Let's choose the anti-radar for 2015

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Radar detectors have long been a familiar device for many of our motorists. This device helps to detect in advance the means of video and photo fixation, stationary traffic police posts or GIBBDs hiding in the bushes with portable radars. Many manufacturers, taking advantage of the popularity of radar detectors, constantly release new, more advanced models on the market.

The most famous and popular brands are: Cobra, Whistler, Inspector, SilverStorm F1, ParkCity, NeoLine, Sho-Me, Stinger, KARKAM. The list goes on and on. However, when buying a radar detector, the driver must decide for himself a simple question:

• And what should the radar detector warn about? At what frequencies should it operate so that the driver is not fined for speeding?

In what ranges should the radar detector work?

In Russia, the means of determining the speed at frequencies X and K are mainly used.

Also recently, systems based on the action of laser beams with different wavelengths, that is, in the optical range - the L-band, have begun to be introduced everywhere.

In addition to X and K waves, our domestic inspectors use the following ranges:

• Ultra-X - Sokol-type radars;
• Ultra-K - "Berkut", "Iskra-1";
• Instant-ON and POP are short-pulse modes perceived by many detectors as interference.

It is also planned that in the near future Russian inspectors will massively use devices operating in the Ka band.

Thus, it is desirable that the radar detector you purchase can operate in all these modes and has a laser receiver.

Please note that Strelka-ST radars, hated by Moscow drivers, operate in the K-band.

Also, a GPS module will not be superfluous, with which you can access maps of the location of video and photo cameras.

Based on these data, we will try to rank the most relevant radar detectors for 2015.

Rating of radar detectors 2015

As we wrote earlier, on our information and analytical portal Vodi.su - "Rating of the best navigators for 2015" - it is quite difficult to make an objective rating. Most companies take into account the popularity of a particular model, but this only indicates that it sells better than others, although it is not necessarily the best.

We will try to take into account user reviews, our own experience of use, and of course the price / quality ratio.

According to many motorists, the most successful choice would be a radar detector. SilverStone F1 z550 ST. He deserved the first place just because of the optimal price / quality ratio.

Indeed, for only 3200 rubles you get:

• quite confident work in all ranges, up to the exotic in our area Ku;
• there is protection against VG-2 detection - for example, radar detectors are prohibited in the Baltic States, and thanks to this system, local traffic cops will not be able to determine that you are using an anti-radar;
• all unnecessary ranges can be turned off;
• modes "City" and "Route";
• simple settings, adjustments, LED screen.

In short, in this model you get everything you need, True, there is no GPS-module. The device catches Strelka and Multirobot, there is a laser receiver.

There are also a number of drawbacks - there are a lot of false positives in the city, it reacts to parking sensors and to control Dead Zones, it is not the best mount on glass, the kit does not come with a rug for installation on a dashboard.

Considering that radar detectors of a higher price range cost from about 6 thousand, then this device works out its money completely.

Some drivers are outraged that despite the installation of this particular model, they still received letters of happiness with photos of the back number. One can answer this - do not exceed the speed by more than 20 km / h, and everything will be OK.

We can recommend other models of this brand:

• SilverStone F1 x330 ST - almost the same model, at a lower price - 2300 rubles. - again, there is no GPS, there are false positives;
• SilverStone F1 Z77 Pro or Z55 Pro - price from 5 thousand, equipped with GPS modules, good response range, software updates, false positives - present;
• SilverStone F1 x325 ST is the most affordable model, it costs from 1800 rubles, the problem is the same - noise immunity, although after a while you can learn to distinguish radar signals from interference.

Of course, the SilverStone brand produces budget models and cannot be called the most prestigious, but according to drivers, this particular brand is the best.

Second in our ranking, we would put an anti-radar Whistler Pro-99ST Ru GPS. It already belongs to a more expensive segment - the average price is from 16 thousand, and this is already a Premium class. But, as users assure, this acquisition will pay off very quickly.

What pleases in this detector? First of all, the filtering system - five filters through which all incoming signals pass. Works on all channels, coverage angle of the laser receiver - 360 degrees, 3-level mode City, separate mode Route.

It is very good that there is a GPS module with a constantly updated base of stationary radars.

A very convenient and easy settings system, a pleasant female voice will notify you from Strelka, alerts can be displayed in several languages ​​- Russian, Ukrainian, Kazakh English. There is protection against detection. Easily mounts on suction cups or on a rug.

The only drawback according to drivers is the overpriced.

It is also worth noting that this model catches Strelka very well. True, if we compare it with the more expensive Escort (from 20 thousand rubles and more), then it really is inferior to them by 100-150 meters.

Sho-me radar detectors are highly valued, again because of their low cost. The third place in the ranking is occupied by the model Sho Me STR-525. This gadget will cost 3200 rubles. It works on all bands, there is support for Instant-ON, though there is no POP. In the City mode, there are 2 levels of filtering out false signals.

The only thing I didn't like was the not-so-pleasant sound of the beeper. But the volume and brightness can be adjusted. There are also many false signals.

The suction cups in the kit are weak, so you need to use adhesive tape or glue to secure the installation.

In fourth place is the detector Street Storm STR-9000EX GP One Kit. With an average cost of 7990 rubles, it has all the necessary functionality:

• all bands, POP, 360° L-receiver;
• 3-level mode City, Highway;
• Plug-in GPS-module, base of stationary radars and cameras;
• Geiger effect 6-level;
• character display, simple settings and adjustments.

We were lucky to use this device, there are no special comments, except perhaps flimsy suction cups and the lack of a case in the kit.

Radars, including Strelka catches with a bang.

Crunch Q65 STR - This radar detector has proven itself well, for which it received 5th place.

The average cost is 3200 rubles. There is no GPS, but it catches all types of domestic radars well, takes Strelka per kilometer.

Other brands got into the rating: Stinger, Supra, Cobra, Radartech, Neoline, Beltronics. In a word, buyers are most interested in availability and quality, that is, maximum noise immunity and reception range.

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