WTB Valentine one or similar

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Due to todays minor speeding ticket incident I'm on the hunt for a radar/laser detector. I'd like to get a valentine one or something just as good. I think that narrows it down to about 2 options but I don't know much about the high tech detectors out there now so any info is appreciated !
Thanks ! .
 
I love my V1!

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The V1 is the second best radar detector unit I've come across.


What was the first? You couldn't afford it, let alone mount it. It was in a US Military fighter jet.

Some people will argue that the Escort is better than the V1. To them I say "Meh". To each his own.
 
I know you love yours Andrizzle ! I read your post when you installed it. That helped me decide I need one. So , thanks ! But IMO. I would have just removed the third brakelight and placed the main box there. Is that possible ?

Frogman. Umm silly question but why the hel does a fighter jet need to detect radar/lasers?.... Is there some link between laser guided missiles and police lasers ??
 
There really isn't much difference between police radar and military radar, when you think of it. They both operate on the principle of radio wavs bouncing back and forth.

Some missiles like the AR and SAR units carry their own radar gear. As such, a jet fighter has the hardware (essentially, a radar detector) to detect said missiles. Of course, the jet fighter radar unit is a tad bit bigger with better resolution than that of the V1.
 
Man I'm lost ! All I know is that I install this beepy box and it tells me when I need to remove lead from gas pedal ! That and what little I learn from how its made on discovery lol :confused:
 
Maybe it's time to edjumakate yourself on how radar detectors work? Do some of your own research on the units that people recommend, before you buy one because someone says "OMG! OMG! xyz Detector it tEh bestest of them all!"... if you know what I mean.
 
Man. There's only soo much info my brain can take in. If I edjumakate myself on lasers and radars beyond installing and properly using a cop watch it might take up valuable mulch info space in my brain. I just can't have that ! Lol I'm already a few brain cells short of a whopper flopper. :eek:
 
I have done some research and I'm pretty familiar with standard detectors. I've always had one in my car , up to about a year ago when mine was borrowed for a trip and never returned. I figure if I'm gonna buy another one I'd like to get a Valentine.
 
Thanks ! Unfortunately I get on here from my phone. For some reason I can't view the page !? Ill try to view it tomorrow at my shop if I'm done working before they lock the office up. So now that I'm informed anyone have one to sell ?
 
Radar detectors, you really want to buy brand new. Why?
Because the antennas horns they contain, while made for rugged use, are easily thrown out of calibration by a good drop if you drop the detector onto say, pavement or another surface hard enough to jar the horns.
 
Yeah. True. I figured it would be worth a try considering others have bought and sold detectors on here. I guess its a risk I'm willing to take to save myself a couple hundred right now. If it doesn't work and my remote / radio fix it guy can't help me out any I will admit defeat and chalk it up to a lesson learned. Then go to Meijer and buy a cobra.:p
 
I have never used another detector other than the V1... So I am not sure how well my experience is compared to others, but I do know in all of my experience with it, it has worked great.

It detects bands over hills, I have no idea how it does this, it physically doesn't make much sense - but it works!

The bogey counter is extremely useful, this helps you figure out if there is an actual threat, or if it is the WalGreens on the corner's anti-theft doors (in which case the bogey counter will go to 2+ counting each door sensor). You learn how to read the detector and figure out what is legit, and what is junk.

Also the detector has a junk detection feature which will tell you if the alert you are receiving is just junk from someone elses 'cheap' detector (as some older/lower quality detectors send out a signal the V1 can pick up, but the firmware on the V1 recognizes this and puts a big fat 'J' on the display to tell you it is junk)


I picked the V1 from researching, I think the arrow feature and bogey counter are most valuable. Not to mention the unit's superb range. Basically if you want to get something cheap, I am not sure where to point you. But if you want quality that has proven it works all over the internet, get the V1 - why question any others when there is so much positive feedback for it?
 
Of course, it's your money, but nowadays, I don't see a reason to own a radar detector anymore.
Its all personal preference. See I , on occasion speed. When a cop clocks me with a radar I will also note. Just like most businesses they need money ! So a speeder is Easy Pickins ! Me , well I need money as well and I don't care much for giving it away. I'm just trying to prevent getting any more tickets. Please spare me the "if you don't want tickets than don't speed"speech. I'm well aware of this. It just happens sometimes.

I have never used another detector other than the V1... So I am not sure how well my experience is compared to others, but I do know in all of my experience with it, it has worked great.

It detects bands over hills, I have no idea how it does this, it physically doesn't make much sense - but it works!

The bogey counter is extremely useful, this helps you figure out if there is an actual threat, or if it is the WalGreens on the corner's anti-theft doors (in which case the bogey counter will go to 2+ counting each door sensor). You learn how to read the detector and figure out what is legit, and what is junk.

Also the detector has a junk detection feature which will tell you if the alert you are receiving is just junk from someone elses 'cheap' detector (as some older/lower quality detectors send out a signal the V1 can pick up, but the firmware on the V1 recognizes this and puts a big fat 'J' on the display to tell you it is junk)


I picked the V1 from researching, I think the arrow feature and bogey counter are most valuable. Not to mention the unit's superb range. Basically if you want to get something cheap, I am not sure where to point you. But if you want quality that has proven it works all over the internet, get the V1 - why question any others when there is so much positive feedback for it?

I've heard nothing BUT good about it! If I want to be cheap I'd buy the cobra in the first place. Hey atleast I would know who is using their microwave as I drive to work each morning ! But I also like the arrows as well as the bogey feature. Now I just need to scrape some more cash togeather to buy one. If I don't find one here , I will buy new.
BTW Andrizzle , my license plate says STAYS V8. I kinda missed that whole page !:D
 
Its all personal preference. See I , on occasion speed. When a cop clocks me with a radar I will also note. Just like most businesses they need money ! So a speeder is Easy Pickins ! Me , well I need money as well and I don't care much for giving it away. I'm just trying to prevent getting any more tickets. Please spare me the "if you don't want tickets than don't speed"speech. I'm well aware of this. It just happens sometimes.


I have to disagree. It's not a matter of "personal preference", it's a matter of using your head when driving.

I've driven at highest speeds than likely most people on these forums. I am an official member of the 200+ MPH club. It's all about using your head and knowing when and where to speed if you must. 90% of the time, by the time your radar detector goes off on a legit alarm, you're toast. 99% of the time that detector goes off on LIDAR, you are toast.

Long are the days when a cop will drive around for 10-12 hours with their radar active and broadcasting. Law enforcement officers are wise to radar detectors and as such, only kick their radars on when they estimate you're speeding.
They are also wise to how harmful their radar units are to them if they run their units for the whole shift, day in and day out. They know they're basically using a microwave (albeit, at very very low power levels) and as such are conscious of the health hazards. Hell, nowadays they even talk about these health hazards in Law Enforcement Radar certification classes.

Are there cops who drive around with their radar units active all the time? sure. But they are the exception to the rule.
 
You can disagree all you want but the fact is :
To have or not to have , want or don't want , like or dislike. Is a matter of personal preference.
I don't need one but I do want one !
Common sense is what tells me "hey maybe I shouldn't be driving 49 in a 35 zone"
So I'm not out running my car at high speeds to be a Part of the 200+ club and I wasn't racing on the freeway I was just driving home from work and wasn't paying as much attention to my speed as I should have Been . Sh!t happens to everyone !
 
V One

But we're not all as wonderful as you are, Frog!!;)

The Valentine is the result of one of the two Escort original owners buying the other out. The one bought out was precluded, by agreement, from going back in the business for several years and spent the time planning a better device. The result is the V1.

KS
 
All the suburban cops, troopers and sheriffs around here have rolling radar on almost all the time.
The city cops on the other hand only have maybe a dozen radars in their cruisers and it's rare that I come across a city cruiser with radar.
The troopers and sheriffs sitting in the usual speed traps around a corner or past a bridge also have the radar on all the time as there isn't enough time for it to be practical quick drawing especially while having donuts and coffee :D.
The V1 picks them up 1/4-1/2 mile away.
There are many fish in the sea. The cops can write as many tickets leaving it on without having to do the extra work of quick draw on people.
It's human nature to fish where the fishing is good and only work as hard as you have to.
In the 7 years that I've had my V1s I have never been painted locally with instant on radar.
Only once at night driving to conneticut I was painted with instant on.
It is always good to know your local area and exersize more caution outside of it.
The Blinder M20 and now the Laser Interceptor jammers have saved me numerous times over the years I've been instant painted by lidar.
These devices work very well.
Took me up to 3 seconds to slow down enough to turn it off so the cop could get a time (the guy put his gun down and then painted me again after I turned it off) and then gave me a funny look as I went by.
Priceless

For those interested in reading some comprehensive tests of the V1, Escort, others and laser jammers check out

www.guysoflidar.com
 
All the suburban cops, troopers and sheriffs around here have rolling radar on almost all the time.
The city cops on the other hand only have maybe a dozen radars in their cruisers and it's rare that I come across a city cruiser with radar.
The troopers and sheriffs sitting in the usual speed traps around a corner or past a bridge also have the radar on all the time as there isn't enough time for it to be practical quick drawing especially while having donuts and coffee :D.
The V1 picks them up 1/4-1/2 mile away.
There are many fish in the sea. The cops can write as many tickets leaving it on without having to do the extra work of quick draw on people.
It's human nature to fish where the fishing is good and only work as hard as you have to.
In the 7 years that I've had my V1s I have never been painted locally with instant on radar.
Only once at night driving to conneticut I was painted with instant on.
It is always good to know your local area and exersize more caution outside of it.
The Blinder M20 and now the Laser Interceptor jammers have saved me numerous times over the years I've been instant painted by lidar.
These devices work very well.
Took me up to 3 seconds to slow down enough to turn it off so the cop could get a time (the guy put his gun down and then painted me again after I turned it off) and then gave me a funny look as I went by.
Priceless

For those interested in reading some comprehensive tests of the V1, Escort, others and laser jammers check out

www.guysoflidar.com
Now that's the info I'm looking for ! SOLD.
Thanks guys ! I have a few things I'm going to sell off ASAP and buy a Valentine One new ! So as soon as I buy and install it there will be pics to post on the LS forum.
 
I put mine out of sight near the A Pillar.
Cops and thieves don't see it.
Had to extend one of the suction cups with a U shaped piece of
metal so it would sit level.

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