v1 setup with a phone, long cable, ,CD and remote audio. I didn't wanna take the L with resale. I am sure this is a amazing setup, but the price is too high

[@NewVisionLCS]

I feel the same way. This is definitely price gouging in my eyes.

[@VortexRadar]

Perhaps, until you remember it’s literally two R3’s slapped back to back...

[@NewVisionLCS]

@@VortexRadar you have a point there. I think with anything else those who want it first always pay the price for it. Same strategy with cell phones.

[@jeoboden]

what is resale for the new v1s? just sold my cars so dont need one and figured id buy the r7 if i start driving again

[@normt5463]

Been with V1 since 1996 and currently love the extra sensitivity of custom sweeps with V1C. The laser sensitivity and progamlbility of K-band with logging of everything is the best.

[@Dkryptd]

I imagine the mute button isn’t on the bottom of the detector because every time you’d go to mute, you’d be applying downwards pressure on the r7, which would contribute to it eventually falling

[@motorcycleislife8296]

Do you have a recent video on how to adjust the Uniden R3 settings?

[@bwxmoto]

I probably won’t buy another Uniden until they work on BSM filtering. That’s the biggest issue with annoyance when running a detector these days and they’ve done nothing about it at all. Definitely not going to drop $700 on one that won’t shut up on K band any time a certain car drives by.

[@ElijahWash]

BWX inform me on what BSM filtering is please.

[@Eaglefirearms]

Just Some Guy blind spot monitoring systems on cars 🚗.

[@bwxmoto]

Just Some Guy yeah it’s when the detector goes off on K band any time certain types of cars are nearby. Acuras, Cadillacs, some GM cars and SUVs. It’s extremely annoying and basically makes K band useless. To me it’s the biggest problem and only getting worse. I assumed Uniden would be working on this. Looks like they aren’t!

[@TheDumbOldGuy]

​@@bwxmoto Something to consider: the Unidens have terrible BSM filtering because they are extremely sensitive for the longer range. Escorts have good BSM but shorter ranges. The truth is that you cannot have both as the strength of signal is how they perform the BSM filtering. I picked up a R3 for the long range on interstates and back roads where the slight signal might be a police officer over the next hill. But if I lived in the city where long range wasn't a primary concern, I would have bought the Max360 because of the BSM filtering and arrows. You have to choose based on what is important to you as not one detector does it all.

[@bwxmoto]

its0nn0w top Unidens are completely digital now. I don’t buy that you can’t have good filtering as well as good range. They just need to figure out how to filter the BSM signals better. It’ll probably be with better algorithms or maybe it will take faster computing power or both. The argument that it’s “just impossible” is a farce.

[@vidwannabe]

Wish Uniden would take a page from the network cables and put a metal shield to protect the release mechanism on the power cord. Bought the R3, and within 2 months, the release tab is broken on the power cord. Seeing as the power cord is going to be plugged and unplugged continuously, a small improvement on protection would offer longer usage (probably what they don't want to hear as replacement cords are $25).

[@CountyGarage207]

have you ever noticed trailer trucks pulling reefer trailers set off your detector for KA? They do on mine (cheap junk radar, planning to buy an R7). Also the state of Maine has traffic alert signs that set off a KA band alert.

[@badbonzai1]

I've actually owned and used those detectors on his top shelf.

[@DarthVader-eg9jm]

Arrows are important in my opinion but the new chassis is more important for future upgrades etc. I think it's worth it.

[@eric2499]

Preordered mine within an 30 min of you posting saying we could order. I do have my R3 for sale is anyone is interested. Great price.

[@RustyZipper]

How much? A couple guys asked above about buying a used one.

[@marvincameron24]

Eric how much for your R3?

[@paulpower7018]

I last bought a Escort "Passport Max" starting to get old, but I must say it's very good especially on the hwy.

[@Pfloyd1970A]

Yes, I bought a refurbished Max II Platinum from Escort for $224.00 plus tax. Did an IVT update and it is awesome. Very quiet and great range. R7 seems great, but I don't think the wife would like it if I spent $600.00. Ouch

[@jeremyr7147]

Side button bad, at least it has mute button on power cable. Feel sorry for hardwires.

[@SA-iw4ci]

Jeremy R Why do tou feel sorry for hardwires? Seems to me that the R7 can be swapped right into my R3 hardwire setup. I never have to touch the actual RD to mute. www.rdforum.org/index.php?threads/83736/

[@Ripskin16]

I'm running an old Beltronics x65 pro series. Cant even find pictures of it online (new version looks different) and its range is great. Cost me 600 at the time and I like it overall but false alerts are getting ridiculous as it alerts to anything even the sun it seems like. I wanted the R3 for it being mostly superior to Escorts offerings but I see the benefit and want the arrows so I've been waiting for something like the R7. I have been really torn as $200 is $200. I'm going to wait for retail release and maybe a firmware update depending on how fast it comes out. I would miss the ambient sensor but I have manual lockouts, redlight cameras and an online database I can download updated locations into for traps cameras and hot spots already so just improved tech and some filtering vs none. If the filtering is not really much improved I can live without arrows for another 6 to 10 years unless they can improve it through software (should be able to if they invest the time once released. I also think the side button placement is a little dumb vs the front but with a remote button cable it should not be a big deal. Still really torn but appreciate the video's and look forward to more comparisons.

[@rexusranger1938]

I don't know if it's smart or stupid on my part but, to get rid of the annoying BSM false alert, I disable K-band alert altogether. I have the Uniden R3.

[@Drugar123]

I have the R3 and the range is excellent. The BSM leaves a lot to be desired though. I live and work in Oklahoma with a 2 hour highway commute each way to work, so its great for the daily work drive grind on the highways. However, my GF lives in the Dallas area and when I go down to visit, the BSM alerts drives me crazy, almost to the point that I almost turn off the R3 and drive like a law abiding citizen. Only reason I don't is I have too much fun in the traffic driving my Camaro...lol. If Uniden can improve the BSM filtering via firmware updates, then I would look at getting the R7 for the arrows and auto lockout capabilities then pass the R3 to my gf or mount it in another vehicle of mine.

[@dafaazman]

Pre-Ordered and ready for some serious testing.

[@trav9402]

Whats the average range of the radar to detect cops ? I know hills and trees turns etc. Is a factor but still curious

[@l67swap1]

I wish a detector actually announced the signal band frequency like yav1 does... Would be nice to hear the frequency announced instead of just beeps ;)

[@VortexRadar]

The R1, R3, and R7 can all do that. :)

[@zekebrad]

Do you know when the auto lockout patent expires? Great review as usual! If you have the hardwire kit with mute button you can use that instead of the side mute button on the R7. My pre-order is in can't wait with this R7 and ALP laser I'm good to go. I do 55,000 miles a year in the Limo Business and never have a problem with BMS filtering with my R3.

[@RustyZipper]

Literally the next comment below yours asks that question. “I believe June of this year” was his answer

[@bryanrackard4063]

The cigarette lighter power cord does also have a mute button, which is quit useful.....Great videos!

[@blueberrycobbler]

bryan rackard quite

[@vindiesel1066]

Hi vortex, just wondering with this R7 because the front face of it is slightly angled towards the left for left hand drive cars, do you know if uniden will make the front face angled towards the right for right hand drive cars? Greetings from Sydney Australia.

[@vindiesel1066]

@@Toser28 spectre elite or even the next version up from the elite will not detect any undetectable radars. I work doing all the installations on radar the spectre & other equipment on highway patrols & unmarked cars. So I know what can be detected & what can't. At this stage the spectre elite only picks up an undetectable radar if the spectre & radar are sitting on a bench side by side, as for driving by a highway patrol with their spectre on full sensitivity does not detect the undetectable radar, & they don't drive around with the spectre on full sensitivity because of the spectre false alerting.

[@VortexRadar]

What’s newer than the Spectre Elite?

[@vindiesel1066]

Hi@@VortexRadar nothing at this stage my point was any future RDD that come out will still be useless to undetectable radar's, just like the previous spectre RDD's. And besides whatever the manufacturer makes it will be years or even never for it to make it here in Australia, only Western Australia if anything as that is the only state that its legal to use radar's.

[@danielvinson8099]

Vortex Radar Now the question of the day. Can you use the escort hardwired cord in the uniden with the r11 jack? What cords are cross connected? I been wanting to try R3 for awhile , i would say the price will drop now after the R7 will be available now. Thanks for the great detail of videos that you do, I know it takes lot of your time. I know your dedicate for sure. Its like everything i was good to take a break from to get a piece of mind that is what hobbys are good for LOL.

[@VortexRadar]

Answer of the day for your question of the day: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2nGdaair65qiKs

[@jackcapone9486]

I am waiting for more testing and comparing the performance to other detectors.

[@VortexRadar]

What are you hoping to see? If we know its performance can meet or exceed that of the R3, that sets a really high benchmark. Is there some other component you're wanting to learn more about?

[@jackcapone9486]

Hello Vortex Radar. I only care about range. I don't care about most of the features everyone else seems to want. I want the longest range for MRCD, MRCT, Strelka and Gatso and everything else. I want to know how each detector does against radar guns that are vertically and horizontally polarized. Not all radar guns are vertically polarized. I do like the arrows and the number of threats that the V1 gives. I don't like lockouts and if I had a detector with that feature I would not use it. If it sounds off at the local store then I know it's working. I do need RDD protection also. Range is the #1 feature I look for. I was hoping the V1 would keep up with the other units, I was waiting for updates but now believe it is like Lunis waiting for the Great Pumpkin to come. Keeping my eyes open for a new detector.

[@michaelmohan6955]

Love the passion

[@z33tanner]

What would you reccomend for $150? Would the uniden DFR7 be the best bang for buck performance wise? I do not need anything else besides a long range detection for occasional spirited driving. I have paid a lot in speeding tickets so would it be worth it for a high end detector?

[@billjohnsonseattle]

Question: If I own a Honda with the Honda Sensing (adaptive cruise control / emergency braking system) that puts out a radar signal as you mentioned in this video, will I be able to even use the R7 in my car, or will it be rendered useless because of the car's radar systems ?

[@GodKing804]

Just get a bmw

[@billjohnsonseattle]

GodKing804 lol. BMW’s are the biggest money pit imaginable, their cars are poorly built and super expensive to fix and maintain, on top of the overpriced initial cost. No thanks!

[@billjohnsonseattle]

GodKing804 kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2iqgX1modCWf7c

[@johnshuler1396]

I have a 2016 Honda accord touring. It doesn't have the blind spot monitoring but it does have the adaptive cruise control. I have no more false alarms than I do when driving my wife's 2011Hyundai sonata.

[@ncdogg425]

No improvement on the BSM filter is a big letdown but I'm still excited to get mine. I've been running my Magnum for the past 5 years with K and X band turned off because I rarely encounter them on my way back and forth to work here in VA. I will do the same when I get my R7 until they improve this. Any word on how it fares against the Spectre Elite?

[@VortexRadar]

www.rdforum.org/index.php?threads/85075/

[@ncdogg425]

@@VortexRadar Wow thanks. I'm going to still take my chances since they don't confiscate any more here in VA. I have yet to see a VSP using them in SWVA.

[@stitgibekili]

Thanks for the info! Curious if you know about mounts for the R7? I’m using a Blendmount on my R3 that was designed for the Escort Max360. Do you think it would work on the R7? I’m not a fan of suction cups and don’t feel like spending an additional $100 bucks. Thanks again

[@VortexRadar]

That's the next video I'm working on... ;) instagram.com/p/BvSV7rUhRPG/

[@NKaumans]

In regards to the lockout radius, where it alerts at first then stops when you get closer, don't all detectors with GPS lock outs have this problem? I know my Max series detectors do this at times too. Perhaps Escort just adds a significantly larger lock area which obviously has its pros and cons

[@christinoco3271]

I just got the R7 and I love it dude way better

[@JoshPRTX]

Regarding lockouts and alerting first then muting from memory...same thing happens to me with my R3.

[@TexasBoys]

i just got the r3 and nwot they wanna make a new one damn

[@sterrshow5016]

Ikr

[@JuanGonzalez-wx2cz]

It would be great if the speed indicator would change to red when driving pass the speed limit. There are times that I don't know the road speed limit I get an alert but not sure if I should slow down or speed up to be at the speed limit. I use the app waze, the app speed indicator changes and beeps to alert me, so you think that Uniden should be able to utilize the GPS data to provide such warning - currently using the R3.

[@haysamd8643]

Heard it can pick as false alerts on the BMW gestures control? Anyway to avoid that?

[@extinct8208]

I have an r3. Sometimes i get a chime sound after an initial readout. Like a like "ching." after a few seconds of the other sounds. Do you know what it is? Is it like a "hey!" callout?

[@KutWrite]

There used to be a "Smoky" detector which worked off a cop's other radio emissions (e.g computer). It didn't depend on his transmitting radar to tell you he was near. What happened to that?

[@turntablethoughts4232]

Oh man that would be sweet....what was that called?

[@KutWrite]

@@turntablethoughts4232: That's the closest I can come to its name. I can't find any evidence of it, though. Maybe it was banned.

[@mr.appalachian8252]

I own the Max 360 and the Pro M both of these units give great alert distance in my area and both have really good BSM filtering. I owned the R3 and that darn thing was so noisy that I sold it because it never shut up and I had all the filters turned on and K Band turned down to 50%. I have an R7 on pre-order since 3-1-19 I was hoping Vortex would say in this video that BSM filtering is better with the R7 but being the honest reviewer that he is (much appreciated) he said it is not. THAT SUCKS!!! Just my opinion if I could only have 1 detector it would be the Max 360 or 360C

[@peterserrano3640]

Shawn Spears your the first person I hear talking good about the max 360

[@mr.appalachian8252]

I think it is also Vortex's #1 pick I just happen to agree with him. I have owned all the latest greatest detectors. I think I might have a detector addiction. Lol!!

[@maxnix346]

Lot to be said for the Escort web integration and alert updates. Range is not spectacular, but usually adequate. Also, range is a lot less relevant if a savvy instant-on operator is in play.

[@stephendoyle9113]

@@mr.appalachian8252 Hey Shawn, I'm a detector junkie too! I like my Max 360 and for some dumb reason, I even bought the Redline EX, but we won't talk about that one. And last year, I let Vortex Radar talk me into breaking off my long standing relationship with Escort that dated back to the late 70's and I purchased the Uniden R3. which for the money was and still is a very good buy and I have no complaints about that one.

[@cleysoptique8749]

I'm really not sure if the r7 is worth $200 more then the r3 I really do like The arrow features and the auto lockouts the blind spot monitoring should have been improved and honestly it should have only cost about a hundred max more.

[@MrSarasotaReal]

One of the things I really like about the Valentine 1 is the remote display. Helps hide the fact you are running a detector. Does the R7 have now or will have in the future a remote display?

[@VortexRadar]

Yeah that is a nice feature. Unfortunately the R7 doesn't have a concealed display option. Pros and cons to everything. :)