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Can a GPS unit trigger radar detector false alerts?

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Old 07-29-2009, 11:34 AM
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I'm running a Garmin 760 and Passport 9500i as windshield mounted devices. Have been getting random short-burst Ka-band falses on the hwy (x20). No police, or other vehicles nearby. Both units seem to be working properly. Mounted about 12"-15" apart. A couple of Google searches turned up sites suggesting that GPS unit falses are possible -- and separating the units by 20". Anyone heard/know anything about this happening? Thanks!
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Are you positive about that? Have you tried shutting off the GPS immediately and see if the false went away?
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