my new V1=slam-dunked by police.Mike Valentine admits weaknesses
01-18-2002, 08:05 PM
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my new V1=slam-dunked by police.Mike Valentine admits weaknesses
In October I bought the new V1.It has dynamite detection capabilites, but here in Ontario Canada, where detectors are illegal, the cops are buying new RDD's. So a cop seized my baby the other day,even though he wasnt using his radar on me.
I wrote Mike Valentine and this is what he says:
"Traditional VG2 cannot pick up a V1 from any significant distance. Newer styles may be able to do so."
By newer styles he is refering to Spector and MR5 technology. Mike then referred me to the following article, which among other things clearly states that with the new technology, NO radar detector is undetectable. Time for the detector crews to get back to their drawing boards.
www.speedzones.com/whatsnew.html
I wrote Mike Valentine and this is what he says:
"Traditional VG2 cannot pick up a V1 from any significant distance. Newer styles may be able to do so."
By newer styles he is refering to Spector and MR5 technology. Mike then referred me to the following article, which among other things clearly states that with the new technology, NO radar detector is undetectable. Time for the detector crews to get back to their drawing boards.
www.speedzones.com/whatsnew.html
01-18-2002, 09:02 PM
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Re: my new V1=slam-dunked by police.Mike Valentine admits weaknesses
Ouch! Sorry to here about that man... That is a lot of CAN$ when you do the conversion. Not sure I'd have the ***** to use a detector in a state/province where their use is banned though. Did they just confiscate the V1 or did they issue a ticket as well? In any case, to loose it so quick is just sad...
01-18-2002, 09:16 PM
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Re: my new V1=slam-dunked by police.Mike Valentine admits weaknesses
Originally posted by LeoB
I wrote Mike Valentine and this is what he says:
"Traditional VG2 cannot pick up a V1 from any significant distance. Newer styles may be able to do so."
I wrote Mike Valentine and this is what he says:
"Traditional VG2 cannot pick up a V1 from any significant distance. Newer styles may be able to do so."
The only way to get around this is with better and more carefully designed shielding and higher grade (cough*military-grade*cough) RF components, all of which costs a shiaload of money. I don't think anyone would want to lay down a couple grand for a high grade radar detector like that
Sorry bout your V1, though. That sucks!!
01-19-2002, 08:32 AM
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Re: my new V1=slam-dunked by police.Mike Valentine admits weaknesses
Originally posted by LeoB
In October I bought the new V1.It has dynamite detection capabilites, but here in Ontario Canada, where detectors are illegal, the cops are buying new RDD's. So a cop seized my baby the other day,even though he wasnt using his radar on me.
I wrote Mike Valentine and this is what he says:
"Traditional VG2 cannot pick up a V1 from any significant distance. Newer styles may be able to do so."
By newer styles he is refering to Spector and MR5 technology. Mike then referred me to the following article, which among other things clearly states that with the new technology, NO radar detector is undetectable. Time for the detector crews to get back to their drawing boards.
www.speedzones.com/whatsnew.html
In October I bought the new V1.It has dynamite detection capabilites, but here in Ontario Canada, where detectors are illegal, the cops are buying new RDD's. So a cop seized my baby the other day,even though he wasnt using his radar on me.
I wrote Mike Valentine and this is what he says:
"Traditional VG2 cannot pick up a V1 from any significant distance. Newer styles may be able to do so."
By newer styles he is refering to Spector and MR5 technology. Mike then referred me to the following article, which among other things clearly states that with the new technology, NO radar detector is undetectable. Time for the detector crews to get back to their drawing boards.
www.speedzones.com/whatsnew.html
01-19-2002, 11:57 AM
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ouch is right....
..and thanks everyone for the condolences. the dollar conversion put the detector in Canadian dollars at over $700.00 shoulda bought some new tires instead!!
The fine was only $150.00
I think they probably bump that up if they catch you a second and a third time, like up to $1000.00
I think these new detector detectors work independant of a radar gun's operation. A cop can sit at roadside in an unmarked car,without doing radar, and just wait for detectors to drive on by. He will be able to pick them up no problem. Oh well, it was good while it lasted!
The fine was only $150.00
I think they probably bump that up if they catch you a second and a third time, like up to $1000.00
I think these new detector detectors work independant of a radar gun's operation. A cop can sit at roadside in an unmarked car,without doing radar, and just wait for detectors to drive on by. He will be able to pick them up no problem. Oh well, it was good while it lasted!
01-19-2002, 12:27 PM
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Originally posted by LeoB
..and thanks everyone for the condolences. the dollar conversion put the detector in Canadian dollars at over $700.00 shoulda bought some new tires instead!!
The fine was only $150.00
I think they probably bump that up if they catch you a second and a third time, like up to $1000.00
I think these new detector detectors work independant of a radar gun's operation. A cop can sit at roadside in an unmarked car,without doing radar, and just wait for detectors to drive on by. He will be able to pick them up no problem. Oh well, it was good while it lasted!
..and thanks everyone for the condolences. the dollar conversion put the detector in Canadian dollars at over $700.00 shoulda bought some new tires instead!!
The fine was only $150.00
I think they probably bump that up if they catch you a second and a third time, like up to $1000.00
I think these new detector detectors work independant of a radar gun's operation. A cop can sit at roadside in an unmarked car,without doing radar, and just wait for detectors to drive on by. He will be able to pick them up no problem. Oh well, it was good while it lasted!
Time for the magazines to publicize the new units and get manufacturers to try to develop something.
A friend of mine used to always keep an old POS detector in the car just in case of this sort of thing. I think the cop would probably check the temp of the unit to verify that it was actually on. Worth a try?
Albert
01-20-2002, 04:12 AM
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What is a V1 and wha exactly is so special about it comapared to other radar detectors?
What is a V1 and wha exactly is so special about it comapared to other radar detectors?
Goto http://www.caranddriver.com/xp/Caran..._detectors.xml for the article.
Albert
01-20-2002, 09:19 AM
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Re: my new V1=slam-dunked by police.Mike Valentine admits weaknesses
Originally posted by LeoB
In October I bought the new V1.It has dynamite detection capabilites, but here in Ontario Canada, where detectors are illegal, the cops are buying new RDD's. So a cop seized my baby the other day,even though he wasnt using his radar on me.
I wrote Mike Valentine and this is what he says:
"Traditional VG2 cannot pick up a V1 from any significant distance. Newer styles may be able to do so."
By newer styles he is refering to Spector and MR5 technology. Mike then referred me to the following article, which among other things clearly states that with the new technology, NO radar detector is undetectable. Time for the detector crews to get back to their drawing boards.
www.speedzones.com/whatsnew.html
In October I bought the new V1.It has dynamite detection capabilites, but here in Ontario Canada, where detectors are illegal, the cops are buying new RDD's. So a cop seized my baby the other day,even though he wasnt using his radar on me.
I wrote Mike Valentine and this is what he says:
"Traditional VG2 cannot pick up a V1 from any significant distance. Newer styles may be able to do so."
By newer styles he is refering to Spector and MR5 technology. Mike then referred me to the following article, which among other things clearly states that with the new technology, NO radar detector is undetectable. Time for the detector crews to get back to their drawing boards.
www.speedzones.com/whatsnew.html
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