Just got my V1
08-30-2002 | 09:34 PM
#1
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Balla on a Budget
Joined: Feb 2002
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From: San Jose, Cali
Just got my V1
I got my V1 today in the mail! Hopefully i am now ticket-proof!!! ahhahah lol
I just hate how this thing goes off like crazy each block when i drive near shopping centers. but i guess it is better safe than sorry
I just hate how this thing goes off like crazy each block when i drive near shopping centers. but i guess it is better safe than sorry
08-31-2002 | 12:23 PM
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Race Director
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From: Overland Park, Kansas
What band is it going off on all the time? Is it X-band?
Here's what you need to do and you'd have to do this for other types of detectors, too. Read up on the sensitivity mode and adjust yours on the V1. I have mine in (I think it's Big L for something Logic Mode, advanced?) which dramatically cuts down on false alerts.
Second you need to determine if there are cops with X-band radar in your area. You can do this several way: live with the detector for 6 months to a year and if you never pickup an x-band confirmed cops, you can safely assume there is none. Or you can go down to the police station or call them and ask. I don't think CHP has x-band, others on this board might be able to help with this. If no x-band (and this is what I've done), you can turn off the x-band on your V1. This will dramatically eliminate false alarms on the x-band frequency.
Now your V1 will be nice and pleasant.
Here's what you need to do and you'd have to do this for other types of detectors, too. Read up on the sensitivity mode and adjust yours on the V1. I have mine in (I think it's Big L for something Logic Mode, advanced?) which dramatically cuts down on false alerts.
Second you need to determine if there are cops with X-band radar in your area. You can do this several way: live with the detector for 6 months to a year and if you never pickup an x-band confirmed cops, you can safely assume there is none. Or you can go down to the police station or call them and ask. I don't think CHP has x-band, others on this board might be able to help with this. If no x-band (and this is what I've done), you can turn off the x-band on your V1. This will dramatically eliminate false alarms on the x-band frequency.
Now your V1 will be nice and pleasant.
08-31-2002 | 11:31 PM
#5
Subie Dubie
Joined: Feb 2001
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From: PDX
Originally posted by kensteele
What band is it going off on all the time? Is it X-band?
Here's what you need to do and you'd have to do this for other types of detectors, too. Read up on the sensitivity mode and adjust yours on the V1. I have mine in (I think it's Big L for something Logic Mode, advanced?) which dramatically cuts down on false alerts.
Second you need to determine if there are cops with X-band radar in your area. You can do this several way: live with the detector for 6 months to a year and if you never pickup an x-band confirmed cops, you can safely assume there is none. Or you can go down to the police station or call them and ask. I don't think CHP has x-band, others on this board might be able to help with this. If no x-band (and this is what I've done), you can turn off the x-band on your V1. This will dramatically eliminate false alarms on the x-band frequency.
Now your V1 will be nice and pleasant.
What band is it going off on all the time? Is it X-band?
Here's what you need to do and you'd have to do this for other types of detectors, too. Read up on the sensitivity mode and adjust yours on the V1. I have mine in (I think it's Big L for something Logic Mode, advanced?) which dramatically cuts down on false alerts.
Second you need to determine if there are cops with X-band radar in your area. You can do this several way: live with the detector for 6 months to a year and if you never pickup an x-band confirmed cops, you can safely assume there is none. Or you can go down to the police station or call them and ask. I don't think CHP has x-band, others on this board might be able to help with this. If no x-band (and this is what I've done), you can turn off the x-band on your V1. This will dramatically eliminate false alarms on the x-band frequency.
Now your V1 will be nice and pleasant.
09-01-2002 | 09:17 PM
#6
"v1 saved my ass ......."
Joined: Jun 2001
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From: driving an old ford somewhere in virignia
CONGRATS MAN, you wont regret it! Take a look at my sig below -- the v1 has got to be my best yet. If you need any help on programing it or whaever, let me know!
AdamR
AdamR