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ersin · 11-02-2011, 07:14 AM

The newest feature of the Valentine 1 is traffic sensor suppression. I don't have this latest upgrade yet, but it is said to work very well at getting rid of falses from traffic monitoring radar. I don't see the traffic sensors all that much where I drive so this is not a priority for me. But even without this, compared to other top of the line (read sensitive) detectors the V1 is pretty quiet. However, you will need to program your V1 to realize all of the features that make it less "chatty".

A new thing just coming out from Valentine Research is called ESP (which I believe stands for Extended Serial Protocol). This will allow the V1 to interface with other devices. There already is an iPhone app that works with the V1: RadarActive. I believe ESP promises more functionality but we'll have to wait and see how third parties make use of this.

If you're in Virginia you'll probably want to get a non-detectable detector instead of the V1. This would include the Escort Redline or the 9500ci, or the Bel STi-R+. All are top notch detectors.

Cheers.

11-02-2011, 07:14 AM	#80
ersin Brigadier General 126 Rep 4,144 Posts Drives: 17 YMB F80 M3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maryland iTrader: (1)	The newest feature of the Valentine 1 is traffic sensor suppression. I don't have this latest upgrade yet, but it is said to work very well at getting rid of falses from traffic monitoring radar. I don't see the traffic sensors all that much where I drive so this is not a priority for me. But even without this, compared to other top of the line (read sensitive) detectors the V1 is pretty quiet. However, you will need to program your V1 to realize all of the features that make it less "chatty". A new thing just coming out from Valentine Research is called ESP (which I believe stands for Extended Serial Protocol). This will allow the V1 to interface with other devices. There already is an iPhone app that works with the V1: RadarActive. I believe ESP promises more functionality but we'll have to wait and see how third parties make use of this. If you're in Virginia you'll probably want to get a non-detectable detector instead of the V1. This would include the Escort Redline or the 9500ci, or the Bel STi-R+. All are top notch detectors. Cheers. __________________ 2017 F80 YMB.
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