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VG2 Testing
The Texas Department of Public Safety used their VG2 radar detector detector during the Speed Measurement Laboratories testing. As many radar detector companies have developed VG2 proof units, VG2 use by law enforcement is dropping and other RDD technology such as the Spectre is gaining in popularity.
Two separate tests were run on each detector listed, the following is the result of the VG2 testing: (VG2 alert means that the detector alerted to the VG2 and shut down)
| Detector |
VG-2 Test |
| Bel RX65 |
Not Detected |
| Cobra 9400 |
VG2 Alert at 1250 feet |
| Cobra 9700 |
VG2 Alert at 1054 feet |
| Escort 8500 X50 |
Not Detected |
| PNI Silver Bullet 7500 |
VG2 Alert at 1550 feet |
| PNI Silver Bullet 7600 |
Not Detected |
| Valentine 1 |
Not Detected |
| Whistler 58/93 * |
VG2 Alert at 932 feet |
| Whistler 3450 |
VG2 Alert at 727 feet |
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* The Whistler 58 malfunctioned during this RDD test and was replaced by a Whistler 93 containing the same electronics.
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