Cobra RAD 700i Review

Cobra hits it out of the park. The Cobra RAD 700i offers astounding levels of performance at a price point that is remarkably inexpensive.

Driving extensively with the Cobra RAD 700i, makes me wonder, how did Cobra actually manage this produce such a radar detector?

Cobra vs Florida Highway Patrol

Updated: 7-16-25 by Veil Guy

Cobra RAD 700i Review Introduction

The Cobra RAD 700i is an exceptional radar detector at a price point of only $250 that performs, as implausible as it may seem, nearly as well as radar detectors costing more the three times its low price.

Radar detector reactivity tests of the best radar detectors

Speed over sensitivity, wins the day

Updated: 3-25-24 by Veil Guy

Radar detector reactivity & responsiveness tests

Introduction

Ever since I discovered the speed detection benefits of Ka-band segmentation in 2008, I’ve put more emphasis on a radar detector’s alert reactivity to instant-on radar, distant brief detections to approaching constant-on radar, and quick-trigger (very quick I/O operation) than on raw sensitivity.

Reactivity & Latch Time Performance Review

We test three top-rated radar detectors–the Uniden R9, the Valentine V1G2, and the Escort Redline 360c–for responsiveness and latch times on Ka-band.

Originally published: 6-30-23, Updated: 3-21-24 by Veil Guy

Ka-band Reactivity & Latch Time Performance Test: Uniden R9 vs Escort Redline 360c vs Valentine V1G2

This article is part two of a two part series.

As we have maintained over nearly five-decades of driving with radar detectors, we continue to believe a true measure of what makes a radar detector the best, is not its sensitivity or if it alerts at the longest distance to constantly transmitting (C/O) police radar, on an isolated closed-course test.

Reactivity & Latch Time Performance Review

We test three top-rated radar detectors–the Uniden R9, the Escort Redline 360c, and the Valentine V1G2–for K-band responsiveness and latch times and the results are very telling.

Published: 6-30-23, Updated: 07-16-2023 by Veil Guy

K-band Reactivity & Latch Time Performance Test: Uniden R9 vs Escort Redline 360c vs Valentine V1G2

As we have maintained over nearly five-decades of driving with radar detectors, we continue to believe a true measure of what makes a radar detector the best, is not its sensitivity or if it alerts at the longest distance to constantly transmitting (C/O) police radar, on an isolated closed-course test.

TMG Alpha-17 Laser Jammer Review

The TMG a-17 laser jammer performs extremely well with only two standard jamming heads

Updated: 07/16/2023 by Veil Guy

TMG Alpha-17 Laser Jammer Review Summary

Pros:

• Best performing 2-head laser jammer we’ve ever tested
• Very high performance consistency with 2-heads
• Connecting cables are thick, durable, and allow solid connections to the laser jamming heads
• Cables support connecting two heads requiring only one cable (for the non-VPR standard operating heads)
• Supports up to six heads (four standard and two VPR)
• CPU control module has been upgraded for reduced RF and improved electronic stability over the TMG Alpha-15
• Higher current fuses
• System can be powered three different ways
• Audi alerting volume is terrific
• Bluetooth support allows for easy firmware updating and control via Apple of Android smartphone apps.
• Configurable jamming duration
• Reasonably priced and less components required as compared to the ALP laser jammers to achieve similar performance

Cons:

• No parking sensor mode
• Head placement can be tricky when mounting the VPR head
• CPU and control module are one in the same requiring more cables to fish through the firewall and connect to the CPU
• No separate control module
• CPU module is not designed to be installed under the hood
• Tolerances could be improved with the CPU module to allow easier dip switch changing
• Difficult to remove cable connections from CPU without a small flat-head screw driver
• Cable jacket connection point to control module could be jacketed better
• Connections of jamming heads to the control module requires paying close attention to details
• No system self-check at startup to indicate a failed connection or jamming head

Introduction

Overview of the TMG Alpha-17 Laser Jammer

Facets TMG, a Taiwanese electronics manufacturer came on the US scene several years ago with their Alpha-15 laser jammer.

RadarBusters & Veil tested the 2-head laser jammer with good, but not consistently exceptional results.

Whistler Titan Review

This Whistler Titan review has been a long time coming.

The Whistler Titan is Whistler’s best radar detector ever offered and it runs with the big dogs like the Uniden R4 and even with dual antenna models such as the Uniden R8, Escort MAXcam 360c, Escort Max 360c MkII, and the Valentine V1G2..

I expected to publish it at the end of 2020, but as the COVID pandemic evolved into causing worldwide disruptions of supply chains, especially semi-conductor production, the Whistler Titan has been delayed for nearly two years!

TPX Laser Jammer Review & Test

This Adaptiv TPX jammer manages to hit a grand slam home run at its first at bat.

Now, we are ecstatic that Adaptiv has introduced their TPX laser jammer for automobiles.
 

Updated: 08/14/2023, by Veil Guy

TPX Laser Jammer Review Summary

Pros:

• Best performing laser jammer right out of the box
• High powered VPR head included as standard
• Very high performance consistency
• Flexible head placement
• CPU can be mounted under hood requiring only one cable to the control module to pass through the firewall
• USB type connections to control module very desirable allowing for easy connection and disconnection of cables
• Uncomplicated system making installation and operation a snap even for novices
• Audi alerting volume is terrific
• Parking sensor mode
• Reasonably priced and less components required as compared to the ALP laser jammers to achieve similar performance

Cons:

• Bluetooth support would be nice for operation, control, and firmware updating
• Short auto jamming operation of three seconds (unless in manual JTK mode)
• Cable jacket connection point to control module could be improved and be more durable
• No system check at startup to indicate a failed connection or jamming head

Introduction

Adaptiv Technologies has been around a long time in the industry and while many of you may not know their name, Adaptiv is very well regarded in the motorcyclist community.

Uniden R8 Review

The Uniden R8 is a Supercharged the Uniden R7 making it one of the best directional radar detectors we’ve ever driven with.

This review is based upon my real-world experiences driving of many thousands of miles with a ton of real-world police radar encounters.

Updated: 10/13/24 by Veil Guy

Introduction

For the last several years I have been crisscrossing the country every three months as I am participating in a clinical trial located on the opposite coast. The total round-trip mileage often exceeds 6000 miles each trip.

Uniden R4 Radar Detector Review

Uniden R4 Review

A supercharged Uniden R3 with some impressive new capabilities

Uniden R4 radar detectors were considered among the best at their time of introduction and even today more than hold their own in the face of newer models.

Updated: 7/13/2025, by Veil Guy

Introduction

Back in September of 2021, the owner of RadarBusters and I recently went on a 16,000 mile road-trip throughout large parts of the United States to the Eastern provinces of Canada.

Victoria and I had been recently vaccinated so when the prime minister of Canada re-opened its borders to vaccinated citizens with proof of a negative COVID test, we jumped at the opportunity to visit.