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with. Radar uses radio frequency (RF) which, even though is basically line-of-
sight at frequencies above VHF (around 30-90 mhz, if my memory is slightly
correct), has a bleed factor. In other words, radar detectors, the good ones,
can detect radar frequencies over hills, rises, around buildings and other
vehicles. This is why if they are not adjusted correctly, they react to
microwave ovens in restaurants when you drive by. This detection system is
what all detectors in the US are based on, even though they say they have
laser detection capabilities as well.However, the newest tool to enter the market is the laser detctor. Instead of
RF, it uses laser...at light speed...198,000 miles per second or so. If you are
hit with laser, it is being aimed at you and it is instant; you have no time to
react and by the time your detector gives warning (IF you have a laser
detector), you're toast. The cop has your ass. These are being used in many
states in the US and will eventually replace all radar guns used by law
enforcement. In Europe they sell laser jammers, which I have found being sold through a
few companies in England, and are quite expensive. Laser detectiojn is used
widely throughout Europe. However, no one on this site has had the
experience, at least not from the posts I have placed in the Tech forum,
concerning any experience with these jammers. So...yes, you heard correct; although you still have room to evade radar as
long as you are not traveling lone roads where you are the only thing hauling
ass. And the radar detectors being sold now, such as the Valentine and
Escort, are extremely senstive, allowing longer detection ranges to help notify
you a few extra second before you actually get tagged. Bottom line: get one; it is better than nothing. But do not rely on it to save
your ass from lots of tickets! Teej
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