Thread: Where are you putting your radar detector?
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Old 02-06-2009, 01:38 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Ieatrocks View Post
I've always heard that the higher up on the windshield, the greater the range of the radar detector. Does anyone know if this is true?
Yes with radar but not with Laser. This is from Escort's site:

Can I mount my detector on my sun visor?
We generally do not recommend mounting detectors on the sun visor because the dark tint at the top of most windshields significantly reduces laser detection range, and the GPS-powered features of the Passport 9500i will not function if satellite reception is blocked. So, we do not include a visor mount as a standard accessory. While not recommended, we do offer an optional visor mount that can be seen by clicking this visor clip link.

As a rule of thumb, a lower detector mounting position is better for laser and a higher position is better for radar. But, in most vehicles, the difference in height between the top and bottom of the windshield is not enough to make any perceptible difference in radar reception. It's best to mount your detector where it has a clear field of view front and rear (plus a clear view of the sky for the Passport 9500i), and where you can see it without obstructing your own view of the road.
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