The Uniden DFR8 is a solid basic radar detector with good performance, false alert filtering, and features. If you’re just getting started with the DFR8, here’s what all the buttons do and how to program your detector.
Purchase the Uniden DFR8 here.
Note: You can download the Uniden DFR8 owner’s manual. This guide will provide additional information and detail.
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The Uniden DFR9 is a solid mid-tier radar detector with good performance, false alert filtering, and features. If you’re just getting started with the DFR9, here’s what all the buttons do and how to program your detector.
Purchase the Uniden DFR9 here.
Note: You can download the Uniden DFR9 owner’s manual. This tutorial will provide additional information and detail.
Permanent link to this article: https://www.vortexradar.com/2018/12/how-to-setup-program-uniden-dfr9/
Best Buy sells two different versions of the Uniden R1 radar detector. You’ve got the normal Uniden R1 (which they call the R1 DSP) that you can buy anywhere, as well as the much less expensive Uniden R1 BBY. The regular R1 is $299 and the R1 BBY is only $179.
At $179, the Uniden R1 BBY will blow away every other radar detector at this price point.
Update Jan 2019: When I was at Uniden’s meeting area at CES to take a closer look at the upcoming Uniden R7, I happened to meet the guy in charge of the Best Buy deals for the Uniden products and we got to talking about the R1 BBY. I asked about what’s up with this detector and why it’s such an insanely good deal (it blows away anything else in that price range). In short, it was intended to be a special deal just for the holidays. They didn’t sell all their inventory so the deal is (sometimes) still available until their inventory runs out. I don’t remember if once they sell out they’re going to pull the R1 BBY as a product altogether or if they’re going to go back up to $279 or so permanently, but either way, the $179/$189 price point is not going to be a permanent thing. Just a heads up.
So what are the differences between the R1 DSP And R1 BBY and which one should you get?
Uniden R1 BBY ($179) and Uniden R1 DSP ($299)
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Want to learn how to use your Radenso Pro M and how to set it up for where you drive? Let’s take a look at all the buttons and menu options of the Radenso Pro M.
Radenso did a great job of setting up the detector to be quiet out of the box with settings that are optimal for most drivers around North America. However, you may want to change things depending on where you drive or your own personal preferences.
The Radenso Pro M user manual does a great job explaining things. Let’s go into more detail here.
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Update: The winners have all been selected and emailed on Jan 1st. Take a look through the list of winners and if you see your name, be sure to check your email inbox. Thank you to everyone who participated, congratulations to all the winners, and welcome everyone to 2019!
This year’s giveaway is the biggest one I’ve ever done. I’m really excited because you guys have a chance to win a bunch of stuff including the very best radar detectors, dashcams, and laser jammers on the market.
The video above tells you about all the different prizes. (There’s a lot more than what you’ll see in the image. 😉 ) Then you can enter the giveaway below. There are multiple ways of entering to improve your odds of winning.
Vortex Radar’s 2018 Holiday Giveaway
Good luck to everyone!
and a special thank you to all the companies and people providing the different prizes:
Note: Winners will be randomly selected by Gleam on 1/1/19. I don’t select the winners myself, but I’ll have Gleam select them in the afternoon and then contact all the winners via email. This giveaway is open internationally as well and you can win any prize, so long as it is legal in your country. For complete information, please see the terms and conditions of the giveaway.
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Black Friday and Cyber Monday are here which means that there’s lots of great deals on radar detectors and dash cameras. As new deals show up / expire, I’ll keep this article updated to keep you guys in the loop on the best deals on new countermeasures and dashcams for your vehicle. Be sure to keep checking back here periodically.
Pro-tip: Amazon has a bunch of Black Friday deals and new stuff pops up and goes away every few hours. Check out their current BF discounts on radar detectors on dashcams.
Amazon is also selling the Max360 for $399 now so that’s a good option too. If you buy it directly from Escort, you’ll also get a speeding ticket guarantee. If you get a ticket from radar or laser within 1 year of buying the 360, Escort will pay for it. So if you’d like that, you should buy the Max360 direct from Escort.
Update: This deal is now expired. It’s now back up to $499.
The 360c offers the same performance and filtering as the original 360, and it’s also physically refreshed and slightly smaller than the 360, but it adds WiFi so you’re no longer tied to your phone for realtime cloud alerts. Plus it can automatically update its firmware and redlight camera / speedcamera database without you having to take the detector home and plug it into your computer whenever there’s an update.
If you’re looking for the most feature-packed and set-it-and-forget-it detector, the 360c is the way to go.
Update: This deal has now expired.
Bonus: If you want the Escort M1 dashcam that attaches to the side of your radar detector, use the coupon code “BLACKBUNDLE” to save 25% off the M1 when buying a Max360 or Max360c.
Buy the Escort M1 dashcam here.
This exclusive Best Buy edition will ship without the padded carrying case, it will have a basic power-only power cable instead of the smartcord with a remote mute button and alert LED, and it will ship with just the standard dual suction cup mount and will not include the larger single suction cup mount. To the left you’ll see everything it comes with.
Most people won’t need those accessories and you’ll be getting the same long range performance the R1 offers for $90 off the retail price. It retails for $279 normally and $189 for Cyber Monday.
This deal is live now and runs through 11/26.
Click here to buy the Uniden R1.
These are manufacturer refurbished and advertised in like new condition. Amazon’s refurbished warranties are always at least 90 days minimum. Less than 1 year like new, but plenty to drive around and ensure everything is working properly.
If you’d like to save some money, this is a good way to go.
Purchase a refurbished Uniden R3 here.
I’m usually pretty hesitant to post new R3 discounts because of how strict Uniden is with sticking to MAP and if sellers sell it below $399, they’ll lose the ability to sell Uniden detectors in the future. That said, Rakuten has the silver R3 for $60 off if you use the coupon code CYBER20.
Update: This deal has now expired.
Purchase a new silver Uniden R3 here.
This detector offers good performance and filtering, redlight camera / speed camera alerts, low speed muting, and GPS lockouts. This is the most affordable way to get GPS lockouts, a feature that I consider to be a must for anyone driving around town. (It’s the best way to filter out speed signs and automatic door openers from shopping centers and drugstores.)
Update: This deal has now expired.
Purchase the Uniden DFR7. Use the coupon code CYBER20.
The iX is an updated version of the 9500ix, Escort’s best selling detector ever. Performance has been improved, filtering is improved, the design is improved, Bluetooth has been added, etc. It’s been updated in almost every area. Here’s my complete Escort iX review if you’d like to learn more.
For Cyber Monday, the iX is on sale for $100 off.
Update: This deal has expired, but Escort is still selling it for $50 off.
If you like the idea of the iX, but you want better performance and/or a stealth detector that’s undetectable by radar detector detectors, the Redline EX is on sale for $100 off as well.
It’s normally $599 and now it’s $499.
Update: This deal has now expired.
Blendmount makes an awesome third party mount that lets you hang your radar detector or dashcam under your rear view mirror. This way you don’t have to worry about anything falling off your windshield when the suction cups fail, it looks cleaner, and in many states it’s illegal to have something on your windshield in the first place, so this is a great solution.
Blendmounts are will built and they’re priced accordingly. For Black Friday and Cyber Monday, you can use the coupon code “CB15” to save 15% off the Blendmount.
This deal has been extended and is available through Dec 2nd.
TMG’s Black Friday sale knocks a nice chunk of cash off the price of a set of duals, quads, and single heads.
Duals drop from $629 to $579 ($50 off). Use the coupon code BLACKFRIDAY50.
Quads drop from $899 to $829 ($70 off). Use the coupon code BLACKFRIDAY70.
Individual heads also drop from $169 to $119 each ($50 off) when you use those coupon codes.
Update: This deal has expired.
Click here to buy your TMG Alpha-15’s.
Plus you get a Power Magic Pro (normally ~$25) for free so you also get parked recording capabilities.
This is the dashcam that I personally run in my car and I love it. It shoots in 4K for the front camera for great detail and ability to capture license plates. The rear camera shoots at 1080p. It records both in driving mode and parking mode, has some of the best parked recording capabilities around, has GPS and WiFi, can connect to the cloud for remote notifications and automatic uploading of events while you’re parked, it’s well-designed, and can basically do it all.
If you’re looking for the ultimate dashcam, this is way better than the retail price of a feature-packed and relatively expensive dashcam.
Click here to buy the Blackvue DR900S-2CH.
Recommended upgrades:
The included 16gb card is really small. I’d recommend this 128gb MicroSD card. It’s inexpensive, plus it’s a high endurance card designed specifically for continuous usage like you’ll see in a dashcam.
The Blackvue B-124 dedicated battery pack is $50 off for Cyber Monday. I use this with my DR900S-2CH for longer record times and not putting the strain on my car battery. I never see them discounted so this is a nice deal.
It records at 1080p for both front and rear cameras, has GPS, plus it has some advanced features like selectable bitrates to balance video quality and file size.
It doesn’t have a bunch of extra features like WiFi or Cloud support (which most people don’t need), but if you want a trusty set-it-and-forget-it dashcam to record while you drive, this is a great option.
If you’d like parked mode recording too, pick it up with the Street Guardian parking hardwire cable (recommended).
Update: This deal has expired, but the normal price is still lower now than it used to be.
Purchase the SG9663DC Dual here.
BlackboxMyCar is having a pretty awesome Black Friday / Cyber Monday sale as well.
They’ve got really good deals on dashcams, plus an extra 60 days of warranty on each one.
Blackvue DR900S-2CH: $383.99 (Save $156)
Blackvue DR750S-2CH: $303.99 (Save $106)
Thinkware F800 Pro Single Channel: $229.99 (Save $130)
Thinkware F800 Pro Dual Channel: $329.99 (Save $130)
Thinkware F800 Pro D+: $364.99 (Save $120)
Use the coupon code “VORTEX20” to save an additional $20 off any purchase as well. 😉
See all of BlackboxMyCar’s Dashcam Deals
Every hour or two, Amazon lists some new dashcams online for their Black Friday sale. Most of them are cheapy no-name cameras, but every now and then you’ll see something good pop up so it’s worth a look.
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Last night I grabbed my new Escort M1 dashcam (SEMA announcement info here) and mounted it onto a Max360c and took it for a spin. Here are my initial impressions of the new dashcam. You can read my full Escort M1 review here.
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This week at SEMA, Escort has announced their new M1 dashcam. It’s a 1080p dashcam that’s designed to attach right on to the side of most windshield mount Escort radar detectors, giving you an integrated radar detector / dashcam package. The dashcam retails for $199 and is available now.
Permanent link to this article: https://www.vortexradar.com/2018/11/escort-m1-dashcam-announced/
This week at SEMA, Blackvue has announced a couple new products including the Blackvue DR750X and the Power Magic EZ.
Permanent link to this article: https://www.vortexradar.com/2018/11/blackvue-dr750x-lte-dashcam-pmez/
So if you want one, you can now get a DFR6 for $144.99.
The DFR7 is available for just $188.99.
To get the deal, use the links above and then type in the coupon code “VORTEX” and you’ll see the discount in your cart.
That price on the DFR7 is especially nice… That’s almost half the price of a DFR9 and it’s the most affordable way to get GPS lockouts.
There’s a limit of 2 per order and the sale lasts through Tuesday.
Permanent link to this article: https://www.vortexradar.com/2018/11/25-off-the-uniden-dfr6-and-uniden-dfr7/
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