For those who own a Valentine V1
09-24-2008, 06:48 PM
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I recently purchased the V1 because of the praise it receives on this board, but does the V1 really go off this frequently in "city" environments. My previous RD would falsely alert a max of 2 times on my normal route to work. The V1 does it no less than 10 times. It seems that regardless of the mode I choose, this thing is constantly beeping. Do you all find the same? Any suggestions on how to decrease their number, or is it simply the price I have to pay for advanced warning? I can't imagine using this thing in a large metropolitan area considering the number of falsies I get in my little country town.
09-24-2008, 07:06 PM
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I have mine set at "L" and it's always picking up false bogeys. Lots of K and X, though a few days ago CHP was using K! 
09-24-2008, 07:07 PM
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i have my x band turned off. 
Originally Posted by vegastrashed' post='677599' date='Sep 24 2008, 08:06 PM
I have mine set at "L" and it's always picking up false bogeys. Lots of K and X, though a few days ago CHP was using K!
09-24-2008, 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by myfootsmells' post='677606' date='Sep 24 2008, 11:09 PM
stop posting where im posting
09-24-2008, 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='677603' date='Sep 24 2008, 11:08 PM
Mute it in the city. You don't need it on in the city.
09-24-2008, 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by JDoug550' post='677616' date='Sep 24 2008, 11:14 PM
What if I want to speed in the city? Ha Ha. Just making sure my unit isn't outside the norm.
09-24-2008, 08:27 PM
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Capital L mode is what I've used for years -- turning off X band isn't a bad idea either but for me, I don't have too much trouble with false X signals.
Keep in mind that in Pennsylvania, only the state police can use radar so I don't use my V1 much in the city, just on the highways...
Keep in mind that in Pennsylvania, only the state police can use radar so I don't use my V1 much in the city, just on the highways...