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As you probably know, radar detectors not physically installed or hard wired into a vehicle are usually mounted toward the front of it in one of two ways, either stuck to the dashboard or stuck to the windshield, typically using suction cups. For the most part, this method of attachment works reasonably well, with a […]

Have you been changing your radar detector’s settings and want to start over? Having a problem and want to see if a reset will help? You’ve come to the right place! Below are instructions for resetting a Beltronics radar detector back to factory defaults! Professional Series The following applies to windshield mounted models from the […]

Although most if not all radar detectors today do offer laser detection, the effectiveness of a laser alert isn’t guaranteed. A laser gun can get your speed in less than one second, which is hardly enough time for the average detector to even issue an alert, much less enough for you to react, so even […]

Danny provides an out-of-the-box experience with the features and functionality of the Escort Passport 8500 X50 radar detector. Many features and menu options described in this tutorial video also apply to other models of Escort radar detectors. If you are new to the 8500 X50 or new to radar detectors in general, this video walk-through […]

One of our customers who recently purchased a Whistler Cruisader for his Suzuki GSX-R 600 motorcycle recently sent us a message with a link to a post he made on a forum detailing his installation. This customer ran into a some trouble during the installation, and posted some tips that might help out others. I […]

UPDATE: The web site referenced in this article is no longer available. If this is your first time to BuyRadarDetectors.com, welcome. If you’re here because you recently got a traffic ticket and didn’t have a radar detector, we’re sorry to hear that, and we’re here to help. We’ve teamed up with the nationally recognized course […]

Radar detectors typically operate in several levels or modes of sensitivity. You will usually find a choice between one or more City Modes and Highway Mode. Understanding the difference between them is simple, yet choosing the right mode for a given situation can be very important. Simply put, when you are choosing City or Highway […]

Among the many things in the new century that drivers love to hate, red light cameras are surely near the top of the list. These intrusive devices have become the bane of city driving at intersections across America. Aside from the budget busting cost of the tickets generated by these cameras, the concept of being […]

People who are new to radar detectors are sometimes unsure if their shiny new detector is working properly. We get a lot of questions like: “I just passed a cop and my new detector didn’t go off – is it defective?” In this article, I will try to provide some tips to help you build […]

One of the cool things about Whistler radar detectors is that several of them come standard with a hardwire kit. Most of the other radar detector makers have optional hardwire kits along with other radar detector accessories, but getting one in the box with the detector is always a nice addition. Being able to do […]