Page 7 - Should I use POP mode?
Many of the newer radar detectors come equipped with the ability to receive the newer POP mode radar guns manufactured by MPH Industries. However, to properly receive POP radar, the feature must be activated.
Because Radar Roy is a retired police officer and certified as a traffic radar instructor, he has spoken with officers who have had the opportunity to operate this new type of radar gun. Most of the officers he has spoken to were properly trained in the operation of this gun, but he has spoken with a few officers that have never received the proper training or have never bothered to read the operator's manual. These officers did not know that POP mode was only to be used to obtain an "estimate of speed". This is why the National Highway and Traffic Safety Association and the International Association of Chief's of Police now recommend refresher courses for law enforcement personnel who operate traffic radar and laser devices.
Should you activate the POP mode? That depends.
First, by activating the POP mode you are opening the door to receive quick "bursts" of radar operating in the K and Ka microwave spectrum. This will dramatically increase the chances of false alerts your radar detector will receive. Fortunately these alerts will be displayed as "POP Radar" on many higher end radar detectors for a short period of time.
If you can live with these increased alerts, and you live in an area that has obtained a state contract with MPH Industries, it maybe a good idea to have it activated. The Nevada State Highway Patrol, the New York State Highway patrol and various communities in the state of Florida have all signed up for the POP radar bandwagon. Other states and communities are also follow suit as MPH specs out other radar detector manufacturers with their new technology.
To activate POP Mode in the Escort 8500 X50 or the Beltronics RX65, go into advanced programming by pressing the mode button and mute buttons on the detector at the same time while the unit is powered up. Then press the mute button to navigate through this area.
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