Remote Radar Detectors/Detectors in Germany

[Peter_C_Schulz@ccmail.ed.ray.com]

Hi All!
I need to pick the brains of the exalted members of this list.

My Aunt and Uncle from Germany are visiting this week.  One of their tasks is 
to purchase radar detectors (3) for use by my cousins in Germany.  I have two 
questions:

What type of radar X, K, Ka, Superwide, Laser, or combination is being used on 
the continent and in Germany?  My uncle said that there is significant use of 
photo-radar around Berlin.

The other question is that since Radar detectors are, I understand illegal for 
use in Germany, which manufacturer makes the highest rated REMOTE detector. 
>From monitoring the list recently, I know the discussions have covered the 
Valentine, BEL, and Escort detectors, but these are all stand-alone units.  The 
'remote' for the Valentine is just a separate display, and does not allow 
mounting of the unit behind the front grille.  

Does anyone have recommendations on unit(s) that will meet both criteria ?
I need a rapid reply, since they will be returning to Germany this Friday.

Thanks for your assistance !

Peter Schulz
1990 Coupe Q

P.S. For Northeast members of the list- Lechmere has the BEL 635i detector on 
sale this week for $199.99 including rebate-