New & Updated Radar Detectors as of April 2024
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 มิ.ย. 2024
- Let's take a look at the past 6 months of new and updated radar detectors.
Best Radar Detectors: www.vortexradar.com/best-rada...
All relevant links to detectors, updates, and discussions:
Valentine 1 Gen2
Buy: bit.ly/Valentine1Gen2
Download: www.valentine1.com/how-to-upg...
Firmware Discussion: www.rdforum.org/threads/136333/
Escort
Drive Smarter: drivesmarter.com/
DS Discussion: www.rdforum.org/threads/137079/
Redline 360c
Buy North American: geni.us/Redline360c
Buy International: geni.us/EscortRedline360cIntl
Firmware: www.rdforum.org/threads/135495/
International Firmware: www.rdforum.org/threads/135204/
Redline Ci-c International:
Buy: eu.escortradar.com/products/r...
Changelog: cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/193...
Firmware: www.escortradar.com/pages/upd...
New Escort RD Giveaway: bit.ly/3U9yJMM
Uniden
Firmware update page: support.uniden.com/radar-dete...
R8
Buy: geni.us/UnidenR8
Download: www.uniden.info/download/inde...
Discussion: www.rdforum.org/threads/137304/
R7
Buy: geni.us/UnidenR7
Download: www.uniden.info/download/inde...
VR Article: www.vortexradar.com/2024/02/u...
1.46 Discussion: www.rdforum.org/threads/136189/
1.47 Fixed: www.rdforum.org/threads/137379/
1.50 International: www.rdforum.org/threads/124085/
R4
Buy: geni.us/UnidenR4
Download: www.uniden.info/download/inde...
R9
Buy: bit.ly/UnidenR9
Download: www.uniden.info/download/inde...
Discussion: www.rdforum.org/threads/136063/
Stinger S8-50
Buy: us.stinger.com/store/
Download: us.stinger.com/updates-and-so...
Discussion: www.rdforum.org/threads/137299/
Radenso DS1
Buy: geni.us/RadensoDS1
Download: radenso.com/pages/radenso-ds1...
Discussion: www.rdforum.org/threads/133877/
ALP
Buy: bit.ly/AntiLaserPriority
Download: alpupdate.com/Terms?redirectU...
Discussion: www.rdforum.org/threads/135031/
TMG
Buy: bit.ly/TMG-America
Download: www.tmgamerica.com/pages/apps
Discussion: www.rdforum.org/forums/223/
0:00 Intro
0:25 Valentine 1 Gen2
2:04 Escort
6:25 Uniden
10:19 Stinger
11:07 Radenso
11:30 AntiLaser Priority
11:50 TMG
12:12 Wrapping Up
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Recommended Equipment:
Radar Detector: geni.us/UnidenR8
Laser Jammer: bit.ly/AntiLaserPriority
Dashcam: geni.us/ViofoA229Pro2CH
Dashcam battery pack: geni.us/Powercell8-A139
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Just got off with a warning doing a 60-130 pull so now I’m here.
I'm still using my Valentine One from about 23 years ago and it's still going strong.
With tons of false hits 😂😂😂
Always enjoy your videos. Keep them coming. Take care. 👍🇨🇦
Thank you I just received my R8 . I’m now waiting on my blend mount to complete installation.
Thank you for the update. See you on the forum. Hope the family and you are doing well.
I ran 1.47 all over ca, nv and az and loved it. I never had a problem. I ran Mithheru's 1.47bugfix for a few days without any issues. HW 1.1.1 Just loaded up 150 international today. Looking forward to seeing how it performs. Keep the great videos coming.
Thank you for always providing updates ❤️🔥
I recently bought the Valentine 1 Gen 2 and I love it.
I'm waiting for mine to arrive. I've already been using JBV1, so it'll be nice to finally pair them.
Good luck boys!
Maybe I'm not subscribed to the right TH-cam channels as I haven't seen a whole lot of WEC/IMSA content from yall, but this is very welcome. Will definitely watch when it's time.
Let’s go Vortex!
Nice Video. Thanks for sharing.
Just updated my R8 to 1.28 because of this video. Thanks for the reminder 😂
thanks for the update on Theia 😅😅
Hey man no laughing! This is clearly a supply-chain issue from 2019 causing this delay, okay?
Two more weeks!
@@SamWesting lol
FYI, Sam's Club has the Uniden R4 on sale for $289 until April 30th.
Are you going to do a video describing the operational characteristics of the new adjustable parameters available with 1.47 for Uniden?
Thank you for providing me with this information. Could you kindly advise which option would be most suitable for Australia?
Great work as usual, I go back and forth between getting the R8 or V1G2 on my new M5, currently have an R7 in my other car
Get the V1, you won’t be disappointed
My biggest problem with radar detectors is the OLED displays, I’ve got an R3 and after one year it was totally useless as far as the display was concerned. Yes I can still use it off of the alerts alone, but you cannot read a single thing unless it’s pitch black dark off the display.
Same problem with my R3.
It took longer but eventually my Escort Max 360 display became difficult to read except at night.
What’s a good laser jammer to pair with the valentine 1 gen 2, to run with jbv1
ok quick question. looking for the best dash detector r8 redline 360c or wait for new escort??
thank you for your video however do you or anyone aware that the Redline 360c INT having arrow issues which not pointing the radar direction?
Appreciate all the content over the years you provided. Can you say which manufacturers window suction cup fit other brand radar detectors? Just looking to see their differences since I’m running an escort (older) 360. Thanks! Keep it and all the updates.
Glad you’ve found it helpful! Unlike power cables, there’s basically no cross compatibility between brands. They all use different connectors. Even the original Max360 had a different connector than the newer Max360 and other newer 360-series detectors.
Again, thanks!
Does the alp ever olgo on save? Trying to avoid the spend once cry once method lol
Do you have any recommendations for a dash mount for the radar detectors?
Big Fan Vortex Radar! Would you recommend the R8 or R7 with 1.50?
Uniden r8 updated 1.28 has rapid boot up, you can now set up speed camera range before you approach them 1000 up to 3000 ft. Make sure Mark recovery mode when updating your r8 or r4
The 3000 ft distance was in previous updates too. What do you mean by rapid boot? Like the self-test disabled?
@VortexRadar when you turn on your r8 rapidly goes through its self test. Uniden recommend you also click on recovery mode when updating.
Loving the range on the V1g2. Long time V1 user primarily in NJ/NY, was well worth the upgrade.
Same. I see no reason to try any of the other detectors, V1 has always treated me so well. V1g2 is a worthwhile upgrade just for the blind spot alerts (edit: lack of false alerts). I only run Ka & laser on the west coast
im between uniden and v1g2 im also a NJ resident and you know how the highway gets
@@muadhshabazz4437did you pick one? I’m also in between the two and can’t tell which one is better. It seems the range on the r8 is better but I like the stealth feature of the v1
Uniden R8 is my pick!
I hope Escort will bring that Function Auto Volume sensing feature back like we had on 9500ix, I like some times quite and forget to volume up my detector when I listen loud music.
What do you prefer escortmax 360c mkii or r7 ?
youi so lucky to be able to have them---in australia the cops have detector detectors and its a $2000 fine
You guys are also unarmed. Feels like you aren’t a free country.
Two trivial issues that I have with my R3: (1) entering a camera radar area during non-restricted hours, the detector still warns. Since GPS signal includes time data, the firmware should (could?) be updated to not alarm during non-restricted hours. (2) Cannot mute detector until it completes verbalizing the Ka frequency.
Quick question i own a python lll ka band is that illegal to run? On the road? Me and my buddy test our radar detecter ranges.
I'm having massive issues with the Escort Maxcam 360. I was super excited about having a radar and camera but after 3 months it stop responding and sometimes it won't even turn on at all.
Awesome. Can you do Dash Camera soon and update
I just bought my first Radar detector the Uniden R4, very excited. I've been bingeing your videos and they are really fun and very educational. Thank you!!
I like my R4 well enough, but I really wish I had arrows. Kind of regret not getting an R7 or R8. Will you be updating your firmware?
@@jsimmons12 I updated the firmware when I got it. I do agree the arrows would be really nice...I am rethinking my choice of the R4. I do like how its affordable and small, but when I see a 33.8 or 34.7 Ka reading and don't know where its coming from it gets a bit stressful! I had one yesterday and it turns out the officer was on a side street trying to catch speeders and I was on a road next to him and I only saw him through a narrow alley way, but it took a good looking around to find him.
Is the uniden r3 good for speed cameras
We've reached a plateau in detectors. Not much change, not much performance difference in the iterations of each.
Waze
Show us the new Escort!!!
whats the new escort?
Love these videos!
Question: I have the Uniden R7 and have never updated it. Can I just update to latest update? Or do I need to download any previous updates as well?
Yeah you can jump straight to any firmware you want
But, do you miss anything from the prior updates?
@@lanyburnett7966no that’s not how software updates work. If you’re on the latest version, the code includes the changes from previous versions
And also is the new radar detector from escort is it going as the redline 360c
@VortexRadar From a Canadian in Ontario.
Hey man I've been out of the radar "game" since the R3. The last I heard was passport Valentine was the one that will never be detected, is there something new you can recommend for Ontario Canada? The O.P.P here can be hardcore sometimes.
I tried redline 360c with M2 dash cam in Alberta Canada but received a ticket cause notified me at a very short range with no option to react, so I have to return it. I can send you a video which was taken from escort M2 dash cam as well
Good stuff as usual. Thanks!
Hi does someone know if Uniden GPS work in Chille? outside the us?
From the updates that you gave, which one would you say is your go to?
Here you go: th-cam.com/video/-0XnPSwfIw0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=HMjskYdi6cd_WTRm
any new setting updates for the Uniden R8 for Maryland
I wonder why the R8 didn’t get the Mazda filter update the R7 received.
Does anybody know if Escort fixed the problem they had with the
Genesis II radar gun?
for Escort Max 360 MKII?
I bought a v1g2 off ur videos and enjoy it greatly. Also added an r8 in the mix and has been very good as well. I've had escort 8500, 9500, and max 360. The WORST detectors I've ever used. Piles of tickets. The only place u get escorted to is the courtroom!
I'm between the Valentine and the r8 which would you get if you only could have one
I had no idea in 2024 that radar detectors were still a thing!
In order for cops to write a speeding ticket in Texas (not an absolute speed law state) they have to articulate why it was unsafe or unreasonable for you to be traveling at that speed on your citation (given weather conditions, time of day, other traffic, number of pedestrians in the area, etc.). Additionally, the radar or the lidar is a secondary verification, they must visually track your vehicle (with a tested and documented +/- 3mph) during training.
Can someone tell me which one of these can NOT be detected by RDD?? I really want the uniden R8 but apparently it’s not undetectable?
Escort Max 4 is going to be announced at the end of this month.
When in the car I need have my cell phone free. So I would prefer to use a radar detector alone and not in conjunction with a supporting app on my phone. I have an Escort 9100 and a Redline (the older one) and they are both very effective against KA which is almost the only threat in NJ by state or local police. I drive a lot and it seems (I may be wrong) that no local police use K. The state police use KA. I hate the idea of buying for me and also for my wife an expensive new detector but will if I can get one that will filter out K. Any suggestions?
Hi mate, I been looking at tpx pro for my bike, can you help if this is good choice and what else I need to know and get to wireless connect with my helmet
Can’t the police in australia detect that you have a radar detector ?
Hello,
If possible can you make a comparison video on Valentine One & Valentine One Gen-2.
It would be greatly appreciated!
Check out my videos from when it first came out. I talked about the improvements.
The Uniden R3 also received an update. Do you know what was included with that one?
Ah whoops, I thought that was just a GPS update, but I was wrong. Looks like it added Gatso support and a Mazda CX-5 K Block. www.rdforum.org/threads/76429/page-10#post-1911850
I updated my redline 360c’s firmware yesterday and now there’s no audio alerts, random Ka false alerts, and the screen will crash and go black for a second and drop Bluetooth connection whenever there’s a full strength signal. Any idea what I can do to fix this before I throw it out the window?? Can’t keep my eyes on the detector while driving to wait to see it go off 😂
When is r8 laser shifter going to come?
Is the R8 still the best option over the Redline?
is the uniden r3 still good? would it be good for my first radar. Is it good with photo and laser?
I have the R3 along with several other detectors. It is a very good detector. Since the pandemic hit the cops have stopped enforcement of most of the rules of the road where I live and where I use to see radar each week I now haven't seen any in more than a year. Will probably sell all my detectors as they are almost useless now
The r3 is a great mid tier radar. Absolutely worth the money. Had one for a year before I upgraded to the r7.
Very informative.Question.Want a detector for high speeds on backroads that would have long range detection with band/laser capability and not a lot of faults alerts. Would you recommend the Escort Redline 360c over others.
On backroads there’s fewer sources of false alerts. I’d go with a Uniden or a Valentine detector for those locations. This video will explain the options more: th-cam.com/video/-0XnPSwfIw0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=eLgD0vIRQoYCXsnj
@@VortexRadar thank you, keep up the great videos, again very informative.
My Mac isn't finding my radar detector. Also, not downloading the latest Uniden r software tool for Mac, only windows so I've been trying on 2.11
To Grab the R8 or wait for escorts new product … decisions decisions
Lmao 7:47 that's my telluride in Bothell i go to the body shop gym right next to Fred Meyers
haha your Telluride got a cameo!
I am having a hard time connecting my R8 to the Apple software update tool. I have reloaded the software tool without any success . Do you recommend reseting the R8 to see if that fix the issue? I haven't had issues int the past with updating firmware. Any thoughts?
I did to but if your can use windows it worked first time for me
Love the videos they have been very helpful. I was wondering I just recently picked up a Uniden DFR9 off of eBay used for 200$ did I get a good deal or would I have been better off getting something else. I currently live in Indiana I use my car for city and highway driving.
Yeah that’s a good choice for $200 :)
Just make sure the firmware is up to date for best performance
My Escort app won’t work I can’t not login how can I use app to set my Escort 360
I need your opinion bro, i live in alberta and im having hard time deciding between R3 vs redline ex which one is better based on my location
hm I haven’t heard many people still using the Redline EX. The R3 is likely better, but has some limitations for photo radar frequency ranges it can detect. Edmonton in particular can be pretty hardcore with speed enforcement. Your best bet might be to ask a fellow Albertan. (Is that the term for it?) www.rdforum.org/forums/103/
I just bought a r7 do I have to manually do every update ??? And also what’s the easiest way to update it never have done it before
Use Uniden's update software. I have several tutorials that show you how to do it. If you get stuck, the forum is the best place for tech support.
The biggest problem I have had and not really sure if they have fix this but the main reason for having a detector for me is interstate travel and all these tractor trailers trucks have radar and effect my detector so badly that it basically make the detector useless
I tried and I checked iPhone Settings General Carplay and don’t see it listed to be added.
Do I need to force update anything? 3.1.36 is the app version.
You launch the Drive Smarter app within CarPlay.
Is there a laser jamming device that will work like a radar detector ( windshield mount ). I would like to use it in different cars.
Unfortunately not. Laser is a thin beam aimed at your front and rear plates so you need something really close to those target areas.
Do I have to update my R7 one firmware at a time, or can I just go straight to the latest one? please help.
You can go straight to any version you want, even downgrade too.
Hey vortex 2 quick questions for you? For the uniden R8 the version 128 same as version 126 K band sensitive too?
Thank you I just paid my ticket today. 4 points :(
Hey @Vortex Radar , what are the best bang for the buck radar detectors with best stealth capability?
He has videos already about this
@brdllc can you point me to it, please?
I bought the uniden r8 but notice every time I go by a policeman using a radar gun it never goes off? I live in California. Any help will be appreciated.
Makes sense. That’s quite common. It’ll only alert if they have a radar gun and are actively using it. This video may be helpful: th-cam.com/video/cQW_jrgmf7g/w-d-xo.htmlsi=CM8tJfX6LWfZlKq0
have you done a review of the vueroid d21 4k dashcam yet? and would you say it's a combination of the a229 and u3000? and is it any good in your opinion?
It looks promising. I haven’t tested it yet, but I’ve shared my thoughts here recently: th-cam.com/users/live9UxdOks0Ues?si=58bjfsTbwvQz125w
@@VortexRadar what are your opinions on the nextbase 522gw and the AUKEY DRO 2?
would you say the camsonic z3+ is good to have alongside a u3000 or a229? as front and rear?
and would you choose these over something like an a229?
Not a huge fan of the Nextbase or Aukey offerings. The Cansonic is a bit of a one trick pony and kinda oversized. Personally I’d just do an A229 series or a U3000 if parking recording is a priority and call it a day.
need to update my detectors
haha hey Chris :) I saw you in an MKBHD video recently, congrats!
@@VortexRadar what NO way! which one?!
It’s the one about bad reviews when he shows similar reviews from other TH-camrs, including you :) th-cam.com/video/QztFpzKsdeA/w-d-xo.htmlsi=NKtqSZy_PMaOpD97
@@VortexRadar haha I had to check it out after you told me. I tagged you on IG
what’s your reccomended radar director for Pennsylvania?
Radenso XP or Cobra Rad 700i?
I have the valentine and the amount of false hits was so annoying I removed form my car.
All looks up to date on my apps, iPhone and radar now but how do I add it to CarPlay for my redline?
You can open the Drive Smarter app on CarPlay
I tried and I checked iPhone Settings General Carplay and don’t see it listed to be added.
Do I need to force update anything? 3.1.36 is the app version.
huh? Just open Drive Smarter in CarPlay the way you would Spotify or Waze.
@@VortexRadarI connect phone to CarPlay, I see a bunch of apps I can use like Waze but no drive smart option.
Even in iPhone CarPlay settings it’s not an option listed.
What am I doing wrong please? Checked with my buddy’s setup also in his new M8 BMW and same issue
@@VortexRadar my error all along as I only been using the Escort Live app! Never knew this existed. Done run both apps now or which is more ideal to use???
What are the differences (and similarities) between the Escort 360C US and the International version?
If I live in the US but travel abroad often, which would you recommend???? Thanks for all your vids.
Uniden R10????
Wait a minute.... you didn't give an update on laser tamers!
Hello! how do I update a firmware on my Uniden R3 using Mac? TIA
Using the update software on their website. Grab version 2.11. www.uniden.info/download/index.cfm?s=R3
I have the Tesla Model Y back window is so small do you think that if a radar is shot at my car from the back to my radar detector and ,
not hitting directly into my uniden R3, do you think my radar detector will go off anyway? Not sure how the radar gun and the radar detector works in the event that a cop shoots my car from the back. Sorry if this is a dumb question
Yep, no problem at all
Hey vortex what's the update on the new escort radar detector coming out April 30th is it going to be better than Redline 360c, Uniden r8, And V1 I will buy it too
My review on it comes out tomorrow :)
@VortexRadar ok thank you very much 👍
No updates on the Taiwanese Laser counter neasures? I am not current si are they tiast ir just stagnant?
TMG? I discuss their three updates at the end of this video.
@@VortexRadar
I apologize for missing that. They just seem to be MIA lately. Thank you.
I have Uniden R7 with th latest firmware installed. I installed it on my rearview mirror. I have passed CHPs and Police crusiers in city and Radar doesn't detect their KA band till I'm able to see them across the street. It looks like whatever they using is blocking my radar from detecting them early. Radar goes off with almost full signal when its able to detect.
If its like that, then its waste of money having an expensive detector ! Need to know if all R7s like this or if its just mine
It's called tactics
What do you mean by a Mazda CX-5 filter? Do they transmit radar?
Yes for their blind spot system. It’s a pesky system that causes basically every detector to false alert.
Hi. I am aware that you are in America and test all the radar detectors there. However, I am in England, and I am looking to purchase an Escort International redline 360c. I have read some English comments on Amazon saying that they don't seem to work. I have also read a comment saying that they had not set it up correctly. Could this be true? It costs £800 on Amazon, and it is not cheap. Have you heard anything about them not working in England? Can you recommend any English websites I can go on for some information?
You can try asking here www.rdforum.org/forums/35/
QUESTION PLEASE- Sorry to bother you with this but I honestly think you are the only person anywhere that can answer this accurately. And it would be nice to have a straight answer and I assume I'm not the only one confused about the current Escort product line so might help others also.
Can you please enlighten me about the current state of the hardware with escort. Assuming I wanted to get the best performing device Escort has right now, besides the custum installed redline obviously, would the best device they have available right now still be the 360C Camera since it has supposedly the best hardware in it, which when released they said it has the same hardware as the flagship Redline 360C model with the additional benefit of the camera built in, but that was before the Mark II and the new hardware revision of the Redline 360C which seems apparent even if they aren't calling it a Mark II.
Would you say it's likely that the latest revisions of the 360 and 360C as the Mark II versions would have the most advanced, latest hardware, and would thus have the best range and BSP? And would it be safe to assume this new Redline revision that they didn't differentiate but obviously updated has these same upgrades so would be the best performing unit since it seems the Max 360C Camera didn't get these hardware revisions?
I am Trying to upgrade right now and reading different things. I just want to upgrade to the best unit they have and was under the assumption that would be the 360 Camera, but now I am second guessing that since the later hardware revision of the redline 360C and the new 360C Mark II now have newer improved hardware and would then now have better performance than the 360C Camera and the Redline 360C with the older hardware revision.
It seems like they should have made a Redline 360C Mark II also, but they instead just improved the hardware which is apparent with how different hardware revisions are updatable to different firmware versions. The older revision is only updating to the same firmware version as the old Max 360C while the redline being sold now is updatable to the latest firmware the same as the mark II.
Sorry for the crazy long question just want to get the right device and not fall for their marketing BS and confusing specs and literature and be stuck with an inferior device since I only upgrade every few years, so I want to get the best when I do.
Thanks again.
Lots of their detectors have similar backend processing for things like filtering, but the Redline has the best antenna/horn for the longest range. It outperforms the MaxCam.
@@VortexRadar Thank you!
Can you please tell how far r8 is rdd please
th-cam.com/video/SynxJ9zFzvA/w-d-xo.htmlsi=P-TTlY8kpUdD1laF
My V1Gen2 has gotten really chatty. I know I can use an app to quite it down, but may just look at picking up the Redline 360C or the new one coming out at the end of the month.
Same with mine, but I just auto-launch apps when I get in the car. Without that, this thing would be pure trash and I'd rather just use my old Uniden.
I run the v1 driver app and for ten bucks it’s completely worth it
When I turn on my vehicle, the V1G2 auto powers on… the dedicated Android auto powers on and the JBV1 auto powers on and connects to the V1. (The ALP also auto power on 🤫). My v1 is not chatty at all. In my county the sheriff use k band very heavily, but outside of the county is mostly Ka only. Love the JBV1 app that will auto turn on/off k band (or anything I want) from county to county as I desire. Love my V1G2!!
…and now there is a sensitive selection for Ka band, so if you’re picking up Ka from down the road through the woods you can now turn that sensitivity down.
Thing about the redline, it’s slow to react on Ka. So you may get caught up with io that you’re not picking up down the road. Plus it’s MASSIVE in size. Eww
Question is do they work to warn about up coming speed cameras…????!
Those are typically alerted to using a built in and updatable GPS database, similar to what you have in Google Maps and Waze.
Some can also detect radar and laser based models which is particularly handy for mobile speed cams that aren’t in one fixed location.
Is the Redline 360 undetectable
Yes
Why Genevo Max is not on the list?
I don’t cover international detectors