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

[Igor Kessel]

Steve Powers wrote:
> 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
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Steve,
Mounting it high by the roof line serves an additional purpose. The 
tinted band in the top of the windshield conceals the V1 very well. In 
my car with slightly tinted windows (35%) it is practically invisible to 
a casual onlooker.

-- 
Igor Kessel
two turbo quattros