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  1. nchjdl

    amazing video and review on the redline! thanks a ton!

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  2. dallas7

    “…new radar detector unit called the Redline…stripped of all the bells and whistles found on the…9500ix.”
    That doesn’t make sense unless I’m misinformed. The ix is M4 based and the RL is M3. Right?

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  3. Zero187

    PLEASE POST SOME REDLINE VS V1 VIDEOS!!!!!!!

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  4. Maxi

    Hi Roy,

    Thanks for the review.
    Could you ask your contacts at Escort if they would decide to add GPS capabilities to the Redline in a future model, or to use the great Redline antenna in future 9500ix series?

    I really enjoy my 9500ix, which I bought partially to your great review. It is a great detector in the city, it’s so quiet, I forget it’s there.
    On the highway I’m not too happy about the signal ramp up. It doesn’t let me judge distance very well. At the same time I don’t feel it gives adequate range in difficult (around a corner, hidden behind a hill, etc.) situations. Is the Redline better for that?

    Could you review the 9500ix vs. the Redline side-by-side?

    Thanks

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  5. need for speed

    I really enjoyed your review. I tested a 9500ix vs V1, And I like the 9500ix much better due to a lot less false alarms, I have a commercial drivers licence and sounds like the new REDLINE is like the new version of the 8500 x50 so I was wondering if you are planning on doing a REDLINE /8500 x50 comparission, just to see how much difference to expect.

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  6. kronos

    Seems like Escort wants to get as much Hype going before any actual controlled testing occurs. If I had the Redline weeks or months before its sell date I would put it up against the V1 and the 9500 in some type of formal test unless told not to do so

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  7. hector

    hey roy i would like to know where you got that holder for the radar while in the big truck or if its something homemade

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  8. Bluethunder

    Roy, I would like to see lidar test results
    against the all new Escort Redline. Let see
    how good it is against all types of laser guns &
    if it can beat the V1 in laser detection

    Thanks!

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    • I have no plans on doing any laser tests with the Redline or any other detector because of one reason, radar detectors are totally useless when it comes to laser. If you want something that works for laser I recommend laser jammers, not a radar detector

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  9. tahoekid

    Thanks for the great information. As one who needs similar, “open-desert protection”, I’m going to be using Redline as soon as the shipping backlog unwinds.

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  10. johnww

    In your video, you match redline vs V1. You said you used some protection to keep interference to a minimum. What is this precaution/protection?

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  11. bobz

    I’m going to use a screamer on my motorcycle with the Redline when it finally comes out. There’s is a different screamer for the escort redline and the beltronics sti. Since some say the redline is very similiar to the sti which screamer would I need for the Redline. thanks bob z

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  12. bronkco

    Very helpful information, I was torn between the escort 9500ix and the RedLine. Thanks for the info.

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  13. bigcletus

    How did you mount it onto your Harley ?

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  14. Tintin

    I just purchased the STi before being aware of the new Redline. Perhaps I made the wrong choice, I don’t know. How does the redline compare up against the STi, is it any better or not? Does the STi have better reduction of false alerts than the Redline? Is the Redline’s range of detection any better than the STi’s range?

    I drive almost 100% in a large city/urban area as a courier with only the rare trip into the country, so which of these two units would be the better choice for me to use? Thanks Roy.

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  15. saints

    I just purchased the STi before being aware of the new Redline. Perhaps I made the wrong choice, I don’t know. How does the redline compare up against the STi, is it any better or not? Does the STi have better reduction of false alerts than the Redline? Is the Redline’s range of detection any better than the STi’s range?

    I drive almost 100% in a large city/urban area as a courier with only the rare trip into the country, so which of these two units would be the better choice for me to use? Thanks Roy.

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    • The STi is a good radar detector. The only drawback is you’re giving up a little range, The positive, you will not receive as many false alerts.

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  16. saints

    What is the best laser jammer? Where can I buy?
    Where can I go online and find tests done on The Redline vs V1?

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  17. sean

    Roy.
    Any idea when escort is giving the redline GPS capability?

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  18. SlowDriver

    Hello Roy!

    Base on your opinion, is the Redline better than the 8500 x50 ? Thanks

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  19. SlowDriver

    Hey, Roy!

    Do cops normally use laser to tag your speed during the night ?

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  20. bigsnake

    Roy, we have a Redline, a 9500iX and a Valentine1 so I could relate to your review very well. I do like the redline for it’s distance, the 9500Ix for the gps (redlight and speedtrap) functions and the benefit of downloading new info on them from the Escort site but have a special place in my heart for the bogeys and arrows of the Valentine1.
    Thanks for the review

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  21. seung012

    thanks roy, your review was the best out of google. Went ahead and ordered redline. Thanks for the promo code!~

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  22. Used your link, Roy:
    http://www.radarroysbuyersguide.com/redline
    …and the promo code FB-8259 to get my Redline AND the $50 accessory pack for under $450 WITH FREE 2nd DAY SHIPPING!

    I’m thrilled, man. Thanks…

    -jjg
    Gravelle.us

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  23. Bluethunder

    Roy, Does the new passport IQ GPS radar detector
    comes with map updates for Alaska, Hawaii &
    Puerto Rico.

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  24. Radar Roy Rocks!Due to his help i ordered the redline that i will be taking to Switzerland!Thanx Roy!!!Keep up the Great Work!

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  25. Mark M

    Love my RL!!!

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  26. K Cavanagh

    I had an encounter the other day that was very interesting. I have a 9500ix interfaced with a ZR3 and encountered several LA State Police units on Hwy 90 running steady Ka band. Given the large margin of warning, I slowed down and then noticed that one of the group was also measuring speed with a laser. However, since I had a full alert to the steady on Ka band, I did not once receive any warning about the laser signal nor if it was shifting. Can you advise if this unit was “jammed” by the steady Ka band which did not allow the Laser jammer to register the signal? Perhaps this is a downfall of the linking of these two systems.

    Thanks

    kac

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  27. Dominic

    I believe there are some kind of bias going on. On the laser detection valentine one is outperform all escort or bel. The over false alarm from V1 coz it is a very sensitive unit, more sensitive will give you more protection.
    I use escort, v1 and Bel. V1, no doubt scored number one.

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    • "Radar" Roy Reyer

      Laser who cares, if it actives and provides a laser alert it is too late
      As far as false alerts, yes, the V1 gets tons of them, but this does not mean that you will be getting better protection, just means that the filtering sucks!

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  28. sergio

    ROy, you there’s any concern with motorcycle vibration?

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  29. Peter

    Mr. Roy let me say I’m a fan of you!

    Help me out on this , I’m debaitting between thes two radars redline and 9500ix please, as your expertly tell me which one would you get? An honest a pinion . Thanks much

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    • Depends on a couple things
      1) If most of your driving is on the Hwy, then go with the Redline
      2) If most of your driving is in town and/or they have photo enforcement cameras where you live, go with the 9500ix

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  30. Gianfranco

    Hey Roy !
    What’s the range on the highway between the redline and ix? Do you think the 9500 will so ok on the highway? Or you prefer the redline more ? I am a speedster I had the rocky mountain radar 450 (scrambler) for about 3 years never got a ticket when I had it exept once when I was driving my x5 @around 95 miles per hour and passed a vihecle, and saw in rearview red/blue ligths, he came to me asked how fast was I going I said like 60 mph in a 55 miles zone ! He said I was doing 73 in a 55 ! That’s when realized he never got my speed of 95 mph and in sted he got the other guy. I heard the escort is pretty good what do you say??

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