Are radar detector detectors still used in GTA?
09-01-2004, 05:19 AM
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If there's no power to the unit, the capacitors couldn't leak signal though could they?
The rdd counts on a unit leaking signal...the V1 doesn't have this issue as far as I know.
09-01-2004, 05:24 AM
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No, I know a guy that was pulled over and his V1 was off!......
"Sir, please had over your radar unit"...
That happened up near Collingwood.. Thats what made me buy my "decoy".
No idea how the Spectre works.. but the capacitors/resistors are the only thing I can think of that would give off any sort of signal.
That happened up near Collingwood.. Thats what made me buy my "decoy".
No idea how the Spectre works.. but the capacitors/resistors are the only thing I can think of that would give off any sort of signal.
09-01-2004, 06:29 AM
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I've read a few stories like this also, where the unit had just been turned off
the cop passed him in a parking lot, his spectre went crazy. he couldnt pinpoint which car but did some "deducting" based on the cars parked near him.
seems there's still some emited "residue" or something like that, even when turned off. a bit freaky.
all hearsay though. never been caught myself...
regards,
Liam
seems there's still some emited "residue" or something like that, even when turned off. a bit freaky.
all hearsay though. never been caught myself...
regards,
Liam
09-01-2004, 06:55 AM
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my bro got pulled over and asked the same - he just happened to hit his brakes at the exact same
time the cop blipped his radar on...
funny story: telling the cop to go ahead and rip his T-Bird apart...'casue HE AINT GOT A DETECTOR!!!(yeah, don't yell at cops)
On the other hand, his buddy with a MR2, used to have his detector concealed in a small pack of smokes that would sit behind his right shoulder... ...if he got pulled over, he would simply drop it in his pocket! ...and hope the cop didn't try to 'bum one off him'
(not sure how the pack hurt the detector performance, but it was pure genius at the time
)
funny story: telling the cop to go ahead and rip his T-Bird apart...'casue HE AINT GOT A DETECTOR!!!(yeah, don't yell at cops)
On the other hand, his buddy with a MR2, used to have his detector concealed in a small pack of smokes that would sit behind his right shoulder... ...if he got pulled over, he would simply drop it in his pocket! ...and hope the cop didn't try to 'bum one off him'
(not sure how the pack hurt the detector performance, but it was pure genius at the time
)
09-01-2004, 08:10 AM
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Spectre Radar Detector Detector
Spectre Radar Detector Detector. This microwave interceptor's
function is basically the same as the VG-2 radar detector detector, which is familiar to
most traffic police. The Spectre RDD has been designed specifically to detect the latest
state of the art stealth type radar warning receivers. Unlike other devices being offered
at present the Spectre RDD is the only microwave interceptor manufactured and sold to
law enforcement departments exclusively.
The modern circuitry of the Spectre RDD also allows for the detection of older radar
warning devices. It may be used in a vehicle which is equipped with all X, K, and Ka
band police traffic radar systems. It is also immune to radios and other electronic
equipment found in today's police vehicles. If radar detectors are a problem, the
Spectre RDD is the answer.
Spectre Radar Detector detection. Omnidirectional 360° laser protection.
UltraBright-- Data Display--uses identification letters to indicate radar band detected.
Simple Operation
Multi-Band Reception (X, K, Ka)
Unobtrusive Compact Design
Compatible with All Radar Units
Anti-Cloaking System (Invisible to Radar Detectors)
Minimal False Alarms
LED Bar Graph
Built In Audible Alarm
Excess Temperature Warning
Light Weight
Rotates 360 Degrees<ul><li><a href="http://www.speedzones.com/">http://www.speedzones.com/</a</li></ul>
function is basically the same as the VG-2 radar detector detector, which is familiar to
most traffic police. The Spectre RDD has been designed specifically to detect the latest
state of the art stealth type radar warning receivers. Unlike other devices being offered
at present the Spectre RDD is the only microwave interceptor manufactured and sold to
law enforcement departments exclusively.
The modern circuitry of the Spectre RDD also allows for the detection of older radar
warning devices. It may be used in a vehicle which is equipped with all X, K, and Ka
band police traffic radar systems. It is also immune to radios and other electronic
equipment found in today's police vehicles. If radar detectors are a problem, the
Spectre RDD is the answer.
Spectre Radar Detector detection. Omnidirectional 360° laser protection.
UltraBright-- Data Display--uses identification letters to indicate radar band detected.
Simple Operation
Multi-Band Reception (X, K, Ka)
Unobtrusive Compact Design
Compatible with All Radar Units
Anti-Cloaking System (Invisible to Radar Detectors)
Minimal False Alarms
LED Bar Graph
Built In Audible Alarm
Excess Temperature Warning
Light Weight
Rotates 360 Degrees<ul><li><a href="http://www.speedzones.com/">http://www.speedzones.com/</a</li></ul>
09-01-2004, 10:11 AM
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Could you encase it in a lead lined or RF type box or bag or something...
something so that you are allowing a signal into the box but not leaking anything out??? wouldn't that make it RDD transparent?
Just a thought...
Just a thought...
09-02-2004, 05:11 AM
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Great idea except for one small detail...
the unit itself houses the signal pickups for the detector...encasing it would not only limit the amount of signal leakage, but also eliminate the ability to pickup radar signals.
09-02-2004, 08:54 AM
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Is there a way to mount the V1 without having it mounted to your front windshield??
all the models of V1 i have seen have a remote display a-la-toyguy but the actual detector unit mounted to the front windshield...is there a different way of mounting the unit so it remains unseen??