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Old 09-18-2007, 12:53 AM
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I use Valentine 1 and swear it's saved me thousands over the years as well as my license and driving school.
Old 09-18-2007, 01:12 AM
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V1 +1-no reason to do anything else Plus Mike Valentine is a board member and easy to talk to.
I had a K40 in my TT and that thing was GREAT at picking up cell towers front OR rear.
I had both in there at the same time and the V1 was just so much better
Unless I was looking for a cell tower.
Old 09-18-2007, 10:45 AM
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I have K40 Calibre in the TT. Had V1 in my last few cars, earlier versions of K40 in cars prior to that. I've been happy with both.
Old 09-18-2007, 11:12 AM
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Escort solo 2, never failed me yet. Too many false alarms with the v1.
Old 09-18-2007, 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by TT Surgeon
Escort solo 2, never failed me yet. Too many false alarms with the v1.
V1 is undriveable without reprogramming because it picks up all X and K bands from factory. I have 3 units and have reprogrammed all three to just pick up Ka and L. The way to do it is described on the website.
No need for K and X in my area and no false alarms at all, except the very rare interference from cheapo detectors in other cars.
Never had a ticket with V1 and would not drive without one.
Old 09-18-2007, 08:18 PM
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Do you a search. You'll find a billion posts on this one. Opinions vary but most like V1.
Old 09-18-2007, 09:24 PM
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How do you re-program them?
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I have 4 V1's in the fleet. You could say I'm biased
Old 09-19-2007, 12:39 AM
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i also feel that valentine 1 is the best.
Old 09-19-2007, 02:56 AM
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K band is still largely used around here. I only have X band turned off on the V1. My SUV has a BS detector that i thought used to work great...till i compared it to the V1 i got last month.
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V1 and Lidatek laser jammer
Old 09-19-2007, 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by 997Vancity
How do you re-program them?

The V1 can be re-programmed in several ways and the instructions on how to delete or activate each band is described on their website. http://www.valentine1.com/lab/MikesLabRpt3.asp
Old 09-20-2007, 04:14 AM
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Thanks bro, good update. I haven't checked the site in a while. V1... always cutting edge and it proves it.
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V1
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V1 here also. Wouldn't use anything else.


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