what radar detector is compatible for use at nlex and sctex and slex?

[slicky rick]

contemplating on getting a radar detector. is it really helpful? there are good ones in the US but talked to someone from beltronics and they say it is incompatible for philippine use. Anybody actually used units bought from the US like the betronics pro gx65 with success. please share. does it really help. ghosthunter have you had success with radar detectors. whats your recommendation? salamt

[niky]

I think GH has either a Valentine or a Passport. They will work here.

[slicky rick]

so are we saying that we are operating on the smae frequency as the us system? if valentine and passport works then all the good detectors in the us should work. but are they any good? these detectors are expensive but if they will prevent traffic tickets...it will be worthit specially for those running the highways regulary

[vinj]

so are we saying that we are operating on the smae frequency as the us system? if valentine and passport works then all the good detectors in the us should work. but are they any good? these detectors are expensive but if they will prevent traffic tickets...it will be worthit specially for those running the highways regulary

Chances are the person you spoke with is just playing safe with his answer given that these companies have no official representation here.

I drive on the highways regularly and go over the prescribed limits (before, i used to go waay over but age and having kids onboard has caught up with me) and so far i've never been tagged by radar on NLEX, SCTEX, or SLEX. Given the limited number of freeways we have, positioning of the speed traps can be quite predictable (There are some related threads that give tips on avoiding them).

Either way, if/when you do get a detector, do continue to drive within sane limits for the given road conditions, for everyone's safety.

[shadow]

I don't really get why we need a radar detector here...

[ghosthunter]

I think GH has either a Valentine or a Passport. They will work here.

The one I have is a Valentine ONE.

[ghosthunter]

I don't really get why we need a radar detector here...

You don't get it because you don't drive fast enough.

[ghosthunter]

contemplating on getting a radar detector. is it really helpful? there are good ones in the US but talked to someone from beltronics and they say it is incompatible for philippine use. Anybody actually used units bought from the US like the betronics pro gx65 with success. please share. does it really help. ghosthunter have you had success with radar detectors. whats your recommendation? salamt

I use VALENTINE ONE. It's one of the best in the market with accesories and options for installation, etc. There are also other cheaper options for the more budget conscious. My detector has saved me a number of times from getting a ticket since I bought it.

The speed radar and laser systems used by Fort Bonifacio (Taguig), NLEX, SCTEX, SLEX, MMDA are all bought from the USA so it would stand that any radar/laser detectors bought from the USA will work.

In fact I have tested my radar/laser detectors and it has given the usual beeps and sirens when a radar or laser beam was pointed in my direction. My detector even would tell me from which direction the beam was coming from. My only problem with early detection was the laser speed gun used by the MMDA along Commonwealth. With the MMDA people positioned above the road and the beam is tight with little scatter, my detector would only sound off when the beam is already pointed at the car. If the MMDA was at road level, my detector might have a better chance to detect the laser earlier.

[niky]

Shhh... don't let the fuzz know how to beat it!

[robot.sonic]

Nahuli ka na ba GH sa commonwealth?

[chua_riwap]

ilang kms. ba tutunog yan para ma-detect yung radar?
baka naman tutunog lang yan kung kelan nasa harap ka na nung traffic enforcer, no time to slow down na, just like GH's case at commonwealth.

huli ka rin.......

[ghosthunter]

Nahuli ka na ba GH sa commonwealth?

Nope... just took the opportunity to test my radar/laser detector when I was in the area.

[ghosthunter]

ilang kms. ba tutunog yan para ma-detect yung radar?
baka naman tutunog lang yan kung kelan nasa harap ka na nung traffic enforcer, no time to slow down na, just like GH's case at commonwealth.

huli ka rin.......

It can detect active radar signals over a kilometer away with ideal conditions (clear day, straight road, etc). Radar guns can only accurate read the speed within 1/2 kilometer.

My Valentine One can detect the speed radar at The Fort long way BEFORE I get around the last corner of Mckinley Rd in Makati.

[ghosthunter]

Shhh... don't let the fuzz know how to beat it!

Even if the use the same sight angle, radar beams will still scatter and will be detectable way before the speed trap.

[NeilJohn]

Hi GH,

Interested in acquiring one of these babies. Could you point me in the right direction please. PM na lang po if alright.

Thanks.

Even if the use the same sight angle, radar beams will still scatter and will be detectable way before the speed trap.

[ghosthunter]

Hi GH,

Interested in acquiring one of these babies. Could you point me in the right direction please. PM na lang po if alright.

Thanks.

PM Sent...............

[slicky rick]

seems ok because i am right now torn with buying the ne beltronics progx65. they say its one of the best. most forums agree on this together with the escort 9500 i think. are we confirmed that any us radar detector will work here?

[niky]

Really? Most reviews and forumers I know swear by the Valentine, which is why that's what GH got.

[imogen]

Either way, if/when you do get a detector, do continue to drive within sane limits for the given road conditions, for everyone's safety.

tama sir, for the safety of everyone nalang anyway, just a tip, isa lang speed gun ng SCTEX and NLEX, if you see a parked white innova or white Crosswind, go below 120kph, 120kph is their max speed, andami na kase nahuli sa mga kilala ko, 122kph, 126kph, sabi raw sa kanila, max tolerance is 120kph talaga, if you go 121kph daw talagang huli kana.. anyway, I remember the friends of my friend, they made a bet, sino raw mas mataas ang speed sa kanila pag na capture sila nung speed gun siya panalo. hehehe!

[slicky rick]

valentine 1 used to be the top but techology has m,oved on my friend now the escort and beltronics units seem to be at the top. specially with the gps features...look at radartest.com maybe you can also give feedback on what you read...