Uniden R7 firmware 1.29: Lots of New Changes

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  • January 22, 2020

  • January 22, 2020

  • 7 mins to read

Uniden has just released firmware 1.29 (download for Windows, download for Mac) for the Uniden R7 radar detector (purchase here). This update brings a long list of changes that Uniden has been working on the past months including many features specifically requested by enthusiasts.

Uniden R7 firmware 1.29

Uniden R7 running fw 1.29

This firmware update improves MRCD detection range, allows you to dial back the sensitivity of the rear antenna, makes GPS lockouts safer, and includes a bunch of small changes and bug fixes.

Here are all the changes from 1.24 to 1.29, along with my notes about the changes.

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Will We See a New Valentine One?

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  • January 9, 2020

  • January 9, 2020

  • 4 mins to read

Update: As of March 2020, the new V1 Gen 2 has started shipping out to those who’ve preordered. More info coming soon!

Since March of 2019, the Valentine One has been out of stock on VR’s website.

There’s been endless discussion and speculation on the forums ever since. You guys have been regularly asking what the latest news is so let’s go over what we know.

Is Valentine coming out with a new detector? Will it be the same or will there be changes? What will the changes be? When will the detector come out? What’s taking so long? Is Valentine going out of business?

I just called them up again this morning and I’ve done that several times over the months (I have a V1 on pre-order for as soon as it becomes available again) and many others have called VR for updates and posted their findings on RDF too. Here’s the latest news on what’s going on with Valentine:

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Radenso Pro M: New Alert Tones with Firmware US19

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  • January 8, 2020

  • January 8, 2020

  • 1 mins to read

Radenso has released firmware US19 for the Pro M which adds new alert tones for the different radar and laser alerts.

Here’s a quick demo of the 15 different alert tones. They’re individually selectable for X, K, Ka, MRCD, MRCT, Gatso, & Laser.

I’ve never been a huge fan of the default tones for K and Ka so it’s nice to have some new options.

I’m still experimenting to see which ones I like best. I’m also finding it helpful to enable the Voice to announce different radar bands while I try out and learn the new tones.

Which ones are your favorites?

You can download US19 here.

Full discussion about US19 available here.

Permanent link to this article: https://www.vortexradar.com/2020/01/radenso-pro-m-new-alert-tones-with-firmware-us19/

Why I Don’t Recommend K40 Radar Detectors or Laser Defusers

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  • January 3, 2020

  • January 3, 2020

  • 19 mins to read

K40 products are generally considered among enthusiasts to be overpriced underperformers. There are far better options available.

After purchasing and testing both their RL360di radar detector and the Defuser Optix laser jammer against the competition, I found them both to be bottom of the barrel performers. Once I then had a chance to take a look at the internals, I was surprised at what I saw and suddenly everything started to make sense…

Brand new K40 RL360di radar detector ready to be installed for testing

Here’s a more detailed discussion about K40 and why I do not personally run or recommend their current products. Continue reading

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Genevo Max Overview

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  • December 30, 2019

  • December 30, 2019

  • 9 mins to read

Genevo recently released their new Genevo Max radar detector (€ 799). While I generally don’t cover European detectors that aren’t available in North America, the Max introduces some unique new features that we haven’t seen before in other radar detectors so I think it’s worth taking a closer look.

The new Max is an evolution of the Genevo One M (modified and sold in the US as the Radenso Pro M) with a new case and design, upgraded mount, plus a new motion sensor allowing you to mute the detector by waving your hand in front of it.

Genevo Max

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Radenso RC M: Bug Fixes with Firmware 24

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  • December 17, 2019

  • December 17, 2019

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Radenso just released firmware 24 for the Radenso RC M radar detector.

FW24 is a minor update that fixes a few bugs with the detector:

  • KA mute (some couldn’t mute certain KA alerts)
  • Lockout mute (some units didn’t mute a locked out alert)
  • Update error fix (Some had issues updating the firmware. They were locked out with “ERR” on the display.)

Note: If you happen to update and see ERR with this latest firmware (most people are), Radenso recommends you try updating a second time. The screen will be blank and won’t appear to be powered on, but give it some time with the files on the USB drive and it should begin to update. Click here for support with this update.

Download Firmware 24 here.

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Uniden R3 vs. Uniden DFR9: Best Radar Detector Under $300?

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  • December 17, 2019

  • December 17, 2019

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The Uniden R3 and Uniden DFR9 are both two great radar detectors. Both offer good performance, helpful false alert filtering, and important GPS features like redlight camera alerts and manual GPS lockouts. The R3 is the more popular choice due to its extreme range and additional features, but the DFR9 is a little bit more affordable and will also work well on your windshield.

Uniden R3 (left) and Uniden DFR9 (right)

Comparing the two, here are the main advantages of each detector:

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Vortex Radar’s 2019 Holiday Giveaway

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  • December 6, 2019

  • December 6, 2019

  • 3 mins to read

Update Jan 1, 2020: The winners have all been randomly drawn and selected! See if your name is listed below in the list of prizes. All winners have been now been contacted via email so you can claim your prizes. Thank you and welcome to 2020!

Time for one of my favorite parts of the year! Time to give away a bunch of fun prizes! Just like last year, we’ve got a thousands of dollars worth of radar detectors and dash cameras to give away to you guys. 🙂

Giveaway Prizes:

Total value: $3,370 Winners will be randomly selected and announced mid-day on Jan 1, 2020.

Enter Now:

Vortex Radar’s 2019 Holiday Giveaway Thank you to everyone who helped supply prizes! Happy Holidays and good luck! 🙂

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Escort Adds MRCD Support to the Max 360c

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  • November 21, 2019

  • November 21, 2019

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Escort just released firmware 1.11 for the Max 360c which adds support for MultaRadar CD detection. Continue reading

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Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2019 Deals on Radar Detectors, Laser Jammers, and Dashcams

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  • November 20, 2019

  • November 20, 2019

  • 2 mins to read

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are here! So as always, I’ll be compiling all the very best Black Friday deals on radar detectors, laser jammers, and dash cameras available.

I’m continually updating this post as new deals are announced. 🙂

After Cyber Monday is over, you can always find all the best current discounts and coupon codes on my radar detector and dashcam deals page.

Also, be sure to check out ALL the Black Friday & Cyber Monday Deals on Amazon since there’s discounts on way more than just countermeasures. 🙂

Black Friday 2019 Radar Detector Deals

Escort Max 360c for $70 Off

Save $70 on Escort's top of the line Max 360c. It offers arows, bluetooth, WiFi, cloud integration, and autolockouts. The 360c is my favorite Escort windshield mount radar detector. It is compatible with the ZW5 wireless laser shifter.
$70 Off
Save $70

Uniden R3 for $120 Off

Save $120 on the Uniden R3. It's the best radar detector under $400 and now you can get it for less than $300.
$120 Off
Save $120

Escort Max 360 for $150 Off

Expired: Save $150 on the Escort Max 360. It has arrows, autolockouts, good range, and good BSM filtering. If you don't need the WiFi of the 360c, save the cash and go for the original Max 360.
$150 Off
Save $150

Cobra DualPro 360 for $100 Off

Expired: Save $100 on the Cobra DualPro 360. It's essentially a repackaged Escort Max360 with arrows, autolockouts, Bluetooth, and the same BSM filtering.
$100 Off
Save $100

Cobra Road Scout for $50 Off

Save $50 on the Cobra Road Scout radar detector dashcam combo unit. The Road Scout has reasonable performance and BSM filtering, plus a 1080p dashcam built in to the unit for one integrated package.
$50 Off
Save $50

Radenso XP for $100 Off

The Radenso XP is a great urban detector with few false alerts. If you drive a lot in town, this is a great choice. It doesn't have the range of the R3, but it also falses less too. It's now available for $100 off. (This technically isn't a BF deal either, but with it's great new lower price, it's definitely worth mentioning.)
$100 Off
Save $100

Escort Max 360c and M1 Dashcam for $70 Off

Save $70 on the Escort Max 360c radar detector and M1 dashcam bundle.
$70 Off
Save $700

Black Friday 2019 Laser Jammer Deals

TMG Triples for $60 Off

Save $60 on a set of TMG Triples. These are good budget laser jammers and for Black Friday, these are the cheapest you'll find them. Use this coupon for free US shipping as well.
Save $60
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TMG Quads for $130 Off

Save $130 on a set of TMG Quads. These are good budget laser jammers and for Black Friday, these are the cheapest you'll find them. Use this coupon for free US shipping as well.
Save $130
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Black Friday 2019 Dashcam Deals

Viofo A119 v3 for 23% Off

Expired: The best affordable dashcam on the market is 23% off for Black Friday. It has awesome video quality, great low light performance, it's compact, offers buffered parking recording, and you can now get it for under $100.
23% Off
Save 23%

Blackvue DR900S-2CH for $70 Off

Expired: Save $70 on the Blackvue DR900S-2CH premium 4K dashcam. Record both forwards and backwards while driving and while parked.
$70 Off
Save $70

Blackvue DR590W-2CH IR for $40 Off

Expired: If you're an Uber, Lyft, or Taxi driver, save $40 on the Blackvue DR590W-2CH IR rideshare dashcam. It features a normal front facing dashcam, as well as second interior facing dashcam with IR LED's to record the inside of your vehicle as well.
$40 Off
Save $40

Thinkware M1 Motorsports / Motorcycle Dashcam for $50 Off

If you ride a motorcycle and want a dashcam for your bike, pick up the Thinkware M1 waterproof dashcam. It records 1080p front and rear and is designed specifically for motorsports applications. It's $50 off for Black Friday.
$50 Off
Save $50

Blueskysea B2W Dashcam for 30% Off

Expired: If you want a dashcam that has a second camera to record the cabin inside your car, the Blueseasky B2W is available for 30% off for BF. Rideshare and taxi drivers would especially benefit from this style of two channel dashcam.
30% Off
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5% Off Any Dashcam

BlackboxMyCar is running an early Black Friday special as well for 5% off any dashcam.

Use the coupon code to save 5% off any dashcam like the Viofo A119 v3, Blackvue DR900S-2CH, or Thinkware U1000.
Save 5%
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Samsung 128gb Pro Endurance MicroSD Card for 13% Off

Save 13% on the best dashcam-specific MicroSD card. Don't spend $100+ on a card like this. Instead get high endurance card for $35.
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Save 13%

Samsung 256gb MicroSD Card for 44% Off

Save 44% on the 256gb Samsung Evo Select MicroSD card for your dashcam. I have about 8 of these cards and they all work great in different dashcams.
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Save 44%

Black Friday 2019 Bonus Deals

Blendmount for 15% Off

Click "Show Code" to save 15% off the best upgrade for your radar detector's mount. The Blendmount gives your radar detector a solid and strong mount under your RVM, it looks clean, and you no longer have to worry about suction cups failing or a wobbly radar detector. Plus it's a great solution for states where mounting anything to your windshield is prohibited.
Save 15%
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Bushnell Radar Gun for 13% Off

Save 13% on the best affordable radar gun, the Bushnell Velocity. It's a handheld K band gun that you can use for testing your radar detectors.
13% Off
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Ring Video Doorbell Pro for 28% Off

Expired: Like a dashcam for your house, this is an awesome video doorbell. I use this one and love it. You get security footage of everyone coming to your house, notifications to your phone, and can see people and packages. For BF you can get it for 28% off and get a free Echo Show 5.
28% Off
Save 28%

iOttie Wireless Charging Phone Mount for 30% Off

Expired: Save 30% on the quick release iOttie phone mounts. There's lots of different models. They can attach to your windshield or your dash. I use the wireless charging one and have used different versions for years.
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Save 30%

4K Smart TVs for 47% Off

Expired: Save up to 47% on a 4K TV to watch YouTube videos all about countermeasures. 😉
47% Off
Save up to 47%

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