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Originally Posted by gbrettin
Oh btw. I think Beltronics and Escort are the same company. Escort is the flagship line.
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The radars are 100% identical in features, 90% of the parts are the same. Escort has "some" higher tech microchipping and is a more streamlined design. Plus the option of red or blue LED.
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