When it comes to cordless radar detectors, technology has really outdone itself. As the police have upgraded their units, so too have radar detectors gotten that much better at detecting their beams. Radar detectors are broken down into three specific types: corded, mounted and cordless. Of the three, the cordless model is very popular because of its ability to be carried from vehicle to vehicle while the other two types are either permanently mounted in corded and adhered to the windshield with suction cups. Corded models get more range while cordless units are easily transportable.
When purchasing a radar detector, most people want to know about the legalities of its use. Radar detectors are completely legitimate except in Virginia and Washington, D.C. on Class C personal vehicles. They are, however, banned on commercial vehicles and have been since 1995. As well, they are also illegal in Canada.
Radar detectors provide drivers with a feeling of peace in that they have the freedom to drive at whatever speed they want without fearing interference by police. While most people don't condone reckless driving, they do like the feeling of freedom it gives to get places at their own pace. Now that radar detectors are simple to use, ergonomically designed with cutting-edge technology, more and more people are taking the plunge and driving with a detector installed.
Cordless radar detectors that are sought after most offer a 360-degree lens, backlit LCD for night driving and come with a rechargeable battery to eliminate the bulky power cord on the windshield problem. Other features available for radar detectors include a voice alert feature so that driving is seamless and without distraction when an alert sounds.
Radar and laser reception is made better with a high-gain lens monitoring all sides, rear and front of the car for incoming signals. POP radar systems are also provided for in most of the recent models and VG-2 radar detection cloaking.
There are two different levels to VG-2 Guard: Bell's Shadow Technology and VG-2 standard. In the one with Shadow Technology, it emits an alert, and then continues uninterrupted in the presence of police VG-2. It will mask its oscillation frequency and becomes invisible to police detection. VG-2 technology emits the alert and then shuts down so that it avoids detection by the police.
Sensitivity of the radar detector and selectivity on various models should be part of your purchasing decision. Sensitivity is about how well the detector can pick up signals. Selectivity takes those signals, and decides which are legitimate incoming police beams and which is normal electrical interference. Balancing between sensitivity and selectivity is what separates a good radar detector form a great radar detector.
Most radar detectors have a variable range somewhere between 1/2 and one mile based upon a number of different factors. Everything from strength of transmission to weather conditions can factor into the exact range that the model can achieve from point to point. Frequency bands and other conditions can all change the range that a radar detector can achieve.
On average most detectors work fairly well under all but the most extreme of conditions although corded models work slightly better. When it comes to making a decision about cordless versus corded or mounted detectors, it all comes down to portability of the unit. Quite simply, if you have more than one car and you don't want to purchase multiple corded or mounted units, a cordless radar detector is the best way to go.
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