How to choose a radar for the car

The antiradar is a special device designed to capture radar signals from the radar part of police radar and stationary speed cameras. To measure, the radar or camera requires continuous transmission of a radio signal over a period of time. It is at this moment that the anti-radar detects the signal and notifies the driver about the speed measurement.

The best manufacturers of radar detectors

The release of anti-radars at the present time has been established by many companies manufacturing microelectronics.

1. Beltronics;

2. Sho-me;

3. Neoline;

4. Cobra;

5. Street Storm;

In order to understand whether a device is suitable for specific operating conditions, you should be familiar with the technical characteristics, as well as user reviews. Make it the easiest way on the Internet.

Types of modern radar detectors

The presented devices can be divided into several groups that differ in the principle of operation and technical features.

Monoblock antiradars

The most common to date type of device that does not require special skills for installation. Mounted on the "suckers" on the windshield, the power connector is connected to the onboard vehicle network. Shows decent performance and "catches" the most famous radar.

Virtues

• Inexpensive;

• A large number of different models for every taste and color;

• Wide functionality of the radar part;

• Easy installation;

• Compact size;

disadvantages

• Not suitable for use in cars with athermal glass;

• May cause questions in those countries where the use of anti-radars is prohibited at the legislative level;

• After installation, a large number of cables in the cabin;

Antiradars of spaced construction

Combined devices, the radar part of which is separated from the control unit. It is attached to the bumper of the car and is connected using connectors or a radio signal to the center console installed in the cabin. This design provides the ability to perform a covert installation and place the device away from prying eyes.

Virtues

• Compact size;

• Do not attract attention;

• No sticking wires;

• The possibility of hidden installation;

disadvantages

• More expensive monoblock devices;

• The complexity of the installation;

Radar with navigation part

The main drawback of the devices described above is the inability to work out stationary photo fixation sensors in a timely manner, which often “shoot” in the back. For this purpose, devices equipped with GPS-navigation. The device firmware contains a special database of stationary cameras, and as soon as the car approaches one of them, the radar detector beeps.

Virtues

• Compact size;

• Many models for every taste;

• "Catch" as mobile speed sensors, and stationary cameras;

• Fast response speed;

disadvantages

• Expensive devices;

• Not all manufacturers produce the latest software updates for their devices;

• They may not “know” about new, newly installed cameras;

• For effective operation of the database should be updated;

Anti-radar, working on the signature principle

New market, working differently than their predecessors. The database of such devices is a set of electronic signatures characteristic of a particular type of signal. During the capture of the next signal, the device compares its signature with that in the database and notifies the driver in case of a match. This allows you to maximize the accuracy of work and eliminate false alarms almost completely.

Virtues

• Compact dimensions;

• Able to isolate the signal even with a large amount of interference;

• Completely eliminate false positives;

• Easy installation;

disadvantages

• Expensive devices;

• It takes time to match and process the signal;

• Late update of current databases;

What to look for when choosing antiradar?

1. Trigger rangeThe sooner the device catches the signal, the more chances the driver has to reduce the speed to the required minimum. The range of operation of modern devices varies from 1 to 5 kilometers, depending on the conditions under which the signal is captured;
2. The range of adjustment of the sensitivity of the captured signal.A function that allows you to adjust the sensitivity of the anti-radar to the signals of a given frequency. It can be carried out both manually and automatically by selecting a measurement program - “city”, “country road”, “highway”;
3. Required frequency range of measurement.The most widespread in Russia and the CIS countries are devices operating in the K, Ultra K, X, Ultra X bands. Various devices can record signals operating at different frequencies, but under current conditions there is no need for them;
4. Type of display information displayed.The best models are equipped with sound and symbolic indications, indicating the type of signal and its intensity. An alternative is a liquid crystal display that displays the radiation source and the distance to it.
5. Ability to work in the ranges of Instant On and POP.They are characteristic of modern devices, which emit a signal only during measurement and fix several targets simultaneously. An important function that fixes the measurement of speed using devices of the Iskra and Berkut series;
6. The principle of detection of radar complexes "Strelka".Choosing a radar detector, it is best to choose those models that are based on the mixed principle of detecting devices of this class. It consists in the joint operation of the radar part and the GSM module;