Uniden R1 Review
Overview
The new R1 is Uniden's newest radar detector having identical performance to the more expensive Uniden R3, but without GPS functionality.Having more than 12-times the capture distance of a police radar gun, the R1 provides performance exceeding the range of all other manufacturers' top performing radar detectors for considerably less money and along with the Uniden R3, is currently the most sensitive detector we've ever tested.
The result is that the R1 will provide you with ample warning of instant on K and Ka band radar miles away.
Features
- The Uniden R1 is the most sensitive non-GPS radar detector we've ever tested
- Uniden provides advanced digital signal processing (DSP)
- Extreme radar sensitivity, highest ever from Uniden
- Updatable firmware, downloadable from Uniden, via USB connection to PC
- Uniden offers the brightest and most readable full color OLED display available
- K false filter
- KA false filter
- Ka Narrow/Wide
- Unique to Uniden, two different suction cup style mounting brackets included
- Cigarette adapter with MUTE KEY and USB JACK
- Carrying case
- User's guide
Filtering
One of the main benefits of this Uniden model is that it provides industry class-leading filtering to K-band automotive collision avoidance and lane departure systems so common today as well as GPS lockout of known stationery false sources of radar.Easy Advanced Programming
Programming your Uniden radar detector for the conditions you drive is easy. Just press the menu button and you can select from various different options that include the sensitivity, the filtering, the brightness of the display and more.
Latest firmware v1.48: (Download)
Included Accessories
Your Uniden detector comes shipped to your door with everything you need including two windshield mounts--unique to Uniden--a 12-volt accessory power cable with USB data port, carrying case, and an Uniden instruction manual.Have any questions concerning your purchase?
Please email our support team 24/7 and we will promptly get back to you or call us during normal business hours to speak directly to one our countermeasure experts.
Q: What are the different 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 strike that could also be a non-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: What is the difference between HIGHWAY and CITY mode?
A: 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 detector can pick up many X band signals (such as garage door openers) that generate false alerts. The Uniden unit turns off the X band for City mode. When you are on the highway, there is less chance of picking up X band false alerts, so this Uniden unit keeps the X band on.
Q: My detector is alerting K band when no law enforcement is around.
A: One thing detectors are competing against for newer cars are the safety sensors. Cars that emit collision avoidance, lane monitoring, stop monitoring and similar features can set off the K band. To solve this issue, you can set the K band filter to ON, but this will lessen the capability to notify you to true K band alerts.
| Receiver Type | Antenna Type | ||
| Radar | Double Conversion Super-Hetrodyne Self Contained Antenna | Radar | Linear Polarized E-vector Vertical |
| Laser | Pulsed Laser Signal Receiver |
Laser
Front Back |
Convex Condenser Lens Concave Condenser Lens |
| Radar Detected | |||
| X-band | 10.525 GHz | Dimensions | 110.00 mm (D) x 69.00 mm (W) x 29.50 mm (H) |
| K-band | 24.150 GHz | Weight | 4.9 oz (140 g) |
| Ka | 33.400 - 35.700 GHz | Operating Temp. | -4° to +158° F (Radar/Laser) -20° to +85° C (Radar/Laser) |
| MRCT/MRCD | FMCW K-band | Storage Temp. | -22° to +203° F (Radar/Laser) -30° to +95° C (Radar/Laser) |
| Police Laser | 800nm-1,100nm (905nm nominal) | USB Interface | USB Specification 2.0/1.1 |