Radar detectors. What do you use?

[T.I.E]

what model do ya have and does it work well?
i'm looking at spending some cash to save me some points. ive tried a search and got hit with alot of crap, so any threads or any info will be helpfull.
and whats up with K bands and stuff. i have no idea on this tuff so any info will be helpful please.
cheers

[k14]

bel 985, buy one. you wont regret it. should be able to get one for $500 or so.

[kiwifruit]

bel rx65, works well
screamer, worked well for a month... have been waiting for a replacement for the last month

[Leong]

Valentine 1 - virtually NO falses esp when compared to Ninjaboys Escort and Strat's Bel(?)

[T.I.E]

bloody good info. cheers

[saul]

Valentine 1 - virtually NO falses esp when compared to Ninjaboys Escort and Strat's Bel(?)

Escort for me falses whats that? amazing the distance you can pick up the bad guys, hang on is that us or them lol

[TerminalAddict]

Escort X50

[Colapop]

None - I go too slow... Come to think of it... what do you need one for...?

[T.I.E]

None - I go too slow... Come to think of it... what do you need one for...?

it give me time when a camera is coming, i can get my make up on and get my good side.

[Blackbird]

Escort X50. (Around $500). Great for Ka band (Highway Patrol mobile). Have never encountered a laser yet. Have fitted a waterproof cover and a screamer (see speaker on top yoke) as an audible alarm. Sometimes disconnected my helmet earpiece or broke the wire which is not good so the screamer is a better option IMHO! Very good for camera van detection.

It works superbly but it's only an aid and if you rely on a detector and not keep your wits about you, you'll get nailed.

You'll find heaps of past posts on detectors and laser jammers.

[Colapop]

it give me time when a camera is coming, i can get my make up on and get my good side.

Before you do check your mirrors... That Oogly mofo staring back is you. Now there aint no way there's gonna be enough time to get THAT much makeup on!

[k14]

Yeah get either a bel rx65 or escort 8500 x50. Both are pretty much of a muchness and both go for around the $450 to $500 mark. It is do-able using a ear piece, bit of a pain though. I'd recommend putting a screamer on there, makes it alot less hassal.

[T.I.E]

Escort X50. (Around $500). Great for Ka band (Highway Patrol mobile). Have never encountered a laser yet. Have fitted a waterproof cover and a screamer (see speaker on top yoke) as an audible alarm. Sometimes disconnected my helmet earpiece or broke the wire which is not good so the screamer is a better option IMHO!

It works superbly but it's only an aid and if you rely on a detector and not keep your wits about you, you'll get nailed.

You'll find heaps of past posts on detectors and laser jammers.

heated grips too i see.
and i learnt a long time ago never to rely on anything lol.
but its just a nice wake up call, also stops me from annoying the boys in blue, as they have enough to do.

[Ixion]

Bel X65. Don't seem to have a problem with false alarms.

Ka band and laser are the only ones you need to worry about in NZ. X and K can be disabled (I don't *think* any cops still use K - though in the Paeleolithic jungles of Scumdogland anything is possible)

Mind you, I never speed, so its purpose is merely to provide comforting reassurance that members of our splendid police force are near should I require their assistance. I use the earpiece. I have just stuffed the ear bit in behind the lining of my helmet, it is quite loud enough to be heard without having it in my ear. If I am not using the detector the lead just coils up inside the helemt, under a convenient flap of lining material.

[T.I.E]

Before you do check your mirrors... That Oogly mofo staring back is you. Now there aint no way there's gonna be enough time to get THAT much makeup on!

so thats why you wear a helmet, and i thought it was for safety.