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Mar 12, 2021 1:50 PM

Uniden R7 Extreme Long Range Radar Detector with GPS & Threat Detection

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Amazon has Uniden R7 Extreme Long Range Radar Detector with GPS & Threat Detection on sale for $384.80 -> now $374.94. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member RiazK for finding this deal.

Key Features:
  • Industry Leading Performance with Advanced False Alert Filtering
  • Dual Antennas w/ directional arrows allow the R7 to detect threats from all 4 directions 360Ā° protection, with Arrows displaying the direction of the threat, showing the band & signal strength for each.
  • Using GPS the R7 can remember and mute common false alerts (such as retail store automatic doors) along your regularly driven routes so you never have to listen to the same false alert twice.
  • Preloaded Red Light and Speed Camera locations with Free Database and Firmware updates ensures your detector will never be out of date.
  • Large Multi-Color OLED Display
  • Voice warnings allow for hands-free operation and provide clear communication. Voice Alerts are programmable to fit your driving style so you can keep your eyes on the road with no distractions.

Editor's Notes

Written by oceanlake
  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this Uniden R7 Extreme Long Range Radar Detector is $70.05 lower (16% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting at $444.99 at the time of this posting.
  • About this product:
    • This radar detector has received an average rating of 4.7 stars out of 5 based on over 1,000 Amazon customer reviews.
    • Review local and state laws before using this product.
  • About this store:
    • Amazon offers free returns for this item. You can return the item for any reason in new and unused condition: no shipping charges.
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Amazon has Uniden R7 Extreme Long Range Radar Detector with GPS & Threat Detection on sale for $384.80 -> now $374.94. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member RiazK for finding this deal.

Key Features:
  • Industry Leading Performance with Advanced False Alert Filtering
  • Dual Antennas w/ directional arrows allow the R7 to detect threats from all 4 directions 360Ā° protection, with Arrows displaying the direction of the threat, showing the band & signal strength for each.
  • Using GPS the R7 can remember and mute common false alerts (such as retail store automatic doors) along your regularly driven routes so you never have to listen to the same false alert twice.
  • Preloaded Red Light and Speed Camera locations with Free Database and Firmware updates ensures your detector will never be out of date.
  • Large Multi-Color OLED Display
  • Voice warnings allow for hands-free operation and provide clear communication. Voice Alerts are programmable to fit your driving style so you can keep your eyes on the road with no distractions.

Editor's Notes

Written by oceanlake
  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this Uniden R7 Extreme Long Range Radar Detector is $70.05 lower (16% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting at $444.99 at the time of this posting.
  • About this product:
    • This radar detector has received an average rating of 4.7 stars out of 5 based on over 1,000 Amazon customer reviews.
    • Review local and state laws before using this product.
  • About this store:
    • Amazon offers free returns for this item. You can return the item for any reason in new and unused condition: no shipping charges.
    • 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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nthony
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How to update firmware for anyone who doesn't want to spend 15 mins researching (windows 10):

Download below
Newest 1.35 firmware .BIN download - https://www.rdforum.org/threads/108504/
Uniden R Series SW Download Tool (R7_20201013.zip file) Install the program, disregard the old firmware - https://www.uniden.info/download/index.cfm?s=R7
USB to UART Bridge Driver (if needed) https://www.silabs.com/developers...cp-drivers

Plug in the usb cable to your windows 10 pc. It should chime that a device was connected. Windows likely wont have a usb driver. Under "Device Manager" in windows, There will be a device called USB to UART Bridge and will likely be open with an icon stating no driver is installed. Update the driver by pointing it to the unzipped driver folder and it should install. Next run the program,it should automatically read the firmware (mine was 1.33). Click open under download file and point it to the 1.35 bin file and click start download at the bottom.
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Korbin
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This is no easier or difficult to use than the R3. Both are excellent detectors, but the big difference is this R7 has the arrows. They aren't meant to be plug-and-play, so do yourself a favor and head over to Vortex Radar and read up on his configuration page to better understand all the settings.
https://www.vortexradar.com/2019/...-detector/
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ingenue007
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That's because patent for arrows expired.
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Mar 12, 2021 3:41 PM
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rmhicksMar 12, 2021 3:41 PM
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Quote from TrollingBy View quoted comment :
Tempting but I'm satisfied with my R1
My R3 is still going strong. The R7 is tempting but then the Radenso Theia, I hope, will be out this year so I'll wait.
Mar 12, 2021 3:50 PM
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Mar 12, 2021 3:51 PM
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ingenue007Mar 12, 2021 3:51 PM
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Quote from Bartmess. View quoted comment :
Funny how they are coping the valentine1 radar.
Can't beat them copy them
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That's because patent for arrows expired.
Mar 12, 2021 3:51 PM
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KorbinMar 12, 2021 3:51 PM
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Quote from rmhicks View quoted comment :
My R3 is still going strong. The R7 is tempting but then the Radenso Theia, I hope, will be out this year so I'll wait.
They were promising the Theia would be out last year. They're saying the price will be between $750-1000. That's too rich for my blood. Plus their previous models look so cheap.
Mar 12, 2021 3:52 PM
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Slickerthanmost1Mar 12, 2021 3:52 PM
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Quote from FChicken View quoted comment :
The fark are you talking about "beginner" radar detector.

This isn't a skill or hobby. Get the best you can afford.
I meant in terms of all the different functions it can provide . I'm more of a plug and play type of person
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Mar 12, 2021 3:58 PM
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KorbinMar 12, 2021 3:58 PM
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Quote from Slickerthanmost1 View quoted comment :
I meant in terms of all the different functions it can provide . I'm more of a plug and play type of person
Learning all the settings is a pain, but plug-and-play would be worse. With a good detector, you can configure them how you like to minimize falses for the types of radar used in your area. And having GPS built in is very handy for speed-based alert control and warnings for red light cameras.
Mar 12, 2021 4:01 PM
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sccracingMar 12, 2021 4:01 PM
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Great detector, meh deal.
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Mar 12, 2021 4:01 PM
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tunnieMar 12, 2021 4:01 PM
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Have the R3, the false positives are annoying.

Waiting for the Radenso; if you haven't heard of it look it up.
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Mar 12, 2021 4:07 PM
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mikedaleyMar 12, 2021 4:07 PM
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Just buy one. It's a great device that works very well.
Mar 12, 2021 4:07 PM
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dmcloneMar 12, 2021 4:07 PM
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I had a V1 for over a decade. Two years ago I bought the R3 and I've been very happy with it after making a few changes to the programming. For me, it makes no financial sense to get an R7 but if I was in the market, the R7 would be my choice. I hard wired the R3 into the mirror of my BMW m235 and two weeks ago I traded that for a Kia Telluride and I hard wired it into that as well. I just mounted it as high as it would go on the windshield in front of the visor and so far I'm happy.
Mar 12, 2021 4:08 PM
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KorbinMar 12, 2021 4:08 PM
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Quote from tunnie View quoted comment :
Have the R3, the false positives are annoying.

Waiting for the Radenso; if you haven't heard of it look it up.
Police don't use X and K band in some areas. If you disable those, you'll virtually eliminate false positives.
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Mar 12, 2021 4:17 PM
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DirtCheapDadMar 12, 2021 4:17 PM
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Quote from dmclone View quoted comment :
I had a V1 for over a decade. Two years ago I bought the R3 and I've been very happy with it after making a few changes to the programming. For me, it makes no financial sense to get an R7 but if I was in the market, the R7 would be my choice. I hard wired the R3 into the mirror of my BMW m235 and two weeks ago I traded that for a Kia Telluride and I hard wired it into that as well. I just mounted it as high as it would go on the windshield in front of the visor and so far I'm happy.
This ^. Same thing. Sold my V1 and never looked back.

If I didn't have the R3, I would absolutely spend the extra for the R7. Having the arrows is great when you need to know if you're being tailed by a highway patrol, or coming up on one (in areas where they run with radar constantly on while driving). There are other ways to figure it out, but not with certainty.
Mar 12, 2021 4:27 PM
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Coffeelover696969Mar 12, 2021 4:27 PM
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Quote from Bartmess. View quoted comment :
Funny how they are coping the valentine1 radar.
Can't beat them copy them
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Valentine slowed down the radar detector industry by not releasing their patent for arrows for something like 15 years. you can than Valentine for $300-500 radar detectors when there was no competition.
Mar 12, 2021 4:27 PM
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TheHebrewHammer69Mar 12, 2021 4:27 PM
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This is extremely good! Has paid for itself many times over. I had lots of falls alerts but enabled Quiet Ride for K band, reduced K band sensitivity to minimum, and leave in Advanced mode. In South Florida at least, Ka band is the one to watch out for.
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Mar 12, 2021 4:28 PM
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THE5RIVERSMar 12, 2021 4:28 PM
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Thanks! Just ordered one and was hesitant last week at the higher price! Fantastic deal.

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