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E & B ENTERPRISES THINGS YOU SHOULD
KNOW ABOUT RADAR DETECTORS!

Excerpts from the new York Times For entire article :
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/07/15/weekinreview/15vittelo.html?
r=1&oref=slogin

The $1,050 Speeding Ticket You have to go 20 miles an hour over
the speed limit to get that one;but under a new set of rules there are now a
whole host of violations considered "reckless driving" that subject errant
Virginia drivers to fines of $1,050 to $3,000 - plus court costs, if you fight
and lose. The money will be spent on maintaining roads and bridges, safety
improvements and closing a $500 million gap that emerged in last year's
transportation budget. All over the country, supporting safety improvements on
the wages of reckless driving has become a tradition. But in the relations
between government and its citizens, the four-digit traffic ticket also seems to
signal a leap in the use of fines and fees - and just about any other form of
enhanced governmental income production - to avoid the dreaded thing itself, a
tax increase. "Anything that puts money in the treasury, without raising taxes,
is on the table," said Sujit CanagaRetna, chief fiscal officer for the Council
of State Governments, a Washington- based research group that works with state
lawmakers. "It is a trend that we see growing tremendously." A little about how
radar detectors work. Think of a radar signal as a beam of light from a
flashlight. When you shine a flashlight at an object, your eyes perceive the
light reflected from the object. Now imagine yourself as the object being
illuminated. You can see the light from the flashlight from a much farther
distance than the person with the flashlight could ever hope to see you. That's
because the beam loses energy over distance. So while the beam has enough energy
to reach you, the reflected light doesn't have enough energy to travel all the
way back to where it started. Police radar guns "see" a vehicle by transmitting
a microwave pulse. Then they make use of the Doppler Effect: the frequency of
the transmitted pulse is compared to the frequency of the reflection, and speed
is calculated by using the difference between them. That's the idea behind radar
detectors. They look for radar "beams" and find them before they can return a
strong enough reflection to "illuminate" you. Detectors use something called
superheterodyne reception to accomplish this. Radar detectors are essentially
microwave radio receivers that make noise or flash lights when they sense an
incoming signal on specific frequencies. Superheterodyne reception allows
detection of radar around curves or over hills, and it extends detection range
straight ahead. Radar with GPS Recent developments in GPS technology have
empowered radar detectors with more functionality than ever before. GPS stands
for the global positioning system, a satellite network that communicates with
devices to assist in ground-based navigation applications. GPS devices in cars
communicate with satellites while moving. These devices measure speed, location,
and direction down to a few feet. They can also store location information to
mark important points on the map. GPS radar detectors can calculate where they
are and how fast they're going at any time while they are communicating with the
GPS network. This is a powerful advantage over normal radar detectors because
even though they can tell you when radar is in use around you, they have no way
of knowing how fast your vehicle is traveling. Some GPS detectors can adjust
their sensitivity depending on how fast the vehicle is going, which reduces the
need to manually switch between city and highway modes. They can also alert you
when you are traveling over a set speed limit for your own safety. Some GPS
radar detectors can be programmed to "remember" areas that you drive past and
alert you when they are approaching. If you drive past an area with a suddenly
steep drop in the speed limit, the detector can warn you ahead of time so you
can adjust your driving accordingly. Or you can program it to remind you of
areas where there are red light or speed cameras or frequent speed patrols.
Recent developments in GPS technology have empowered radar detectors with more
functionality than ever before. So Some features to look for: Type of detector:
There are three types of radar detector: corded, cordless, and remote-mount.
Corded detectors usually mount on the windshield via suction cups, and provide
the best range of detection. Cordless detectors are transported easily between
vehicles, and provide a cleaner installation than corded models. Remote-mount
detectors are permanently mounted to your vehicle, providing a clean
installation that's virtually undetectable by thieves. City Modes: City mode
turns down the range or sensitivity so that you get fewer false alerts; this
feature is helpful for urban driving. Laser detection: A detector with one laser
sensor can detect laser beams in front of you, but not behind you or off to the
sides. 360-degree laser detection uses two sensors to look for laser pulses to
the sides and behind you. Models with 360-degree laser detection tend to be more
reliable, but more costly.VG-2 and Spectre protection: These are shielding
technologies that let you know when police are using radar detector detectors
(RDD). Spectre is a more advanced RDD technology that is currently being used in
several states and Canada. Some detectors offer protection, which warns you and
then shuts down the detector, while more expensive detectors offer protection -
they may be shielded from VG-2, Spectre, or both, so they can continue operating
without being discovered. Digital voice alerts: A voice alert tells you what
your radar detector has picked up. You don't have to take your eyes off of the
road to look at the detector's display. "Instant-On" Protection: Practically
speaking, you can't really defend yourself against Instant-On radar; if it's
been aimed at you, your speed has been measured by the time your detector gives
an alert. However, if the radar was targeted on a car ahead of you, a detector
with sensitive K-band reception will alert you. High K-band sensitivity is what
allows manufacturers to promote a detector as giving Instant-On Protection.
Radar Detectors: Treat yourself to peace of mind The freedom to relax and drive
with confidence - that's what an investment in a radar detector can give you.
Today's models combine simple, ergonomic design with up-to-the-minute
technology. They can offer you affordable, convenient protection, not only from
speeding tickets but often from driving hazards, as well. May Your Next Trip Be
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