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Originally Posted by SCGT  I need more explaining of this second part. |
And in that, you mean this, right? ---->
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Originally Posted by TSi+WRX It's hard (virtually impossible) to say, *definitively,* that you saw actual rear incoming LIDAR, versus scatter/reflections via the unit's forward laser receiver, akin to these single-antenna detectors' ability to pick up rear-incoming RADAR.
The same kind of deal goes for the STi-R. |
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Originally Posted by SCGT Are you saying that eventhough I have a remote detector head mounted in my grill there is a 'antenna' that would pick up radar from the rear? |
Correct.
The STi-R has only a forward array - a RADAR antenna and LIDAR sensor.
The same goes for your in-vehicle STi-Driver.
Thus, in-reality, in the physical world, what your detector picks up from the REAR are reflections, from road-signs, other cars, buildings, guard-rails, etc. (any form of ambient clutter), of the rear-incoming signal that literally "blows by" you, and hits those "ambient environment" objects.
With the Escort 9500ci, you've still only got that one forward-facing RADAR antenna, but in terms of rear LIDAR reception, you've now got the ZR4's rear head doing the majority of the work.
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In using my STI for probably 2 years now I have only heard the 'laser' beep in my driveway 2 times. I have NEVER heard the 'laser' alert going off on the road?
I commonly hear X and K, not sure if K is radar used by Police?
And I hear Ka and know that is police because I see them eventually.
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Whether any one RADAR band, or any kind of LIDAR, is used in your particular area is just that - the preferences of the enforcers in your area, as well as what kind of equipment is made available to them by their department.
In my area, for example, Shaker Heights is virtually K-band exclusive, with the exception of a few of their special-detail enforcement vehicles, which see the use of Ka. For another area township, Highland Hills, they're nearly exclusively K-band, but in a couple of spots, I'll actually see laser usage from them - and they have one specific cruiser with Ka-band.
I could go on and on, but you get the idea.
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Not sure why I have not heard laser before unless it is just not common in my area?
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Certainly could be the case.
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Originally Posted by Veil Guy SCGT,
I wouldn't over think this either.
Sometimes I let myself get carried away with over analysis. Each of these systems are incredible (in their own right)....
I suspect you would ultimately be satisfied with a variety of the different solutions that are available... |
I totally agree.
In the real-world, *any* of the top-flight detectors will work extremely well, and it is truly only the countermeasures enthusiasts and hobbyists that will debate, ad-nauseam, the nitty-gritty details.
Honestly,
SCGT, in terms of the detectors, you'll be just fine, no matter which way you go.
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