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Old Oct 27, 2004 | 03:06 PM
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laser diffusers/jammers: lidatek vs k40

this thread is dedicated to laser diffusers/jammers, not to which radar detector is best. there is another thread dedicated to that.

which diffuser/jammer is better, lidatek or k40?

k40 maintains that lidatek can't disperse more than 1-2 seconds of energy out because the FDA doesn't allow for any longer than that (radiation). K40 diffuser can send for 6-8 seconds.

has anyone done any comparisons between the two? had any experience with the two? is there another company/brand that i am ommiting that i should be looking at?

any and all informationw would be very helpful.
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Old Oct 27, 2004 | 06:24 PM
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Cannot help you with a comparison. However, on the M5board.com there was a group buy of the Lidatek LE-30. At the end of the thread (it is very long) are some experiences members had with the LE-30 not getting ticketed when they drove thru an area where the cops were using laser.

Escort also has a laser detector/jammer system that you have to purchase (get installed) from an authorized distributor. That laser system is supposed to be able to connect to the Escort X50 radar detector.
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Old Oct 28, 2004 | 06:35 PM
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I've had the K40 Laser Jammers on 2 cars and they have worked flawlessly. Lidatek has a great reputation so you couldn't go wrong with them either. My installer mentioned something about Escorts' Jammers having a longer lag time to reload than the others which may be a disadvantage.
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the K40 laser diffuser, are the LED's visible on the front and rear of the car? do you have any pictures of it? have you tested it anytime?

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Gareth
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Old Oct 28, 2004 | 07:15 PM
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and how much did you spend on the entire k40 system, per car, if you don't mind my asking...
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