Using The Valentine One

[Pterodactyl]

I'm a new owner of a Valentine One. I'd like some input from users concerning the pluses and minuses of using the different computer modes (All Bogeys / Logic / Advanced Logic). I've been using the Advanced Logic mode for the short time I've had the V1. My choice is based only on the info provided with the device and a desire to limit the number of junk alerts. Any advice concerning using any specific mode? Any other useful tips on using the V1 will be much appreciated.

 

[spankyaf]

The FJR forums are a great resource but if you want expert and timely information you need to go to the specific forms

https://www.radardetectorforum.org/

 

[Eric L]

turn off the damn POP unless you know they use it in your area. Too many false alarms. I leave it on advanced logic. Also, volvos will scare the shit out of you with laser falsing.

I have it and my zumo hooked to a sena BT mixer which streams both to my helmet.

Saved my ass today twice.

 

[Bounce]

I have no POP falses. I do get an occasional "J"(unk). What I don't like is that it seems the increase in car-assistance-for-stupid-drivers (auto-brake or side-scanning radar or something) in the newer cars are creating issues with K band that aren't the typical automatic-door alarms from grocery stores that I'm used to.

I have looked at V's web site and still don't see how to actually "turn off" POP or K or X or whatever single band is possible. I can get it to go from A to L to short-L but what else is possible? Where's the actual link to programming it for these things like "turn off POP"?

 

[Pterodactyl]

There is an ability to reprogram the V1 to handle the various types of signals in different ways. This is above and beyond moving between the three preprogrammed modes. I do not know how to do it, I but remember it being mentioned on the website. I visited the site recommended earlier in this thread and it is very detailed and technical. I imagine you can find an answer to about any question if you can wade through the jargon. There is a section on their forum dedicated to the V1.

 

[Justin]

I have no POP falses. I do get an occasional "J"(unk). What I don't like is that it seems the increase in car-assistance-for-stupid-drivers (auto-brake or side-scanning radar or something) in the newer cars are creating issues with K band that aren't the typical automatic-door alarms from grocery stores that I'm used to.
I have looked at V's web site and still don't see how to actually "turn off" POP or K or X or whatever single band is possible. I can get it to go from A to L to short-L but what else is possible? Where's the actual link to programming it for these things like "turn off POP"?

https://www.valentine1.com/Lab/techreport3.asp

 

[Eric L]

I have no POP falses. I do get an occasional "J"(unk). What I don't like is that it seems the increase in car-assistance-for-stupid-drivers (auto-brake or side-scanning radar or something) in the newer cars are creating issues with K band that aren't the typical automatic-door alarms from grocery stores that I'm used to.
I have looked at V's web site and still don't see how to actually "turn off" POP or K or X or whatever single band is possible. I can get it to go from A to L to short-L but what else is possible? Where's the actual link to programming it for these things like "turn off POP"?

lexus and volvo = laser = panic. But remember, no such thing as moving laser speed measurement devices.

 

[TomInPA]

Kind of an aside...what's with all the K-band radar in Georgia? I'm used to most of my real hits being on the Ka band, and going through GA las week, the State Patrol was running nearly all K-band.

 

[Bounce]

Thanks for the link.