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expiredmetalgearsolid_x posted Mar 23, 2024 01:13 AM
expiredmetalgearsolid_x posted Mar 23, 2024 01:13 AM

Select Sam's Club Stores: Uniden R4 Extreme Long-Range Radar Detector w/ Voice Alert

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$289

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Select Sam's Club Stores (store locator) have Uniden R4 Extreme Long-Range Radar / Laser Detector w/ Voice Alert on sale for $289. Shipping is free for Plus Members, otherwise shipping will vary by location; alternatively, store pickup is free for Plus Members or $4 for Club Members where stock permits.

Thanks to Community Member metalgearsolid_x for finding this deal.

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Features:
  • Intelligent high performance driver alert and safety system. Extreme long-range laser/radar detection, record shattering performance, built-in GPS w/auto mute memory, voice alerts, red light and speed camera alerts, multi-color OLED display.
  • Industry leading performance with advanced false alert filtering is the choice for drivers who demand the highest level of protection against speeding tickets.
  • GPS Technology w/ Auto Mute Memory: The R4 can remember and automatically mute false alerts (such as retail store doors) along your 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red light and speed camera locations with free database and firmware updates ensures your detector will never be out of date.

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Written by oceanlake
  • Our research indicates that this deal is $90.99 less (24% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $379.99 at the time of this posting.
  • Review state and local regulations before operating.
  • Refer to the original post & forum comments for additional details & discussion. -StrawMan86

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Select Sam's Club Stores (store locator) have Uniden R4 Extreme Long-Range Radar / Laser Detector w/ Voice Alert on sale for $289. Shipping is free for Plus Members, otherwise shipping will vary by location; alternatively, store pickup is free for Plus Members or $4 for Club Members where stock permits.

Thanks to Community Member metalgearsolid_x for finding this deal.

Note: Availability for shipping/pickup may vary by location.

Features:
  • Intelligent high performance driver alert and safety system. Extreme long-range laser/radar detection, record shattering performance, built-in GPS w/auto mute memory, voice alerts, red light and speed camera alerts, multi-color OLED display.
  • Industry leading performance with advanced false alert filtering is the choice for drivers who demand the highest level of protection against speeding tickets.
  • GPS Technology w/ Auto Mute Memory: The R4 can remember and automatically mute false alerts (such as retail store doors) along your 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.

Editor's Notes

Written by oceanlake
  • Our research indicates that this deal is $90.99 less (24% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $379.99 at the time of this posting.
  • Review state and local regulations before operating.
  • Refer to the original post & forum comments for additional details & discussion. -StrawMan86

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SturgeonGeneral
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I run mine in VA all the time, Uniden R series detectors have fantastic shielding so they are very difficult to be detected. As a resident, I wouldn't use it around town (personally don't speed really in town anyway) as it's a but riskier with getting caught, but I've driven past literally hundreds of Virginia State Police cars running radar and never had an issue.
TrollingBy
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Legal in 49 states. Just because you think something is illegal doesn't mean it is. The law is written in books not your mind.
youra6
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Stay in the right lane buddy

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Mar 23, 2024 11:15 PM
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HartageMar 23, 2024 11:15 PM
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Quote from gobblygook :
"By slowing down the radar detector HELPED the ultimate goal of speed traps, to slow people down."
That is not the goal, that's the goal of misuse or abuse of speed limit legislation. When they pass legislation to place speed limits, there is no declaration of revenue generation. The main goal is declared, to limit speed for reasons of a b and c etc.
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Quote from texst :
When the new Texas law eventually gets enforced, certain unlicensed drivers will be avoiding police encounters like the plague
Kinda goes without saying that all unlicensed drivers in every state avoid police encounters as much as possible. Nothing new there.

But if you're referring to SB4 somehow coming into play during a routine traffic stop, you may want to read it again. It only allows for the arrest of individuals that the police officer has evidence to believe they may have recently entered the country illegally. Furthermore, the violation is only a misdemeanor and Texas state law forbids the prosecution of a misdemeanor more than 2 years after the offense. It's just political theater on both sides.

TLDR; Undocumented immigrants that are more than a couple of hours away from the border or have been in the country more than 2 years won't be subject to arrest any more than they already were.
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smalltimeprintfarmerMar 24, 2024 12:16 AM
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Quote from ktlewis02 :
Again, why do you even need this? If you live in an area where speed traps are prevalent then you *already know* where they like to run radar.
more than one area has moving radar; where there is no "speed trap".

if you didn't want to shop for a radar detector what WTF made you click into this forum in the first place 🤣
Last edited by pittsburghsouth March 23, 2024 at 05:22 PM.
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KLondike5-1212Mar 24, 2024 01:00 AM
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Quote from Hartage :
What the hell are you talking about ? I was replying to "as far as I know, only used to detect speed traps". (refering to radar detectors) So my reply is to point out they are also used to detect other radar emitters like automatic door openers. Your "The GOAL of speed traps is revenue" where does that fit into any of this ?
FWIW, When I read you comment the same "the goal is revenue" popped into my head too.
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Mar 24, 2024 01:17 AM
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SaveMoneyZoneMar 24, 2024 01:17 AM
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Quote from screamingninja :
How does this compare to the alternatives? Appears to be good value for money but what would you buy if you wanted something a little nicer?
This Uniden R4 is probably the best you going to get for the money. If find one for cheaper used in great condition, Jump on it.

If you wanted to spend more money then could be more options. I have the Uniden R8. The R8 has arrows so you know where the threat is coming from and Bluetooth connectivity to pair with a phone to run apps for additions features and coverage. My R8 came out to like $550 before taxes.

The R4 is a great. Many people like it and would recommend it
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Mar 24, 2024 01:46 AM
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keith10674Mar 24, 2024 01:46 AM
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Screw a radar detector, get me a radar jammer
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Mar 24, 2024 01:53 AM
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HartageMar 24, 2024 01:53 AM
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Quote from KLondike5-1212 :
FWIW, When I read you comment the same "the goal is revenue" popped into my head too.
Hmm, maybe my wording could have been clearer if more than one person thought that..... I guess we all could stand to improve a bit.
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justyeMar 24, 2024 03:28 AM
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Do these actually work? Read about how law enforcement doesn't rely on radar and these don't work that well anymore? Honestly, that's the only thing holding me back.
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ThoreauHDMar 24, 2024 03:35 AM
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Quote from MARKdB :
German autobahn, with mostly no speed limits, has significantly less death/injury rate than USA. The root causes of danger on the roads is human incompetence and lack of awareness/focus, not rate of speed.

Self-driving cars will solve these problems, albeit with some rate of failure, but a fraction of what us chimps are capable of.
This reminds me of an instance on the autobahn where I saw the polizei pull over a motorist for driving 45 mph. I returned about half an hour later going the other way, and they had him pulled out of the car, and were beating his ass with batons. I was so proud to live in Germany that day. I only wish we had the same rules in the US.
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scb435Mar 24, 2024 03:50 AM
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Quote from ktlewis02 :
Again, why do you even need this? If you live in an area where speed traps are prevalent then you *already know* where they like to run radar.
Radar works in moving police cars (front and rear), can easily target oncoming vehicles on the opposite side of a typical interstate median, and mindless radar-constant-on patrolling is probably the most common form of revenue generation, err, speed enforcement. Using Waze and having local knowledge of "where the speed traps are" is certainly helpful, but only part of the equation.
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MARKdBMar 24, 2024 03:59 AM
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Quote from ThoreauHD :
This reminds me of an instance on the autobahn where I saw the polizei pull over a motorist for driving 45 mph. I returned about half an hour later going the other way, and they had him pulled out of the car, and were beating his ass with batons. I was so proud to live in Germany that day. I only wish we had the same rules in the US.
Removing the speed limit also instinctively keeps drivers whom do not drive with a sense of purpose out of the left lane. That is the fast, very fast, passing lane. If you camp there, everyone dies.
Last edited by MARKdB March 23, 2024 at 09:25 PM.
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scb435Mar 24, 2024 04:03 AM
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Quote from screamingninja :
How does this compare to the alternatives? Appears to be good value for money but what would you buy if you wanted something a little nicer?
Unfortunately there isn't really any little bit nicer option. If you're sticking with the best reviewed & recommended detectors, the only practical upgrade from an R4 is to go for something with arrows (R8, Valentine Gen2, Escort max 360c), models which are double the price at $600 and up.
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Mar 24, 2024 04:20 AM
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scb435Mar 24, 2024 04:20 AM
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Quote from xyooj :
even if youre just passing through?
Not a VA resident but my understanding is that it's legally ok stored away in the trunk. The detector cannot be readily accessible to the driver or passengers, i.e. throwing it in the glove box or under the seat as you're getting pulled over technically isn't good enough and probably just draws unwanted attention. As far as actually running them in VA, I know Unidens are generally reputed to be relatively well-shielded/stealthy while garbage sub $150 detectors are just the opposite.
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scb435Mar 24, 2024 04:47 AM
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Quote from lass.richard :
The big advantage is at night, where you can't really see where they are, esp. from behind. No, it won't save you much from laser gun, but in my areas- south of Albany, NY, there are very, very few patrol cars with laser- i'd estimate maybe 5% within 250 mile radius if I'd have to put a number on it. Also laser has some disadvantages, I could be wrong, but idt the patrol car can be moving and no rain/fog..
Agreed, arrows are a big help esp at night. Laser fortunately is not widespread in my location either. It's still stationary only. I believe at least some models work in the rain but it does affect range. The range on modern guns is insane, they are technically capable of getting a reading at 1/2 mile or more, I guess it depends on how steady one can hold the dot. I found the recent Vortex Radar YT videos of different guns in action to be pretty enlightening.

A favorite tactic of states/jurisdictions that aggressively use laser on the interstates is to target from an overpass or on-ramp where they have elevation/line of sight and will often work that setup with a team of waiting chase vehicles. This usually draws a lot of attention downstream however and will be blasted all over Waze if there's enough traffic volume.
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Mar 24, 2024 04:59 AM
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scb435Mar 24, 2024 04:59 AM
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Quote from keith10674 :
Screw a radar detector, get me a radar jammer
Highly illegal at a federal level. Don't know how easy it would be to get caught but I've never seen anyone online admit to running a radar jamming system.

Laser jamming however, is legal in many states.

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