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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 07:03 AM
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how much do these usually run, the V1 and 9500?
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 07:51 AM
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^The V1 goes for $399 and the 9500i usually goes for around $449
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 02:25 PM
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My V1 saved me this morning. I was coming down a street right by my work that has had a construction sign on it all week. Thanks to the V1's arrows and "bogey counter" i noticed that instead of the typical 1 hit from straight ahead, i am getting 2 hits from straight ahead. Sure enough parked right next to the construction sign is mr. piggy.
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by IceZ
My V1 saved me this morning. I was coming down a street right by my work that has had a construction sign on it all week. Thanks to the V1's arrows and "bogey counter" i noticed that instead of the typical 1 hit from straight ahead, i am getting 2 hits from straight ahead. Sure enough parked right next to the construction sign is mr. piggy.
The Passport would just lockout the construction sign and signal you to the actual alert.

Did you see me flash you last week? I think I saw your head turn when I passed you. I think I saw you again a couple days ago in the morning.
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 07:55 PM
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I've had the K40 for almost a year now and it has been pretty good. No tickets (knock on wood). Like Vik said about the V1, it goes off constantly so it can get annoying. I've heard nothing but good things about the V1 so I think either are pretty valuable around here. I wouldn't recommend locking out "dead" zones b/c cops know there is false radar and will sit there all day and clock you and your radar won't even chirp.

Good luck with the decision
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Old Feb 27, 2009 | 05:25 AM
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if you need a good price on a V1, let me know. I can help you out.
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Old Feb 27, 2009 | 05:51 AM
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^ How good?
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Old Feb 27, 2009 | 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by VikH
The Passport would just lockout the construction sign and signal you to the actual alert.

Did you see me flash you last week? I think I saw your head turn when I passed you. I think I saw you again a couple days ago in the morning.
Doesnt it need the sign to be there for a while before it locks it out or whatever?

Yep i saw you flash. I take that same way every morning my company is right off dempster/thatcher on lee st.
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Old Feb 27, 2009 | 12:20 PM
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Just to let you guys know I got a Passport Escort 8500 x50 w/ Blue LEDs w/ orignal box and carrying case for $200
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Old Feb 27, 2009 | 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by DRE1615
I wouldn't recommend locking out "dead" zones b/c cops know there is false radar and will sit there all day and clock you and your radar won't even chirp.
It locks out the exact coordinates AND the exact frequency. The cop would have to somehow figure out the exact frequency of the radar in the sign and literally sit on top of it. Haven't had a problem yet (knock on wood).

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Doesnt it need the sign to be there for a while before it locks it out or whatever?

Yep i saw you flash. I take that same way every morning my company is right off dempster/thatcher on lee st.
You have to pass by it 3 times or you can manually store it by pressing the mute button twice.

Next Friday we may be meeting up at Boston Blackies for lunch. How much time do you get for lunch? What time is good?
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Old Feb 27, 2009 | 02:03 PM
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^ Good burgers!
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Old Feb 27, 2009 | 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by VikH
It locks out the exact coordinates AND the exact frequency. The cop would have to somehow figure out the exact frequency of the radar in the sign and literally sit on top of it. Haven't had a problem yet (knock on wood).



You have to pass by it 3 times or you can manually store it by pressing the mute button twice.

Next Friday we may be meeting up at Boston Blackies for lunch. How much time do you get for lunch? What time is good?
1 Hour for lunch. I dont see anything scheduled for next friday so anytime really would work for me. Just let me know.
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Old Feb 27, 2009 | 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by IceZ
1 Hour for lunch. I dont see anything scheduled for next friday so anytime really would work for me. Just let me know.
Cool. I'll let you know.

Originally Posted by jmkiang
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You in Kiang?
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Old Feb 27, 2009 | 10:25 PM
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What time? PM Skillen too
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Old Feb 28, 2009 | 07:05 AM
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Originally Posted by jmkiang
What time? PM Skillen too
Probably 11:30 AM, so we can beat the rush. Is Skillen going to show up with that motorcycle in those shorts and boots?
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