November 12, 2009
The Use of Laser to Determine Speed Being Challenged in Some States
The use of laser devices to determine speed has been slowly growing here in the US and in other countries. Radar is still the main system used to determine a vehicles speed due to laser being more expensive and requiring additional training. Eventually, there are going to be a lot more laser systems being used, and honestly current detectors have a bit of a problem giving a fast enough warning. A laser often only needs about 1/4 of a second to clock your speed. This is why we recommend products such as Laser Veil and Blinder Laser Jammers.
As the use of lasers expands though, they are running into a few legal battles. In Chicago, the tactic of challenging their accuracy is being used to beat tickets. The same thing is also happening in Hawaii. So if you are in Chicago, or even luckier - Hawaii, and get a ticket from a laser gun, you might be able to get out of it.
In time, the use of laser will have enough supportive legal precedence built up, and questioning their accuracy in court will just not work. We will continue to look for more products to defend yourself from getting a ticket from a laser device, and offering great deals as well!
August 28, 2009
Blinder M47 Laser Jammer, Updated and Better Than Ever!
Not to be outdone by the new Blinder M27, the Blinder M47 X-Treme Laser Jammer is now in stock. The M47 is an upgrade over the previous Blinder M45 laser jammer. In addition to having improved laser detection and jamming, it is now software upgradeable. The jammer also has improved LEDs and interface. You are now able to download the latest software so you can detect and jam even the newest laser guns. The Blinder M47 also has multi-function/IR transponders that can be used as a parking sensor/garage door opener.
The Blinder M47 provides true 360 degree jamming. Combine a Blinder along with a radar detector and GPS camera warning system for the best protection available. We have the Blinder M47 X-Treme Laser Jammer ready to ship for $749.00.00. If you have any questions, just give us a call!
August 7, 2009
Blinder M27, New and Improved!
The new Blinder M27 X-Treme laser jammer is now here at our radar detector command center (also known as my desk) and is ready for shipping. This is an upgrade over previous Blinder laser jammers. It provides even better laser detection and jamming. It is also now software upgradeable, this way you will always have updated software to detect and jam all of the latest laser guns. The Blinder M27 also has multi-function/IR transponders that can be used as a parking sensor/garage door opener, or for you guys with low riding cars and trucks, a speed-bump-is-gonna-scrape sensor.
Why should you get a Blinder? While Laser Veil Stealth Coating and a good radar/laser detector is a good laser countermeasure, often the time to slow down before being clocked is just a few seconds. Being able to jam the laser is the best solution. Combine a Blinder along with a radar detector and GPS camera warning system for the best protection available. We have the Blinder M27 for $479.00, here and ready to ship out. Give us a call if you have any questions!
July 16, 2009
A Radar Detector for Everyone!
We get a lot of questions about what radar detector is the best deal around. Anyone that reads this blog knows that we like every Whistler radar detector model, but that does not mean they have the best budget radar detector for everyone.
If you are looking for a radar detector with very fast detection capabilities, or Ku band detection we have a detector you may like. The Bel Vector 995 Radar Detector has Ku band detection and is a very good radar detector for the price. It has fast detection speeds, good filtering, and has a great informational display.
Also, if you are looking for a radar detector that can also be easily used with other defensive gear for even more protection, you will want to give the Vector 995 a look. You can add some Laser Veil for better protection from laser, and even connect it to the Cincinnati Microwave ZR4 Laser Defense System (The two are made to work together!). Later, I would add the Cheetah GPS Mirror to have complete protection from radar, laser, and cameras. This is a surprisingly affordable upgrade path for those that want to build a good protective system over time.
We currently have a special on a Beltronics 995 and Veil combo to help get you started. For $314.94 you will have a great Beltronics radar detector, and Laser Veil. Call us if you have any radar detector questions.
July 2, 2009
Whistler Radar Detector and Veil Combo Deal with Fries!
Just a quick post to let all of you know we now have a new package deal. We are selling the Whistler Pro 78 SE and a can of Laser Veil combo. Save $10 on one of the best budget radar detectors around and one of the best laser countermeasures for a great deal. So if you have been looking for a deal on a detector and some Veil Stealth Coating for the best protection for the money, here you go!
March 19, 2009
Blinder Replacement Lens Covers
Just letting all of you know, we now have Blinder replacement lens cover sets in stock. Works with all Blinder Xtreme models, including the current M25 and M45. Are your lens covers all chipped and cracked from road debris? Excessive wear to the lenses can impact the performance capabilities of your Blinder Laser Jammer.
Each set contains two replacement covers for $39.99. Note: These are covers only, not the modules.
August 12, 2008
Veil / Photo Blur - Included With Purchase
I spoke with The Veil Guy earlier today, and we have decided to team up and offer a special promotion along with our new Laser Veil / Photo Blur combo.
August 8, 2008
Veil G4 / Anti-Photo Combination
When The Veil Guy stopped by our office a month ago to show off his new "G4" formula of Laser Veil, he surprised us by mentioning that, with the new formula, he had achieved "optical compatibility" with On Track's assortment of anti-photo license plate covers. This was exciting news to us, because it means that finally customers no longer have to choose between a plate cover that protects against laser and one that protects against photo enforcement cameras - now they can have both!
I've been anxious to see the results for myself, so today I cracked open a can of Veil and applied a light coat to a Photo Blur license plate cover. The results were amazing. After Veil was applied, the Photo Blur had a nice slightly "smoked" look, and the plate numbers were still blurred when viewed at an angle - just like you'd expect them to be. I chose the Photo Blur because it is my favorite of the anti-photo license plate covers, being the most discrete yet still effective, but it should work with the Super Protector or Toll Free protector as well.
Here are a few pics of the application. Click the image for a larger version.
Photo Blur Only:
Photo Blur + Veil:
The Photo Blur license plate cover works by distorting the digits on a license plate when viewed at an angle, like a photo enforcement camera would see it. Veil works by making the reflective areas of your vehicle less reflective, reducing the targeting range of police laser and providing you with more time to react to a laser warning from a radar detector.
A Veil application on the license plate is also beneficial against certain types of photo enforcement equipment. The standard flash systems used by most systems can be a distraction to drivers, so companies are starting to bring equipment to market that uses IR to illuminate the license plate instead of a standard flash. This technology is being used in a fixed speed camera system produced by LaserCraft, and both a red light camera system and a mobile photo enforcement system produced by Nestor, Inc. When systems using this technology attempt to photograph a plate protected by Veil, the camera would only see black where the license plate should be!
I would like to personally thank The Veil Guy for all of the work that he has put into developing this improved formula. I know he has spent countless hours testing and perfecting G4, and this effort is apparent in the product. He has definitely made this product worth the wait.
Also, in honor of this achievement, we have created a new Laser Veil G4 / Photo Blur combo. Buy this combo and save $10 off the price of Veil and Photo Blur, if purchased separately!
August 1, 2008
Laser Veil G4 Update
As the launch date of the new Laser Veil G4 product approaches, we've been getting flooded with inquiries about expected ship dates. I spoke with The Veil Guy earlier today, and have some fairly firm dates on when the product will arrive at our warehouse.
Veil G4 is currently in the packaging process, which will take a few days to complete. However, they were able to get a partial shipment (132 units of Veil) out to us today (8/1). This shipment is expected to arrive on Tuesday (8/5). This quantity will not be enough to fill all of our pre-orders, so we will begin by shipping all orders where we have already collected payments from the customer (such as PayPal orders). If we still have product remaining, we will begin filling the remaining orders starting with the oldest.
The remainder of our G4 order is expected to ship Monday or Tuesday, to arrive on Wednesday or Thursday, respectively. When this shipment arrives, all remaining pre-orders will be filled and we should have plenty of stock left over.
We expect that all Veil G4 pre-orders will be filled before next Friday (8/8). As we have told those of you who have called, we are committed to filling all possible pre-orders the day that we receive the product. We know many of you are anxious to receive this much anticipated product, and we will work overtime to meet this same-day-turnaround commitment.
If you pre-ordered Veil using a credit card, your card will be charged when the product ships. If you wish to cancel a pre-order, please notify us as soon as possible.
July 12, 2007
Laser Veil Package Deals
Because Veil is a popular add-on for radar detectors and jammers, we've created several laser veil combo's that let you buy Veil and save a few bucks on the package.
- We are calling this first package the "Ultimate Laser Defense Package". It includes a Blinder M45, Veil, and a Laser Shield license plate cover. Save $70 on this bundle.
- Our second package has Veil packaged with a Blinder M25. This is a lower cost option that is sure to be popular. Save $50 on the combo.
- In honor of Veil Guy's recent Whistler Pro 78 / XTR-690 review, we are offering Veil along with a Whistler Pro 78. Save $20 on this package.
- Finally, we have the Veil / LaserShield Combo. This package has been around for a while now and is a must-have for those in states using a front license plate.
Click here for a list of all Veil packages.
Remember, even if you have a laser jammer Veil is still beneficial. Veil helps eliminate "punch through", which can occur when you're targeted at closer distances even with the best jammers.
June 18, 2007
Blinder M25 / M45 Jammers: Now Available
Blinder has finally released their much anticipated new models! The new Blinder M25 and Blinder M45 are now in stock and shipping. Both laser jammers are identical, performance-wise, the only difference is the number of jamming heads (transceivers) that are included. The M25 includes two transceivers, which would provide coverage for the front of a typical vehicle. The M45 includes four transceivers, which would typically cover the front and the rear. A large majority of laser hits are from the front, but they do occasionally occur from the rear. Vehicles that have an extremely large front end, such as some trucks and SUV's, may require four transceivers to cover the front of the vehicle.
The following is a list of the updated features:
- New laser detector, with wider and more optimal detection of all the police laser systems.
- New custom made jamming LED’s, to give optimal jamming output, from the transponders.
- New interface, to supply the new high power jammers with higher voltage.
- New software to detect and jam all the latest new laser systems.
These new models replace the M20 and M40, which have been discontinued.
March 16, 2006
Bel LaserPro 905 Is Being Discontinued
Bel is discontinuing the LaserPro 905, and they will not be replacing it. After they're gone, the only product available from Bel that will offer laser blocking is the RX75 Plus. If you are in the market for a laser jammer that will interface with your high end Bel radar detector, get one while you still can!
February 14, 2006
Defense Against Police Laser
The use of LIDAR (laser) guns by police to detect vehicles speed is growing rapidly throughout the United States, as well as the world. With this growing threat, it is very important that drivers realize that a radar detector alone should not be trusted to protect them from laser. In this post, I want to explain in basic terms how police laser works and why it is difficult to successfully detect. I will also point out several products that are effective at slowing down or stopping this threat.
How Police LIDAR Guns Work
Before you can defend yourself against LIDAR, it helps to have a basic understanding of how it works. Police laser guns release a narrow beam of light at a targeted vehicle. Portions of this light are reflected off the vehicle and back to the laser gun. From this reflected light, the laser gun can calculate the speed of the vehicle.
In order for the laser gun to calculate a vehicles speed, the light has to be reflected back to the gun. Because of this, police are trained to target the more reflective areas of the vehicle. Typically this is the front license plate, headlights, or perhaps a shiny front grill.
Why Is Laser A Problem For Radar Detectors?
With regular old police radar guns, the actual radar signal is very wide and it bounces off just about any obstacle in its path. This makes radar comparatively easy to detect because, even with instant-on radar, your detector will typically "catch a bounce" when the officer targets another vehicle around you.
At 1000 feet the laser beam is only 2 feet wide and, unlike radar, it doesn't "bounce". This narrow beam has to actually hit your radar detector before it will produce an alert. In most cases, the police officer will be targeting your car before your detector alerts you and, since the laser gun can calculate your speed in less than a second, you will not have time to respond before getting a ticket.
Luckily, there are several choices, both active and passive, available for those looking for a solution to police laser.
Laser Jammers
The best defense against police laser is a laser jammer. Laser jammers are an active defense against laser, actually interfering with the light from the laser gun. A laser jammer will block the light from the laser gun, preventing the gun from calculating a speed.
According to recent tests, the best laser jammers currently available are made by Blinder. The Blinder M20 provides 2 transceivers, which will provide coverage for the front of a vehicle or both the front and rear of a motorcycle. The Blinder M40 includes 4 transceivers, enough to cover both the front and rear of a typical vehicle.
We also offer the LaserPro 905 from Bel and the Shifter ZR3 from Escort. These jammers also tested very well and will integrate with your high end Bel or Escort radar detector.
Passive Solutions
If the laser gun can't find a reflective surface, it can't provide the vehicle's speed. It's as simple as that. Passive laser defense products work to make your vehicle less reflective. If the police officer needs to hit your vehicle for several seconds before he can get your speed, that is time for you to respond to your radar detector's "LASER" alert and slow down.
Laser Veil is the best passive solution available, and is far less expensive than a laser jammer. Laser Veil is a translucent paint-like substance that you apply to the reflective areas of your car, such as the headlights, fog lights and license plate. It makes these areas much less reflective, which could significantly reduce the range of a laser gun.
Laser Veil has been tested and was found to be quite effective. It can even be used in combination with a laser jammer to reduce laser punch-through, making your jammer even more effective.
The Laser Shield is a non-reflective license plate cover. Since police are trained to first aim the laser gun at a license plate, using a Laser Shield could buy you a couple of seconds if you have a good radar detector. However, you have to keep in mind that it only covers the license plate, so the police officer will usually pan right to the headlight if he isn't getting a speed from the license plate.
We have found that the best passive solution involves a combination of Veil and a Laser Shield. The manufacturers of Veil recommend against applying Veil directly to a license plate, so the Laser Shield is a perfect compliment. Apply Veil to the headlights and fog lights of your vehicle, then to a Laser shield. Place the Laser Shield over your license plate, and you're in business.
February 6, 2006
Massachusetts Police Prefer Laser
The Republican newspaper from Springfield, MA has a nice article about police laser. Several police officers are interviewed about LIDAR, so it's interesting to see a police officer's perspective. Here are a few quotes:
Northampton police officer Michael J. Allard has never lost an appeal when a speeder has been caught with lidar, a laser-based high-tech method for catching speeders. ... Allard, who writes hundreds of tickets each year, said one woman he stopped for speeding ... came to court prepared with extensive Internet research, which she presented to the Northampton District Court clerk magistrate. ... "Basically, I was challenged on the device, and I won," he said.
First of all, it struck me that this officer seemed almost suprised that someone came in prepared and lost. This just shows the normal value of such "extensive Internet research". Secondly, this guy loves laser. He feels like he finally has something that speeders can't stop:
"If a lidar detector goes off, it means you've had it," Allard said.The beam of the laser is so narrow, unlike the wide band of the radar, that it makes it very easy to hit a specific target, even if it is in a crowd of fast-moving vehicles. It can even be used on a jogger or bicycle rider.
"I shoot the license plate or the grill. I'm looking for the best reflective surface," Allard said.
In a way, he's right. Normal radar detectors simply cannot be trusted to protect you against police laser. The laser beam usually has to hit your radar / laser detector before it will produce an alert, and that usually means he's already gotten your speed.
Fortunately, there are devices like laser jammers and Laser Veil available to offer some defense to the motorist.
Laser jammers actually block the laser gun from getting the speed of your vehicle. Unlike passive radar jammers, laser jammers have been proven to work great. The Blinder M20 and M40 have been shown to jam all laser guns in use by police.
Laser Veil is a great alternative if you aren't willing to spend $350 and up for a jammer. It also works great along side a jammer, improving its performance. Laser Veil works to make those "reflective surfaces" that officer Allard was talking about less reflective. It is a translucent paint like substance that you apply to the reflective areas of your car. If your car isn't reflective, the laser gun has a harder time getting your speed. This gives you time to react to your radar / laser detector's alert, before you've gotten a ticket.
If you live in or travel through states where police use laser, be careful! And definitely consider protecting yourself with Veil, or a jammer.
