Uniden R7 FAQs
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- Опубликовано: 1 авг 2024
- Let's look at some frequently asked questions about the Uniden R7.
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This is the most comprehensive review pertaining to the r7 radar detetor. Best on RUclips, thank you.
I hope Uniden sends you some kickback cuz you sold me on their products. Love your channel man ... keep up the awesome work!
Thanks for your videos bought a Uniden R7 your videos help me enjoy it, all the settings can be overwhelming
Really appreciate all the work and research you put into these videos! I’ve become interested in a radar detector as of recently and your videos really help clarifying the concerns I have! Keep up the amazing work! Thank you!!!
Well worth the money. The R1/R3 is still so popular/holding its value so I had no problem selling mine online quickly and put the $ toward the R7. So far very impressed with the R7. Uniden really came out of nowhere and is making some really awesome products.
Fantastic review. Vortex is the best. Just got my R7 and I can't wait to get it set up.
Just got my R7 from Amazon and it’s been amazing! Great video!
Congrats!
Great Video as always. Very informative FAQ!
Just pick my new R7 today..I come from my old Beltronics 65.. and wow..it's a big boy.
Yevgeniy Spiridonov the RX65 was a good detector for its time. I had the rare blue version of it. Now I have the R7 and man how the technology changed!
Thanks for the blendmount hack idea, works perfect on mine.
I was wondering why that text comes and goes, I thought it was about myself. That’s why I love this channel and you do such a fine job., This was after the first few minutes of watching it
Thank you. Just ordered a r7 from amazon prime
Wanna snag me one also🤷🏽♂️
Anyone who is hesitant on buying one, don’t be! I switched from an R3 I bought not even two months ago to the R7 and I set it up yesterday and I’m already in love with it! It will be well worth $599, trust me!
Hey Fifthcell, I'm trying to decide between the R7 and the Escort 360. I'm coming from an old Escort radar detector that I bought 8 or so years ago (yeah very ancient technology)
I really love the display on the R7 and in watching Vortex great videos, the long range it has like the R3 does make it seem like a no-brainer kind of buy over the Escort 360 right??
Eric Seals are you talking about the Max360 or the Max360C? The 360C is the newer of the two and is priced similarly to the R7.
If you are talking about the 360C then let me list some of the main advantages it has over the R7:
- Wifi and Bluetooth capability
- Escort Live
- Auto GPS Lockouts (which will be coming to the R7 soon anyways, so that’s not really a big game changer when comparing the two)
- Better BSM filtering
The R7 has better range than the 360C, but is limited on some of the features the 360C has... If you want a long range detector, but don’t care about updating it manually or don’t care about phone connectivity and (honestly) minor differences in BSM falsing, than the R7 is the detector to go with.
Basically if I went the Escort route and can save $100 I can't go wrong with just the 360 right? Although that display on the R7 is really big and nice versus those tiny arrows on the Escort :-)
And thanks for replying and helping me out. I'm planning on buying a radar detector this weekend.
AND I'm coming from a real old Escort 8500, I just kept putting off getting one for years and the technology boost between that old thing and what's out now is amazing.
@@Fifthcell Watching this Vortex video above right now and really leaning towards the R7. Decisions, decisions, decisions. LOL!!!
Eric Seals so I assume you’re talking about the original 360, which is still a great detector. I would rather have the 360C, but if you want a long range detector with arrows for less money, than go get that 360!
Thanks for the video.. I was curious about this R7. Still deciding if I want to replace my R3 with it
Nick Twaddell replace it... r3 is good but I have both and r7 blows it out the water... the arrows sold me
The RDD testing coming up should be interesting. Please include the R3 too if possible to baseline.
Thank you!
I love my R7 and it is a better Valentine One.
Vortex I've already found some scratches on the front of my R7. I want to apply a simple plastic screen protector on the front of it to avoid getting more. I would assume clear plastic would not affect performance. What do you think? I also got a matte black screen protector so it will be even more concealed.
I think laser testing should be part of your review.. If they are using a laser in the area it should pick it up.. They will help you adjust your speed.. It's not always about it being shot at you.. Here in Michigan they do that a lot.. Just saying.. Great video enjoying the content..
You are the best....
Thank u brother
Just bought my r3. Seems great so far. Now I want the the r7 . Haha. But it's a good compromise (:
You made me buy one:)
haha congrats
I purchased the blend mount for an Escort 360c for use with my R7. Just set up this morning and it works flawlessly. I do have a GMC SUV and have found BSM false is being detected for the rear of my vehicle?
Anyone know when the BSM patch is coming out. Also the MRCD range displayed in the Dukes video is not that encouraging.
They should have stuck with the display from the LRD950. It is beautifully designed. I like the scan display with the moving dot. I dont see why they changed to the oled displays that just seem to have problems and dont look as good.
Have they added the auto lockout on the R7? ETA?
Great info .....I think radenso pro m wins hands down on mrcd. Greetings from Australia
Vin Diesel and the Redline Pro A is better than any of them.....
@@Newzchspy really that's awesome, I will have to check it out.....
Question about escort 360. After update the iphone app for the new layout the limit speed not show ... you saw it ? TIA
I just drove from Seattle to San Francisco . Thrilled with my Redenso Pro M. Spot on. Did 770 miles in 10 hours. Avg 75 the whole way. Alerted superbly. Thanks for showing these two next to each other. Mine is under my mirror with a Blendmount/MirrorTap. My thought was I would buy the r7 but it's a monster in size! My Pro M is like it is made for under my mirror. No R7 here. Don't need any arrows thank you.
If you visit Canada, the MRCD range advantage that the ProM has over the R7 is another benefit.
So I have a jeep Cherokee and I’m constantly getting k rear radar alert 24.186 which I think is my jeep radar. I have to turn down k sensitivity to 30% or lower. It’s annoying me. Can I not disable this actual frequency or am I locked into really low k band performance? Yes I run k narrow and k filter on.
Is there a preferred Spot in the car it should be, like does the visor mount have any less performance than the rear view mirror mounts or mounting it straight to the dash?
Just putting this out there, I love my R3, hate the Uniden branded hardwire cable. I've gone through three and now on my fourth. The mute button stops clicking and the plastic housing for the glass fuse breaks EVERYTIME. I finally just taped it and called it a day. I will say Uniden replaced all of them with no cost to me
Hi vortex, I have a DFR7 but I just bought the R7 and had a question about speed cameras. I'm in rhode island and we don't use mrcd or mrct, so I was wondering if the speed cameras like you see near schools are k band and if so do the k blocks interfere with it being detected?
Which would be the best radar detector to detect speed and red light cameras?
Do you recommend leaving the color red for a while for burn in?
I'll stick with my r3 tell the price drops on this one the r3 has saved me so many times 💯💯💯
R3 is great. Arrows and wi fi options on the r7 are not life or death.
@@JT-go2ov Been at $499 several times already on Amazon.
Msrp is now $499
bestbuy has it right now for $466 might buy one idk
Amazon has it on sale for Christmas 🙏🏻😍
best settings on the R7 for texas?
Vortex, any chance of auto-switching between City and Highway based on vehicle speed? I'd like to see reduced sensitivity at city speeds, then crank it back up for highway commuting. Thanks.
I believe there’s a patent on that too. Escort also has a patent on BT in a detector, GPS in a detector, a USB port in a detector...
:o(
Hello Vortex How will work Uniden R7 work with Honda Pilot? Wi it false BSM all the time?
I know this is a year old but I wanted to ask 2 follow up questions as I’m on the fence about detector.
1). Did the R7 get automatic lockouts so it learns the false alerts and mutes them on its own
2) Does the R7 have gps speed muting, not sure of the exact verbiage. Does it have a setting to if I’m doing say 555 in a 55 zone can it automatically mute itself? does the unit require any connection to WiFi or cellphone to have this capability?
Ok bonus question, is there a unit that have those features with Blindspot blocking that you would say would be better than the R7?
My driving is a lot of highway out of a large city, long range is my key but the blockout based on speed is also high on my list. I’m not always in a hurry so no reason for it to be making noise if I’m not breaking any laws.
Thank you in advance
Just upgraded from my Valentine 1 that I've had since the 90s and never updated (lol). One thing that doesn't seem to be working for me is double pressing the mute button to set up a GPS lockout.
How do you like it compared to the v1 i think im going to upgrade from a v1
What’s your website? Where do you have ur settings? Bc I don’t know what to put them at... thank you!
I don’t know what to buy the r7 or the valentine. I live in a city and I’m gonna be traveling a lot in my car. So what would you recommend?
Just bought an r7 and love it so much more than the v1 Gen 2... however, I still see the lines in the middle. Running latest 1.33 software. Vortex, do you know when they are going to release a fix for this?
You're running outdated firmware. As of May 27, 2021, you should be using the 1.37 update. support.uniden.com/radar-detectors/
Just got my R7 and it seems my auto dim has quit working...any known issues with that?
Great information, Question: The top part of my windshield is tinted blue. Does this tint interfere with the detector?
You can often search my channel and find videos covering topics you're curious about. :) ruclips.net/video/Dd5YyLgyw5E/видео.html
The Safe-N-Sound website doesn't seem to have anything for Uniden and the website looks like it hasn't been updated in years. Are they making something for the R7 and does anyone have a link?
Hopefully Uniden can fix that arrow color variation with a fw update.
Just got the R7 and Uniden hardwire kit. Haven't installed the hardwire yet since it was raining here today. Was curious if you could lockout by hitting the remote mute twice, like on the unit itself?
Yep!
With the latest update, it caused the right side of the detector to remain in dim mode when in grey color mode. Bummer because grey is what I use as it matches my dash. Now grey is not usable. Looks to be a bug in the update. My guess is....whatever color you are programmed to when you update, that is the color you will have this issue with......just a guess. I wish I could add a picture here!
The best K Band filter is on the custom-installed K40 RL360Di radar system. It has dual front and rear radar receivers concealed inside the plastic bumper covers.
What makes you say it's the best?
Please reply which one is good for Calgary alberta canada
I live in Dallas, and also spend a good amount of time in Houston. Would I be better off getting Max360c or R7? Both are the same price right now. Thanks!
Hey there ricky rivera! A lot of people seem to be stuck deciding between the Max 360C and the R7. Let me help you out.
Some of the main advantages the 360C has over the R7 include:
- Wifi and Bluetooth capability
- Escort Live
- Auto GPS Lockouts (which will be coming to the R7 soon so that’s not really going to be a big deal)
- Better BSM filtering
The R7 has better range than the 360C, but is limited on some of the features the 360C has... If you want a long range detector, but don’t care about updating it manually or don’t care about phone connectivity and (honestly) minor differences in BSM falsing, than the R7 is the detector to go with.
But if you do want a detector with all the bells and whistles to really get the bang for your buck, than the 360C is the detector for you.
I'm running a uniden R1 2 yrs, its amazing. The R7 should be less money imo. Pick a brand I guess. Also think R7 should have been priced at 499.
Hi Ricky, save $, go with R3, running latest firmware available on Uniden site, you have a bug-free model that is incredibly good... Phenomenal range, high accuracy, and overall consistent. Get a used one on eBay for even more savings.
Can you make this video with the r8
R7 comes in next Monday. Any idea if it will work with the direct wire smartcord from escort thats going to my 9500ix? Power, mute, lockout?
Sorry, but what are you asking beyond what I covered in the video?
Would this be a huge upgrade over my Valentine 1? I've had it for at least ten years and have never updated the firmware
Wow... Yes...
The word is that a new V1 oa coming very soon. You may want to stay put for a bit longer.
@@karamshahi Still staying put...lol. Very strange how V1 is handling the whole "Out of Stock" issue
Would voltage be an issue? My truck didn’t come with a 12v output only 120v and usb a and c, as far as i know the usb por voltage is around 12.1 was wondering if that would affect the performance of the r7. Is there any cable for the r7 that has a usb power connection
Great question. USB runs at 5v while detectors need around 12v and so for that reason, USB adapters include a voltage converter to step up the voltage. Here's a video with more info: ruclips.net/video/3dtmGjQDMpM/видео.htmlsi=zKcB7AIESo2Fupzi
Will the R7 ever be able to have the arrows work for red light camera and speed camera or MRDC
Anthony Husbands for RLC alerts, it states “red light camera ahead,” so there is no need for arrows there. There are arrows for MRCD though...
Will uniden be able to tune the performance on MRCD to get it on par with the Radenso? Or is the performance a hardware limitation ?
It’s always hard to answer future questions like this.
Will it work in a 2019 Mazda CX-5 or will it go off constantly on K-Band 24.150. I thinking about buying this vehicle.
I have an '18 CX-5 & was doing serious shopping for that particular vehicle w/ it's known BSM issues. I ultimately decided on the R3 for this reason alone. As Vortex stated in the video, due to the front antenna only on the R3, I do NOT experience the false alerts as I would w/ an R7 due to the rear antenna.
I'll buy one once the "Auto Lockout" is available and the firmware updated, mostly improvement in the BSM feature.
Hi vortex is R7 Sam V1 with laser detect or V1 better
Thanks
Your question has me confused. I talked about this towards the end of the video. Did you have a chance to watch that part?
Vortex, is the wash out on the R7 as bad as the Max 1 and 2 (front screen) thanks
I've long since sold my Max2, sorry, so I couldn't tell you.
Here in NY state troopers use ka 3600 range and county cops use 24.1x range this will not work for me eliminating those. Dutchess county sheriff's use 24.1x radar range
Using a Radenso visormount (slightly shaved) on mine and it is perfect.
Would the R7 be a good upgrade over my 9500xi? Cant make up my mind on the R7 or the new Escort MAX🤔🤔🤔
Oh it's an upgrade in nearly every way. If you're debating the R7 vs. the Max360c, see here: www.vortexradar.com/2019/07/uniden-r7-vs-escort-max-360c-comparison-review/
Don’t have wi-if yet in my vehicle yet and may be getting the 360c for birthday. I can get wi-fi in my garage so would I be able to update it from my vehicle manually?
Yep, that’s exactly how I’ve been doing it before getting WiFi in the vehicle.
I run my R3 in dark mode all the time for the sneaky cops at night...so I dont worry about burn in...
So the safe-n-sound remote mute cables for the Escort radar detectors, work with the R7? Anyone have a link with more information about the power (down) issues?
www.rdforum.org/index.php?threads/82898/#post-1186172
@@VortexRadarTHANK You!
Will someone post a link to any lidar testing. May not be important to the Alps sales here, some of us would like to know..
There aren't a ton of tests in the first place. I've done some in the past, but it's a PITA and I haven't bothered since. I haven't seen too many other people do it either. It's not about ALP sales or any other laser jammer sales, but more about the issues that I covered in the video.
Do smoke black headlights reduce laser-lidar detection ranges?
rbolo29 most LEOs shoot at the front plate first, but anything that reduces retro reflectivity helps.
Can you tell us why the R7 is easier to detect than the R3 with the radar detector detector? Also IMO value for value the R3 is a much better buy ( esp if you get a refurb ) than the R7 and the reason is that you only gain a few hundred additional feet of alert with the R7. Yes you have a rear antenna but how often is that useful?
The R7 is out of reach for me and a lot of us here I am sure.
R7 or R8? Is there any big difference?
I just ordered my R7 and the visor clip you showed. I wonder if there is a window tint that could interfere with signal. I hear that there is window tint with a chrome type filament imbedded for light reflection or, maybe that only applies to mirror tinting which I don't have. Mine will be mounted on my visor and will have to 'look' through my windshield tint that extends about 8" down from the top of the windshield, and my antenna is fender mounted on my Hummer H3. I believe I will be ok though. With that said, the question is> Is there a window tint that will interfere with signals?
I’ve done videos on this multiple times. Metallic tint causes issues. Non-metallic tint is fine.
@@VortexRadar I figured you did, but I didn't have the time it may take to look through your millions of videos in your library....😂
@@USMC-Sniper-0137 I hear you. You can just search for it and they'll come right up. ;)
Vortex needs a hat with some Viking horns.
Does an R7 use the same Blendmount rear view mirror mount as a R3? In other words- can I just plug & play?
ruclips.net/video/aswObZWCBuk/видео.html
I know I’ll be sticking with the R3. It’s like Shania says arrows don’t impress me much.
The arrows are well worth it. Especially on freeway driving. I thought the same you until I got R7. Love it
what is the voltage anyway??? to direct wire them.
Voltage what the Uniden R7 senses from either your cigarettes lighter or fuse if direct connected.
What about the volume issue? The 7 is not as loud as the 3. Can they correct this via software?
If the R7 has a pre-amp volume out port like on the Valentine 1, then you can use an outboard amplified speaker made by Ram Mounts. They JUST came out with it last week. It has a volume knob and a custom installer can remote-mount the knob for you. I like installing these speakers in front of the instrument cluster on my customer’s cars - they are hidden and it gives a “command voice” because the voice seems to emanate form inside the instrument cluster.
My Uniden R7 all suddenly has no power.
Check the power cord, there is no issue.
anybody has this issue?? Thanks
Had a quick? What mode do u like to run the R7 on .
Did you watch the part of the video where I show the article on my website where I give all my settings?
Vortex Radar yes just finished watching the hole video 👍 thank you I’m going threw ur website. Your doing great 👍 job man
This is Mr. Quick in Baytown TX. I noticed my R7 is displaying pop detection on a city road with no cops on it. What could be causing this issue please?
Turn off POP detection. It’s not in use there and you’ll get false alerts like that. I’m not sure exactly what causes them on Uniden detectors since I also run with it off.
Went to go purchase this today but my car does not have the port to charge it in the front it has a actual phone charging pad... is there a a extra extra long cord I can get my only port is in the back seat area....
Does your rearview mirror have power? Mine does, so I bought this and I highly recommend it! www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PMDWSVD/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
13:55 is how I drive Uber. All my passengers put their seat belts on.
How many individual false alerts can it remember? I could drive in a 10x10 square mile here in Phoenix and have to mark probably 100 because of all of the radars on the sides of the road. And the r3 forgets and I have to remark them all or the time
Up to 1,750. It's explained here: www.vortexradar.com/2019/04/how-to-set-up-configure-uniden-r7-radar-detector/
They've cut back on the updates. I guess Uniden feels the R7 is where it needs to be with how it operates. It is pretty good..
Not true. As of May 27, 2021, you should be using the 1.37 update. support.uniden.com/radar-detectors/
@@postingid3214that's correct about the current firmware version, the post is from a year ago.
@@CFL-TECH Yes, I know your post was from a year ago. You made it sound like Uniden was finished doing updates because they were happy with where they were with them. I was letting you know that they've had a few updates in case you missed out on them. Was only trying to help. That was my goal.
Should I buy the r7 or r3 for my first radar?
R3! R7 is detectable unfortunately
I just bought my V1 recently. Should I switch to R7?
Not sure why anyone would buy a "new V1". I like the colorful display on the R7 and I don't need to pair my phone with it to get the most out of it. It would be like me giving up my galaxy phone and getting Nokia with a black and white screen.
New V1 will be out shortly. I don't expect it to beat the R1/3 nor R7, but only time and testing will tell.
Do we know if the r7 ever got those automatic gps lock outs?
Yep
And I'm sold on it! Heading to ebay now!
K band goes off in shopping plazas so far even with filters on. It's best off in areas that don't use K.
DriveCFL I never run into K band detection and, thus, have never switched it on (5 years) - makes for a much quieter ride and real alert experience.
@@joshbrown7282 there is a county in FL that still runs it often. The Sheriff's dept does. When I go through there I need to have it on. In the Orlando area I don't think anyone is running it. I figured with the R7 it may be quiet with it on and the filters, but so far not the case. I have to try K narrow.
DriveCFL Great Info! The Quad Cities (IL/IA), Chicago, I-35 through MO, I-70 through KS, 54 through TX/OK/NM, Dallas/Fort Worth, and I-10 from El Paso to San Antonio have all run Ka exclusively. The only time I’ve been popped is by Lidar (not legal in TX 👎🏼).
@@joshbrown7282 thanks. Wow you must drive a good amount. KA is King. FL troopers run it. Many smaller agencies too. I had laser go off before and I thought they had me but it was the guy behind me. I had the alert. It was my old Cobra SPX 7800 I believe. I got lucky that day. There was a red light right after the alert and the leo pulled out behind me two cars back in the line. We start moving again and I'm thinking I'm toast and it was the guy behind me. Whoa!
Their was a cop on the side of the highway hold out gun and my radar didn’t do any thing I have the r7 please help. I am paling on returning on it which is the best radar.
Thanks
Totally normal. Sounds like he was shooting laser so you’ll need a laser jammer to go with your radar detector. www.vortexradar.com/best-laser-jammer-reviews/
Ok let’s try this again, forget the Max how bad is the wash out on the R7 if any say 1 though 10, ten being the worst thanks again
I haven't seen any issues, but I also live in a pretty cloudy part of the country. Try asking on the forums to get feedback from people who live in sunny areas.
hey vortex can you do a burn in torture test for the r7 screen and give us an idea of how it will age on us?
its the only concern i have for it aside from questionable rdd immunity
Is the R7 the same performance as the Max360?
Nope, way better performance
10:50 Also the side arrows are just letting you know the signal is from the side where it cannot do any harm. Radar can only get a reading on your speed from the front or rear and not from the side.
Is this true?
I need a radar-detector-detector detector.
The upcoming Radenso Theia will actually have this feature
That's why we need it
do a r7 vs max 360 comparison
ruclips.net/video/MF2Rxi3T3rw/видео.html
Longer cables pls?
Get this, instead. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PMDWSVD/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The real question is, should I buy an R7? I can definitely afford one now and If I do buy one, I will be upgrading from a Max II. What ya think?
Do you find you're not getting enough range with your Max2? Are you having trouble finding the officers without arrows? It's really up to you and if you feel you'd benefit from its advantages.
@@VortexRadar The Max II has sufficient range and it's fast at alerting me of mobiles and stationaries. Arrows will be a nice thing to have though so I know exactly where they at. It's critical because in New Jersey, the troopers have only front facing radar antennas, so they can get us from behind. The Max II can definitely detect radar from behind, but it's not as far back as I would like it to be.
But again, I live in Pennsylvania where our troopers use K band [Stationary Only]; great filtering is also a must.
What do you recommend?
never mind asked to early lol