V1 not so great.
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I may try to disable the x-band but I noticed this am that a fair amount of the false alarms are K and I am aware that DPS (AZ state troopers) use both k and Ka. Thanks for the link. I will continue to monitor the situation, I have tried to adjust the volume and may re-program the time to mute.
On the good side I do believe I picked up an oncoming K that was an LEO though I did not actually see him pass.
On the good side I do believe I picked up an oncoming K that was an LEO though I did not actually see him pass.
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This is a response I received from DPS whne asked what types of speed enformcement tools they were currently using.
"The Arizona Highway Patrol uses many different types of radars. Some of our older radars (Kustom HR-8) were purchased in the 1980's. The department uses hand-held stationary and moving radars from Kustom, Decatur and Stalker. We have dual antenna vehicle mounted radars from Kustom and Stalker. A lot of the older units are K band. The radars which we have purchased most recently are Ka band. We do not have many laser units at all.
As far as a preference , that varies with the officer and their assignment, training and background. Most officers are just glad to have one, what ever it is.
I hope that this helps."
Officer friendly.
"The Arizona Highway Patrol uses many different types of radars. Some of our older radars (Kustom HR-8) were purchased in the 1980's. The department uses hand-held stationary and moving radars from Kustom, Decatur and Stalker. We have dual antenna vehicle mounted radars from Kustom and Stalker. A lot of the older units are K band. The radars which we have purchased most recently are Ka band. We do not have many laser units at all.
As far as a preference , that varies with the officer and their assignment, training and background. Most officers are just glad to have one, what ever it is.
I hope that this helps."
Officer friendly.
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Thanks, Nick.
This is a great forum and I'm learning a ton about C55's here.
I currently have a 2000 Boxster S, but I'm thinking of trading it in for the C55. I saw one the other day at the dealer and it sounded amazing! I have to admit, the dealer was a jerk. We had to practically beg him to start it up, then he shut if off after 2-5 seconds. The dealership was totally empty at the time and he acted like he was too busy for me. What an ***. SMYTHE in San Jose sucks. 
This is a great forum and I'm learning a ton about C55's here.
I currently have a 2000 Boxster S, but I'm thinking of trading it in for the C55. I saw one the other day at the dealer and it sounded amazing! I have to admit, the dealer was a jerk. We had to practically beg him to start it up, then he shut if off after 2-5 seconds. The dealership was totally empty at the time and he acted like he was too busy for me. What an ***. SMYTHE in San Jose sucks.
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Originally Posted by Nickerz
PS How do you subscribe to a thread without posting? Am I totally blind and can't see the obvious link that offers this?
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Originally Posted by CynCarvin32
a) you can turn of x
b) if you cant stand a few false warnings dont own it...its not for all people. im fully used to it by now.
c) its works great so just deal with it
d) got 4 of them... love every single one. would not trust radar protection to any other firm.
b) if you cant stand a few false warnings dont own it...its not for all people. im fully used to it by now.
c) its works great so just deal with it
d) got 4 of them... love every single one. would not trust radar protection to any other firm.
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E500, Viper, and other less-fun stuff
Return it to Valentine for repair. When I bought my first one, it was incredibly over-sensitive, even after going into programming mode and reducing the sensitivity to minimum. I returned it and they verified there was a problem, and when it came back it worked perfectly.
It has saved me more times than I can count.
It has saved me more times than I can count.
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Originally Posted by ima55r2
Got to Thread tools at the top of the page,
Thanks, I checked this out but it only had an "Unsubscribe" option, and "Email This Page" option and a 3rd but nothing to subscribe without posting.
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Nevermind, I realized that b/c I was already subscribed, it only had the option to Unsubscribe...makes sense!
Thanks ima55r2!
Also, met with the K-40 dealer yesterday and got a quote of $600 for everything installed. May do this. Anyone else have K-40 installed?
Nick
Thanks ima55r2!
Also, met with the K-40 dealer yesterday and got a quote of $600 for everything installed. May do this. Anyone else have K-40 installed?
Nick
Last edited by Nickerz; Nov 16, 2004 at 10:41 PM.
