http://escortradarforum.com/forums Escort radar detector forum featuring discussions about the best radar detectors, reviews of radar detectors, how to avoid speeding tickets, and radar detector advice en Fri, 18 May 2012 16:20:14 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.escortradarforum.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg http://escortradarforum.com/forums http://escortradarforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6274&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 14:26:03 GMT My 9500ci is not working properly.

I have had it for 3+ years and it recently gave a "Check Receiver Wiring" error message. I doubled check all connections, including the inline connections, made sure the wiring was not bent or kinked, update firmware..... and still have problems. It worked for an hour after re-establishing connections, and then nothng. I turned off GPS to insure that I did not have areas "marked", ............no good. :confused:

Does anyone know if Escort has an analysis software that will test the system via the UBS connection/laptop?

I did notice a couple of past threads with similar issue and they state that it may need to be sent to service. Do you simply send the front receiver or do you remove all parts to send in? Any idea what a front receiver replacement costs? ]]> Passport 9500ix, 9500i 2583V http://escortradarforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6274 http://escortradarforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6273&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 13:53:02 GMT Last year I bought the 9500ix. While running amongst traffic on the interstates it was very quiet right up to the point when I pass in front of the... Last year I bought the 9500ix. While running amongst traffic on the interstates it was very quiet right up to the point when I pass in front of the state trooper. Then for some reason he uses instant-on with me. Mind you this has been tested in several states. My only conclusion is I am terribly unlucky or they are using RDD and my 9500ix is screaming to them wait, I'm getting closer, almost there, OK NOW!!!

So dissapointed I couldn't trust the 9500ix I shelled out another $500+ for the REDLINE and EL. I really like the stealth and was just wishing I had the ability to detect the known RDD. Then that would be just one more tool in my arsenal to find them before they used Instant-On. I'm not sure if that would be in the form of a simple firmware upgrade or a hardware issue.

Any thoughts are welcome. ]]> RedLine Analytic http://escortradarforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6273 http://escortradarforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6272&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 13:01:18 GMT EscortRadar,

Note the information on the SmartRadar web page under "Exclusive AutoSensitivity Mode".

Exclusive AutoSensitivity Mode
SmartRadar provides 3-types of meter displays: Standard Bar Graph, exclusive ExpertMeter, and our unique SpecDisplay for information at a glance.

What does that have to do with autosensitivity? Shouldn't this be talking about Highway, Auto and AutoNoX modes?

Might want to talk to your marketing people and have them fix that and place the existing copy about the 3 meter displays under a different heading.

http://www.escortradar.com/escort-smartradar/

Just an FYI! ;) ]]> SmartRadar fiberrich http://escortradarforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6272 http://escortradarforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6271&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 12:13:21 GMT Isn't that feature totally worthless, isn't VA using the Specrtre, other than upgrading to a Redline, any other way not to have your 8500 X50 detected ?

Has anyone just shut their unit off once radar is detected, seems like it would be a PIA to do so . ]]> Passport 8500, X50, X50 Black ductman http://escortradarforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6271 http://escortradarforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6270&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 05:21:43 GMT Well i wanna say this 9500ix is amazing and picks up everything, picked up speed cameras on a side street when i was on the freeway above lol. I... Well i wanna say this 9500ix is amazing and picks up everything, picked up speed cameras on a side street when i was on the freeway above lol.

I was driving on the same route i take to work everyday that has a redlight camera right b4 you get on to the freeway and it usually warns me when im goin East and North bout 800ft to the light. Well lately it hasnt been warning me at all and i reset it back to default and made sure all the check marks are checked and still not goin off. Idk if i need to do something for this or something isnt working for the redlights? ]]> Passport 9500ix, 9500i lilhomieb07 http://escortradarforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6270 http://escortradarforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6269&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 01:49:55 GMT I bought my 9500i alittle over 2 years ago. It worked great way better then anticipated. It work awesome for about 2 years and then one day it... I bought my 9500i alittle over 2 years ago. It worked great way better then anticipated. It work awesome for about 2 years and then one day it started missing radar signals or only alerting when the source was a stone throw from my vehicle. I call customer service for repair and the guy on the line suggested I upgrade to the 9500ix so I sent it in for the up grade. When I received it back it did not work any better ,no range about 100 yards tops. So I sent it back they ran tests and adjusted the antanna and sent it back to me. My detector picks up the K band Ok, not as well as it use to,but the Ka signal only has about a 100 yard range. Has anyone had a problem like this? I'm getting frustrated with this detector. Do these wear out after time and just need replaced? ]]> Passport 9500ix, 9500i firebird http://escortradarforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6269 http://escortradarforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6268&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 01:16:30 GMT Today I started to update the firmware and part way through the update I got an error that said it could not complete the update and that I would... Today I started to update the firmware and part way through the update I got an error that said it could not complete the update and that I would have to start over.

Now the computer does not see the detector and the detector says I need to check the receiver cable.

What do I do now? ]]> Passport 9500ci Scooterboy http://escortradarforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6268 http://escortradarforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6267&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 01:13:30 GMT It's a well-established fact that the iPhone's built-in GPS is not the best, especially with older phones. Some time ago I purchased the TomTom GPS cradle which, even on the newest iPhone, provides superior GPS performance even when using a non-TomTom app (like Navigon).

I'm uncertain if the TomTom dock somehow "replaces" the iPhone's own GPS at a low level such that all GPS-enabled apps are aware of it, or if apps need to somehow be programmed to take advantage of it. That said, I'm curious if there are any users who have both the TomTom iPhone cradle and Live! and can tell me if there's a difference in accuracy either way. ]]> Escort Live! General AntiGravityHero http://escortradarforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6267 http://escortradarforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6266&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 00:53:24 GMT … AFTER a radar source is gone?

Senerio: 8500 x50 or Redline using Escort Live

Let's say you have a construction ahead warning sign running radar and it's on your normal route and you just don't want to receive alerts, so you lock it out. A couple of months later the construction project is done and the DOT takes away the sign. Now what? How do you unlock that location?

On the 9500ix, it will unlearn after a few passes, but when using a non-GPS RD I think you can only unlock an alert with the EL DURING a lockout alert, but of course I won't be getting an alert anymore. So, you can't unlock with a right swipe or unlock button on the screen.

What about using the 3x mute button? Would that work despite there being no "muted" locked alert? ]]> Escort Live! General fiberrich http://escortradarforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6266 http://escortradarforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6265&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 00:34:40 GMT Requested Features for Next Redline Firmware Update

1. BS/RDR - of course! :)

2. I would like the "voice alerts" for SPC, RLC, speed traps, other, etc. loaded into the Redlne just like the radar and laser alerts. I may not always have my iPhone running audio through BT to my car audio system (like if I'm listening to the radio or using a rental car). The "beep" does get my attention, but I'd rather hear the voice alert like with the 9500ix. I plan on using an external speaker once I get a more permanent install so I don't have to rely on the audio from the iPhone. I would hope the RL has enough memory to add these additional voice alerts.

3. Can we have changed the display for Speed Trap Alerts? I know this may be nit-picking, but I don't care for the "sTrap" message. What the heck is that? I think having the message read "SPDtrap" or "SPD Trap" would be easier to interpret the first time you see it. I think there's enough LEDs to provide a more descriptive message. Let's use that display space and not be so cryptic! ;)

4. Can the distance to the marked location be displayed on the RL display when using EL like the 9500ix does? I would think the iPhone over BT could provide the GPS data to display the "countdown" to the marked location. Not sure though.

5. Did I say BS/RDR? - Hey, I had to round this out to be a "top 5" list! :D

RL users, feel free to agree or disagree and add your own requests. ]]> RedLine fiberrich http://escortradarforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6265 http://escortradarforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6264&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 22:43:41 GMT Hope to see OK people on live hate be the only one Tons of wazers here hope it works Hope to see
OK people on live hate be the only one

Tons of wazers here hope it works ]]> Central Time Zone Locations mundell22 http://escortradarforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6264 http://escortradarforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6263&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 22:36:09 GMT I'm curious if the design of the new SmartCord Live hardwire will allow for more increased installation flexibility and better aesthetics.

With the current design, people have to get pretty darn creative to get a clean looking install. In my own car, I gutted an unused switch plate and drilled holes for the LEDs and mute button, and hot-glued the circuit board in place. It looks nearly stock and I don't have some "growth" coming out of my dash.

My aftermarket Bluetooth kit mounts through a hole in the dash. This meant I could put it anywhere it would fit, and the low profile buttons made for a very clean install. No velcro, no screws, no little box that "doesn't quite belong there".

I would love to see a Smartcord that doesn't require as much creativity to make it look good than the current design. Please? ;)

For reference, here is the kit I have in my own car. It comes in two versions, one that snaps right in place of your cigarette lighter socket, and one that requires a hole drilled. The buttons are backlit and have a great "click" and the same texture as the other buttons/switches in the car. It's difficult to tell it's not a factory part, which I really like.




Here is what I did to my own SmartCord:


To avoid looking like this:
]]> Escort Live! General AntiGravityHero http://escortradarforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6263 http://escortradarforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6262&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 22:29:28 GMT Hey Guys... what gives? I just opened my new 9500ix, purchased from Best Buy. The mount included in the kit seems to be the wrong mount. :eek:... Hey Guys... what gives?

I just opened my new 9500ix, purchased from Best Buy.

The mount included in the kit seems to be the wrong mount. :eek:

The grooves/slots that are cut into the sheetmetal mount do not line up with the rubber tabs that are part of the radar detector case. The slots on the mount, I assume, should allow the two rubber tabs to poke through to allow the mount to "lock-into position". The slot openings are not cut long enough to allow the tabs to protrube. The rubber tabs are setting under the sheet metal. So the mount never locks in. It slides in and out at will. It never is retained.

Am I seeing this right?.... Griff ]]> Passport 9500ix, 9500i itsmeGriff http://escortradarforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6262 http://escortradarforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6261&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 20:40:39 GMT If this issue has been brought up already, I didn't see it...

My daily driver is hardwired. I keep the clamshell case with the original plug-in cord and extra windshield clip for those times I'm in a rental car or otherwise using another vehicle.

Has Escort come up with a fair solution for this scenario? Will I be able to keep a plug-in SmartCord Live in my travel kit for occasional use without having to pay for another subscription? ]]> Escort Live! General AntiGravityHero http://escortradarforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6261 http://escortradarforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6260&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 14:52:37 GMT Quick question, I have a 9500 and know that EL is supposed to keep the detector updated with the latest software. Does that mean my RD is only up to... Quick question, I have a 9500 and know that EL is supposed to keep the detector updated with the latest software. Does that mean my RD is only up to date if it is running in tandem with the iPhone? Or does EL actually update the database on the 9500 so that even if there is no phone connected via bluetooth I still have the most up to date database? Thanks... ]]> Escort Live! General tjm1984 http://escortradarforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6260