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Uniden R3 Extreme Long Range Laser Radar Detector w/ GPS & Voice Alert

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Amazon has Uniden R3 Extreme Long Range Laser Radar Detector w/ GPS & Voice Alert for $245.95 Now-> $246.04. Shipping is free.

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Features:
  • 360 Degree Digital Signal Processor
  • GPS With Red Light Camera Alerts
  • Quiet Ride - User Set Speed Auto Mute
  • K False Filter / KA False Filter

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Amazon has Uniden R3 Extreme Long Range Laser Radar Detector w/ GPS & Voice Alert for $245.95 Now-> $246.04. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member zskf61987 for finding this deal.

Features:
  • 360 Degree Digital Signal Processor
  • GPS With Red Light Camera Alerts
  • Quiet Ride - User Set Speed Auto Mute
  • K False Filter / KA False Filter

Editor's Notes

Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff
  • Price comparison for this deal:
    • This price is $9.52 less than this popular Front Page deal
  • About this product:
    • Rating of 4.6 from over 3,500 Amazon customer reviews.
  • About this store:
    • Amazon Return Policy: Free returns are available for the shipping address you chose. You can return the item for any reason in new and unused condition: no shipping charge.
    • Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more.
    • If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available.

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Keyser_Soze_09
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I've been tracking the prices on R3/R7 forever, and it comes down to: "Do you consider arrows worth $125-150?" if you ignore the minor cosmetic differences.

To me, they weren't, and I bit on the R3 around $260 or so. I have had situations driving around where I'd like to know the direction of the KA alert, but I've gotten over it quickly. My car is a lightning blue cop magnet, so I just slow down on KA regardless.

To anyone buying this, chuck the user's manual and watch VortexRadar's 'R3 Configuration' video on YouTube on your phone in the car. 10m of setup and it's perfect.
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c2nah777
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Good deal on a great detector.
But wait...non-employee post? No auto-FP for you.
Please, citizens of SD let's get this on the FP!
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compaholic
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It's not just arrows, they just released the firmware to include GPS auto lockouts.
As previously asked, new v1.35 firmware for R7 was recently released adding GPS auto lockout functionality and additional K band filters to quiet it down a bit from falses.
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Mar 10, 2021 1:54 PM
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c2nah777
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Mar 10, 2021 1:54 PM
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Good deal on a great detector.
But wait...non-employee post? No auto-FP for you.
Please, citizens of SD let's get this on the FP!
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Mar 10, 2021 2:03 PM
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crazychompMar 10, 2021 2:03 PM
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Good deal! Picked one up for my other car.
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Mar 10, 2021 2:16 PM
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TravisT7776Mar 10, 2021 2:16 PM
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Hmmmm get this to retire my escort or wait for r7 deal to come back...
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Mar 10, 2021 2:29 PM
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El_ConquistadorMar 10, 2021 2:29 PM
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Great deal! Definitely rep worthy but I'm holding out for a screaming deal on the R7 so I can retire my R3 to my wife's van.
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Mar 10, 2021 2:32 PM
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Keyser_Soze_09Mar 10, 2021 2:32 PM
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Quote from TravisT7776 View quoted comment :
Hmmmm get this to retire my escort or wait for r7 deal to come back...
I've been tracking the prices on R3/R7 forever, and it comes down to: "Do you consider arrows worth $125-150?" if you ignore the minor cosmetic differences.

To me, they weren't, and I bit on the R3 around $260 or so. I have had situations driving around where I'd like to know the direction of the KA alert, but I've gotten over it quickly. My car is a lightning blue cop magnet, so I just slow down on KA regardless.

To anyone buying this, chuck the user's manual and watch VortexRadar's 'R3 Configuration' video on YouTube on your phone in the car. 10m of setup and it's perfect.
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Mar 10, 2021 2:49 PM
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compaholicMar 10, 2021 2:49 PM
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Quote from Keyser_Soze_09 View quoted comment :
I've been tracking the prices on R3/R7 forever, and it comes down to: "Do you consider arrows worth $125-150?" if you ignore the minor cosmetic differences.

To me, they weren't, and I bit on the R3 around $260 or so. I have had situations driving around where I'd like to know the direction of the KA alert, but I've gotten over it quickly. My car is a lightning blue cop magnet, so I just slow down on KA regardless.

To anyone buying this, chuck the user's manual and watch VortexRadar's 'R3 Configuration' video on YouTube on your phone in the car. 10m of setup and it's perfect.

It's not just arrows, they just released the firmware to include GPS auto lockouts.
[EDIT] As previously asked, new v1.35 firmware for R7 was recently released adding GPS auto lockout functionality and additional K band filters to quiet it down a bit from falses.
Last edited by compaholic March 10, 2021 at 08:49 PM.
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Mar 10, 2021 3:02 PM
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amelenMar 10, 2021 3:02 PM
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Just a heads up that the arrows of R7 supposedly don't work well if you have privacy/insulated glass in your car. So R3 is probably the best bet in that case. I ordered it a few days ago - hasn't shipped yet, just canceled and re-ordered for $10 less lol.

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Mar 10, 2021 3:17 PM
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SensibleMustang720Mar 10, 2021 3:17 PM
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Quote from compaholic View quoted comment :
It's not just arrows, they just released the firmware to include GPS auto lockouts.
Which version is that because I have the latest 1.33 and mine does not auto lockout yet
Mar 10, 2021 3:20 PM
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jortsMar 10, 2021 3:20 PM
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i am thinking about picking one up. my issue is that i park on the street and if leave it on the windshield in view my window will get smashed and it will get stolen. are any of these battery powered? i don't mind taken it out and putting it in my glove compartment put its a PIA to it all with the cord. i dont really want to hard wire it into my cars fuse box but i realize that is probably the best option.
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Mar 10, 2021 3:49 PM
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Keyser_Soze_09Mar 10, 2021 3:49 PM
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Quote from jorts View quoted comment :
i am thinking about picking one up. my issue is that i park on the street and if leave it on the windshield in view my window will get smashed and it will get stolen. are any of these battery powered? i don't mind taken it out and putting it in my glove compartment put its a PIA to it all with the cord. i dont really want to hard wire it into my cars fuse box but i realize that is probably the best option.
Just get a mirror mount and run the wire. It'll take 20 minutes, and it's easy removal for those sketch areas. If you regularly park in a sketch area, that's up to you.
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Mar 10, 2021 3:50 PM
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Keyser_Soze_09Mar 10, 2021 3:50 PM
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Quote from compaholic View quoted comment :
It's not just arrows, they just released the firmware to include GPS auto lockouts.
Good looking out - info here: https://www.vortexradar.com/2021/...olockouts/

I'd say this is now worth ~$150 over the R3. When I bought, there was speculation about patents w/ that other RD company, and if Uniden would ever be able to deliver it.
Mar 10, 2021 3:51 PM
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Coffeelover696969Mar 10, 2021 3:51 PM
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Repped. I've had the r3 since 2017 and it has paid for itself already. Just yesterday on the NJ tpke a copy with a radar. I was flying at 90-95mph and stepped in the brakes down to 70mph. no cars ahead of me. I was dead for sure if I was still going 90+. Mine has been nothing but reliable. I paid $399 in December 2017.
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Mar 10, 2021 4:00 PM
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want2xlMar 10, 2021 4:00 PM
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Any comments about false alarms coming from adaptive cruise control? My old Valentine worked great. Txs
Mar 10, 2021 4:14 PM
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RickA4835Mar 10, 2021 4:14 PM
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Any recommendations on a cordless radar detector? I can't use a corded one in my car.
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Mar 10, 2021 4:15 PM
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jrocks18Mar 10, 2021 4:15 PM
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Forgive my ignorance...isn't much of the new police equipment near instant reads of speed...can these really protect you? I assume they just seek out those signals up and behind you on the road ? Again, total noob...just curious how safe these make you or if it's just a little insurance..
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