I recently purchased a Uniden R8, and I would like to thank you for the information, and excellent comparisons of available detectors. I appreciate your hard work!
Thank you for this in-depth instruction for the R4. Most of it is transferable to the other R Series, other than a few different features. I will share this with those needing the tutorial.
I don't know if you can swap alert tones or not, but that would be a great option.... I'm used to the old pass port tones which I thought were great. Excellent videos, thanks for the help.
Excellent. Second time watching. Got my R4 in yesterday and this video has really helped me set up my detector. May watch it one more time. Thanks again for putting so much time into this video to help us out. :)
I also just got this same request from someone in Estonia and in Saudi Arabia. 🤷♂️ This is ultimately an R4 video, not a comprehensive guide to every form of radar in every country. There’s other places where you can find Canad-specific info from fellow Canadians.
Question, what's your pick for the top detector for $400 or under, possibly a little more if it's a no brainer. Not worried about arrows. Prefer quiet over extremly sensitive but I'd love your opinion please Thanks
I noticed that the suction mount for the R4 is similar to the one used by Escort. except for the magnet. Has anyone ever tried to adapt the Escort M2 camera to the R4 or R8 to see if it works?
If I already have the R3 extreme range w/ GPS is going to the R4 worth it? Does the upgrade justify the cost? BT would be nice but I can live without it.
Sure the R3 is a great detector. The R4 has a little longer range, Bluetooth, autolockouts, and a few extra features, but the R3 is already solid. If you’re itching to upgrade, you can always check out the R3 SE firmware. czcams.com/video/4zn3XCUGbj8/video.htmlsi=vRtAwX7y_fB4n_xQ
I won't buy another Uniden. I have a R3 and the display started going bad during the first year of ownership. I sent it in and got the display replaced and, surprise, surprise, it did the same thing.
@@ar_2015 Why should that matter? My job is designing electronic products. If I include a display I make dang sure it will survive all operating conditions.
@@ar_2015 Since the manufacturer does not specify this in the owner's manual I'll have to assume you decided this is the preferred mode of operation. I design electronic products for a living. If it needs to be operated in this fashion I would say so.
@@VortexRadar with the older software, am I able to update my r4 to have Bluetooth ? Sorry if this is a redundant question, I’m not too tech savvy.. thank you. For the videos though helps out a ton
How you avoid getting broken into is a miracle with all that tech
Hide it, take it down, or even just take it out
helps to have a garage
I recently purchased a Uniden R8, and I would like to thank you for the information, and excellent comparisons of available detectors. I appreciate your hard work!
Thank you for this in-depth instruction for the R4. Most of it is transferable to the other R Series, other than a few different features. I will share this with those needing the tutorial.
Just flashed your settings onto my new R4, thanks again 🤘
I don't know if you can swap alert tones or not, but that would be a great option.... I'm used to the old pass port tones which I thought were great. Excellent videos, thanks for the help.
Love your reviews / videos. Definitely sold me for r4 and we appreciate you sharing the easy set up guide 😎
Crazy seeing my neighborhood in these videos. lol
Thank you. I setup my R8 using this video
Dayum! Amazing 2 part video.
Thank you! 🙏
Excellent. Second time watching. Got my R4 in yesterday and this video has really helped me set up my detector. May watch it one more time. Thanks again for putting so much time into this video to help us out. :)
🙏👍👍
Could you possibly include Canada when you mention what types of radar are presently used, and where? Thanks.
I also just got this same request from someone in Estonia and in Saudi Arabia. 🤷♂️ This is ultimately an R4 video, not a comprehensive guide to every form of radar in every country. There’s other places where you can find Canad-specific info from fellow Canadians.
So much information, but I greatly appreciate it. Thank you.
Again. Thanks for the information. Take care. 👍🇨🇦
Question, what's your pick for the top detector for $400 or under, possibly a little more if it's a no brainer. Not worried about arrows. Prefer quiet over extremly sensitive but I'd love your opinion please Thanks
If the Max 4 didn’t have the alerting issues, I’d say Max 4, but since it does, the R4 is the way to go IMO.
@VortexRadar thank you! ... I bought the Max 3 yesterday but haven't opened it yet, think I'll return it for the R4
Thank you, just picked up an R4. Also, do you have an updated setting guide on your website for the latest official R3 firmware?
I noticed that the suction mount for the R4 is similar to the one used by Escort. except for the magnet. Has anyone ever tried to adapt the Escort M2 camera to the R4 or R8 to see if it works?
Yep, it works with both Uniden’s large single suction cup mount as well as the Blendmount.
V1G2 or R4 considering I would be doing a V1 upgrade...with sales right now price is about $200 difference...which is the more cost effective option?
I had to return my new R4. GPS function would not work. Going to try an R8.
I recently got pulled over in Illinois and got wrote with the officer using lidar. Does the R4 detect lidar?
how can I be notified when Uniden releases any updates for the R4?
Uniden needs beltronics ka alert sound and redline k band sounds
If I already have the R3 extreme range w/ GPS is going to the R4 worth it? Does the upgrade justify the cost? BT would be nice but I can live without it.
Sure the R3 is a great detector. The R4 has a little longer range, Bluetooth, autolockouts, and a few extra features, but the R3 is already solid. If you’re itching to upgrade, you can always check out the R3 SE firmware. czcams.com/video/4zn3XCUGbj8/video.htmlsi=vRtAwX7y_fB4n_xQ
@@VortexRadar Cheers for the solid reply. Keep up the great work. Been following your content for years.
I won't buy another Uniden. I have a R3 and the display started going bad during the first year of ownership. I sent it in and got the display replaced and, surprise, surprise, it did the same thing.
That's why yt are supposed to run it in dark mode, so the display only turn on when it gets an alert.
@@ar_2015 Why should that matter? My job is designing electronic products. If I include a display I make dang sure it will survive all operating conditions.
@@ar_2015 Since the manufacturer does not specify this in the owner's manual I'll have to assume you decided this is the preferred mode of operation. I design electronic products for a living. If it needs to be operated in this fashion I would say so.
Can the r4 firmware be updated using a Mac yet? This has been the most annoying thing as I don’t have a windows computer.
Yes. czcams.com/users/shortsdhdb5v-9K3E?si=DwsJA-ICfnj-QPqB
@@VortexRadar with the older software, am I able to update my r4 to have Bluetooth ? Sorry if this is a redundant question, I’m not too tech savvy.. thank you. For the videos though helps out a ton
Yep, use it update to the latest firmware to enable BT if you don’t have it already.
Why do the cameras overheat so often?
Shooting for long periods of time, it’s inevitable, even when it’s in the 60’s.
How good is it
Best in its class IMO.
czcams.com/video/-0XnPSwfIw0/video.html
Compared to R8, or R7
Please consider searching czcams.com/video/UOG5zTbgsYg/video.htmlsi=USUk0xBqSD5_u3_o
Yes
Ok
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