Valentine V1 Radar Detector

Must have most recent software

My Original Valentine 1 radar detector was useless and headed for the trash with all the false alarms. I always loved the arrows but every GM SUV wound makeit alarm. Once I updated this original V1 to latest software with k Junk Fighter it became my # 1 detector. I had purchased the original MAX and was let down on my first day of usig it in on the NYTSPkwy....so off to wife the Max went hoping she would be luckier. She also pickked up tickets in NJ on RT80 so this has tainted me AWAY from the costlier MAX360........So, after, I added a hot red convertible to my stable this Spring, I chose another V1 with LATEST SOFTWARE to help keep me off the shoulder.. I am overall happy with v1 despite its lack of gps and its lack of data base....Read full review

Verified purchase:  Yes • Condition: new • Sold by: tuowl59

A MUST HAVE!!

This v1 radar save me couple of time going to work and going to different places.

What i like bout this v1 is that it has good range. It give me a decent amount of time to slow down before the other radars get you.

Just the other day. Cop was hiding around the corner after a overpass. Didnt see what is at the corner. v1 alerted me like 5-10 sec ahead of time. I did went 60mph on a 45mph road because I had to take a 💩 Had a lot of time to slow down.
The downside of valentine1 is that it does give a lot of false alert if you are in town which that has a lot of automatic sliding door like walmart or CVS. The radar alert will go off like crazy but u can turn down the voulme, But if you drive on the Highway is quiet and very good!

Don't buy if you want to speed. I bought it because I want to be alert and know whats around me n keep me awake while driving.

Other then that i gotta say it definitely worth the money every penny.Read full review

Verified purchase:  Yes • Condition: new • Sold by: evolving-techno...

Depends where you live on quality

I lived in Florida and consistently got false alarms everywhere especially behind cadillacs and Chevy suburban type models. Now that I'm in Texas, it picks cops up accurately and way less false alarms. Love, how it tells you direction it picks up signal from and how many it is picking up. So far it has not failed me.Read full review

Best radar detector I've ever used

Very good detector. It's easy to use and gives plenty of warning. It does give false readings, but that's because it is so sensitive. The mute button takes care of it. Several things I like about this detector are the bogey counter and the directional arrows. This helps you determine what is a false signal or a cop shooting radar under the cover of a false signal. I've had it for a week and it's saved me already 4 times from speed traps. Just get one. Make sure you get the hardwiring kit also.Read full review

Verified purchase:  Yes • Condition: pre-owned • Sold by: 90sundevil

This is THE detector if your a techy and want performance.

Although a bit cumbersome to change settings, once set this thing is a beast. With proper awareness you will be very well covered. The laser is excellent (although don't depend only on that to save you) it does false for me on Mazda's laser cruise control systems. The K band will false at times but I use Savvy to keep it quiet and use big L mode. On the highway this thing is an animal! Will detect brief whiffs of Ka band with Ka Guard off. Even with Ka Guard on the detection range is pretty good. I recommend this if you can afford to purchase it. It's well worth it!Read full review

Very sensitive, great for highway.

Great on highway, but a bit sensitive for in town. Later models than mine have better auto mute, but still excellent detector.

Verified purchase:  Yes • Condition: pre-owned • Sold by: mbrv_us_mrsn4rdm

Awesome with android V1 Connect and YaV1 App!

The Junk-K fighter on the newest units is better at filtering false alerts on K band from other vehicles with collision avoidance systems or blind spot detection. The range is also increased with custom sweeps on Ka band. Sweeps for 34.7ghz and 35.5ghz help improve sensitivity and turning off Ka guard makes it super sensitive to very short radar bursts. Finally with the arrows you know exactly when you passed the radar source. This V1 is awesome! But only the newest ones have all this!Read full review

Verified purchase:  Yes • Condition: pre-owned • Sold by: pajatek1

Skeptical on performance.

I love the look of the valentine and have read numerous reviews on it. I can not define whether it works or not. Either I haven't passed any cops using radar or it is not picking anything up except a couple false alerts. The false alerts are few and far between and which I was worried would be more after reading reviews. As far as the product itself, solid construction, nice volume buttons and control. Fits nice under my mirror hardwired in and with a blend mount. As of now, it's basically like insurance, I hope to never use it but hope it pays off if I need too. Read full review

Verified purchase:  Yes • Condition: pre-owned • Sold by: dasocie

Great Value!

I always likes LG phones. This one has a great battery life compared to my older LG and Droid. The dial pad is large enough so I can see the numbers without my glasses.
I don't usually use phones to watch videos, but the quality on this one, compared to my Optimus Elite, plus the larger screen size, enables me to see everything clearly. Speakers are loud and clear.
What surprised me the most was the signal strength in areas where reception was usually spotty or none with any of my other phones, even my friends (I use pageplus, which runs on a verizon network). Where I would get one bar, I get three, and where I had no bars, I got one to two!
For the price and ease of use, this was a great purchase!Read full review

Verified purchase:  Yes • Condition: pre-owned • Sold by: ferndaleinc

The hype is real

This radar does exactly what it was made to do. 360 degree long range detection. It is very sensitive therefore programmable to fit your needs. Hands down the best in the business. Don't think about it, this is what the pros use, buy it!Read full review

Verified purchase:  Yes • Condition: new • Sold by: evolving-techno...