It appears to me from this video that in the real-world of complex terrains, there may be more to a radar detector's performance than sheer/raw sensitivity. Quickness to alert is also an important factor. In this real-world relatively close-range (winding) encounter, the Whistler holds its own relative to the big boys, the Beltronics STi-R and Escort Passport 9500ci. A winding terrain appears to diminish the significance of pure sensitivity that would have otherwise been likely more noticeable had the road been entirely straight, without curves, and without obstructions (something common in staged tests). I suspect this has something more to do with the RF propagation of police radar relative to its terrain than merely the respective sensitivities of each of the radar detectors whether dash or remote mounted. I believe this video demonstrates the differences that may or may not manifest themselves in the real-world of actual driving versus the suggestions of potential performance in a controlled test environment. Or to do so would require substantially higher levels of sensitivity/quickness to provide any practical warning difference with these types of encounters. Notice the car ahead of me gets blasted with Ka just as he is almost passing the cruiser. As we round the curve we detect his radar. Full review of the new Whistler SE detectors: www.laserveil.com
Saturday, January 26, 2013
Beltronics STi-R, Escort Passport 9500ci, Whistler Pro-78SE versus Approaching 34.7 IO Park Ranger
Beltronics STi-R, Escort Passport 9500ci, Whistler Pro-78SE versus Approaching 34.7 IO Park Ranger Video Clips. Duration : 0.57 Mins.
It appears to me from this video that in the real-world of complex terrains, there may be more to a radar detector's performance than sheer/raw sensitivity. Quickness to alert is also an important factor. In this real-world relatively close-range (winding) encounter, the Whistler holds its own relative to the big boys, the Beltronics STi-R and Escort Passport 9500ci. A winding terrain appears to diminish the significance of pure sensitivity that would have otherwise been likely more noticeable had the road been entirely straight, without curves, and without obstructions (something common in staged tests). I suspect this has something more to do with the RF propagation of police radar relative to its terrain than merely the respective sensitivities of each of the radar detectors whether dash or remote mounted. I believe this video demonstrates the differences that may or may not manifest themselves in the real-world of actual driving versus the suggestions of potential performance in a controlled test environment. Or to do so would require substantially higher levels of sensitivity/quickness to provide any practical warning difference with these types of encounters. Notice the car ahead of me gets blasted with Ka just as he is almost passing the cruiser. As we round the curve we detect his radar. Full review of the new Whistler SE detectors: www.laserveil.com
It appears to me from this video that in the real-world of complex terrains, there may be more to a radar detector's performance than sheer/raw sensitivity. Quickness to alert is also an important factor. In this real-world relatively close-range (winding) encounter, the Whistler holds its own relative to the big boys, the Beltronics STi-R and Escort Passport 9500ci. A winding terrain appears to diminish the significance of pure sensitivity that would have otherwise been likely more noticeable had the road been entirely straight, without curves, and without obstructions (something common in staged tests). I suspect this has something more to do with the RF propagation of police radar relative to its terrain than merely the respective sensitivities of each of the radar detectors whether dash or remote mounted. I believe this video demonstrates the differences that may or may not manifest themselves in the real-world of actual driving versus the suggestions of potential performance in a controlled test environment. Or to do so would require substantially higher levels of sensitivity/quickness to provide any practical warning difference with these types of encounters. Notice the car ahead of me gets blasted with Ka just as he is almost passing the cruiser. As we round the curve we detect his radar. Full review of the new Whistler SE detectors: www.laserveil.com
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