Driving with the Uniden R7 feels like driving with a superpower: Radar Immunity. Did a quick run from PDX to NorCal and back today and ALWAYS had plenty of warning, thanks to this R7.
This guy's video and website was my lifeline to figuring out what seemed like "rocket science" to me. I now understand how my R7 works. And that the only thing that changes in Highway/City/Advanced in is just band sensitivity.
Just bought the R7. I tried the R3 and returned it after using both on a 3 hour highway drive. Main reasons were the R7 display is much better to read during the day and I really like knowing what direction the signal is coming from because it not only helped me to prepare where “Smokey” was hiding out but also identified false positives for me easily. Both were excellent in identifying bands way in advance and are plug and play ready. However, convenience won me over for easy to read display and arrows/direction->
I just received my R7 a few days ago. Thanks for posting this detailed video. It was very helpful (as was the article on your website) without needing to waste time figuring everything out on your own.
Hello, I recently sat down and played with the options on my DFR8 and i found the setting i needed! Advanced! I cut 20% out of “K” Band and that done the trick as far as it alerting some vehicles. So i put it back on my windshield and it hasn’t given me a false alert since. At first i narrowed the band but it still alerted newer vehicles. Advanced mode fixed everything. Thanks for doing these videos, your very professional at it.
I appreciate your videos and the helpful guides in the setup of my new R7 I picked up today on sale. I wanted the R8, but thought for the price and features, it gives me what I need. Now, I want to look into Laser obstruction devices.
Just got my R7 today can't wait to set it up, thanks for labeling the sections in description I've had to watch this video a few times since I just got mine today.
Wow, there’s ALOT of configuration with the R7. Can’t wait to get mine and jump right in it. Thank you so much for your great videos! Without them I would have never found this awesome detector.
Only incredibly stupid people fell for QAnon. I can’t believe you actually believe in the existence of radar. I thought you people only believe in the Jewish space lasers
I sold my old Redline detector a couple years ago because I didn't drive out of the area much. Then I started doing long trips again and got a ticket not long ago in the situation where a highway slows down in a small down and you get the cop that only gives tickets all day. So, I went and bout the R7 last week. Making long road trips without a radar detector was a bad mistake.
Vortex Radar can you please do a updated video regarding the rear balance percentage. I went on your blog and I am confused because I’m a hands on learner. If I keep it on highway mode and manually adjust only the rear balance, does it still retain full front sensitivity and only reduce the rear? Thank you in advanced!
I used his written guide to program my R7 for South Florida only. I DIASBLED all X and K bands. I ONLY get legitimate alerts with zero (AFIK) false alerts. I have NEVER owned a radar detector that filtered out 100% of false alerts. My ;last 2010 $1,200 built in Passport system had maybe 30% false alerts. I had alerts MILES away from a MC cop. I thought it might have been a false alert. SO I drove past my house until I drove 1.5 miles in a semi urban setting around a big bend until I found him!!
Great great video, as always. You're the man. you keep it clear and to the point and provide incredibly helpful information for those of us who don't figure this stuff out on our own (aka too lazy to!) I hope you get all the credit you think you deserve because I'm sure you're modest and you really do deserve so much more! :) Keep up the good work man!
Great video. I couldn't figure out how to change GPS data amounts so that last part helped. The rest I use your recommended settings and the detector is pretty quiet and gives good warnings for real police. It is quieter than my V1 with YaV1 with less effort and complexity.
Ive had it for a week now. Full strength. I get to know the different reasons why it’s going off. I now know what frequency the cops are running. It’s already saved me a few times in California. I’ve had cops running radar right next to me 10 feet away. I don’t think it’s leaking enough for them to pick up im running a detector.
Great learning video. Easier than the manual and allows me to get to the more applicable features. I only have 3 of these things and helps to get them all programmed the way I like especially for color and alert tones. With the V1, it is almost impossible to know what is coming at you. I have actually learned what areas use the various types of radar. Love the R7 mute features based on the GPS. It really minimizes the noise. The alerts even in the city really reach out there - you almost don't think they are real. But keep driving and there they are! Keep it going Vortex!
Just unboxed new R7. And it seems an upgrade was enclosed. Or maybe a last R7 packaging in honor of the new R8? My new R7 has a slightly different box and unit itself is slightly colored different. Uniden didn't respond to my emailed questions but I can see on mine a red screen at the top, the matt finish (not bright) surround at top menu buttons, the box has the call out "R7BLK with Black Rubber, Matt Finish", and on the box is the extra icon on the front "Auto Mute Memory". So now 10 circle icons on the box top flap and not the 9 circle icons that I compared to watching an unboxing online this morning. I have searched all over for a picture of the R7 with the red screen to no avail. And do not see this 10 circle box. Just sharing. BTW - My sincere compliments to all you do for all of us, Ariel.
I have the Redline ex the mount broke (of course) I ordered one but i didnt get it in time. I purchased the R7 for a round trip from Jacksonville Fl to Louisville Ky. With the R7 and my trip odometer the R7 was going off from LEO Ka band 3 miles away! Im selling my Redline Ex lol
Thanks for this video. I was actually almost ready to get rid of my R7 (it is my first detector) because of how annoying all the warnings and alarms were, but after watching this, I now really like it. Do you have a video on how to go hard-wired with this unit? I'd like to do something where I don't have to keep plugging it in every time i get in the car.
Finally decided on the r7 fter following you for a while, I'm going to reference this video a lot over the next few days! Appreciate the thorough video 😁
Just picked up a used one off of the Facebook group, don't know if I'll keep it in my car and replaced my R3 or give it to my wife as she always wants Arrows to show her where the signal is coming from and replace her old Escort Redline. I always come here for the info on proper settings!
Traded my two-week-old R3 in today and picked up the R7 after watching a plethora of your videos. Thanks for everything that you do. Does version 1.3 5 include the red light camera database? Already upgraded the detector to the latest version but not sure if I need to do the database for the red light camera separately?
So I followed advice that you gave years ago and purchased a uniden dfr 7. I’ve been using it for a couple years now and have been very happy with it. I guess my question is now that with new technology on the market should I look at upgrading my equipment?
My ticket said s band. Also my state illegal to have this. How would I get caught with it. Cuz if it has cloaking they won’t know unless they see it in my car right
So I bought my R7 a couple weeks ago and I updated it then threw it in my car just to see the frequencies I pick up. Now I’m ready to customize it, so I watched the whole video and I checked his recommended setting and I think I’m going to download his recommended setting except I live in Florida and they don’t really care about radar here and I see his KA segments are missing 1/3 so I’m probably gonna add those and see how I like those settings. If there is a radar pro what do you think?
A great radar detector, One issue I see is I am in New Zealand where we drive on the left-hand side of the road. This detector is set up for a Left-hand drive vehicle and the display is pointing to the left and the mute button is on the left so for us that sit on the right it is ass about-face.
RadarMount on Amazon has a nice mirror mount on Amazon ($42) w/ “free” rj11 cable to hardwire power into powered mirrors. Also, Radenzo makes a smooth and compatible visor clip (w/ some small shaving w/ Drexel needed to lock it in, maybe 1/16th) for $20. FYI.
Your videos are fantastic, they helped me decide on getting the Uniden R7 and I learned so much from watching your channel. Do you know if there is a function on the R7 that mutes all alerts if you are going under a set speed limit?
Just as a heads up Uniden R7 and the Banff RCMP turn on radar and back off and radar detector doesn’t make a sound. I learnt the hard way today. The officer after writing me the ticket showed me turning on and off several times getting the speed of other cars but my detector never went off. If he turns it on and leaves it for maybe 1.5 -2.5 seconds then detector picks up on it
Just received my R7 from your link. It looks very nice, perfect size. Just set it up will give me review in a month. Just one question. My car keeps the radar on even when is turned off, i know you mention the bat saver will turn it off withing the hour. Is that safe for the battery or should i just unplug it every time i turn off the car?
Another thing is California and New Mexico run on those k band low frequencies just like honda and bmws. Arizona they use ka band and k band 34.000 frequencies. I just slow the hell down in heavy traffic
Does uniden have a smaller display like the V1? I find the small privacy display better for muting purposes. It seems like this would be a bit more difficult to mute.
Would the settings you give that can be downloaded be appropriate for South Carolina? I just updated my R7, and downloaded your personal setting. Only thing I changed with the time settings.
Good day, I got the R7 3 days ago and just love it, but I can't figure out how to set the correct time. I'm in Florida so it confused me because there's no option for am or pm
This is very useful. I ended up ordering an R7 as I could not justify in my head spending another $250 for the RL360. Is there an update for this as new firmware has been released? Thank you for all the information! You are doing your fellow drivers aHUGE service with your channel
Love Your videos! actually got an r7 after watching your videos a while back. one thing I noticed is that when the "voice" is off I don't get audio alerts for the red-light camera's in my area. Did I miss something there or is there an option to have the voice off for all but those RLC? Ill rewatch again to double check. Thanks for the response if you end up seeing this!
Hey any chance you know how to change the color of the scanner display? I have my colors set up as white display and green arrows but when I have it on scanner mode, the "knightrider" part that moves side to side is blue, id like it be green
I just bought the r7 and first some reason it’s so noisy! I have a escort 9500ix and that was so quiet, this r7 beeps every few seconds when the 9500ix didnt! I guess I have to keep driving around for r7 to mute everything?
I am from the Philippines and the R7 just arrived. Your video is very useful and I have some inquiries: (1) The included User’s Manual is dated March 1, 2019. In the Uniden website my Manual is not the latest, should I update my R7 before I set-up? (2) I noticed that the latest firmware update is not for New Zealand & Australia, would you know why? Since I do not know if I will update. (3) I noticed in your How to update video that you turned on your R7 before showing how to update, can I set-up the R7 using the USB connected to the laptop so that I do not have to go inside the vehicle and turn on the engine? Here, we have Lidar scanner but I do not know other bands in use so for the meantime I will turn “on” the X band and other bands that are defaulted to “off” and that you recommended to turn “off”. Thanks a lot!
I recently updated the firmware and the database on the R7 for the first time in three years. I noticed the new software installer on my Mac is much more usable than the last version that I used. Which is why I quit using the R7.
Just bought an r7 last night followed your guide on the site and took a drive. It never stopped going off. On the ka segment am I supposed to turn off the rest but the one recommend for my state?
So I have 2 questions. I have always had my R7 set to Advanced...does putting it on highway mean I will get waaay better range? Last question. I believe I have been getting some random falses with KA Band, will setting KA Filter kill the range though? Thanks!
Is there any way to program the R7 to only scan for K band 24.15? I ask bc where I live the state police only use 1 K band radar type (stalker Patrol 2k) which operates at that frequency
Have u had a chance to check out the new EMF mode with Uniden When your driving down a dark country road the EMF mode allow you to detect ghosts Comes with 3 options Nonhuman Entity Detection Human Entity Detection or Wide Entity Detection. Uniden has also given the option of a Spirit Box in the Advanced setting using the existing voice prompt. This however is a very dangerous mode. People normally don't like their detectors screaming at them or talking to them . I do not use this option.
Hey, Ariel, I'm also located in the Seattle area.. what do you currently run for K band sensitivity around here? Do you dial it back to 30%? Really appreciate all your detailed info!
At the bottom of my written settings guide, I share my personal settings. 👍 www.vortexradar.com/2019/04/how-to-set-up-configure-uniden-r7-radar-detector/
If there’s a lot of k band In my area, would you recommend leaving k narrow or k wide. I currently have it set at k narrow but wanted to know if it’s going to affect performance and legitimate k band segmentation?
Not much of a technical guy. That said I just saw your latest video in regards to all of the upgrades. I just purchased a Max360C and was thinking of returning and wait for a newer unit with better features. Does the Max360C could be updated how can one achieve such task. Please advice. Sami from Vancouver BC. Thank you
Yeah you can update it by plugging it into your computer and running Escort’s free Detector Tools software or it can update itself if you have it connected to a Wi-Fi hotspot.
Hi, I have a question regarding the KA wide/narrow/segment selection. Am I able to choose one of the three options ? I mean if I choose a few segments in KA, and then go to KA wide, it will overide the segments chosen and enable all KA range? Thank you for your superior channel. Daniel 🇮🇱
How effective would it be if the device wasn't installed with suction on the windscreen and instead clipped onto the sun visor above the driver or passenger seat?
Hey I know the R7 is all the rage at the moment but was wondering with all the updates lately if you thought the Redline EX is worth it. I like the look and ease of use if it but your original vids of it a year ago make me lean away from it. It doesn’t have to be the best but is it worth owning? Thanks man!
I never had a radar detector and bought the R7 based on reviews a few days. I tried it a few times and seems to pick up things really slowly and really close. These are false alerts but does not inspire confidence based on this being a long range detector.
Rumor is he got a speeding ticket once when he was 17. Changed the course of his life. Hasn’t had once since he became Lord Uniden
One detector to rule them all
Driving with the Uniden R7 feels like driving with a superpower: Radar Immunity. Did a quick run from PDX to NorCal and back today and ALWAYS had plenty of warning, thanks to this R7.
Dude I admire your passion for what you do.
And I admire you do for what your passion
@@GeorgeZimmermen Yo. Dr Seuss need to chill.
This guy's video and website was my lifeline to figuring out what seemed like "rocket science" to me. I now understand how my R7 works. And that the only thing that changes in Highway/City/Advanced in is just band sensitivity.
I don’t have half of this on my R7 what i just bought it. I’m still learning. Time will tell. Keep up with good work.
Just bought the R7. I tried the R3 and returned it after using both on a 3 hour highway drive. Main reasons were the R7 display is much better to read during the day and I really like knowing what direction the signal is coming from because it not only helped me to prepare where “Smokey” was hiding out but also identified false positives for me easily. Both were excellent in identifying bands way in advance and are plug and play ready. However, convenience won me over for easy to read display and arrows/direction->
I never get an alert all the cops pass by nothing is this shitt bs?
@@misbahufc2467 it's a RADAR detector, if a police is not using a radar gun it won't go off
I’ve bought my last two radar detectors, thanks to your videos. I just installed my R7. I appreciate everything you do!!!!
Just bought mine this week. How are you liking yours so far?
I just received my R7 a few days ago. Thanks for posting this detailed video. It was very helpful (as was the article on your website) without needing to waste time figuring everything out on your own.
@@Thomas8892Q how so?
Hello, I recently sat down and played with the options on my DFR8 and i found the setting i needed! Advanced! I cut 20% out of “K” Band and that done the trick as far as it alerting some vehicles. So i put it back on my windshield and it hasn’t given me a false alert since. At first i narrowed the band but it still alerted newer vehicles. Advanced mode fixed everything. Thanks for doing these videos, your very professional at it.
Ah nice! Glad to hear that’s helped. :)
I gotta tell you, I keep referring to this video a lot.. because you explain so many things. Excellent information. thank you.
I appreciate your videos and the helpful guides in the setup of my new R7 I picked up today on sale. I wanted the R8, but thought for the price and features, it gives me what I need. Now, I want to look into Laser obstruction devices.
Anti-laser priority is a great system if it’s in your budget. ALPR for short
Just buy it. I’m owning it for one month and it already saved me 3 times
Just got my R7 today can't wait to set it up, thanks for labeling the sections in description I've had to watch this video a few times since I just got mine today.
Wow, there’s ALOT of configuration with the R7. Can’t wait to get mine and jump right in it. Thank you so much for your great videos! Without them I would have never found this awesome detector.
Bookmarked this Video, so when I buy mine "Currently V1 User" I will have something to fall back on for quick reference. Excellent job.
Only incredibly stupid people fell for QAnon. I can’t believe you actually believe in the existence of radar. I thought you people only believe in the Jewish space lasers
Just bought my first Uniden. Ive been a Escort guy for 15 yrs so I hope the R7 does the job. Stay tuned
how is it ?
No update
Any update
@@swoldierjan5332 I bought the R7 and it's pretty great. Not at all difficult to use
I sold my old Redline detector a couple years ago because I didn't drive out of the area much. Then I started doing long trips again and got a ticket not long ago in the situation where a highway slows down in a small down and you get the cop that only gives tickets all day. So, I went and bout the R7 last week. Making long road trips without a radar detector was a bad mistake.
Dude so super helpful. Ordered an r3 on amazon and they sent me an r7 instead!!! So I had to get up to speed
haha congrats on the upgrade!
Vortex Radar can you please do a updated video regarding the rear balance percentage. I went on your blog and I am confused because I’m a hands on learner. If I keep it on highway mode and manually adjust only the rear balance, does it still retain full front sensitivity and only reduce the rear? Thank you in advanced!
U lucky mofo lol
Absolutely the most informative RUclips video I have EVER watched. Thank you very much for that!
I used his written guide to program my R7 for South Florida only. I DIASBLED all X and K bands. I ONLY get legitimate alerts with zero (AFIK) false alerts. I have NEVER owned a radar detector that filtered out 100% of false alerts. My ;last 2010 $1,200 built in Passport system had maybe 30% false alerts.
I had alerts MILES away from a MC cop. I thought it might have been a false alert. SO I drove past my house until I drove 1.5 miles in a semi urban setting around a big bend until I found him!!
Great great video, as always. You're the man. you keep it clear and to the point and provide incredibly helpful information for those of us who don't figure this stuff out on our own (aka too lazy to!) I hope you get all the credit you think you deserve because I'm sure you're modest and you really do deserve so much more! :)
Keep up the good work man!
Great video. I couldn't figure out how to change GPS data amounts so that last part helped. The rest I use your recommended settings and the detector is pretty quiet and gives good warnings for real police. It is quieter than my V1 with YaV1 with less effort and complexity.
This is such a great video for such a great product. thank you for your time and effort, as specially posting the time indexes. Super thoughtful.
just got the r7, this was the best review I've seen. Thanks for all of the details
Ive had it for a week now. Full strength. I get to know the different reasons why it’s going off. I now know what frequency the cops are running. It’s already saved me a few times in California. I’ve had cops running radar right next to me 10 feet away. I don’t think it’s leaking enough for them to pick up im running a detector.
Just got the r7 cuz you make radar’s seem so simple and awesome!!
Great learning video. Easier than the manual and allows me to get to the more applicable features. I only have 3 of these things and helps to get them all programmed the way I like especially for color and alert tones. With the V1, it is almost impossible to know what is coming at you. I have actually learned what areas use the various types of radar. Love the R7 mute features based on the GPS. It really minimizes the noise. The alerts even in the city really reach out there - you almost don't think they are real. But keep driving and there they are! Keep it going Vortex!
Hey brother, thanks for your help. We’re on a road trip to TJ and we needed highway mode and your video forsure helped 🤘🏼
Awesome! I hope you’re having a blast on your road trip! :)
Just unboxed new R7. And it seems an upgrade was enclosed. Or maybe a last R7 packaging in honor of the new R8? My new R7 has a slightly different box and unit itself is slightly colored different. Uniden didn't respond to my emailed questions but I can see on mine a red screen at the top, the matt finish (not bright) surround at top menu buttons, the box has the call out "R7BLK with Black Rubber, Matt Finish", and on the box is the extra icon on the front "Auto Mute Memory". So now 10 circle icons on the box top flap and not the 9 circle icons that I compared to watching an unboxing online this morning. I have searched all over for a picture of the R7 with the red screen to no avail. And do not see this 10 circle box. Just sharing. BTW - My sincere compliments to all you do for all of us, Ariel.
just picked up my R7. thank you for the video
I need one, just got a ticket this pasted weekend...
I'm getting one, just got a ticket by a cop that passed by opposite direction
Waze isn't enough anymore
I have the Redline ex the mount broke (of course) I ordered one but i didnt get it in time. I purchased the R7 for a round trip from Jacksonville Fl to Louisville Ky. With the R7 and my trip odometer the R7 was going off from LEO Ka band 3 miles away! Im selling my Redline Ex lol
Thanks for this video. I was actually almost ready to get rid of my R7 (it is my first detector) because of how annoying all the warnings and alarms were, but after watching this, I now really like it. Do you have a video on how to go hard-wired with this unit? I'd like to do something where I don't have to keep plugging it in every time i get in the car.
Excellent video man. I'll be setting my R7 based on this video when I get home.
Finally decided on the r7 fter following you for a while, I'm going to reference this video a lot over the next few days! Appreciate the thorough video 😁
this channel is the BOMB! he knows his shit when it comes to the topic... notifications on and subbed :)
Thanks for making radar detectors accessible. Love you bro
Just picked up a used one off of the Facebook group, don't know if I'll keep it in my car and replaced my R3 or give it to my wife as she always wants Arrows to show her where the signal is coming from and replace her old Escort Redline. I always come here for the info on proper settings!
Traded my two-week-old R3 in today and picked up the R7 after watching a plethora of your videos. Thanks for everything that you do. Does version 1.3 5 include the red light camera database? Already upgraded the detector to the latest version but not sure if I need to do the database for the red light camera separately?
Just got one of these. This video was extremely helpful. Thank you!
i wonder why the angled the display, basically for Australia and NZ having this mounted in the middle of windshield would not be a good option..
The r7 seems like a really decent overall setup
So I followed advice that you gave years ago and purchased a uniden dfr 7. I’ve been using it for a couple years now and have been very happy with it. I guess my question is now that with new technology on the market should I look at upgrading my equipment?
My ticket said s band. Also my state illegal to have this. How would I get caught with it. Cuz if it has cloaking they won’t know unless they see it in my car right
So I bought my R7 a couple weeks ago and I updated it then threw it in my car just to see the frequencies I pick up. Now I’m ready to customize it, so I watched the whole video and I checked his recommended setting and I think I’m going to download his recommended setting except I live in Florida and they don’t really care about radar here and I see his KA segments are missing 1/3 so I’m probably gonna add those and see how I like those settings. If there is a radar pro what do you think?
Strange, since the latest update I have to triple click mute in order to enable mute memory...?
A great radar detector, One issue I see is I am in New Zealand where we drive on the left-hand side of the road. This detector is set up for a Left-hand drive vehicle and the display is pointing to the left and the mute button is on the left so for us that sit on the right it is ass about-face.
Yep, just like the V1
Any mounts available for the R7 yet? I'm still on the suction mount.
RadarMount on Amazon has a nice mirror mount on Amazon ($42) w/ “free” rj11 cable to hardwire power into powered mirrors. Also, Radenzo makes a smooth and compatible visor clip (w/ some small shaving w/ Drexel needed to lock it in, maybe 1/16th) for $20. FYI.
Damn dude you really know your $hit about radars!
Thanks for the great info! Just ordered via your link.
Your videos are fantastic, they helped me decide on getting the Uniden R7 and I learned so much from watching your channel. Do you know if there is a function on the R7 that mutes all alerts if you are going under a set speed limit?
Just as a heads up Uniden R7 and the Banff RCMP turn on radar and back off and radar detector doesn’t make a sound. I learnt the hard way today. The officer after writing me the ticket showed me turning on and off several times getting the speed of other cars but my detector never went off. If he turns it on and leaves it for maybe 1.5 -2.5 seconds then detector picks up on it
Just received my R7 from your link. It looks very nice, perfect size. Just set it up will give me review in a month. Just one question. My car keeps the radar on even when is turned off, i know you mention the bat saver will turn it off withing the hour. Is that safe for the battery or should i just unplug it every time i turn off the car?
That’s okay. It’s why they added the feature. ;)
@@VortexRadar awesome, thanks. 👍
Another thing is California and New Mexico run on those k band low frequencies just like honda and bmws. Arizona they use ka band and k band 34.000 frequencies. I just slow the hell down in heavy traffic
Does uniden have a smaller display like the V1? I find the small privacy display better for muting purposes. It seems like this would be a bit more difficult to mute.
Would the settings you give that can be downloaded be appropriate for South Carolina? I just updated my R7, and downloaded your personal setting. Only thing I changed with the time settings.
Good day, I got the R7 3 days ago and just love it, but I can't figure out how to set the correct time. I'm in Florida so it confused me because there's no option for am or pm
I think it’s -5 all you have to do is google Florida time on gmt
Are your settings up to date ? On ur page would like to mimic what u put
Thank you so much for your attention to detail!
How do I get the cardinal directions to show up? I can only see speed on mine. Thanks
This is very useful. I ended up ordering an R7 as I could not justify in my head spending another $250 for the RL360. Is there an update for this as new firmware has been released? Thank you for all the information! You are doing your fellow drivers aHUGE service with your channel
On another video they said the r7 will get new updates as time goes on
Love Your videos! actually got an r7 after watching your videos a while back. one thing I noticed is that when the "voice" is off I don't get audio alerts for the red-light camera's in my area. Did I miss something there or is there an option to have the voice off for all but those RLC? Ill rewatch again to double check. Thanks for the response if you end up seeing this!
Hey any chance you know how to change the color of the scanner display? I have my colors set up as white display and green arrows but when I have it on scanner mode, the "knightrider" part that moves side to side is blue, id like it be green
What reader detector do you currently use
Usually Redline 360c, Max Ci 360, or V1 Gen 2 w/ JBV1, depending on the situation.
I just bought the r7 and first some reason it’s so noisy! I have a escort 9500ix and that was so quiet, this r7 beeps every few seconds when the 9500ix didnt! I guess I have to keep driving around for r7 to mute everything?
This video is Up for an update or all settings are the same from 5 years ago?
I am from the Philippines and the R7 just arrived. Your video is very useful and I have some inquiries: (1) The included User’s Manual is dated March 1, 2019. In the Uniden website my Manual is not the latest, should I update my R7 before I set-up? (2) I noticed that the latest firmware update is not for New Zealand & Australia, would you know why? Since I do not know if I will update. (3) I noticed in your How to update video that you turned on your R7 before showing how to update, can I set-up the R7 using the USB connected to the laptop so that I do not have to go inside the vehicle and turn on the engine? Here, we have Lidar scanner but I do not know other bands in use so for the meantime I will turn “on” the X band and other bands that are defaulted to “off” and that you recommended to turn “off”. Thanks a lot!
I recently updated the firmware and the database on the R7 for the first time in three years. I noticed the new software installer on my Mac is much more usable than the last version that I used. Which is why I quit using the R7.
huh?
Just bought an r7 last night followed your guide on the site and took a drive. It never stopped going off. On the ka segment am I supposed to turn off the rest but the one recommend for my state?
So I have 2 questions. I have always had my R7 set to Advanced...does putting it on highway mean I will get waaay better range? Last question. I believe I have been getting some random falses with KA Band, will setting KA Filter kill the range though? Thanks!
Hey man, can I use most of these instructions for the R8?
Do you think i should wait for a uniden R7 new version or any new ones that came out?
Bought the R7 and tried updating with my MAC but I couldn’t get the update file unzipped. Any suggestions to help update my R7 appreciated
Is there any way to program the R7 to only scan for K band 24.15? I ask bc where I live the state police only use 1 K band radar type (stalker Patrol 2k) which operates at that frequency
Very; Helpful, thanks, I just got this and it is noisier than my previous radar of another brand,
I will see how this helps.
How accurate is the GPS speed display? I noticed its 4 mph higher than what my vehicle displays. Thank! I love your vids! Very informative!!
Have u had a chance to check out the new EMF mode with Uniden
When your driving down a dark country road the EMF mode allow you to detect ghosts Comes with 3 options Nonhuman Entity Detection Human Entity Detection or Wide Entity Detection. Uniden has also given the option of a Spirit Box in the Advanced setting using the existing voice prompt. This however is a very dangerous mode. People normally don't like their detectors screaming at them or talking to them . I do not use this option.
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Freaking love your work. Keep it up.
Hi do you know if this model is helpful also in Italy and Europe?
Will you do a video on setting up the Uniden R8?
Hey, Ariel, I'm also located in the Seattle area.. what do you currently run for K band sensitivity around here? Do you dial it back to 30%? Really appreciate all your detailed info!
At the bottom of my written settings guide, I share my personal settings. 👍 www.vortexradar.com/2019/04/how-to-set-up-configure-uniden-r7-radar-detector/
@@VortexRadar Ok, thanks! I see it now: Advanced w/ K band at 70% or City, Rear K Band: 60% ✌
Could this be mounted on s motorcycle or would I be better off with a a jammer?
i just got r7 from friend
but unit volume is low it hardy to hear
is volume issue problem ?
how can i fix it ?
I just got the r7 and how should i set up the range and what band is mostly used by cops? is it KA?
Most of my false alerts are X band. City mode doesn’t filter these?
Update for MRCD:.I keep this feature on and can verify It is used in Downtown Detroit and also near Selfridge Airbase, MI
If there’s a lot of k band In my area, would you recommend leaving k narrow or k wide. I currently have it set at k narrow but wanted to know if it’s going to affect performance and legitimate k band segmentation?
It doesn't affect performance. Changing between K Wide and K Narrow is an incredibly small reduction in frequency range.
How do you reset the R7 back to factory settings?
Not much of a technical guy. That said I just saw your latest video in regards to all of the upgrades. I just purchased a Max360C and was thinking of returning and wait for a newer unit with better features. Does the Max360C could be updated how can one achieve such task. Please advice. Sami from Vancouver BC. Thank you
Yeah you can update it by plugging it into your computer and running Escort’s free Detector Tools software or it can update itself if you have it connected to a Wi-Fi hotspot.
Hi, I have a question regarding the KA wide/narrow/segment selection.
Am I able to choose one of the three options ? I mean if I choose a few segments in KA, and then go to KA wide, it will overide the segments chosen and enable all KA range? Thank you for your superior channel. Daniel 🇮🇱
Right if you choose Ka Wide, it ignores the segments and scans all of Ka.
Does anyone know how to turn off the "youre speeding" beeps when it detects a speed camera?
Hi, there is international mode setup such valentine one?
I WONDER, HOW OFTEN DO WE HAVE TO UPDATE OR CHECK FOR UPDATES FOR UNIDEN RADARS??
MRCD and KA Pop is in use in Central Jersey
Could you post more info up on the forums? Falses are common for both of those, but it’d be great to hear more.
Very helpful. Thank you very much.
Hey vortex, when you get the chance, can you please do a new update settings for the uniden R7?
It's on the (long) list of things to do, lol.
Haha, I bet@@VortexRadar
Appreciate the VERY informative videos....
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How effective would it be if the device wasn't installed with suction on the windscreen and instead clipped onto the sun visor above the driver or passenger seat?
I’ve actually had it below the window in a cubby hole and it still worked.
Hey I know the R7 is all the rage at the moment but was wondering with all the updates lately if you thought the Redline EX is worth it. I like the look and ease of use if it but your original vids of it a year ago make me lean away from it. It doesn’t have to be the best but is it worth owning? Thanks man!
what does the number means when the radar picks up a signal?
I never had a radar detector and bought the R7 based on reviews a few days. I tried it a few times and seems to pick up things really slowly and really close. These are false alerts but does not inspire confidence based on this being a long range detector.