Do you need to update a brand new radar detector? Here's what you need to know.
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Vortex Radar
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Vortex Radar
@VortexRadar
Testing and reviewing countermeasures including radar detectors and dashcams.
Seattle, WA Bergabung Kasım 2015
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This is the ALP vs. the Poliscan laser speed cams that are popping up here in Washington State. Full video on YouTube. youtu.be/9bwSBulXIyE
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@Uniden_America just dropped a 10% off code on all their radar detectors, and some Amazon prices are even lower than Uniden's own sale. Full breakdown with all the best deals: vortexradar.com/2026/03/big-sp…
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Amazon's Big Spring Sale is live through March 31. I rounded up the best deals on radar detectors, laser jammers, and dash cams, with prices and coupon codes. vortexradar.com/2026/03/big-sp…
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While I normally prefer the top end radar detectors, here's a closer look at some of the more affordable options. vortexradar.com/2026/03/best-r…
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@VortexRadar The a329s/t are my favorites, they are great for storm chasing! youtu.be/RCLauXffem8
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Just did a major refresh of my "Best Dashcams" guide on my website. Check it out! vortexradar.com/best-dashcams/
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@imikeyk Yep, just one at a time. These other apps help add some additional filtering options too though.
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@VortexRadar I can only use one of these apps at a time with my R8 correct? I use the r8 companion because it makes it so much better at not giving false alerts
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So speaking of CarPlay integration, the iOS app SpectreNav (currently available in beta) also has that capability. I just realized this morning, lol.
rdforum.org/threads/147626/
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It also has RD integration, CSA alerts, and I've noticed it's starting to pull regional info from an RDFGS-like database to let you know what radar bands are used in your area. Pretty slick stuff.
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@FC1_19 @escortradar @Uniden_America Not of this one. I've seen people mirror their Androids to effectively do Android Auto with apps like JBV1 and Highway Radar
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We've got a third party radar detector app that now offers CarPlay support! It's no longer just @escortradar Drive Smarter. The app is called Dukes R8 and has CSA alerts like Waze, plus integrates with various @Uniden_America and Valentine detectors. apps.apple.com/my/app/dukes-a…
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@escortradar @Uniden_America To learn more, here's the discussion on RDF: rdforum.org/threads/148387/
and here's his settings guide: dukesr8.space
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@Richard_Markley You can try turning on the different photo radar options and see what it alerts to. Then turn off the others and start playing with filters.
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Hey @VortexRadar - our city just picked up a few of these mobile photo radar systems. I usually have K-band turned off on my Uniden R7 - any suggestions on fine tuning it to pick this up and still eliminate most K falses?
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@CrizzyCrazyy @udamskippy @seanb_us Exactly. Watch the videos. He never drew his gun. Be careful if you're blindly accepting what you're being told.
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Be careful. I suspect many of your viewers support ICE being in Minnesota and executing protestors. (Not me.)
Vortex Radar@VortexRadar
I’m horrified at the murder of Alex Pretti and the wildly inappropriate actions ICE has been taking.
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Spot on. I don’t like talking about politics here, but this goes far beyond that. It’s about basic human decency and who we are as a country.
Josh Miller@joshm
I have hesitated to share my political opinions more broadly, but it has become clearer to me that this shift is no longer about politics. It is about something more fundamental. It is about what America stands for. Call it morals, call it decency, whatever word resonates most with you. Our government executed a man yesterday. I am deeply sad for his parents, and hope this serves as a unifying moment for all of us. Deep down, we all know this is not right.
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I’m horrified at the murder of Alex Pretti and the wildly inappropriate actions ICE has been taking.
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Gotta do some other settings guides for the Redline Ci 360c, RAD 700i, and something for the Max's.. which would be nice to lump in with the Redline somehow.
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