{"product_id":"passport-max","title":"Passport Max","description":"\u003ch1\u003ePassport Max Detector Review\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOverview of the Escort Passport Max\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe main benefits of the Passport Max are:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProgrammed with Escort’s newest digital signal processing algorithm (DSP)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 8-times the range of a police radar gun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe ability to filter out many of the false alerts caused by the anti-collision sensors installed in new cars today\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGPS equipped – Fixed photo enforcement database, false alert filtering, auto sensitivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh definition OLED display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnline firmware and database updates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear digital voice alerts in English and Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNewest Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Algorithm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eWhen investing in a radar detector two of your biggest concerns is the detector’s ability to sniff out real police radar threats and its ability to filter out false alerts, here is why.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePolice departments across the world are now in the process of updating their equipment to the new, low power battery operated hand held digital radar guns.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll of these types of radar guns are instant on, meaning that they do NOT transmit any radar signal until the officer has a target vehicle in sight and presses the trigger.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause of this when you select your radar detector, an important consideration is its ability to detect instant on miles away.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e“Passport uses a new type of digital signal processing (DSP), which can reduce false alarms from some non-police-radar sources. Think of DSP as a pair of Bose noise-canceling headphones for radar reporting. By reliably identifying noise, the Max can focus on real police-radar threats, leading to faster and more accurate warnings.” \u003c\/i\u003e- \u003cb\u003eCar and Driver Magazine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThen another problem, the anti-collision sensors that are being installed in most new cars today.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese sensors operate on the same K-Band frequency that police use and because of this most radar detectors constantly false alert.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause of this Escort developed a new digital signal processing (DSP) algorithm for their Passport Max and Max2 detectors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis enables the Max\/Max2 to sniff out and alert to these low power radar guns at over 8 times their capture distance, while also having the ability to block out many of those annoying false alerts.\n\u003ch2\u003eGPS Equipped\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eBoth the Passport Max and Max2 are GPS equipped and includes Escort’s Defender database, which enables the Max\/Max2 to:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlert you as you approach fixed photo enforcement cameras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlert you as you approach known speed trap locations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilter out know false alert locations based upon the exact frequency and location\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomatically adjust the sensitivity, based upon your speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbility to add your own hot spot locations with the press of a button\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEscort Defender Database\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eYour Max\/Max2 is pre-loaded with Escort’s Defender Database, which is the most accurate photo enforcement database for North America.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis enables your Max\/Max2 to alert you in advanced of fixed photo enforcement cameras and known speed trap locations as you approach.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnd updating the data on your detector online is a snap through the Escort Tools program available for both PC’s and Apple commuters.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYour purchase includes a free, 3-month subscription for Defender database updates and is only $19.95 a year or $39.95 for three years if you decide to renew your subscription.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEscort Live Ready\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThe biggest break through this decade in the speed counter measurement community is the ability for your radar detector to share historical and real time data with accuracy, with other radar detectors in the cloud.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Passport Max is Escort Live ready, which enables it to connect to the Escort Live community with the optional \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/escort-live\"\u003eEscort Live interface\u003c\/a\u003e through your iPhone and\/or Android smartphone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis enables your Max2 to:\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 radar and laser 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 detector through your smart phone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eYour Max will include a free, 1-year subscription valued at $49 when purchased through our website.\n\u003ch2\u003eHigh Definition OLED Display\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThe Passport Max\/Max2 has a programmable easy to read multicolored OLED display, which includes intuitive icons, to make it easy to identify threats.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdditional display features include:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCruise Alert – warning you when you’re exceeding the posted speed limit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBar Graph – identifying the signal strength of the threat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpert Meter – identifies up to 8 multiple alerts with signal strength at once\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecDisplay – identifies the actual numeric frequency of the radar signal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 levels of brightness including full dark mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eClear Audible Voice Alerts English\/Spanish\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThe Passport Max\/Max2 has easy to understand voice alerts, which warns you in either English or Spanish of approaching threats, enabling you to keep your eyes on the road and not on your detector.\n\u003ch2\u003eUser Preferences Programming\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eYou can access the advanced programming features of your Max either by pressing the buttons on your detector, or though your smartphone enabling you to:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensitivity – City, Highway, Auto, AutoNoX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage – Spanish\/English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor of OLED display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGPS speed display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCruise alert speed settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverspeed setting\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\u003eAutoLearn – On\/Off\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVoice – On\/Off\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGPS – On\/Off\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuto Power Settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRadar\/Laser Bands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMark and\/or clear locations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNEW - Magnetic Case and Mount\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eEscort developed the Max\/Max2 cases to be interchangeable so you could easily change your case with another by simply pressing in the side of the case.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHowever this caused some problems in that some of their earlier models would come apart.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEscort addressed this issue in July of 2015 by updating their case and mounting system with a new magnetic feature.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause of the volume of the detectors we sell each day you can be assured that the Max\/Max2 you purchase from RadarBusters will have this new magnetic case feature.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIncluded Accessories\u003c\/h2\u003e\nYour Max comes shipped with everything you need including:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNEW\u003c\/b\u003e Magnet Mount Sticky Cup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 volt smart cord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTravel Case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGetting Started Guide instruction booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAdditional Accessories\u003c\/h2\u003e\nYou can also accessorize your Max with \u003ca href=\"\/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\u003ch2\u003eWarranty \u0026amp; Support\u003c\/h2\u003e\nYour Max comes with Escort’s 1-year warranty and our 30-day no risk money back guarantee.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlso, because we have been an authorized Escort dealer since 1995, you’re pre-approved to purchase Escort’s extended 24 month extend warranty for only $29.95.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMotorcycle Use and Accessories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eWhen accessorized with the proper motorcycle mount, external warning device, and weather protection the Passport Max becomes one of the best radar detectors for your motorcycle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/motorcycle-mounts\"\u003eMotorcycle Mounting Systems\u003c\/a\u003e: RadarBusters offers a variety of motorcycle radar detector and cell phone mounts by Techmount, which will fit virtually any motorcycle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/motorcycle-alert-interfaces\"\u003eExternal Warning Devices:\u003c\/a\u003e The Max does have an external earphone jack, which you can plug into your motorcycle sound system. However, we would recommend the Legal Speeding HARD system, which is a wireless heads up display.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWeather Protection: There are several websites that sell “motorcycle radar detector boxes,” but we don’t recommend them. Instead, go to your local CVS and buy a child’s size shower cap. It’s cheaper and will protect your detector just as well. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from Radar Roy?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthorized Escort Dealer:\u003c\/b\u003e RadarBusters has been an authorized dealer for Escort since 1995, so you can be assured that you detector is covered under Escort’s warranty program and pre-approved for Escort’s 24 month extended warranty program.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReal Reviews:\u003c\/b\u003e Unlike the other radar detector review websites out there, Radar Roy is a retired cop and certified traffic radar instructor with over 40 years of experience and has his own arsenal of police radar and laser guns. Luxury Automotive was so impressed with Roy’s high standards and qualifications that they dubbed him the “General Schwarzkopf of radar detectors”.\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\n\u003ch2\u003ePassport Max Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThe Escort Passport Max is the best investment you can make to help you avoid expensive speeding tickets, and it will enable you to become a more aware and safe driver.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen ordered from RadarBusters your Max2 will arrive at your doorstep with everything you need along with personal 1-on-1 support from Radar Roy who is just a phone call or an email away.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Escort","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51275708203241,"sku":"Passport-Max","price":449.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/6222\/1033\/files\/Passport-Max-2.jpg?v=1781526130","url":"https:\/\/www.radarbusters.com\/products\/passport-max","provider":"Radar Busters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}