Are radar detector detectors still used in GTA? - Page 2

Scott W · 09-01-2004, 06:19 AM

The rdd counts on a unit leaking signal...the V1 doesn't have this issue as far as I know.

YS4 · 09-01-2004, 06:24 AM

"Sir, please had over your radar unit"...

That happened up near Collingwood.. Thats what made me buy my "decoy".

No idea how the Spectre works.. but the capacitors/resistors are the only thing I can think of that would give off any sort of signal.

Liam in Montreal · 09-01-2004, 07:29 AM

the cop passed him in a parking lot, his spectre went crazy. he couldnt pinpoint which car but did some "deducting" based on the cars parked near him.

seems there's still some emited "residue" or something like that, even when turned off. a bit freaky.

all hearsay though. never been caught myself...

regards,
Liam

MasterB · 09-01-2004, 07:55 AM

time the cop blipped his radar on...

funny story: telling the cop to go ahead and rip his T-Bird apart...'casue HE AINT GOT A DETECTOR!!!(yeah, don't yell at cops)

On the other hand, his buddy with a MR2, used to have his detector concealed in a small pack of smokes that would sit behind his right shoulder... ...if he got pulled over, he would simply drop it in his pocket! ...and hope the cop didn't try to 'bum one off him'

(not sure how the pack hurt the detector performance, but it was pure genius at the time

)

5000CDQturbo · 09-01-2004, 09:10 AM

Spectre Radar Detector Detector. This microwave interceptor's
function is basically the same as the VG-2 radar detector detector, which is familiar to
most traffic police. The Spectre RDD has been designed specifically to detect the latest
state of the art stealth type radar warning receivers. Unlike other devices being offered
at present the Spectre RDD is the only microwave interceptor manufactured and sold to
law enforcement departments exclusively.

The modern circuitry of the Spectre RDD also allows for the detection of older radar
warning devices. It may be used in a vehicle which is equipped with all X, K, and Ka
band police traffic radar systems. It is also immune to radios and other electronic
equipment found in today's police vehicles. If radar detectors are a problem, the
Spectre RDD is the answer.
Spectre Radar Detector detection. Omnidirectional 360° laser protection.
UltraBright-- Data Display--uses identification letters to indicate radar band detected.
Simple Operation
Multi-Band Reception (X, K, Ka)
Unobtrusive Compact Design
Compatible with All Radar Units
Anti-Cloaking System (Invisible to Radar Detectors)
Minimal False Alarms
LED Bar Graph
Built In Audible Alarm
Excess Temperature Warning
Light Weight
Rotates 360 Degrees

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Emerald-UrS4 · 09-01-2004, 11:11 AM

something so that you are allowing a signal into the box but not leaking anything out??? wouldn't that make it RDD transparent?

Just a thought...

Emerald-UrS4 · 09-01-2004, 11:35 AM

That is supposed to alert you to presence of the Spectre RDD

Scott W · 09-02-2004, 06:11 AM

the unit itself houses the signal pickups for the detector...encasing it would not only limit the amount of signal leakage, but also eliminate the ability to pickup radar signals.

Emerald-UrS4 · 09-02-2004, 09:05 AM

but then again some units are self contained so that wouldn't work...

faiz_twinzdaddy · 09-02-2004, 09:54 AM

all the models of V1 i have seen have a remote display a-la-toyguy but the actual detector unit mounted to the front windshield...is there a different way of mounting the unit so it remains unseen??

09-01-2004, 06:19 AM	#11
Scott W AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 11,846	If there's no power to the unit, the capacitors couldn't leak signal though could they? The rdd counts on a unit leaking signal...the V1 doesn't have this issue as far as I know.

09-01-2004, 06:24 AM	#12
YS4 AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 10,791	No, I know a guy that was pulled over and his V1 was off!...... "Sir, please had over your radar unit"... That happened up near Collingwood.. Thats what made me buy my "decoy". No idea how the Spectre works.. but the capacitors/resistors are the only thing I can think of that would give off any sort of signal. __________________ 2007 Mini Cooper S 2007 Toyota Tacoma 2001 Sequoia Ltd.- Silver/Grey

09-01-2004, 07:29 AM	#13
Liam in Montreal Elder Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 17,779	I've read a few stories like this also, where the unit had just been turned off the cop passed him in a parking lot, his spectre went crazy. he couldnt pinpoint which car but did some "deducting" based on the cars parked near him. seems there's still some emited "residue" or something like that, even when turned off. a bit freaky. all hearsay though. never been caught myself... regards, Liam __________________

09-01-2004, 07:55 AM	#14
MasterB Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 4,356	my bro got pulled over and asked the same - he just happened to hit his brakes at the exact same time the cop blipped his radar on... funny story: telling the cop to go ahead and rip his T-Bird apart...'casue HE AINT GOT A DETECTOR!!!(yeah, don't yell at cops) On the other hand, his buddy with a MR2, used to have his detector concealed in a small pack of smokes that would sit behind his right shoulder... ...if he got pulled over, he would simply drop it in his pocket! ...and hope the cop didn't try to 'bum one off him' (not sure how the pack hurt the detector performance, but it was pure genius at the time ) __________________ <font color="999993"><sup>.: mods DIY Coilovers \| Koni \| BBS RS \| RS4 \| Clear Corners \| Sparco \| SnapOff </sup> </font>

09-01-2004, 09:10 AM	#15
5000CDQturbo AudiWorld Senior Member 1997 Audi A8 My Garage Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 1,690	Spectre Radar Detector Detector Spectre Radar Detector Detector. This microwave interceptor's function is basically the same as the VG-2 radar detector detector, which is familiar to most traffic police. The Spectre RDD has been designed specifically to detect the latest state of the art stealth type radar warning receivers. Unlike other devices being offered at present the Spectre RDD is the only microwave interceptor manufactured and sold to law enforcement departments exclusively. The modern circuitry of the Spectre RDD also allows for the detection of older radar warning devices. It may be used in a vehicle which is equipped with all X, K, and Ka band police traffic radar systems. It is also immune to radios and other electronic equipment found in today's police vehicles. If radar detectors are a problem, the Spectre RDD is the answer. Spectre Radar Detector detection. Omnidirectional 360° laser protection. UltraBright-- Data Display--uses identification letters to indicate radar band detected. Simple Operation Multi-Band Reception (X, K, Ka) Unobtrusive Compact Design Compatible with All Radar Units Anti-Cloaking System (Invisible to Radar Detectors) Minimal False Alarms LED Bar Graph Built In Audible Alarm Excess Temperature Warning Light Weight Rotates 360 Degrees http://www.speedzones.com/ __________________ 1997 Audi A8 4.2L 1993 Audi V8 4.2L (summer Car I ) 1974 Corvette Stingray ( summer car II ) 1987 Audi 5000 CD qt ( SOLD)

09-01-2004, 11:11 AM	#16
Emerald-UrS4 AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 1,404	Could you encase it in a lead lined or RF type box or bag or something... something so that you are allowing a signal into the box but not leaking anything out??? wouldn't that make it RDD transparent? Just a thought... __________________

09-01-2004, 11:35 AM	#17
Emerald-UrS4 AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 1,404	What about using a RDDD like the Cobra ESD-9870 That is supposed to alert you to presence of the Spectre RDD __________________

09-02-2004, 06:11 AM	#18
Scott W AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 11,846	Great idea except for one small detail... the unit itself houses the signal pickups for the detector...encasing it would not only limit the amount of signal leakage, but also eliminate the ability to pickup radar signals.

09-02-2004, 09:05 AM	#19
Emerald-UrS4 AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 1,404	I thought there was an external pickup via a wire into the unit but then again some units are self contained so that wouldn't work... __________________

09-02-2004, 09:54 AM	#20
faiz_twinzdaddy New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 327	Is there a way to mount the V1 without having it mounted to your front windshield?? all the models of V1 i have seen have a remote display a-la-toyguy but the actual detector unit mounted to the front windshield...is there a different way of mounting the unit so it remains unseen??

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