Ult

V1 new update out for current v1 owners. You can see what's been changed by entering in your serial number here: https://store.valentine1.com/upgrades/

Basically, for my 1 yr old unit, it's a smaller slimmer case design that put me over the edge to send $180 in to upgrade. You send in your old unit and the CC# then they send you a completely new whole set - new unit, box, cables, plugs, suckers, etc.

not too much has changed since my old 1.7version. The site details whats changed based on your serial#.

kensteele

Here's the proposed upgrade for my unit:

Upgrade Recommendation: While this version is not quite up to today’s V1 standard for Ka, it’s almost always good enough, and always better than detectors from other makers. X and K performance is excellent. Upgrading merely to improve radar performance is not cost effective, in my opinion. Upgrading does bring other benefits, including our latest Generation 3 front-and-rear laser warning, which is a significant improvement over the Generation 2 technology used in this unit.

For $189, they will give me a new unit which will make the following improvements:

Our best Ka-band performance.
Our best X-band performance.
Our best K-band performance.
Adds radar coverage on Ku-band (used in Europe).
Our best, Generation 3 laser warning, front and rear.
Reduces V1's case height by about ¼ inch.
Reduces V1's weight by about 1.5 oz.
Latest windshield mount with new suction cups.
Latest visor mount.
New Lighter Power Adapter.
New Direct-wire Power Adapter
New coiled cord.
New straight cord.
New wiring-harness connector.
Dual-Lock® fastener.
New Owners Manual.
Spare fuse.
Spare suction cups.
One-year limited warranty, same as new units.

Never mind. Not worth it to me. I might go out on ebay and sell my unit for $300-$350, and then just buy a new one. It has happened, check here.

[ 10-06-2001: Message edited by: kensteele ]

Ult

holy crap! That looks like the best method. Hindsight is 20/20 i guess.