Uniden R7 Spectre Testing

[@jackcapone9486]

I have the older / previous version of the Escort Redline. When band segmentation became available I send it back and had it updated. It is completely undetectable by RDD. I'll stay with my Redline.!

[@abraxas511]

I will stick with my r3. It seems its the luck of the draw and some of the new 7's are not stealthy. I dont know what it would take for a cop to stop a person, if a few beeps mean much or what it takes but a few of those really went off. I seem to remember the r3 you needed to pretty much mount the hood to get a beep. Thanks Vortex.

[@oneslackr]

Does it really matter if an R7 is stealth or not if you don't live or drive frequently in VA or D.C. where detectors are illegal? Not really. I just ordered an R7 on Tuesday & I'm putting my R3 up for sale today.

[@leom5028]

@@oneslackr it does mean something if you are running it in a commercial vehicle

[@oneslackr]

@@leom5028 : Yes, it would matter for commercial vehicles. I was just referring to passenger cars.

[@sriavula]

is the r3 stealthy?

[@TrailsNThings]

Thanks for the time you put in to give factual and useful information. Much appreciated!

[@smason4622]

now we need radar detector detector detectors!!

[@robsadventures05]

Kinda pointless to have them as a simple re-tune of the RDD LO makes them undetectable once again. I believe Cobra tried that once with abysmal results.

[@sonictraxx]

Yea to go along with my pocket protector protector protectors😂👌

[@Jpilgrim30]

We need to start buying a bunch of cheap cobras, put them in weatherproof housings, and mounting them under parked cop cars with spectres in them. Hide them well enough and they’ll start taking them out of all the squad cars. We can bankrupt them and then not have to worry about stealth. 😂

[@marvincameron24]

The R7 is not ready for prime time was released to soon

[@Anomalous602]

Not even the 8

[@marvincameron24]

@@Anomalous602 So true

[@Anomalous602]

@@marvincameron24 you would think uniden would take their time and learn from previous mistakes but nope.

[@ncdogg425]

Thanks for all your hard work. My SN is in the 2100 range. Uniden should do a better job and offer us Virginians an exchange if they fix this leak. If you gonna do false advertisement then your just like Cobra and their 17 band RD.

[@drivecfl]

KA band still yet to be detected in a week. There is usually at least some KA encounters almost everyday. Yes it's turned on.

[@Intelp41969]

Should I contact Uniden for a fix for this problem, I live in Virginia.

[@WallyTheOG]

i know this is years later but i’m thinking of buying an r7, im also in virginia. how has it been owning one? any issues or concerns?

[@Intelp41969]

@@WallyTheOGGo buy a R8.

[@sriavula]

@@WallyTheOG ive been running one for a little over a year, ive passed by and been near a lot of cops with them, i actually got pulled over once and he somehow didnt see the detector, and belive me he was looking for everything he could write me for. it was at the top of my sun visor and i pulled sunvisor down, i should have hid it but i was panicking. But i also try and minimize risk when i can, if i see a cop ahead of waze i take down the detector depending on the road, and also if im in heavy traffic and dont really need the detector, i hide it as well. but yea and i also take it down when im parked anywhere, just be careful

[@trevorschnedler4472]

Obviously not perfect, but, it's nice to see that the production model is significantly improved from the beta r7 in terms of leakage. Not ideal, but they definitely improved it 👍👍

[@WilChu]

Could some of the falses have been a result of your Audi's driver assist aides?

[@gammalight1312]

@Vortex. Is your Audi's A/C on during the test? It could be pulling electrical draw on the alternator, effectively lowering/raising the voltage to your RDD's. I say this because when you drive slow, the A/C condenser tends to kick off, raising voltage. At the same time, your RDD's go off. With how much equipment you're running, I strongly recommend you look into a capacitor bank for your Audi to help regulate a consistent voltage to every appliance. Pro car audio stores sell car batteries with capacitor banks built in. Or you can get a stand alone capacitor bank to attach to your factory battery. They dramatically clean up voltage fluctuations and frequency. New cars aren't an exception at all to fluctuations. I run aftermarket capacitors on every one of my cars and even my home. I can swear on my life you won't have any issues, you will however have many notable benefits. You specifically will notice more then most. Car voltage stabilizer under the name Pivot w/ purple box and grounding kit, is good enough. As long as it's not the Chinese counterfeit Japanese version. But you'll find better.

[@bwxmoto]

Gamma Light 😂 that’s ridiculous the electronics inside the units use step-down converters and use much lower than 12v to run the pcb and have capacitors of their own inside. They don’t rely on 14.4v or something like that.. and draw very little current.

[@gammalight1312]

@@bwxmoto it's not for you buddy, don't try it

[@dadams1437]

Your beta may be more sensitive to radar signal reception and the retail units that failed or were more sensitive to Spectre may be closer (in SN) to your unit. Like to see range tests correlated to these results.

[@mrelectron6220]

quite some time ago I ran a Beltronics STI magnum it had a magnesium case and never had an issue with running through VA. Today its about using cheap materials like plastic which does not shield leakage from the mixer circuit in the R7. I wish Beltronics was still in the game.

[@VortexRadar]

Detectors do use plastic, true, but the casing isn’t part of the stealth. Most of the signal leaks out of the horn that detects radar so they use an LNA, specially shaped feed lines, radar absorbing foam, etc to prevent leakage out the horn. The magnesium casing isn’t what impacts things which is why the plastic shelled Redline (which shares the same platform as the Magnum) is equally stealth.

[@FlyinZX10R]

If I’m plopping out that much cash, I want undetectability. I’ll wait.

[@jordanbanko5347]

Well now you can get the Escort Redline 360C. Just $749.95 before tax haha.

[@andrewwood6554]

So in the real world they are detectable which would be very disappointing to Uniden.

[@93henfan]

Good to know the R7 isn't stealth. I was about to purchase this weekend. I drive in DC and Virginia regularly, so I'll just stick to my Redline for now. That's a shame that Uniden couldn't figure it out. I really wanted to give them a try.

[@steffeness1]

Redline totally stealth an STI Driver too?

[@APsupportsTerrorism]

In residential, they undoubtedly pick up IF from satellite tv receivers... that is, effectively, the same thing as a radar detector. We pick up the Ka from dishes b/c some of the signal gets reflected back in amplified manner off the dish - specifically in the oblique side lobes. Amusing that spectre is also struggling with the proliferation of safety sensors.

[@r000tbeer]

Was the firmware version the same for all the retail samples?

[@Anomalous602]

Yes

[@darcygoesfast]

in an area that allows RD, why would law enforcement even care who does or does not run them? Up north of the 49th, I can't run a detector legally so I can see the applicability of the testing here. Thanks again for service to RD enthusiasts!

[@VortexRadar]

Right, this wouldn't necessarily be applicable for you. ;)

[@evictioncarpentry2628]

Theyre legal for passenger vehicles, but their illegal federally for commercial vehicles. Local PD can still be running spectre to catch CDL users running them...and if they're smart enough, they'll use the Spectre to know when a RD user is coming and I/O you.

[@Intelp41969]

I contacted Uniden about this issue, just waiting for response.

[@googleuser1456]

What was the result?

[@Cummins402]

Yeah I emailed them too. Months ago. No response.

[@ciphergalm1174]

this is why we watch your channel vortex. otherwise we might find out the hard way that our detectors dont quite always work as advertised. im sure uniden will fix this in newer models

[@paulfairchild8942]

Wow, thanks for taking the time to do all this great testing and sharing it. I run an R3 and need it to be stealth. I'll be watching your R3 video shortly and will keep my fingers crossed regarding the outcome of your new tests. Curiously my R3 has started to play up - 'delete mute memory' sounds and appears on screen randomly for 10-40+ seconds (no button presses my side) then usually disappears again or keeps going until I unplug the detector and reboot, so I was considering upgrading to an R7. Given I need stealth, I won't until this issue is fixed.

[@keithsw2566]

Awesome work! I'm curious to hear what Uniden has to say. I will hold off on buying one until then

[@maxr7438]

Could you do new tests if possible ? Maby with the new updates and stuf..

[@ksaboda]

It’s probably leaking rf from your steering assembly in your car. You notice each time you crank the wheel one way or the other, your RDD goes off?

[@VortexRadar]

I didn’t see that when driving around with the RDD in general, but good job noticing that in the video. 👍

[@ksaboda]

Vortex Radar BTW, I just ordered an R7 to replace my DFR7 after watching your videos. It’ll be here Friday and I’m super excited. It will be fun to test here in Florida. I’m originally from Seattle area and it’s nice to see a little of home on your channel.

[@gmctech]

After having shelved my STi Magnum for the R1 I'm not the least bit impressed with how any of the Unidens came out with this test... my STi was invisible to RDD's and now I likely give a small radar detector signature and I'm In an area where they're illegal. FML....

[@phillong01]

gmctech I love my sti magnum. My buddy has a R7, I live in Sacramento he lives in Roseville. We drive to the bay every morning, we have contest over speaker phone on who can detect Ka first, and usually it’s a toss up. Sometimes the magnum wins sometimes the r7 wins. But 88% of the time the alerts are seconds apart.

[@Joe.Blow1]

Thanks Vortex for all efforts you're doing for everything. For this test, do you think the two electrical lines near the road did affect your tests? There's a high voltage transport line and a regular electrical line. When it rains or when it's foggy, the eletrical magnetic field amplifies. If a factory or factories are supplied by this high voltage line, there's a lot of variations of its magnetic field. My R1 isn't working anymore. I don't know why and my Sti magnum works since I bought it in 2005 or 2006...

[@tim6398]

Did uniden upgrade the R7? Are they any stealthier now?

[@HughesEnterprises]

Caught a speed trap from 3 miles away with my R1. Dash cam video of it on my channel. It’s paid for itself several times over now.

[@MrJeffreyTSanford]

Were the settings the same on all R7's?

[@BTL3.0]

Have you tested the R7 with the cfw international 150 for rdd?

[@rfunk727]

Curious, in those state that do not allow radar detectors, what percentage of police use the Spectres?

[@MrJeffreyTSanford]

Could the high tension power lines be throwing out huge RF disrupting the Spector ans or the R7. I would redo the test in a cleaner area where there is no external RF issues.

[@Drivethisnotthat]

How do Spectre systems work? What are they looking for? I'm also curious to see what Uniden says.

[@abraxas511]

They are looking for radar detectors. Hope that helps, its all I know.

[@evictioncarpentry2628]

The local oscillator inside the detector is emitting radio waves constantly. The spectre is tuned to pick up that emission.

[@rotatorwrecker-180]

What if u mount ur radar dector down low vs high wouldn't it help shield off the signal the Spector would pick up 🤔

[@steffeness1]

V1 told me to point the detector at the road, angled down.

[@jsterling79]

So just got the R7 and Im in middle Utah and it doesn't do anything by Sharif I updated firmware what can I do ???

[@bobwebber6484]

Would the r7 be more detectable if the car was running? The r7 would have 14.5-15v, could more voltage make it more easily detected?

[@hobbylegend2188]

My R7 is no longer detecting those Speed Limit signs that tell you how fast you are going and tell you to slow down. Its only 1 month old, bought in Jan 2023. I've tested it out on several different ones on in my area (south SF Bay Area). Is it faulty?

[@VortexRadar]

Not necessarily. Check out this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWi5iqRpbK9jpKs

[@bwxmoto]

Would have been interesting to see an R3 and DFR9 or DRF7 on the exact same day, same course, same cars, same Spectre units, etc..to see how they compare to the R7 - Edit - LOL made it to 17:20

[@VortexRadar]

😉😄

[@bwxmoto]

Stephen Doyle Veil Guy 😂

[@bwxmoto]

Stephen Doyle Truly Sorry that the guy had a stroke but in my opinion he is not honest and therefore I will not waste time listening to what he says. Having health issues has nothing to do with it. I imagine you’ll also delete you last post as you did your first one.

[@stephendoyle9113]

@@bwxmoto I tried to be nice to you by wasting my time and effort letting you know about the Radar Buster's video on the RedFlex mobile system. Then you responded back with this laughing, so hard with tears coming out smiley face. Wow! Then, saying that Bob is not honest is a bold statement! I realise you are entitled to your own opinion But, I'll say this much, the videos are not dishonest in anyway, shape or form! He also did some very good Spectre testing as well. I don't understand your response? Bob is a good guy! I'm curious, since you said he's not honest, what did Bob do to you, that makes you form this opinion of him or is your opinion merely based on hearsay or what?

[@bwxmoto]

Stephen Doyle Hurry, delete your comment before anyone can read it. That's not sketchy at all. Everyone who knows anything in the radar detector community knows what's up with that guy. Don't play dumb.

[@nitemare507]

This was made 2 yrs ago. Did any of the R7 firmware fixed this issue?

[@VortexRadar]

Nope

[@TotalWarriorLegends]

@@VortexRadar so the R7 are not stealthy?

[@vinces545]

I just bought an r7 driving mainly in Texas… has this improved? I see it’s stealthy and some say it is not.

[@VortexRadar]

There are features in the custom firmwares to help improve RDD immunity. However, unless you’re a trucker or something, it doesn’t matter in Texas since RDs are legal there.

[@mottielevitner4707]

hi vortex awesome job (again!!!) if there is a conclusion from this testing my opinion is for guys who live and drives in a location where radar detectors are banned (Virginia Washington etc) that’s not wise for them to get this detector but for everybody else even some who sometimes drive through Virginia and such but not on a regular basis this is worth it it’s an awesome detector and like your results in most times the detector wouldn’t be detected. thanks for the video best regards

[@Fifthcell]

My R7’s serial number is in the 3000-4000 so I guess mine is improved... good to hear

[@PyroAnonymous]

The last 4 digits of my R7 are in the 9000s. Are you talking about the last 4?

[@MichaelAHall-ur1eg]

Has there been any updates or further testing on this? I’m looking to purchase one. Curious if newer models are fixed. This was posted about a year ago.

[@VortexRadar]

Uniden hasn't made any changes to the R7 since

[@carsandstuff711]

Have you considered or tested the bumper radar sensors in your Audi giving you false readings?

[@VortexRadar]

Yep. That’s a negative ghost rider. 😄

[@user-ef1ob4yj5j]

I currently have a V1. I would like to get the new uniden r7. I also want to get the oculus quest. I only want to spend money on one right now. Which should i get?

[@vinces545]

lol I was between this and the quest 3. I got the Uniden lol

[@KB-gu2sc]

Thank so much for doing such an investigative work.

[@robm425]

Was the R3 or r7 marketed as rdd immune I don't remember that feature being listed

[@VortexRadar]

Yeah, immune to the Spectre Elite specifically.

[@robm425]

Vortex Radar thank you. I don't care about rdd immunity personally as I don't drive through VA and don't run detectors where illegal

[@just.a.simplejoe]

Hey @vortex, this video is great but super outdated (4 years now). So many more updates and I think it would be wise and greatly appreciated to see how the current (1.44) version of the R7 would do against spectre testing. Could you seriously consider doing an updated test?

[@VortexRadar]

No. Different Uniden firmware versions don’t impact RDD immunity so the results wouldn’t change today. However if that’s important to you, check out Mithheru’s 1.50 firmware. That has some features which do help reduce detectability. www.rdforum.org/threads/124085/

[@just.a.simplejoe]

@VortexRadar dang that was a quick response, I'm floored. I appreciate the insight and I've seen you mention that firmware update from this 3rd party. Sounds like it's safe but sorry to have to ask the obvious but....is this update from Mith in your opinion overall better than even the current 1.44 and of course as you mentioned, would help with spectre identification?!

[@VortexRadar]

It’s excellent

[@GeekRex]

By the way, I did get hit in Virginia for having my radar detector on. Ticket was over $200. F-ing Dinwiddie cop was snarky SOB. I told him so, too. He left saying I should do the limit, as cars going by clearly well over the speed limit. I yelled back at him that maybe he should be enforcing the speed limit instead of looking for radar detectors.

[@moabbassi864]

Looks like the R7's stealth is just as inconsistent as it was when it was first released unit to unit. Doesn't look like much has changed in the beta version.

[@AppleUser]

Has Uniden explained why the 500 and under serial numbers are not really stealth, compared to newer versions?

[@VortexRadar]

Correlation doesn't necessarily imply causation and we don't have a large enough sample size to know if there truly is something to that or not.

[@evictioncarpentry2628]

The R7 was released before it should have been. That's really disappointing for Canadians and VA Users. MRCD is very weak, BSM not much improvement other than a band-aid k-block. At what point is this false advertising from Uniden. That is absolutely not (consistently; key word here) Stealth or undetectable like advertised. I can already see someone in Ontario buying this, advertised as Stealth, then getting burned by LEO ripping their car apart and confiscating it, plus a ticket. Guess I'll be waiting on whatever Radenso is cooking up.

[@jamesws3]

"Ripping a car apart"? Sounds like grounds for self defense........

[@evictioncarpentry2628]

@@jamesws3 Yeah, good luck. Its called Onterrible for a reason. The OPP have torn people cars apart and snipped remote systems right out of it for confiscation. Look up their "wall of fame" RD confiscation room. VA is a slap on the wrist in comparison. You can also see various YT videos of people being caught with Escort RDs, trying to tell the OPP they don't have a device and try to hide them. The OPP can search the vehicle any way they want and confiscate said units there.

[@jamesws3]

@@evictioncarpentry2628 Pretty sure that's why the US has their 2nd Amendment. Those bastards need to stop. One way or another.

[@evictioncarpentry2628]

@@jamesws3 prime minister haircut is screwing the entire country up. It's the least of Our Worries at the moment. lol

[@jamesws3]

@@evictioncarpentry2628 LOL! Point taken. The older I get, the less I tolerate "Big Brother".

[@locascioantonino]

I had to do it send in the frequency out forward and backwards is a lot different

[@FuturisticViper]

vortex how is the newer redline detector against rdd?

[@VortexRadar]

Redline EX vs. Spectre Elite kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGPUY2hrhtd7qLc

[@beercan3614]

Haven't heard much at all on the r7 laser detecting abilities. Wisconsin state patrol running laser on 3 occasions now has not set it off. I know there are multiple variables but out of 3 run ins nothing at all from it

[@VortexRadar]

Here’s why: Uniden R7 FAQs kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4nXfoygjdSLeKM

[@AppleUser]

my R7 let me know I was hit by a laser gun at Detroit Metro Airport by the Detroit Metro Airport Police.

[@MrK67017]

Does anyone have a recommendation for a completely stealth detector with good range to replace my 7 year old Escort Redline? Should I just go with an updated copy of the Redline? Thanks all.

[@gammalight1312]

You'll be very disappointed with the new redline. Keep your old version redline if it's not to obnoxious, otherwise I've been really happy with the Uniden R3 and it's also advertised as stealth.

[@mailjasons]

Appreciated man. Thanks.

[@onecrazytruckinfarmer]

Are you gonna post a new R1/R3 vs RDD video

[@VortexRadar]

Yep, likely tomorrow.

[@onecrazytruckinfarmer]

Thanks man

[@bhrodeoaz]

so it would be safe to assume that with uniden detectors there is no QC to maintain some sort of baseline for the products coming out. I still like my R3

[@VortexRadar]

Uniden’s QC has been pretty bad, yeah

[@saltysteel3996]

Seems like it's stealthy enough. Especially for real world driving.

[@bwxmoto]

Don't Porsches have weird windshield glass that makes detectors not work well? Could that affect testing? What about the BSM on the Audi? Can that cause falsing or otherwise affect RDDs? Hmm... so many variables.

[@dylanstocking2267]

BWX Porches have optional thermal and noise cancelling insulated glass windshields which basically diminish radar signal, and adds extra thickness to the glass. They usually have a small section in the middle by the rearview mirror that's normal glass though for things like cell phone and GPS signals to clear from, so you could mount a radar detector in that spot assuming it has one

[@therealist5680]

I've had detectors in my Porsche since 2008 and have never had a problem with my STI Driver or Redline. Always mounted low and in VA.

[@bwxmoto]

Interesting.

[@jonathancarstedt]

What if some are Amazon purchased and possibly not the real deal

[@VortexRadar]

I haven’t seen any fake R7’s

[@PyroAnonymous]

The last 4 digits of my R7 are in the 9000s. So am I good?

[@VortexRadar]

There has been no confirmation that serial numbers and build dates have anything to do with RDD immunity. Correlation does not imply causation, especially with a small sample size like this.

[@PyroAnonymous]

@@VortexRadar Understood.. but still, maybe the earlier models are bad batches. Every manufacturer had at least once made bad batches of their product.

[@VortexRadar]

Maybe so, sure, but like I said, there is no confirmation one way or another if that's actually the case.

[@michaelakins8597]

Just hope the guys/girls in va get the stealth ones (:

[@ncdogg425]

Yeah we prob wouldn't know until we get pulled over.

[@Intelp41969]

@JPavilion Should I contact Uniden for a fix for this problem?

[@g.k.1669]

Or get organized and fight for the freedom to use a radar detector?

[@j.warren9489]

How about the boys/gals?

[@jordanbanko5347]

Brian Jones Did you ever contact Uniden? I have an R7 and don’t live in Virginia, but plan on taking a road trip which will go through there. I’d love it if I can just keep it on instead of stowing it away.

[@Roadghost88]

There's only one (1) company making truly stealth detectors: Escort, who acquired it from Beltronics. Only the Escort EX is stealth. I had a Beltronics STi Driver for 10 years, blew past many a SPECTRE RDD laughing. Saved me countless times. Absolutely undetectable. But useless today with the BSRs etc. You can get one of the stealth pretenders, but the first bleep on a quiet road and the cops have reasonable suspicion. A few more bleeps and your car gets searched and...you're losing your R3/R7/Raden$o Pro-M and getting a big fat ticket. Only the Escort EX is truly stealth now, but it's pricey, huge, and performs like a dog in testing. So, wait for a better detector.

[@9BallGuru]

2 things: 1) that Porsche is awesome 2) would being under the power lines affect the tests?

[@VortexRadar]

The results are the same as when I tested elsewhere

[@juangastelum4527]

I bet this is hardware related and not firmware related. Bummer. When will radar detectors, detect, radar detector detectors? Or if you live in VA just assume every cop car has a spectre and shut the RD off. Kinda like what youd do with laser/lidar jammers.

[@jason258]

I've lived in VA for 5 months now and have yet to see a spectre.

[@jason258]

And most locals don't have radar, just a ton of red light and MRCD, especially in DC and Maryland

[@juangastelum4527]

Yuck. No thank you, Sounds terrible

[@juicebox22a]

Sometimes in VA they blast you with a radar gun at night and see if you light up inside the car. Make sure to dim your displays !!

[@93henfan]

Most of the VA State Police using Spectre are not running radar, so you have no warning.

[@ryantoomey611]

What about VG-2?

[@VortexRadar]

Almost all modern detectors are stealth to that ancient and long since discontinued RDD.

[@mujjuman]

can R7 detect those lower powered radars?

[@VortexRadar]

Yep

[@sunseller7]

Wow I’m truly not comfortable now knowing that when I purchased the R7 I read That it is spectrum elite undetectable as it says on the box that it came in!!! Is that hardware or can it be a software upgrade to make it totally undetectable? $600 The most expensive radar detector ever purchased🤕

[@Fifthcell]

sunseller7 I saw it on the box too and now I’m kind of disappointed. Although it is legal to have a radar detector in Illinois where I am, I thought this was truly an undetectable detector... oh well

[@sunseller7]

Fifthcell I kid you not I got a long look from a policeman the other day as he passed in his patrol car with my radar detector going off thought he just saw me slowing down

[@robm425]

Where are you located? Spectre is rare outside of VA and Ontario Canada. If they are running radar they are looking for speeders not detector users who can legally use them

[@sunseller7]

robm425 Good to know I figured some agencies must have them state ,local etc. western NY Buffalo area K,24.113 +/- , Ka band 34.7 and good ole Lidar/Laser So no one but those two locations run the RDD ?

[@AppleUser]

My R7 has a serial number 0f 0000330. That must mean mine screams out to the radar detector detectors, "HERE I AM!!!." Or like a Light House beacon on a very dark and starless night. :( I hope Uniden finds a fix for people like me with very low serial numbers. ASAP

[@golvellius6855]

I need a motorcycle detector which one you recommend

[@AppleUser]

Uniden DFR6 or 7

[@SmoothbassmanStudios]

Disappointed that a detector this expensive isn't invisible to these technologies. Guess you can't beat them all.

[@VortexRadar]

Do you live in an area where that’s necessary? Here in the US it isn’t needed by 99% of drivers. It is important where it is necessary though.

[@SmoothbassmanStudios]

@@VortexRadar yeah. I'm in DC and Virginia every other weekend.

[@brentdavis3792]

R7 manual states ,that running Spectre 1 and IV , the R7 is undectable

[@RSProduction18]

R7 manual lied.

[@shirke01]

I hope firmware will solve that issue.

[@ironworkerwella1]

Took my R7 serial# 380 back for a #4000 jus for the least detected!

[@GeekRex]

What we need to do is work on the Virginia legistlature to end this nonsense. DC as well since they are the only two jurisdictions that allow cops to raise money on radar detector use.

[@markusreynolds7586]

Everyone buying R7 from different sites like eBay ,Amazon, Best Buyq and China sites and not from official Uniden sites

[@Eaglefirearms]

Just checked my SN and I’m 4200. 😀. Yay lol 😂

[@1991tommygun]

Ill keep my R1 thanks

[@counter-attacktechnologyll2305]

Great channel, excellent information. But, my advice is make friends with some cops 👮‍♀️ in your area, and get yourself a PBA, FOP, DEA card or a police shield for your window. Truthfully, the concept of trying to stay ahead in the countermeasures race has gotten super expensive, and comes with no guarantees. Now I’ve always had radar detectors in my car in the seventies I had a Fuzzbuster, in the eighties I had an Escort, and in the nineties I bought a Valentine 1. Valentine 1 was advertised as the "last radar detector you will ever have to buy". Turns out not to be true, and their upgrade price, from years ago, costs almost as much as a new V1. So, it’s a paperweight now. Now V1 is not selling any detectors, possibly because they are re-tooling and going to launch a very different product, or because they are shutting down. I don’t know. Laser Jammers, which can get you in a lot more trouble than a speeding ticket, if you get caught, are upwards of $4,000.00, plus installation. I’ve just lost my taste for the continued obsolescence of radar/laser detectors. Spending thousands of dollars on a black box is only going to assure you of one thing.....getting your window broken when you park your car.

[@VortexRadar]

The PBA card is a good idea too, but with laser jammers here in the US, the penalty for speeding is actually far worse than the penalty for using laser jammers. I hear you on being worried about breakins which is one of the benefit of custom installed systems. Either way, there's more than one way to skin a cat so use whatever works best for you! No argument here. :) Cheers!

[@logan039]

You're the best!!!!

[@watrocket]

Spectre III - made in China, no doubt!

[@smokuevo]

That's so CRA .....p. yet I thought it be undetectable..wow

[@RideFaster]

V1 FTW

[@Sillyrefrigerator]

Who runs radar detector detectors??

[@declansdad]

evol 392 Virginia State Police do! Having a stealthy detector is a must if you live or travel to Virginia frequently. Also, some state police that enforce commercial vehicles have RDDs since operating a RD in a commercial vehicle is illegal--giving probable cause and sets yo up for a "special" inspection.

[@DChiJEllis]

In Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Yukon Territory and Northwest Territory, RDs are illegal. My understanding is that the Ontario Provincial Police are very adamant about enforcing this law.

[@juicebox22a]

Canada, VA, DC.

[@RSProduction18]

@@DChiJEllis Yes Ontario will shit on you, I know people that got fined plus got their detector taken away.

[@markusreynolds7586]

Probably the WIFI

[@mattimessi8740]

Best settings in Canada PLEASE