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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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Do Radar Detectors Work?

February 2nd, 2009

Escort 8500 X50 Radar Detector (Red Display)

Radar Detectors: Do They Really Work?

You are considering the purchase of a radar detector.  Many people are out there doing the same thing that you are. 

It is important for you to know that sometimes, this is not a 100% for sure method of knowing that there is a police officer at the side of the road, waiting for you to speed.  There are plenty of cases where the radar detector will work for you and warn you to slow your speed.  But, in some cases, it may not work for you.

One of the most common mistakes that people that use radar detectors make is that they believe that if they have the unit on that they are safe.  They can speed and do whatever they feel is okay.  There are several things wrong with that.  First off, it is never okay to speed on purpose.  If you are slightly going over the speed limit and there is a police office in the area, you deserve to be warned.  But, if you plan to use this tool to keep you going well over the speed limit, you are likely to find yourself in a lot of trouble. 

Another thing to consider is your warning time.  Some radar detectors will go off for you when you are speeding, but you may not have enough time to slow down to a normal speed.  You can’t just slam on your brakes because you can find yourself in an accident.  Instead, you need to slow down carefully and there may not be enough time to do that.

You should also realize that it is not uncommon for radar detectors to fail.  In some cases, people will invest hundreds of dollars and still find themselves pulled over.  If you did not purchase the best radar detector, or use it right, you may have wasted your money.  In some areas, the police still use radar detection for your speed.  In others, they may use LIDA which is also known as laser detection.  If you have the right detection tool in your vehicle, you will not know that he is even there.

When you do purchase the radar detector to use in your vehicle, you should purchase one that fits with the type of detection that is used in your area.  You should also make sure that the car is fully protected.  You may want to look into products that help to absorb the light from a laser and therefore protect you.  Adding high quality products can also help you considerably.  Choosing wisely is very important.

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