Valentine Radar detector's have undergone several major changes over the last many years, even this past year. I recently sent one in that was a few years old, and received a new redesigned "front end" for laser inception, and "K band junkfighter" firmware improvement that has completely eliminated K band falsing from dollar general door openers, the new cars "lane assist" K band transmitters, it has improved Ka band response, and I have noticed it basically sits there quietly, until there is something going on now, when before, it would beep every now and then when passing through a town, from the door openers. My point is, the Valentines, while the external packaging has had only 1 major change since inception, has in fact changed internally several times via internal parts and firmware updates, to address current issues as they arise.
SDS100 interferes with Radar Detector
- Thread starter TGP
- Start date
- Status
Valentine Radar detector's have undergone several major changes over the last many years, even this past year. I recently sent one in that was a few years old, and received a new redesigned "front end" for laser inception, and "K band junkfighter" firmware improvement that has completely eliminated K band falsing from dollar general door openers, the new cars "lane assist" K band transmitters, it has improved Ka band response, and I have noticed it basically sits there quietly, until there is something going on now, when before, it would beep every now and then when passing through a town, from the door openers. My point is, the Valentines, while the external packaging has had only 1 major change since inception, has in fact changed internally several times via internal parts and firmware updates, to address current issues as they arise.
cognetic
Member
Add me to the list of SDS100 X-band interference experiences...
For me, it is a very annoying disruption of the NetRadar DSP system installed... Random, persistent, stops immediately when SDS100 is powered down.
X-band is still in use in IN, particularly rural areas and small towns just off the interstates.
I’m sooo hoping the SDS200 has a remote mountable head in order to contain the main unit in my trunk... and also hoping that will resolve the matter.
Interestingly, my MAX360c does not suffer from this at all.
-cognetic
For me, it is a very annoying disruption of the NetRadar DSP system installed... Random, persistent, stops immediately when SDS100 is powered down.
X-band is still in use in IN, particularly rural areas and small towns just off the interstates.
I’m sooo hoping the SDS200 has a remote mountable head in order to contain the main unit in my trunk... and also hoping that will resolve the matter.
Interestingly, my MAX360c does not suffer from this at all.
-cognetic
The R1 and R3 sport the best detection ranges of any detector on the market at the moment, according to vendor and enthusiast testing. Best Police Radar Detector Reviews by Vortex Radar
If you are getting x band falses from your radar, I would certainly considering turning off your x band unless you are in one of the few areas where it is still used.
RFI-EMI-GUY
Member
- Joined
- Dec 22, 2013
- Messages
- 7,711
Some states make it illegal to have a Radar Detector and they use a device called a Radar Detector DETECTOR. It looks for the local oscillator of some types of radar detectors and alerts the officer . It seems reasonable that it might detect x band eminations from the SDS100. If you happen to be in a state that also bans scanners in a vehicle, you might get into a pickle if you consent to a search.
Sent from my SM-T350 using Tapatalk
Sent from my SM-T350 using Tapatalk
the only places radar detectors are banned are Virginia and Washington D.C. in the U.S. if you're in Canada...
GTO_04
Member
You don't need a Spectre RDD to find the SDS-100. A V1 with it's X band sensitivity and dual antennas, will find it just fine, and cost a lot less than the Spectre lol. One other tidbit..............the Spectre will not be able to find a Uniden R1 or R3 unless it is within inches.
Oh, and NEVER consent to a search! Many times they are just on a fishing expedition. If you don't know your rights, you don't have any!
GTO_04
hardsuit
Member
TGP - this is because Radar Detectors have a local Oscillator and POLICE use a Radar Detector DETECTOR to catch people with Illegally installed Scanners/Radar detectors that their District does not Permit.
you can Reduce your RF signature by locating the Radar Detector in an Alternate Area, far way from the SDS100 and There are NOW Radar Detectors that can be installed Permamently to the Body of the car, With just the Controller mounted on the Visor or elseware.
also, try locating SDS100 far away from your Radar Detector, and Using an External antenna or Windshield border antenna , not a Windshield mount but its Actually a Scanner Antenna that goes around the Border of your Windshield.
you can Reduce your RF signature by locating the Radar Detector in an Alternate Area, far way from the SDS100 and There are NOW Radar Detectors that can be installed Permamently to the Body of the car, With just the Controller mounted on the Visor or elseware.
also, try locating SDS100 far away from your Radar Detector, and Using an External antenna or Windshield border antenna , not a Windshield mount but its Actually a Scanner Antenna that goes around the Border of your Windshield.
Tramagod
Member
From a retired LEO perspective most radar detectors are pretty worthless unless you're running in a herd. And if I stopped someone for speed it wasn't an automatic ticket, I would listen to what they had to say before making a decision. But if they had a detector it was an automatic ticket regardless of what they had to say. It the game that's played, I'm trying to find them,they're trying to find me, if I find them first, I win.
Tramagod
Member
But even the best detector can't "sniff out" what's not there, meaning when the radar is in passive mode, not transmitting a signal.
Never had an issue with a V1, BCD436HP and SDS100. Stock rubbers and external roof or trunk mounted antennas.
The only issue I've had with the V1 was with a rear mounted antenna transmitting at 25W + on certain 2m freqs. May have had a couple instances with roof mounted setup but at 50W. The laser detector would go off.
The only issue I've had with the V1 was with a rear mounted antenna transmitting at 25W + on certain 2m freqs. May have had a couple instances with roof mounted setup but at 50W. The laser detector would go off.
GTO_04
Member
I keep it in Advanced-Logic mode and only use on highways.
Don't you love it when folks state the obvious. "Don't speed, you won't get a ticket." LOL.
I say, "put the pedal to the metal. Go for it." You did not likely purchase a radar detector to drive the speed limit?
I have been using a wide variety of radar detectors over the years. In general, "the more you spend on a radar detector, the less falsing you will encounter."
Cheaper radar detectors are prone to falsing. I paid well over $600 for my Passport Max II equipped with GPS and other anti-falsing features. I hardly get any falsing. Some cheaper models are horribly noisy. Many will alert to collision systems and safety beacons positioned on some highways. Furthermore, shielding plays an important part as well.
I used to own a Whistler model, prior to the re-organization. I know it was "super wide band." It also had a feature called "perfect windows."
When I pressed the barefoot CB microphone key, the radar detector would false.
Since I have owned my Passport Max II, I hardly hear any falsing. The CB or 436HP never trigger my radar detector.
However, if my 436HP GPS puck slides beneath my radar detector, both have nervous breakdowns.
I say, "put the pedal to the metal. Go for it." You did not likely purchase a radar detector to drive the speed limit?
I have been using a wide variety of radar detectors over the years. In general, "the more you spend on a radar detector, the less falsing you will encounter."
Cheaper radar detectors are prone to falsing. I paid well over $600 for my Passport Max II equipped with GPS and other anti-falsing features. I hardly get any falsing. Some cheaper models are horribly noisy. Many will alert to collision systems and safety beacons positioned on some highways. Furthermore, shielding plays an important part as well.
I used to own a Whistler model, prior to the re-organization. I know it was "super wide band." It also had a feature called "perfect windows."
When I pressed the barefoot CB microphone key, the radar detector would false.
Since I have owned my Passport Max II, I hardly hear any falsing. The CB or 436HP never trigger my radar detector.
However, if my 436HP GPS puck slides beneath my radar detector, both have nervous breakdowns.
First time with SDS-100 and Valentine on a long road trip. I observed one distinction that I have not seen in this thread. The SDS only sets off the detector when the SDS was monitoring a 700/800MHz TRS (Ohio MARCS). When the SDS was only monitoring analog VHF/UHF conventional (e.g. PA Turnpike VHF), no issues. Also, when monitoring WV SIRN (400MHz TRS) no issues.
Valentine mounted to the visor, SDS in the console. Valentine is ~2yrs old, no updates since purchased new; operated in the Advanced Logic mode with all US bands active.
Has anyone else observed similar behavior regarding what type of system was being monitored?
Valentine mounted to the visor, SDS in the console. Valentine is ~2yrs old, no updates since purchased new; operated in the Advanced Logic mode with all US bands active.
Has anyone else observed similar behavior regarding what type of system was being monitored?
GTO_04
Member
All I have to monitor here is 700/800 MHz trunked systems so yes I did see that behavior. It drove my Uniden R1, my Escort Redline, and Bel Magnum Sti crazy. The false alarms got worse the longer I had the SDS. It seems to me this may be inherent in the SDS-100 design so there is no fix for it. I wonder if the SDS-200 does the same thing?
GTO_04
dfw1193
Member
how can i resist when escort will pay for my ticket if I get one, best damn radar detector ever built!
My sds -100 sets off on only 1 certain p-25 tower this is with Uniden R3.
I scan 3 dif 800 P-25 towers only one sets it off in X band.
I scan 3 dif 800 P-25 towers only one sets it off in X band.
GTO_04
Member
That's interesting that it only sets your R3 off near certain towers. I run an R3 and at first the X band false alarms were just sporadic, but 3 weeks later, the X band false alarms were continuous no matter where I was. Same thing happened with my BEL Magnum no matter what the X band settings were City, Highway or Auto.
GTO_04
- Status
Similar threads
