Deactivate X Band? - LotusTalk

Irishfan04 · 01-06-2006, 02:03 PM

I know it's outdated technology in terms of radar speed gauging, and it's only still used in NJ and other various parts of states (I googled for awhile and can't find these specific areas)...but is it a wise idea to turn off the X band detecting capabilities entirely?

MaineLotus · 01-06-2006, 02:12 PM

Good question. I'd like to turn of X band on my V1 to reduce false alarming. Does anyone know if x band is used in other states besides NJ?

0o7 · 01-06-2006, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by MiamiLotus

Good question. I'd like to turn of X band on my V1 to reduce false alarming. Does anyone know if x band is used in other states besides NJ?

I've never been pulled over with my radar detecting X band in TX for the past 5 years

(ever since I got a radar detector). Automatic doors and bank security systems

.

JnC · 01-06-2006, 04:31 PM

Yes officer, I was going fast. But there was a supermarket chasing me.

Rafferty · 01-06-2006, 04:37 PM

Pennsylvania still uses X band. Unfortunately, PA has equipped many of it's road signs with an X band transmitter to confuse those of us with detectors. Still, being able to detect X band is critical in PA.

Kent Rafferty

scottyb · 01-06-2006, 05:48 PM

I've had X Band turned off since I got my V1s. No problems yet.

MattG · 01-06-2006, 05:52 PM

I would only recommend deactivating x band when in your home area, as that's the only one you know well enough to know whether or not x band is used. When traveling, it's best to have all the protection you can get.

I've witnessed several police cars using x band in eastern Oregon recently, so it's still out there.

CodeRed · 01-06-2006, 09:55 PM

How do you deactivate X on a V1?

Randy Chase · 01-06-2006, 10:09 PM

I found X band to be quite common in small towns on the backroads. I would only turn it off around a larger town with known X band usage.

scottyb · 01-06-2006, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by CodeRed

How do you deactivate X on a V1?

http://www.valentine1.com/lab/MikesLabRpt3.asp

CodeRed · 01-07-2006, 09:16 AM

Thx for the info. K band is the one that really bothers me since in LA it is used for markets and goes off way too much. That will be an impovement for sure. How do you actually update the software w/out having to send it in the the manu?

MattG · 01-07-2006, 10:39 AM

CodeRed, you can also adjust the sensitivity of the V1 to help filter out much of the unwanted background radiation; press and hold the knob to switch between 'A' (all signals), 'l' (a little bit of filtering logic), and 'L' (a lot of filtering logic). Now that I think of it, I THINK that with the 'L' setting, x band signals will trigger visual indicators only, no audio (but read the manual to be sure, it's been a while since I've done so so I could be wrong).

lotus54 · 01-07-2006, 11:47 AM

X band is still used around here in Washington State.
Mostly sheriff and city cops.

Mark

0o7 · 01-07-2006, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by JnC

Yes officer, I was going fast. But there was a supermarket chasing me.

Jack · 01-07-2006, 03:55 PM

No X band used by the law in Cali -- turned it off long ago. K band will be going next.

MethodX · 01-07-2006, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Jack

No X band used by the law in Cali -- turned it off long ago. K band will be going next.

I just confirmed this today in traffic school.

CodeRed · 01-07-2006, 09:40 PM

The only hits I get in Cali are Ka band, the rest is just a bother.

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01-06-2006, 02:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
Irishfan04 Bunny Carpooler Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Chicago and/or surrounding suburbs Posts: 1,420 Images: 1	Deactivate X Band? I know it's outdated technology in terms of radar speed gauging, and it's only still used in NJ and other various parts of states (I googled for awhile and can't find these specific areas)...but is it a wise idea to turn off the X band detecting capabilities entirely?

01-06-2006, 02:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
MaineLotus Parts scattered about... Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Maine Posts: 1,385	Good question. I'd like to turn of X band on my V1 to reduce false alarming. Does anyone know if x band is used in other states besides NJ? __________________ My car is modified.

01-06-2006, 05:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
MattG insert clever title here Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Living above the clouds in Colorado Posts: 7,676 Images: 11	I would only recommend deactivating x band when in your home area, as that's the only one you know well enough to know whether or not x band is used. When traveling, it's best to have all the protection you can get. I've witnessed several police cars using x band in eastern Oregon recently, so it's still out there. __________________ '05 Elise, Magnetic Blue / Biscuit / Hardtop / http://eliseinfo.com Radar detector mounting brackets for sale here

01-06-2006, 10:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
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01-06-2006, 04:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
JnC Thread unraveler Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,887	Yes officer, I was going fast. But there was a supermarket chasing me.

01-06-2006, 04:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
Rafferty Guest Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 8	Pennsylvania still uses X band. Unfortunately, PA has equipped many of it's road signs with an X band transmitter to confuse those of us with detectors. Still, being able to detect X band is critical in PA. Kent Rafferty

01-06-2006, 05:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
scottyb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 3,683	I've had X Band turned off since I got my V1s. No problems yet.

01-06-2006, 09:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
CodeRed Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 138	How do you deactivate X on a V1?

01-07-2006, 09:16 AM	#11 (permalink)
CodeRed Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 138	Thx for the info. K band is the one that really bothers me since in LA it is used for markets and goes off way too much. That will be an impovement for sure. How do you actually update the software w/out having to send it in the the manu?

01-07-2006, 10:39 AM	#12 (permalink)
MattG insert clever title here Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Living above the clouds in Colorado Posts: 7,676 Images: 11	CodeRed, you can also adjust the sensitivity of the V1 to help filter out much of the unwanted background radiation; press and hold the knob to switch between 'A' (all signals), 'l' (a little bit of filtering logic), and 'L' (a lot of filtering logic). Now that I think of it, I THINK that with the 'L' setting, x band signals will trigger visual indicators only, no audio (but read the manual to be sure, it's been a while since I've done so so I could be wrong). __________________ '05 Elise, Magnetic Blue / Biscuit / Hardtop / http://eliseinfo.com Radar detector mounting brackets for sale here

01-07-2006, 11:47 AM	#13 (permalink)
lotus54 Nightfall Blue Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Port Angeles, WA Posts: 593	X band is still used around here in Washington State. Mostly sheriff and city cops. Mark

01-07-2006, 03:55 PM	#15 (permalink)
Jack Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,072	No X band used by the law in Cali -- turned it off long ago. K band will be going next. __________________ Jack '07 Exige Cup 255 '08 2-Eleven Track videos ... http://www.youtube.com/jackcup

01-07-2006, 09:40 PM	#17 (permalink)
CodeRed Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 138	The only hits I get in Cali are Ka band, the rest is just a bother.

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