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Choosing The Best Radar Detectors For Your Motorcycle

February 28th, 2009

Escort 8500 X50 Radar Detector

Choosing The Best Radar Detectors For Your Motorcycle

Because of the legal/illegal status of radar detectors in the US market many different models with different functions from different brands have emerged onto the market.

 

Some of these radar detectors are the following:

Radar Screamer. This unit provides immediate warning in order to get the attention of the driver. This enhances the audio warning which is produced by many radar detectors to allow the motorcycle rider to better hear the warning while at constant speed. This is a water proof device and does not depend on any replaceable batteries.

Escort 8500 X50. This is known to be the one of best radar detectors in the market. It offers advanced digital signal processing which can be reprogrammed and will also allow you to customize your detector. This unit can be upgraded. It has a very clever auto sensitivity mode, which automatically lessens false alarms.

HARD (Helmet Assisted Radar Detection). This unit provides an urgent visual alert. The warning can be find inside the helmet, lighting up within your field of vision which allows the immediate awareness of the radar. This is designed as an accessory to all the leading radar detectors, especially designed for motorcycling.

Bel RX65. This is a the fast response device, featuring ‘Threat Display’ which tracks multiple radar signals and their relative signal strength. This allows you to customize up to 7 options for your specific driving style. Beltronics state that this is their most advanced radar, laser and safety detector.

Cobra XRS9700 Radar Detector. This model is equipped with many features including the 11-Band technology and the SmartMute. This offers three levels of false signal controls which lessen false alerts.

PNI Sensor Traveler II Radar Detector. This is one of the most advanced and user friendly radar detector sold nowadays. This featured bilingual voice alerts - English and Spanish. The PNI Sensor is convenient to use because of it is a cordless device.

Whistler Pro 1730. This features a voice alert and optional mute.

Rocky Mountain Radar RMR-D230. This automatically adjusts the laser background noise which lessens false alarms. This increases the typical scanning process by a factor of three which enables the D230 to catch even Instant-On and POP radar.

Escort Solo II. This features the following:

1. Convenient cordless design uses
2. Uses 2 AA batteries, this maximizes the battery life
3. AutoSensitivity mode virtually eliminates false alarms
4. Long-range protection on all radar bands
5. VG-2 Protection
6. 10 user programmable features
7. High resolution graphic LCD display
8. Built-in earphone jack

Most of these radar detectors belong on the top seller lists because of high performance. So, if you have decided to buy a radar detector, you can choose confidently from the above list. But please, before you purchase, check if the use of radar detectors is legal in your states.

By: Nicola Kennedy

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Radar Detector Reviews

February 3rd, 2009

Escort 8500 X50 Radar Detector (Red Display) 

Radar Detectors: Get the Opinions of Others

When it comes to choosing a radar detector, you should consider the choices that you have.  In many cases, you will see quite a few brand names and additional features of them. 

How can you choose the product that is best suited for your needs?  To do this, one thing that you should do is to use consumer reviews.  There are plenty of companies making the radar detector.  Many look different.  Some have various features that others do not.  Sometimes these features make the product more costly as well.  When all is said and done, it is essential that you find the right solution for you, not for the additional features and special effects of the product.

If you visit any website of these companies, you are going to find a lot of hype.  They all believe that their product is the best on the market.  They may tell you that this is the product that will protect you.  That is just how companies advertise.  But, if you are not swayed by this, you know that the truth lies in how well the product works.  That is where talking to others about it is essential.  There are several ways that you can do this.

•    For one, you can easily find a wide range of consumer reviews on the web to use.  Some of these are written by people that have just picked up the product and began using it.  Others are written by people that really know what they are talking about.  Professional or not, the bottom line is what the reviews say.  Look closely at what is said.  If one review says that the radar detector was too difficult to install, then this may be something to take into consideration.  If the reviews said that the detector kept them from getting a ticket four times this week that is some pretty positive feedback.  Use this to help you to make a decision about the product’s abilities to meet your needs.

•    If you would like to know the specifics, the technology behind the product to see how it works, take a moment to talk to your website merchant.  If you find one that is not pushy in the sales department, you will be able to ask them for their opinion on the product that works well.  In radar detectors, you can ask them which is best for your area or perhaps you can ask them what product they are using on their vehicle.  That is a tell tale sign of what is the real deal.

Take your time and purchase the radar detector that is best suited for your needs.  Use consumer reviews to help you to find the right solution.

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I’ve seen reviews of customers who’ve had the antenna’s repaired only to run into the same problems again within a year. Is there any way to clean or tune the antenna myself? I think if I have to buy anther detector I’ll buy another v1.

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