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Old Nov 6, 2004 | 11:24 AM
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Laser Jammers

Has anyone read any realistic tests, or had experience with the Lidatek vs. Blinder laser jammers?

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Old Nov 7, 2004 | 11:51 AM
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I have a Valentine One a Passport 8500 and SRX (built in to 911TT). I have performed testing all three units. Testing was performed on a straight away, around a curve and moving from behind. Testing was performed using the following.


Kustom Signal Talon Ka with DSP technology (same direction capability)
Kustom Signal Golden Eagle Ka with DSP technology (same direction capability)
Pro Laser III Lidar
Laser Technology UltraLyte LRB

All detectors did very well in all testing with the Valentine One a little ahead of the Passports (I said a little). Right now I have Passport SRX’s install in all my vehicles and on long trips I also hang a Valentine One on the windshield. If you need a good detector for Laser I would recommend the Passport SRX. Nether gun would get any reading until I was about 10 feet in front of the gun (we all know that if you detector goes off on Laser warning it’s too late).
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Old Nov 7, 2004 | 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by lsodi
I have a Valentine One a Passport 8500 and SRX (built in to 911TT). I have performed testing all three units. Testing was performed on a straight away, around a curve and moving from behind. Testing was performed using the following.


Kustom Signal Talon Ka with DSP technology (same direction capability)
Kustom Signal Golden Eagle Ka with DSP technology (same direction capability)
Pro Laser III Lidar
Laser Technology UltraLyte LRB

All detectors did very well in all testing with the Valentine One a little ahead of the Passports (I said a little). Right now I have Passport SRX’s install in all my vehicles and on long trips I also hang a Valentine One on the windshield. If you need a good detector for Laser I would recommend the Passport SRX. Nether gun would get any reading until I was about 10 feet in front of the gun (we all know that if you detector goes off on Laser warning it’s too late).
I just installed the SRX in my E55. I took it out of my Z06. I can't tell you if it has saved me ever, but I know a couple of guys who had the SRX in their corvettes and they know that they were nailed with laser guns at excessive speeds and were able to slow down to drive by cops wondering what was wrong with their laser guns.
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Old Nov 16, 2004 | 03:58 PM
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For users experience with Lidatek, visit M5board.com and do a search on Lidatek. They had a group buy on Lidatek a few months ago (about 200 participated) and there are a few real life experiences posted.
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Old Nov 16, 2004 | 09:30 PM
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funny how today I had a court date for speeding(got it reduced)Im looking into getting a laser jamer as well.
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Old Nov 16, 2004 | 09:54 PM
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So far I've been saved twice from laser with the BEL Laserpro 904 jammer. 2 modules in the grille and one under the rear bumper or on the license plate frame.
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Old Nov 17, 2004 | 04:24 AM
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isn't the lidatek illegal in california, but the k40 is legal?
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Old Nov 17, 2004 | 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by gmdebruyn
isn't the lidatek illegal in california, but the k40 is legal?

I read on another forum that in cali any type of jamer is illegal.You have to check with your states laws.

Here is the law for cali


VC 28150. (a) No vehicle shall be equipped with any device that is
designed for, or is capable of, jamming, scrambling, neutralizing,
disabling, or otherwise interfering with radar, laser, or any other
electronic device used by a law enforcement agency to measure the
speed of moving objects.
(b) No person shall use, buy, possess, manufacture, sell, or
otherwise distribute any device that is designed for jamming,
scrambling, neutralizing, disabling, or otherwise interfering with
radar, laser, or any other electronic device used by a law
enforcement agency to measure the speed of moving objects.
(c) Except as provided in subdivision (d), a violation of
subdivision (a) or (b) is an infraction.
(d) When a person possesses four or more devices in violation of
subdivision (b), the person is guilty of a misdemeanor.
(e) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a person who has a
valid federal license for operating the devices described in this
section may transport one or more of those devices if the license is
carried in the vehicle transporting the device at all times when the
device is being transported.

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Old Nov 19, 2004 | 02:51 PM
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just ordered the Blinder M40 (2 front, 2 back) to install on my 4-runner. Will report back on features / ease of use / ease of installation. also managed to negotiate dealer pricing.

www.blinderxtreme.com

read a ton and it came down to lidatek and blinder. lidatek jams for 5 seconds and then recharges. blinder can jam continuously. i will run the test with the 4-runner before i make the final decision (lidatek vs. blinder) on who gets to protect my E55. k40 seems to not have consistent results and the laser jammer looks like the same thing you can buy in the back of those SkyMall catalogues on flights.
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Old Nov 19, 2004 | 06:38 PM
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I read on another forum that in cali any type of jamer is illegal.You have to check with your states laws.
So is speeding . . . . . .

Seriously, if you purchase one of each (Blinder and Lidatek) that would be an incredible test and post. Too bad none of the magazines have done such a test. From my research, both products work, but with different methods, and philosophies.
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Old Nov 19, 2004 | 06:45 PM
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i need a willing law enforcement officer...i'll see what i can do.
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Old Nov 19, 2004 | 06:49 PM
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Lidatek is headquartered less than 15 miles from my home. They do have their own Laser gun for tests. While it would not be an impartial test, it might be safer than speeding until you find a laser cop.
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Old Nov 19, 2004 | 06:51 PM
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lidatek and blinder in my untested opinion are probably equal in effectivity. but lidatek only fires for 5 seconds. blinder is continuous. if that makes a difference, then its worth testing.
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Old Nov 20, 2004 | 02:06 AM
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Originally Posted by MBspdfrk
So is speeding . . . . . .

Seriously, if you purchase one of each (Blinder and Lidatek) that would be an incredible test and post. Too bad none of the magazines have done such a test. From my research, both products work, but with different methods, and philosophies.
yes but if they catch you with a jammer where talking about a federal crime good luck when the cops pulls you over and says "why isnt your car showing me how fast your going"
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Old Nov 20, 2004 | 02:21 AM
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Originally Posted by skratch77
yes but if they catch you with a jammer where talking about a federal crime good luck when the cops pulls you over and says "why isnt your car showing me how fast your going"
to clarify, this statement is incorrect. it is a federal offense to jam RADAR guns NOT LASER guns.

laser is regulated by the FDA and currently there are no FEDERAL laws prohibiting laser jamming.

however, California is one of the states which passed a law prohibiting any interference with any speed measurement. See your own post earlier...quoting California law.

not sure what the offense is, (your post says its a misdameanor), but speeding is against the law as well.

the laser jamming companies recommend you take your foot off the gas pedal, so you reduce your speed to that of traffic or within legal limits, and flip the switch to disengage the jammer. so if the police do stop you, they can't recognize your car by the jamming signal.

now, the real legal question is can they search your car or inside your car/hood/engine compartment legally or w/o your permission.

but lets start another thread for that. this thread should focus on which products work, and which ones do not.
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Old Nov 20, 2004 | 05:16 PM
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www.radartest.com covers the various jammers available.

I owned the Passport SRX and it does work to a degree, but I still got a ticket with it.
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Old Nov 21, 2004 | 07:18 PM
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http://www.speedzones.com/

is another great site for good information on jammers.
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