Thank you. In general, Ka Narrow is fine for most of the US and Ka Wide is recommended if you encounter out of tune guns such as if you drive in New York. Thats it. I think its a double press of the mute button when the alert pops up. The K Filter is your primary tool to help filter those out. We both currently have Redline but I decided to buy the R3 and my brother did the same. Also, with my STi I can tell quickly if its a cop or some false alarm. So if there out of tune I would see readings greater then 34.82 GHz and less then 34.58 GHz? The big suction mount is very nice but huge 2. All my detector did was tell me it was time to pull over and get out the wallet. Just got the R3 ! Some people would want to use dark mode all the time for either stealth or protection from screen burn-in. I cant wait to see if I get results on my upcoming road trip from Chicago to New Orleans this week!!! The Uniden R3 will alert you to X, K, and Ka radar bands and laser (LiDAR) guns, with the display showing the frequency when a particular radar band is detected. The Beltronics has really good range but is just too noisy for me, so i am selling it on Ebay. Offer an upgrade program if they do come up with arrows, (one can hope). Ive went from constant alarms to just valid occasional alarms in SoCal now. rear unit on the front windshield Blackview or Thinkware or any with cloud access. I love the R3, but honestly feel semi guilty now when I look at my V1 on my desk. The R1 is the same as the R3 so the GPS based features (marked as R3 only) wont apply to you with the R1. Incredible knowledge of radar detectors. Definitely best to leave this on. Copy on the directional detection regarding the mounting angle I realize I wasnt clear the way I asked My bad I meant, does it affect it in a less performing way if I mount it rotated 90 Its just for available space on my dash that I was forced to mount it like that and wasnt sure that it would limit my detection chances by doing so that the pie slice it detects is rotated? For instance, as soon as the user mark announces itself, press and hold the cigarette lighter/mute button and hold for x seconds, etc. , Thank you for the very detailed and precise descriptions of the radar detectors .it helped me know which one was best for me. Seems like a useless mode ? Daily threats for me are laser and KA band but I only live a few hours away from laser, ka, and MRCD areas I visit (nyc and Quebec). Perhaps you put it on wide for a few months and take note of how well the radar units are tuned in your area like I did first. Very informative and answered a ton of questions I had. I trust everything he posts! Try enabling the Ka Filter if you havent already. Guessing my detector is defective. THANKS for your excellent Youtube post on Installing the Firmware (R3, MAC), and also the post on setting up all the options & parameters. I like my music LOUD and have been spoiled with the Redline and Escort Live over Bluetooth so this will be an adjustment. Very happy with my purchase and the advance warning the R1 provides. This along with Escort Live app subscription seems to be a better deal & still get the cloud alerts from that & Waze. Individually control if MRCD alerts are also affected by quiet rides low speed muting. Very thorough / excellent video quality. installations! You can delete them by double-tapping the mute button (and pressing a third time to confirm). No wires hanging down in the interior cabin which is really nice. Just bought a Uniden R3. They are radar detectors. Still too many K false alerts . Im not sure. If you want to use Ka lockouts, such as you have a Ka band speed sign or satellite dish that falses your R3, make sure youre 100% confident the Ka band alert is being triggered by a stationary false source that you see every time you pass by before you lock the signal out. I would like to turn it on when I need it with the power button ,thanks Andy [emailprotected]. Is there a major airport close to the area where you get these alerts? I have had the radar for six months and all of a sudden it will not turn on. Thanks, Hey Ricky, you can always book a private session with me (link at the top of the website), but in this situation youre probably better off asking people in your area. Voice announcements for radar and laser alerts (ie. Turning this on does affect performance, but only in a very minor way. How do I delete it? I drive in NY and often to upstate NY. I completely understand that but the disappointing fact is that he was obviously pointing a radar/ laser gun at us and nothing went off. Thanks, Theres now Mac update software available. Significant personal annual saving on tickets ! Weve had it for almost a week now and hes told me that its been quiet for him.. Too quiet. Daylight savings time adjustment. Like K Block 1, enabling this filter will affect K band signals, real or false, but between 24.166 24.170 GHz. The corresponding signal. Instead Ive set things up where I can be financially supported, but it really doesnt matter which brand or product I recommend. But it became very very nosy to drive with it . Will test this week with everything enabled to see if KA band works at all this week. This way they can get a bright alert in the day time and a dim or dimmer alert at night. Exactly what I was looking for. Enabling this filter will affect K band signals, real or false, between 24.194 24.204 GHz. You can turn it off if you want a stealthier look. Ka band is always unaffected. Everything is conveyed in simple form, and. Best Buy has an exclusive matte black version of the R3. I am very much annoyed with the false k alerts (blind spot alerts from other nearby vehicles). Thanks. If youd like maximum performance, turn this off. There are many different settings that you can play around with, and it might take a little while before you find the right combination. To provide a little background, I live in rural PA about an hour outside of Philadelphia. I purchased a rearview mirror mounting bracket from Amazon and had it installed for $95. Thank you very much for your tutorial. Even more attractive is the fact that the R3 is currently listed for $290 on most major online retailers. CHP cruisers normally runs with the KA Band Radar on all the time and no Instant ON as far as I know. R3: Uniden R Series Tool v2.08.zip: Update Tool See FIRMWARE at https://support.uniden.com/radar-detectors/ for more info: 11/16/2022: R3: DB_20221004.bin: Database Update: 10/04/2022: R3: R3_20211005.zip: 154.215: Firmware Update See FIRMWARE at https://support.uniden.com/radar-detectors/ for more info: 10/05/2021: R3: DB_20210702.zip: 20210702: Database Update Normally legit K band will be closer to 24.125 or 24.150, but it can transmit as high as 24.250. Do you want the arrows? It is always nice to watch Vortex videos. I too just updated my R3 to the new firmware version 1.50.do you still recommend the same settings as your original writeup? Everyone with a "top-tier" radar detector claims they have a class-leading radar detector. If you have a Uniden R1 or Uniden R3, you can change the settings to give yourself better performance, filter out more false alerts, change the display color to match your vehicle's interior, and basically tweak it to what you prefer. Have you had any issues with the accessories breaking? I also wanted to say thanks for all of your hard work. I do make a percentage of the sale if you happen to buy through a site like Amazon and Im supported by private sessions and Patreon supporters, but my goal is always to share the best information possible. I ordered a RVM mount for a vehicle a few years ago but cannot find them for anything. Yes angle of mounting matters. The first option will be automatically selected. This is my go to for radar detector knowledge, I want answers and he has them, Performance warranted and best reviews online. I was traveling from Bellevue to Tacoma (I-5) and was getting a lot of hits on K-band. I drive a new Miata and run a Uniden R3. Quick question. Thank you for all you do For input to Uniden, I find their update procedure a little challenging.. Im not a real computer guy. plan on using it on my bike. Do you know why it does that? Hi, I watch your R3 tutorial and have a question. laser detectors, laser shifters, dash cams, and more! Reason: there is more room left to right than top to bottom so it would allow bigger fonts and easier readability, especially for people over 40 who tend to have poorer close vision. Heres more technical information if you want it, especially regarding intentionally rotated mounts used internationally. Going to test the same sign while driving. How in the world did Uniden skip over the arrows option front, back, left and right? Is there an app to send the radar warning to my phone and then I would hear it through bluetooth? If youve set your time zone but the clock is off by 1 hour, change this setting. I immediately called my brother after and he confirmed. They need to see why the R3 gets so hot which will shorten the life of the detector someone on you tube did a test and mine is very warm to the touch 3. Vortex is awesome. It turns out it does scan for a narrower range of frequencies which is why we see improved performance. I am having the trouble that you mentioned with the software download. Is there a visor mount I can buy for the R3? I have tried it both with and without the detector plugged in to the 12V. Thats something people do abroad for certain linearly polarized guns, but thats not something we need here in North America where the R3 is designed to be used. Thanks again. Date (version) of the current redlight camera database. Please advise. Thank you for keeping this updated after newer software updates! hey Vortex man I have the R3 towards passenger side of my windshield, and I would include a note for your viewers that you could mute your radar detector from the from the cigarette lighter. Originally we were told that the detector is always scanning in Ka Wide and Ka Narrow adjusts only what frequencies the detector alerts to, not what it actually scans for. The R7 is selling for $500 right now and the R3 was $230. The Uniden is still new and theres some bug fixes and firmware updates that are coming out. 1 10 sec adv warning compared to V1. If I turn on TFS will that impact the performance of the unit. I my recently updated (thanks to your tutorial) R3 picked up a MRCD signal in Raleigh, NC 8 May 2020. Almost everything has already been answered in detail if they would only read. Vortex. That works great for stationary falses, but against moving falses its tough. Its quite possible there was some trooper somewhere that I didnt see but. to learn of your Miata getting smacked; glad youre ok. I have set up my detector to these specs and have been very satisfied. It would be amazing to have a setting to alert you only when you are a certain speed over the speed limit, using the gps. I dont drive like a mad man, but do keep it 10-15 over on my daily commute, and I like knowing if a Trooper is hiding somewhere trying to make my rates go up! I have 3 questions. Im not sure and cant verify since I dont have the MRCD in use around me. Do you have any suggestions? Not sure whether that would affect the field of detection going horizontally or not Q2: on one other model I tested, it indicated where the signal came from (front/back arrows) is this something I can determine with the R3 or is that to be neglected? You make it easy to understand & I really appreciate it! I am thinking for motorcycling. Is there something like this? Exceptional YouTube channel dedicated to radar detectors. His non-biased approach makes it very, easy to trust what he says. Great Page I have a V1 and just bought a Uniden R3 & love it to your reviews helped Big time cant wait to post my, clear explanation on products ,clear how to videos, Thanks a lot Mr. Radar expert, really helped out on my purchase of an R3, especially the upcoming support for MRCD. Since your in touch with Uniden I have some recommendations at this time. But this time my R3 didnt pick it up. he is the go to guy for radar detector knowledge & makes informed videos. I had something strange happen this morning. Now if you want complete control over the Ka Segments, as of firmware 1.31, we now have 10 individual segments to choose from, just like other manufacturers offer. Do I have to listen to this alert every day? Cheers, and keep up the great work! https://www.vortexradar.com/2019/07/k-block-uniden-r1-r3-firmware-update-150/. The most complete and thorough reviewer of radar detectors. It might be, but also keep in mind that unfortunately, MRCD falses are fairly common. This lets you dial back the sensitivity of K band and X band to reduce false alerts around town. in giving both manufacture details and real world test results. Radar w/Built-in GPS, Mute Memory, Voice Alerts, Red Light and Speed Camera Alerts, OLED Display, K/KA Band Uniden DFR7 Super Long Range Wide Band Laser/Radar Detector, Built-in GPS w/Mute Memory, Voice Alerts, Red Light & Speed Camera Alerts, OLED Display, Black The R4 is a significant upgrade to the Uniden R3, bringing significant increases in sensitivity to radar over the already incredibly sensitive R3 and brings along a host of new features and future expansion capabilities. K band POP is virtually nonexistent in real life and its best to leave this turned off for reduced false alerts. Q-Ride flashes in green on the OLED.. Will report back! Even if it was, it doesnt matter because it doesnt help you avoid tickets from laser. Auto mute applies to radar alerts, not laser. Check out the upcoming Radenso Pro SE M-edition for MRCD detection: https://www.rdforum.org/showthread.php?t=60845. there is congestion in all lanes, but everyone is moving right around the speed limit in the leftmost lanes. I have k/a wide, mrcd on, laser on, and since we are fortunate enough to no longer have red light or speed cameras I have them turned off. Hi Mr Vortex Radar great site and Youtube channel, thanks so much, and all the best to your family! By far, the R3 out performs all the Escort product and is a very reliable product when it comes down to picking up the accurate threat. This is literally an unbelievable great job at genuinely helping others make the right choice! Switch from Ka Wide or Ka Narrow to Ka Segmentation and then youll see the individual segments show up. Audible warning when your battery drops too low (below 11v). The thought being is that despite what is logged by users in the state, one might hit an off-tune gun (or such) that is very localized, and not published in any state database. Very helpful with making a decision on which detector to buy. all is reviews are on target i do alot of reviews before i buy something an out of all the utube guys an gals this guy, is far better than anyone out there now with that said i think i deserve a 10% discount thats how it works i give you a good review i get mnie too lol just kidding keep up with the videos thanks. Vortex, Just wanted to thank you and everyone else with all the info regarding the R1/R3. My old Beltronics V995 picked up LIDAR great; it let me know I needed to pull over to receive my ticket. They need to get better suction cups mine was constantly falling or hanging by one. Choose between 12 different alert tones for any of the radar bands or for laser. Greetings, I am disappointed with my R3 purchase. Thats something people are bringing up a lot and would be a good next step for them to address. If the windshield were the issue would it effect K band differently than KA band? Would I be able to Velcro the r1 or r3 to a windshield? The radar will be here tomorrow and I read through this article and saw your settings and general settings for the R3, but was wondering if those settings would be the same for the R1 minus the GPS settings that arent available. Thanks for all of the updates and great info! Display your speed in MPH or KM/H and distances in feet or meters. No LEO spotted and no place for them to sit and point. Isnt the Laser Star Pro one of the knock-offs of an older AntiLaser jammer? Would that negatively affect performance? I inadvertently created a Mark and cannot find how to delete it. So the above being clarified, I can just set to Ka Narrow and I should be good? It goes off on a source, lets go again, comes back on. 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