Q: What are the different radar detector bands?
A:
- X-Band 10.525 GHz +/- 25 MHz
- An older band, mostly used by automatic doors in supermarkets and rarely used by law enforcement anymore. You can eliminate this band by turning off X band in the menu.
- K-Band 24.150 GHz +/- 100 MHz
- A potential radar strike that could also be a non-radar law enforcement. Know the area as many police still utilize this band.
- Ka-Band 34.700 GHz +/- 1300 MHz
- Alert! It’s the police. One of the most common used bands by law enforcement today.
- Laser 904nm, 33 MHz bandwidth
- Alert! It’s the police. Higher law enforcement such as state troopers often use laser.
Q: Are radar detectors allowed in my state?
A: Radar detectors are currently banned in some states in the U.S. Enclosed is a list and link to American Auto Association AAA, which keeps an ongoing list of permitted states.
ALABAMA — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.
ALASKA — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.
ARIZONA — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.
ARKANSAS — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.
CALIFORNIA — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.
COLORADO — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.
CONNECTICUT — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.
DELAWARE — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA — Radar detectors are not permitted.
FLORIDA — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.
GEORGIA — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.
HAWAII — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.
IDAHO — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.
ILLINOIS — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.
INDIANA — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.
IOWA — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.
KANSAS — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.
KENTUCKY — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.
LOUISIANA — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.
MAINE — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.
MARYLAND — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.
MASSACHUSETTS — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.
MICHIGAN — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.
MINNESOTA — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.
MISSISSIPPI — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.
MISSOURI — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.
MONTANA — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.
NEBRASKA — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.
NEVADA — Detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.
NEW HAMPSHIRE — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.
NEW JERSEY — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.
NEW MEXICO — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.
NEW YORK — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.
NORTH CAROLINA — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.
NORTH DAKOTA — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.
OHIO — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.
OKLAHOMA — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.
OREGON — Radar detectors are permitted but are prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.
PENNSYLVANIA — Detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles, but prohibited for commercial vehicles.
RHODE ISLAND — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.
SOUTH CAROLINA — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.
SOUTH DAKOTA — Detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.
TENNESSEE — Detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.
TEXAS — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.
UTAH — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.
VERMONT — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.
VIRGINIA — Detectors are not permitted.
WASHINGTON — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.
WEST VIRGINIA — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.
WISCONSIN — detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.
WYOMING — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.
PUERTO RICO — Radar detectors are permitted for passenger vehicles but prohibited for use by commercial vehicles.
Q: What is the difference between HIGHWAY and CITY mode?
A: Radar detectors operate with various sensitivity levels. These levels determine the types of signals and signal ranges (bands) detected. Highway mode is the most sensitive level while City mode is the least sensitive. If the X band is left on in City mode, a radar detector can pick up many X band signals (such as garage door openers) that generate false alerts.
What is included with the Escort Max 360 MkII?
The Max 360 MkII comes complete with a soft-sided travel case, NEW magnet "Sticky Cup" windshield mount feature, NEW 12-volt SmartCord® USB, and quick reference guide. If you would like a more permanent installation for your Max 360 MkII, check out the DirectWire SmartCord® or the more basic DirectWire kit for hardwired installations.
What if I don'f have WIFI?
The Max 360 MkII can still pair with your smartphone using Bluetooth.
Does the Escort Max 360 MkII have band segmenting and an RDR toggle?
The Escort MAX series of detectors use what Escort calls UltraDSP which is lightening quick at processing detected signals without the need for band-segmentation.
Can special athermic windshield adversely impact detection performance?
"Athermic" windshields have a metallic coating which will severely impact a radar detector's performance. Most have small areas to mount detectors and GPS nav units. GPS signals will also be blocked by this coating.
What is the Defender Database?
Defender is a database of North American red light and fixed speed camera locations that can be updated weekly.
What is the USB Port Used For?
This Escort detector is web ready and the USB port can connect to a PC for software downloads and Defender Database updates.
What is variable speed sensitivity?
The Escort Max 360 MkII is able to increase sensitivity as your traveling speed increases so when you are driving at slower speeds the likelihood of falsing will drop as you do not need fully sensitivity.
Can this Escort detector be used outside of North America?
Escort does not monitor what frequencies are used overseas, but many customers travel abroad with their Escort.
What is Expert Mode?
Expert Mode will show you up to 8 radar signals at the same time and will show relative signal strength and associated Band of each signal.
What is the Warranty Period?
Escort's products ordered from RadarBusters come with a full one-year factory warranty. Extended Service Plans are available on select models that will provide two additional years of warranty for $29.95.
I already have GPS in my car. Why do I need it in my Escort detector?
The GPS feature is not used for navigation. The Escort Max 360 MkII allows you to Mark locations of interest, Block false radar and laser alerts, tracks vehicle speed in real-time, and allows sensitivity based on the vehicle speed.
What is its memory capacity and can it run out of space?
This Escort detector has more than enough memory to hold all your locations as well as the camera locations used in the US.
