{"product_id":"escort-redline-xr","title":"Escort Redline XR","description":"\u003ch1\u003eEscort Redline XR Review\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow can RadarBusters save you more than $100 on your Escort Redline XR?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tAn \n\t\u003ca href=\"\/products\/escort-redline\"\u003eEscort Redline XR is simply a stock Escort Redline\u003c\/a\u003e that is programmed by another retail site for an whopping extra $100 and promotes as the best radar detector on the market today.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWell we don't agree with this deceptive marketing practice to extract more money from the unsuspecting consumer and here is why.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFirst, \"\u003ci\u003ecustom programming\u003c\/i\u003e\" the Escort Redline does only takes 30 seconds to do and rather than charging people for this simple modification we'll show how to do in our video below.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSecond, we don't agree that the Escort Redline is the absolute best overall windshield mount radar detector from Escort as we feel that the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/escort-max-361\"\u003eEscort Max 360\u003c\/a\u003e currently holds that distinction as well as the new \u003ca href=\"\/products\/escort-redline-ex\"\u003eEscort Redline EX\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LXpdi2w6A80?rel=0\u0026amp;controls=0\u0026amp;showinfo=0\" width=\"560\"\u003e\n\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEscort Redline XR Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe main benefits of choosing the Escort Redline XR are:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePros:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtreme detection range - greater than 8-times the range of a police radar gun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual front facing antenna design maximizes sensitivity to all police bands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStealth to all radar detector detectors (RDDs) including the Spectre III\/IV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbility to segment the Ka-band spectrum enabling faster scanning and longer range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan filter out some of the false alerts caused by the anti-collision sensors installed in new cars today\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to read LED display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear digital voice alerts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCons: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Escort Redline XR is not as effective as the Escort Max 360 and the new Escort iX at filtering out K-band CAS systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisabling TSR can lead to a significant increase in K-band false alerts from vehicle collision avoidance systems. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eConclusion:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Escort Redline XR is one of the best available for highway and rural driving, but not the most suited for mixed highway and city driving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Ka Band Segmentation?\u003c\/h3\u003e\nIf you look in your manual you’ll see that by default your Escort Redline is programmed to scan the entire Ka band from 34.700 to 36.0 GHz.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNow, this is a pretty large swath of real estate for the Escort Redline to scan, which slows it down and increases the possibility of false alerts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs a result, Escort now enables you to select the frequencies you want your Escort Redline to scan through a process called band segmentation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy enabling this feature, your Escort Redline will have increased sensitivity and fewer false alerts to Ka-band.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe best way to determine which bands you should segment is to operate in Spec Display for a few weeks noting the exact frequencies of Ka band in your area, to avoid blocking out any older police radar guns.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Police Ka Band Frequencies\u003c\/h3\u003e\nBy segmenting your Escort Redline XR you’re enabling it to focus only on the frequencies you select and the three most commonly used within the USA are:\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• MPH Industries: 33.8 GHz\u003cbr\u003e• Applied Concepts: 34.7 GHz\u003cbr\u003e• Kustom Signals, Decatur \u0026amp; McCoy: 35.5 GHz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Ka Band Segmentation Settings\u003c\/h3\u003e\nThere are two methods you can use to segment your Escort Redline XR: the first is done manually, by going into the advanced programming menu option of your Escort Redline XR, the second, which is the fastest and easiest way, can be accomplished by interfacing to your smart phone with the Escort Live application.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBased upon the listings of the most commonly used Ka frequencies used in the US, your settings would be:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Ka2: 33.704 to 32.896 (33.8 turned on)\u003cbr\u003e• Ka5: 34.592 to 34.808 (34.7 turned on)\u003cbr\u003e• Ka8: 34.378 to 35.618 (35.5 turned on)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStealth to all RDDs\u003c\/h3\u003e\nThe Escort Redline XR s undetectable by all RDDs including \nthe Spectre, which makes the Escort Redline the model of choice if you live \nand\/or drive in Virginia or if you’re a professional driver.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEscort Live Ready \u003c\/h3\u003e\nThe biggest break through this decade in the speed counter measurement \ncommunity is the ability for your Escort Redline XR to share historical and\n real time data with accuracy, with other Escort owners in the cloud.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy\n interfacing the Escort Redline XR with the optional Bluetooth power cord will \nenable you to connect to the Escort Live! community through your iPhone \nand\/or Android smartphone.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis enables your Escort Redline XR to:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlert you of real time police spotted alerts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlert you of real time traffic enforcement speed traps in your area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlert you of historical speed trap locations including aircraft enforcement locations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlert you of fixed photo enforcement camera locations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnables you to program the advanced features of your Escort Redline XR through your smart phone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEasy to Read LED Display\u003c\/h3\u003e\nThe Escort Redline XR has an easy to read, bright red LED display.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdditional features include:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBar Graph – identifying the signal strength of the threat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecDisplay – identifies the actual numeric frequency of the band detected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 levels of brightness including full dark mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClear Audible Voice Alerts\u003c\/h3\u003e\nThe Escort Redline XR has easy to understand voice alerts, which warns you of \napproaching threats, enabling you to keep your eyes on the road and not \non your Escort Redline XR.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUser Preferences Programming\u003c\/h3\u003e\nYou can access the advanced programming features of your Escort Redline XR by pressing the buttons on your Escort Redline XR enabling you to:\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensitivity – City, Highway, Auto, AutoNoX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKa band segmentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay meter options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudible tones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomute – On\/Off\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVoice – On\/Off\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIncluded Accessories\u003c\/h3\u003e\nYour Escort Redline XR comes shipped to your door with everything you need including:\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNEW - Sticky Cup Windshield mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12-volt power cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarrying case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdditional Accessories\u003c\/h3\u003e\nYou can also accessorize your Escort Redline XR with \n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.radarbusters.com\/Radar-Detector-Accessories-s\/2346.htm\"\u003ethese additional accessories\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEscort Live Power Cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasic Direct wire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmartCord direct wire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDash Mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlendMount mirror mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMotorcycle Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\nWhen accessorized with \nthe proper motorcycle mount, external warning device, and weather \nprotection the Escort Redline XR becomes great \n\u003cb\u003efor your motorcycle.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eExternal Warning Device:\u003c\/b\u003e\nThe Escort Redline XR does have an external earphone jack, which you can plug into \nyour motorcycle sound system. However, we would recommend the \n\u003ca href=\"\/Helmet-Radar-Detector-LED-Alert-for-Motorcycles-p\/hard-5.htm\"\u003eLegal Speeding HARD system\u003c\/a\u003e, which is a wireless heads up display.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeather Protection:\u003c\/b\u003e There are several websites that sell “\u003ci\u003emotorcycle detector boxes\u003c\/i\u003e,”\n but we don’t recommend them. Instead, go to your local CVS and buy a \nchild’s size shower cap. It’s cheaper and will protect your Escort Redline XR just\n as well.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty \u0026amp; Support\u003c\/h3\u003e\nYour Escort Redline XR comes with \n\u003cb\u003eEscort’s 1-year warranty and our 30-day no risk money back guarantee\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlso, because we have been an authorized Escort dealer since 1995, you’re \u003cb\u003epre-approved to purchase Escort’s extended 24 month extend warranty\u003c\/b\u003e for only $29.95.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHere on RadarBusters, We have several articles in his help \nguide section to assist you in getting the most out of your Escort Redline XR  such as: \n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/how-to-effectively-use-your-radar-detector\"\u003eHow to Maximize the Use of your Detector\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/defensive-driving-tips-for-radar-detector-users\"\u003eDefensive Driving Tips for Radar Detector Users\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou’re welcome to \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003econtact our support directly 24\/7\u003c\/a\u003e by using the contact form on this website or calling our toll free number during normal business hours. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhy Buy from RadarBusters?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthorized Escort Dealer:\u003c\/b\u003e\nRadarBusters has been an \u003cb\u003eauthorized dealer for Escort since 1995\u003c\/b\u003e, so \nyou can be assured that you radar detector is covered under Escort’s warranty \nprogram and pre-approved for Escort’s 24 month extended warranty \nprogram.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Radar Roy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/6222\/1033\/files\/Radar-Roy-Cop-wText2.gif?v=1780903292\" style=\"float: right; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReal Reviews:\u003c\/b\u003e\nUnlike the other review websites out there, Our founder is\n a retired cop and certified traffic enforcement instructor with over 40 years\n of experience and has his own arsenal of police traffic enforcement equipment. \nLuxury Automotive was so impressed with Roy’s high standards and \nqualifications that they dubbed him the “General Schwarzkopf of detectors”.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNo Sales Tax:\u003c\/b\u003e You will not be charged sales tax as long as your order is shipped outside of Arizona.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNo Risk 30-Day money back guarantee: \u003c\/b\u003eDon’t like your Escort Redline XR? Return it no questions asked!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLow Price Guarantee:\u003c\/b\u003e  By becoming a member of our  \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/become-a-vip-save\"\u003eVIP Club\u003c\/a\u003e you will receive his 90-day price match guarantee, ensuring that you will get the best price anywhere!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Up – Not In:\u003c\/b\u003e Considering trading your old model for a new one? DON”T until you \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/trade-up-program\"\u003ewatch this video\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSupport:\u003c\/b\u003e  Have a problem or concern? Then \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eemail us 24\/7\u003c\/a\u003e and we will \u003cb\u003ePERSONALLY\u003c\/b\u003e get back with you typically within \u003cb\u003e12 hours or less!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Escort","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51275724652777,"sku":"REDLiNE-XR","price":549.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/6222\/1033\/files\/REDLiNE-XR-1.jpg?v=1781526681","url":"https:\/\/www.radarbusters.com\/products\/escort-redline-xr","provider":"Radar Busters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}