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Old Aug 22, 2001 | 09:59 AM
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I think I should get myself a radar detector before I start supporting the local police department. What does everyone recommend? Brand, cost, and where to buy it? Thanks, Tom.
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Old Aug 22, 2001 | 10:02 AM
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Valentine One, costs around $400, only place to get it is valentineone.com
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Old Aug 22, 2001 | 10:06 AM
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Default Buy online: either V1 or Passport 8500, have also heard good things about Bel 980 (I think)

I've been happy with my 8500 and well protected
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Old Aug 22, 2001 | 10:11 AM
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V1 Baby!!
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Old Aug 22, 2001 | 10:27 AM
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I also have the 8500, got it for $325, very happy with it.
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Old Aug 22, 2001 | 11:28 AM
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I have the 7500, matches the interior
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Old Aug 22, 2001 | 11:34 AM
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Default I posted below on this.. ordered V1 and 8500 and will be testing both

These 2 are the top of the line. If you can't afford either (8500 is about $300, V1 is $400), the Bel 890 is the best 3rd choice period for about $200 give or take.

You can do this too. Both have a 30 day money back garuntee, hell, both these companies seem to encourage competition with each other.
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Old Aug 22, 2001 | 11:56 AM
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Default I'd say go for the V1...

the arrows make a huge difference on highways and open roads, but as with any radar detector, they're almost all useless in highly metropolitan areas or shopping centers. I bascially ignore most of the bandwidths except K and KA because it seems those are the prodominant ones used by the cops in NJ.
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Default Bel 980

I have not tried the others mentioned here. I have been saved three times by the bel 980.
Local deputy in town K band
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Don't expect the detctor to be perfect you will get falses at banks, automatic doors at malls, but with time you will find any dector becomes a vaulable tool. My last dector was somthimg from the mid 80's. this is abig improvement in filtering.
You really have 3 choices
Bel 980 $219
Escort 8500 $259
Valentine 1 $350+
I eliminated the V1 because of poorer performance.
The escort 8500 was beyond the budget
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