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Passport 8500 X50 Red designed for the driving enthusiast, the Passport 8500 X50 delivers the best possible protection in its class. In test after test, the Passport 8500 X50 comes out on top. Digital signal processing (DSP) provides maximum range, with minimum false alarms.
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from Florida
Before purchasing this product, I utilized radardetector(.)org and RadarTest(.)com in order to base the purchase on real0world testing of this equipment.
The radar detector works as anticipated and provides the expected range as seen in real tests. There are much better detectors offered by Escort, such as the Redline and the Passport Max, however they're nearly twice as much money as this detector. For the price point, it works very well and I would recommend it.
Having an understanding of the radar detection equipment the police are using in your area is invaluable in fine-tuning the Escort detector.
For example, I know X-band radar is not used in Florida, so I turned it off. Doing this eliminated most false alerts. KA band is predominately used, as this is the band used by the Dual Stalker radar system.
What's great about it: Good range and detection. Once correctly configured you can avoid many false-positive alerts. (Read the manual)
What's not so great: In order to try Escort Live a pricey cord is required, which is unfortunate.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Passport 8500 X50 Red designed for the driving enthusiast, the Passport 8500 X50 delivers the best possible protection in its class. In test after test, the Passport 8500 X50 comes out on top. Digital signal processing (DSP) provides maximum range, with minimum false alarms.
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1 out of 5
1 out of 5Do not buy
By alrelect
from Southaven MS
Have seen several police cars and the radar detector does not seem to notice them. very accurate when you come up to intersections and stationary radar detectors that show your speed. Seems like it has Old technology
JohnSpartan
Florida
RE: "Do not buy"
August 10, 2014
It's a radar detector, not a cop detector.
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