Radar Detectors: A Quick Review
Avoiding the ambush
With speed traps and red light cameras becoming ever more popular with city governments, radar detectors are also rising in popularity. A radar detector is used by individuals who are so over checking the rear view mirror every few minutes and glancing behind every tree or hill where laser pointing officers like to sit in wait. Radar detectors use a superheterodyne receiver to detect electromagnetic waves being pointed at a vehicle, and some even come with built in GPS technology that can be used to download the many red light camera locations. Here, we will take a look at the Escort Redline as well as a few other popular radar detector models.
Redline
We’ll start with the Escort Redline, since it’s the new kid on the block. Even before this competent radar detector hit the open market, there was plenty of buzz about it. The Redline has been created to be THE most sensitive radar/laser detector period. It is said that the Escort RedLine provides the longest range of detection for every signal one may encounter. The way this happens is through this radar detectors twin-antennae design, which allows it to maximize performance by band. With all of it’s bells and whistles, the Escort Redline has already won the Popular Mechanics Prestigious Editor’s Choice Award.
SOLO S2
As with the Redline, the Escort SOLO S2 is a powerful windshield mounted detector. As radar detectors go, the SOLO S2 is one of total convenience; and yet even with that, it doesn’t lack power to give ample warning of possible speed traps. What’s so great about the SOLO is that there are no cords dangling from a power source. For this reason, the SOLO makes an ideal radar detector for those drivers who may find themselves in and out of multiple cars throughout the weeks. Using the adjustable quick-release windshield mount, the SOLO easily moves from one car to the next, offering protection at all times. Being cordless, the SOLO runs off of two AA batteries.
Simple and quick installation
It may seem as though adding an installed radar detector to your vehicle would be quite an expensive task just to obtain some warning of speed detecting lasers or red lights. But the Passport Qi45 makes it possible for you to have an installed radar detector without breaking the bank. Most custom installed systems require up to 6 hours to properly secure into a vehicle depending on the level of customization and vehicle type. The Passport Qi45â„¢ was designed to be installed in 1 hour or less. This can be done by the car owner, or can be arranged through a professional installer. Using the Qi Shifter Pack, one can also upgrade the performance of their Passport Qi45 to include Laser Shifting technology.
Find one that suits you
Radar detectors are fast becoming a highly valuable asset to any driver; it’s not just the tool of the Lead-foot anymore. A quick review of radar detectors should help you quickly discover which model is best suited to meet your needs. Once you have that figured out, you’re well on your way to safer and more comfortable driving.
