K Band

**Stampy** · 11th March 2009, 06:29

Not sure if this has already been posted but to all you radar equipped Guy's out there apparently the speed camera vans have switched to K band so you need both Ka & K band on. Back to false alarm city!!!

**NighthawkNZ:Me** · 11th March 2009, 06:46

Originally Posted by Stampy

Not sure if this has already been posted but to all you radar equipped Guy's out there apparently the speed camera vans have switched to K band so you need both Ka & K band on. Back to false alarm city!!!

lumpy custard and all that...

**sinned** · 6th April 2009, 19:36

K and KA band don't have any false triggers on the STI. X band is the one to leave turned off and isn't used in NZ for speed monitoring.

**bully** · 6th April 2009, 21:52

for real, will check the v1. thanks. my sti craped out,x3!

**fergie** · 7th April 2009, 06:54

thanks for the heads up, i think my (and all) valentine ones cover both anyway.cheers

**funky monkey** · 7th April 2009, 09:24

The new radars are coming out with gps so you can lock out the false signals.
I have changed to the escort 9500i

**Stormer** · 7th April 2009, 17:16

Cheers for the heads up.
I`ve always kept the K band active...certain places will always set it off... letting me know everythings working fine before I head out onto the big, bad, open road.

Monkey...you`ll have to post up your views on the 9500i `cos I`m running out of excuses not to upgrade the trusty 8500...like, IS there anything better????????

**Tony W** · 7th April 2009, 18:50

Originally Posted by Stampy

Not sure if this has already been posted but to all you radar equipped Guy's out there apparently the speed camera vans have switched to K band so you need both Ka & K band on. Back to false alarm city!!!

Yeah I wondered about that as the V1 didn't go off at a couple lately.
Suspected a band change. Thanks.

Do you why they've changed ?

**Tony W** · 7th April 2009, 18:52

Originally Posted by bully

my sti craped out,x3!

Ooooh, tell all !

**funky monkey** · 7th April 2009, 21:00

Originally Posted by Stormer

Monkey...you`ll have to post up your views on the 9500i `cos I`m running out of excuses not to upgrade the trusty 8500...like, IS there anything better????????

The 9500i is alright, same as the belltronics sti apparently (seeing its the same company) Except the 9500i now has GPS, so you can block false frquencys and mark speedtraps (common areas or fixed poles)
Seems to be pretty good for sensitivity, saved my butt once, but has also done a late detect once.
They are the only ones with GPS that i know of, belltronics is coming out with one soon i think (the guy told me in the next model range... 6-12months)

**Reckless** · 16th July 2009, 12:50

Just for your info came across this on the Radar direct site. http://www.radardirect.co.nz/new/frameset/ under the news tab. Probably old news now but thought I'd post up for all those behind the times like me!

DRIVER INFORMATION NOTICE JANUARY 2009 - NEW POLICE MOBILE RADAR SPEED CAMERAS

Redflex Traffic Systems of Australia won the New Zealand contract to upgrade the old film cameras with the latest in digital speed camera technology.

These new radar units started appearing on our roads in January 2009.

Unlike the speed cameras that we have been used to (which operated on the Ka band frequency) these new cameras operate on a low frequency K Band signal around the 24.085GHz range (normally K band radar is 24.150GHz).

Because of this “off” frequency point and a very low power output, detection is difficult for many radar units. Those without pulse detection systems are unlikely to give any warning. Those with K POP detection will give some warning range that is variable depending on what side of the road the Camera Van is parked on.

Testing indicates range can be 80-150m.

Since NZ had not used this frequency for over five years most detectors have had K band deactivated.

Proposed action:

Activate K band on your detector to detect the new cameras. If quipped also activate POP mode.

Activation of the frequency will mean false alarms being detected from the likes of Petrol Station and shopping mall doors.

The benefit in reactivating K Band is that your unit will detect the Safety Warning System transmitters being installed in New Zealand and roadside speed warning signs that are often placed close to road works.

If your detector has GPS, re-read the manual and start using this useful feature to cancel out known false alarms. If your upgrading these GPS enabled units are fast becoming a must have feature.
The NEW Toyota and Mitsubishi vans of any colour are also more difficult to identify, so watch your speed and drive safe!

**Morcs** · 16th July 2009, 15:01

Cheers.

I have POP on all the time.

So if its a lower frequency that normal K band, does that mean Ill get my 'pulse' alert rather than K alert? mmmm

Will turn K on.

Who uses radar around town anyway? other than the motorway I switch mine off and obey the speed limit. that and trying to find the source of a signal in the middle of town can be somewhat difficult...