A Question for the Avionics guys.

[Random Electron]

Due to the epidemic proliferation of speed cameras on UK roads, I was thinking of buying a radar detector.

Perusing the many web sites devoted to selling these units I am now completely baffled.

Have any of the avionics guys or gals made a study of what is available?

If so, any suggestions?

Thanks in advance

[STC]

Suggestions? Slow down. Obey the speed limit.

And what makes you think "avionics guys" would neccessarily be experts in the field of radar detectors?

[Random Electron]

Er, well Officer, I think they would know more than I would.

[GIANNI]

Avionic men usually earn more ,hence faster cars ,hence more need for radar detectors !!!!!!!

[419]

R.E
About 8 months ago, I purchased a BEL Euro 550 radar detector. It's not cheap (approx £300), but it has fantastic reception. It will pick up speed cameras on motorways about 3/4 of a mile away, and I've not had any false alarms from it.
For the record, I don't speed on minor roads, A or B roads, but I do sometimes exceed the limit on motorways, (as do a fair % of the driving population if they are honest).

419

[avoman]

I am delighted with my Blackspot Road Angel. That is one of the GPS based devices. Halfords price is £399 but it is possible to get it for about £320.
Updating the database takes seconds even on a slow internet connection.
Obviously it never misses a speed trap it knows about.
I also have a Fireblade motorcycle. I did not buy that to ride slowly.
I adapted the Road Angel to use on the bike too. See my website www.coolbiker.co.uk
Does the additional laser detector work? I have not been gunned for a long time so I cannot tell you.
The best part is being able to relax about cameras and attend to driving. Now there is two of us looking out for me! Indispensable.

[Random Electron]

Thanks 419, and Avoman, you have given me somewhere to start!