Radar Detector Experts

That weekend was one to remember…if only you could. If your credit card statement is any indication, you had a pretty good time at a place that billed you for “entertainment services.” And, since you were in Vegas and not Disneyland, it’s doubtful the charges had anything to do with guys dressed up in furry animal costumes (at least, you hope not).

Don’t head out for the walk of shame just yet. Because from Amish country to the red-light district, there is one Escort you’ll never regret paying for the morning after—an Escort radar detector.

When it comes to preventative add-ons for your vehicle, an Escort radar detector is pretty much the best radar detector on the market today. Escort is often recognized for creating the radar detector market and has been awarded more patents in the field than all other radar detector manufacturers combined.

In addition to the obvious benefit of alerting you to traffic monitoring devices, Escort radar detectors give you a heads-up for emergency vehicles, road construction, trains and even upcoming road hazards, saving you some serious time by helping you avoid the resulting delays. To get the most for your money and find the radar detector that will best suit your needs, it’s important to understand the basic differences, features and terminology.

In general, radar and laser guns measure your speed by bouncing waves or bursts of light off your vehicle and back to the gun. In doing so, they calculate your speed by taking into account the change in distance traveled. Radar guns in the United States currently operate on three bands: X, K and Ka. It’s possible to encounter any of the radar or laser bands when traveling from state to state or even city to city as their use varies widely. This makes a radar detector that monitors all bands – including laser – the smartest investment. In addition, modern radar guns can target your vehicle from the front, back or side, which makes the 360° detection feature found on Escort radar detectors a must. No matter where you’re driving, you’ll be alerted to radar and laser signals emitted from every direction.

Escort radar detectors, like the Escort Passport, are legal in most states, unless you live in the citation-loving states of Virginia and Washington DC. However, their use may be prohibited in certain areas, on commercial trucks, or when mounted on certain parts of a vehicle.

Keep in mind: radar detectors are not a license to drive as fast as you want. They’re meant to provide an early warning before the red and blue lights start flashing. They’re most effective in moderate traffic due to the continuous generation of radio waves by the radar gun. The more the gun is used, the more waves it will generate. The less it’s used, the less warning you’ll get…and the bigger the grin on the cop’s face when he pulls you over. And if that happens, you better hope the Escort radar detector is the only escort in your car.

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Now that you have wrested with the decision to purchase a radar detector, the next task is to arm yourself with the right information to ensure that the investment you will make is a worthwhile one. We say that a radar detector is an investment because it usually comes with a hefty tag price. However, in this article, we have come up with some of the best models in terms of price, features, and value for money.

 

The question you might ask yourself is if the investment is worth it. With the right choice, the right set of product features that come with the right price, you will be able to answer yes to this question with confidence. Let’s take a look at some of the models in the different price ranges.

 

Below $400 model- The Escort SOLO S2 Cordless

Apart from its ability to detect most known radar guns, the best thing about the SOLO S2 Cordless radar detector is its cordless design. It’s very convenient to use, and you can quickly pop it in and out of the car. It has a sleek design and is very easy to use. This model’s smart auto-shutoff mode ensures that you will not run out of batteries in the middle of the road. In this way, you will be guaranteed to have continuous protection on the road. At below $400, this model is a good buy for those who are just beginning to discover radar detectors and would like to try a user-friendly model.

 

Mid-priced model- The Escort C65

The guys over at Escort really think of ways to make their products stand out from the rest. Even simple things such as the longer smart power cord, resulting in more slack and less strain on the product while it is mounted, makes the C65 a superior product compared to its peers. This C65 model combines most of the features ESCORT radars have become famous for such as advanced programming, minimal to zero false alarms, and all-band coverage. As part of the Escort family of state-of-the-art radar detectors, the Escort C65 features a sleek design and a host of other functions including such auto-scan mode and a bright, easy to read LED display that you can see in all kinds of lighting conditions.

 

High-End Model- The Passport 9500ci

RadarRoy.com says of this model, “I can honestly say that Escort has developed the most intelligent and ‘super charged’ performing radar detector/laser shifter that I have ever laid hands on!” Such an enthusiastic declaration from one of the known experts of the field is sure to give the Passport 9500ci a stamp of approval. Its hefty price means that the detector is packed with a lot of features such as the all-band radar protection system and precise laser “shifting” technology, protecting vehicles from both radars and laser sensors. As the ultimate custom-installed radar and laser defense system, this model is deemed to be completely undetectable to all detectors out there. As with the other models, the 9500ci is pre-loaded with information regarding thousands of safety camera locations, allowing you to stay on top of the game.

 

With these models, you can choose the right detector that fits your budget and your requirements.

Back in early May of 2008, I was very fortunate to be one of only three radar detector reviewers to receive an early production shipment of the new Escort Passport 9500ci remote radar detector directly from Escort. This video is the third part of a series of four installation how to videos.

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Back in early May of 2008, I was very fortunate to be one of only three radar detector reviewers to receive an early production shipment of the new Escort Passport 9500ci remote radar detector directly from Escort. This video is the fourth and final part of a series of installation how to videos.

Duration : 0:10:45

Read more…