[s-cars] Who here uses their Valentine 1 on the dash instead of the windshield?

[chris chambers]

Steve

Then evidently you disagree with Mike Valentine.

http://www.valentine1.com/moreinfo/pdf/mounting_pg17-18.pdf

"detector performance is enhanced by a high mounting position.
For two reasons, for radar a longer sight line to the horizon always
helps. For laser, moving away from the hood and it's sun reflection
helps alot."

Something as simple as a tinted window can drasticly reduce your
warning time.

I'm not going to get into an argument, simply stating a fact that by
mounting a radar detector as high up centered on the windwhield (with
no obstructions like antennas, etc.) is going to provide you with the
best opportunity for your detector to receive a signal earlier and
hence warn you.

HTH
Chris
 

--- Steve Powers <sbpowers at gmail.com> wrote:

> Chris -
> 
> > I have a V1 in both of my S4's, mostdefinitely mount it above
> > the rear view mirror and NOT on the dash. If you mount it ont he
> > dash you will significantly the amount of warning time you receive.
> 
> In our S6 I also mount my V1 high, but I'd disagree that mounting it
> on the dash significantly reduces warning time. RF energy gets to the
> V1 in either location at "the same time" unless you somehow block the
> aperture. In our ML the V1 sits on the dash, located so it gets a
> clear view unobstructed by wipers.
> 
> I use my V1 on my motorcycles as well. I bury the unit at the bottom
> of a tank bag. I use the remote display and the audio output box and
> get warnings promptly every time.
> 
> Steve Powers
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