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

[Steve Powers]

Chris -

> 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."

let's just say Mike and I have similar credentials. (EEs w/ RF experience)

he makes a product and supports that product. his products are
installed by a user base which is largely ignorant about how radar, RF
and line-of-sight work. his suggestions make perfect sense all things
considered.

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

for laser and possibly RF, if the tint contains metallic elements - some do.

> 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.

the key is no obstructions.

Steve Powers