Radar Detector Test
| Shootout Overview | Opening Online Event | Radar Detector Test Results | ||
| Radar Detector Spectre Results | Radar Detector POP Results | Laser Jammer Test | ||
| Closing Online Event | Thank You |
Radar Detector Testing Results
With the exception of the Stinger VIP all the radar detectors used in this test were NOT supplied by the manufacture and were all retail, off the shelf units.
Radar Detector Settings During Testing
Each detector used during this test was powered on prior to the test and we waited for the detector to complete its power on sequence.
On the Passport Max2, the Passport, and the STiR we also waited an additional 30 seconds for the detector to acquire a GPS signal.
During this portion of the test the radar detectors were set to highway, x-band off (with the exception of the segmented V1), laser activated, POP off.
The REDLiNE segmented was 2-5-8 turned on and RDR, TSR and X-band turned off.
Winners of the Shootout
- Remote Mounted Class – Stinger VIP
- Windshield Mounted Class – Escort Redline
|
Radar Detector Brand/Mode |
Firmware Version or Serial Number |
|---|---|
| Adaptiv TPX |
2.0
|
| Beltronics STi Magnum |
QL4G8M3
|
| Beltronics STiR Plus | |
| Cobra SPX 7800 |
V529M-4-A
|
| Escort 8500x50 |
02444564
|
| Escort Redline | |
| Escort Redline Segmented |
|
| Passport | |
| Passport Max/Max2 |
1.3
|
| Rocky Mountain Radar CR495 |
Serial - 495102034
|
| Radar Shield Ghost |
None Listed
|
| Uniden LRD950 |
1.35
|
| Stinger VIP |
US Firmware Version
|
| Valentine One |
3.872
|
| Valentine One Segmented |
3.8930
|
| Whistler CR85 |
None Listed
|
Instant On Radar Testing
During this test the radar operator transmitted a 2-second burst of Instant On Radar. The documented location was where the detector was able to first detect this instant on blast.
The remote installed radar detectors were mounted approximately 3.5 feet lower then the windshield mounted radar detectors. Because of this there will be a slight reduction in range.
The Stinger VIP antenna plate mounting location was behind the front license plate (low mount), approximately a foot lower then the STiR antenna and the hood mount location (high mount) was approximately the same height as the STiR antenna location.
Ka-Band Instant On Test - Kustom Golden Eagle 35.5 Ghz
|
Radar Detector Brand/Mode |
Range of First Detection |
|---|---|
| Adaptiv TPX | 9240 feet |
| Beltronics STi Magnum | 10560 feet |
| Beltronics STiR Plus High Mount | 9240 feet |
| Cobra SPX 7800 | 7920 feet |
| Escort 8500x50 | 9240 feet |
| Escort Redline | 9240 feet |
| Escort Redline Segmented | 10560 feet |
| Passport | 9240 feet |
| Passport Max/Max2 | 10560 feet |
| Rocky Mountain Radar CR495 | 3960 feet |
| Radar Shield Ghost |
0 feet
|
| Uniden LRD950 | 3960 feet |
| Stinger VIP low mount | 9240 feet |
| Stinger VIP high mount | 11880 feet |
| Valentine One | 10560 feet |
| Valentine One Segmented | 10560 feet |
| Whistler CR85 | 7920 feet |
Ka-Band Instant On Test – Applied Concepts ATR 34.7 Ghz
|
Radar Detector Brand/Mode |
Range of First Detection |
|---|---|
| Adaptiv TPX |
10560 feet
|
| Beltronics STi Magnum |
11880 feet
|
| Beltronics STiR Plus High Mount |
10560 feet
|
| Cobra SPX 7800 |
9240 feet
|
| Escort 8500x50 | 9240 feet |
| Escort Redline | 11880 feet |
| Escort Redline Segmented |
11880 feet
|
| Passport |
10560 feet
|
| Passport Max/Max2 |
11880 feet
|
| Rocky Mountain Radar CR495 |
3960 feet
|
| Radar Shield Ghost | 0 feet |
| Uniden LRD950 | 9240 feet |
| Stinger VIP low mount |
11880 feet
|
| Stinger VIP high mount | 11880 feet |
| Valentine One | 10560 feet |
| Valentine One Segmented | 10560 feet |
| Whistler CR85 | 9240 feet |
Ka-Band Instant On Test – MPH Enforcer 33.8 Ghz
|
Radar Detector Brand/Mode |
Range of First Detection |
|---|---|
| Adaptiv TPX | 9240 feet |
| Beltronics STi Magnum | 10560 feet |
| Beltronics STiR Plus High Mount | 9240 feet |
| Cobra SPX 7800 |
5280 feet
|
| Escort 8500x50 | 9240 feet |
| Escort Redline |
10560 feet
|
| Escort Redline Segmented | 10560 feet |
| Passport | 9240 feet |
| Passport Max/Max2 | 10560 feet |
| Rocky Mountain Radar CR495 | 3960 feet |
| Radar Shield Ghost | 0 feet |
| Uniden LRD950 |
8184 feet
|
| Stinger VIP low mount |
11880 feet
|
| Stinger VIP high mount |
10560 feet
|
| Valentine One |
9240 feet
|
| Valentine One Segmented | 10560 feet |
| Whistler CR85 |
3960 feet
|
K-Band Instant On Test – Decatur Genesis
|
Radar Detector Brand/Mode |
Range of First Detection |
|---|---|
| Adaptiv TPX | 9240 feet |
| Beltronics STi Magnum | 10560 feet |
| Beltronics STiR Plus High Mount |
10560 feet
|
| Cobra SPX 7800 | 7920 feet |
| Escort 8500x50 | 9240 feet |
| Escort Redline | 10560 feet |
| Escort Redline Segmented | 10560 feet |
| Passport | 9240 feet |
| Passport Max/Max2 | 10560 feet |
| Rocky Mountain Radar CR495 |
7920 feet
|
| Radar Shield Ghost | 125 feet |
| Uniden LRD950 |
1320 feet
|
| Stinger VIP low mount |
11880 feet
|
| Stinger VIP high mount |
10560 feet
|
| Valentine One | 10560 feet |
| Valentine One Segmented | 10560 feet |
| Whistler CR85 | 5280 feet |