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This is a rather simple solution and I used to run the V1 in all my cars previously. They came out with a new one finally

Any comments or people with experience with it appreciated

Is it affective? Etc.

This is not for a BMW so gesture control won't be an issue for my purposes
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This is a rather simple solution and I used to run the V1 in all my cars previously. They came out with a new one finally

Any comments or people with experience with it appreciated

Is it affective? Etc.

This is not for a BMW so gesture control won't be an issue for my purposes
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Plus I've read the Valentine picks up false alerts from the adaptive cruise control if you have it.
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This is a rather simple solution and I used to run the V1 in all my cars previously. They came out with a new one finally

Any comments or people with experience with it appreciated

Is it affective? Etc.

This is not for a BMW so gesture control won't be an issue for my purposes
I had R7 for a year and tried V1G2. Now I have 2 V1G2s for each of my cars. KA range is much better and k band filtering is also a lot better than r7. Radar is extremely quiet and I love the minimalistic design. I taped the gesture control sensor so no Laser false issues.
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Much better than Gen1. Better range and false alert prevention than R7. Watch YouTube Vortex Radar.

He rated them essentially equal with just different advantages.

I also just turned off laser since if you're hit with it you're fucked anyway so what's the point. Rather that then tape on my car was my thought.

Plus way cheaper if you have gen1 and do the upgrade. Will say though as soon as the new Radenso is released I will switch to that. Probably December or early 21.
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Much better than Gen1. Better range and false alert prevention than R7. Watch YouTube Vortex Radar.

He rated them essentially equal with just different advantages.

I also just turned off laser since if you're hit with it you're fucked anyway so what's the point. Rather that then tape on my car was my thought.

Plus way cheaper if you have gen1 and do the upgrade. Will say though as soon as the new Radenso is released I will switch to that. Probably December or early 21.
I agree with all u said as I'm waiting on Radenso as well but Laser is still beneficial I think. V1 is the only radar I know which catches it. My R7 in last 2 years never went off once but v1g2 has went off multiple times n it was a legit laser alert.
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Much better than Gen1. Better range and false alert prevention than R7. Watch YouTube Vortex Radar.

He rated them essentially equal with just different advantages.

I also just turned off laser since if you're hit with it you're fucked anyway so what's the point. Rather that then tape on my car was my thought.

Plus way cheaper if you have gen1 and do the upgrade. Will say though as soon as the new Radenso is released I will switch to that. Probably December or early 21.
I agree with all u said as I'm waiting on Radenso as well but Laser is still beneficial I think. V1 is the only radar I know which catches it. My R7 in last 2 years never went off once but v1g2 has went off multiple times n it was a legit laser alert.
Good to know!
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I have the latest Firmware on my V1, They have YET to update for HONDAs' car radar and if you are near a civic or accord with the Honda safety radar the V1 is useless. I keep waiting for a V1 firmware update. You can update the firmware with the Valentine one App from your iPhone.
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I have the latest Firmware on my V1, They have YET to update for HONDAs' car radar and if you are near a civic or accord with the Honda safety radar the V1 is useless. I keep waiting for a V1 firmware update. You can update the firmware with the Valentine one App from your iPhone.
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Are you using All bogeys or any of the Logic filters?
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Are you using All bogeys or any of the Logic filters?
I have the updated version of the FIRST model which includes Boggy Blocker what ever they call it LOL. I just looked, they have a NEW ONE. LOL. Must HAVE LOL.

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does the new version use the same power wire configuration? I really don't want to run those wires again LOL

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does the new version use the same power wire configuration? I really don't want to run those wires again LOL

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haha yes Gen2 is a brand new version. All radar detectors use the phone jack (as far as i know).
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does the new version use the same power wire configuration? I really don't want to run those wires again LOL

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haha yes Gen2 is a brand new version. All radar detectors use the phone jack (as far as i know).
Yes it does; I just upgraded my Gen1 to a Gen 2 last month. Didn't have to redo any of the wirings. My first hand experience:

- Definitely less bogeys
- Turned off the rear laser; front laster is left on - this defeats the gesture control. Learned this through trial and error

On my Gen1, I had to turn laser off all together to defeat gesture.

My unit is right of my rear view mirror closer to the top of the windshield.
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Thank you all for the informative responses. I don't have to worry about gesture control on my car(non BMW) but am searching for a radar detector. Always loved the original V1 but lots of false alarms
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I was a huge V1 guy and had it for 12-13 years until this last winter. I absolutely could not stand the false alarms and wanted to toss it out the damn window.

The V2 came out....and it looks the same. Very disappointing.

On top of that, people said you still had to basically tape over the gesture control or other sensors with the updated version. I feel it's cheap as f*ck to pay $500 for a radar and still have to put some electrical tape over sensors in your $120k car.

I bought the Uniden R7 and love it. Less false alarms...love the GPS lockout.....great sensitivity to actual cops....love that I can change the color of the readout to like 15 different colors.
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Much better than Gen1. Better range and false alert prevention than R7. Watch YouTube Vortex Radar.

He rated them essentially equal with just different advantages.

I also just turned off laser since if you're hit with it you're fucked anyway so what's the point. Rather that then tape on my car was my thought.

Plus way cheaper if you have gen1 and do the upgrade. Will say though as soon as the new Radenso is released I will switch to that. Probably December or early 21.
Hold on there General! Turn that Laser puppy back on, because if you have cars in front of you, the laser bounces off them and you pick up the signal in time.
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Hold on there General! Turn that Laser puppy back on, because if you have cars in front of you, the laser bounces off them and you pick up the signal in time.
THIS. I never understood people who said they are useless with laser. I pick up laser all the time when this very thing happens.....how often will you be the first person he lasers in a crowd? You would have to be on an empty road. I use Waze at the same time to lower this possibility, as well.
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Hold on there General! Turn that Laser puppy back on, because if you have cars in front of you, the laser bounces off them and you pick up the signal in time.
THIS. I never understood people who said they are useless with laser. I pick up laser all the time when this very thing happens.....how often will you be the first person he lasers in a crowd? You would have to be on an empty road. I use Waze at the same time to lower this possibility, as well.
Exactly and V1G2 is the only radar which actually picks up laser.
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Exactly and V1G2 is the only radar which actually picks up laser.
My V1G1 picks it up too....

I'm going to pop on the site and see if they offer an upgrade to the G2 tech. Yup, bingo! https://www.valentine1.com/v1-detectors/upgrades/
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Much better than Gen1. Better range and false alert prevention than R7. Watch YouTube Vortex Radar.

He rated them essentially equal with just different advantages.

I also just turned off laser since if you're hit with it you're fucked anyway so what's the point. Rather that then tape on my car was my thought.

Plus way cheaper if you have gen1 and do the upgrade. Will say though as soon as the new Radenso is released I will switch to that. Probably December or early 21.
Hold on there General! Turn that Laser puppy back on, because if you have cars in front of you, the laser bounces off them and you pick up the signal in time.
Yes sorry. I meant I turned off the rear only to avoid the gesture control issues. Not the front one.
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