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Uniden R8 Extreme Long-Range Radar / Laser Detector

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Woot! has Uniden R8 Extreme Long-Range Radar / Laser Detector on sale for $549.99. Shipping is free w/ Amazon Prime or is otherwise a flat $6 per order.
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Product Info:
  • The R8 is an all new platform with unsurpassed range and sensitivity. It's Dual Antenna allows the R8 to detect threats from all four directions, with voice alerts for the direction of the threat. It even shows the band and signal strength for each.
  • The R8 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red light and speed camera locations with free database and firmware updates ensures your detector will never be out of date.
  • Voice alerts allow for hands-free operation and provide clear communication.
  • The R8 has the best K/KA band filtering with the least amount of false alerts from blind spot monitoring & collison avoidance systems in other vehicles.

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Written by DaywikC
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Woot! has Uniden R8 Extreme Long-Range Radar / Laser Detector on sale for $549.99. Shipping is free w/ Amazon Prime or is otherwise a flat $6 per order.
  • Note: If you are checking out with Amazon Prime and you are seeing a shipping cost during checkout, look for and tap/click the "Use this address" button. The order page will finish loading and shipping will update.
Thanks to Community Member DaywikC for finding this deal.

Product Info:
  • The R8 is an all new platform with unsurpassed range and sensitivity. It's Dual Antenna allows the R8 to detect threats from all four directions, with voice alerts for the direction of the threat. It even shows the band and signal strength for each.
  • The R8 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red light and speed camera locations with free database and firmware updates ensures your detector will never be out of date.
  • Voice alerts allow for hands-free operation and provide clear communication.
  • The R8 has the best K/KA band filtering with the least amount of false alerts from blind spot monitoring & collison avoidance systems in other vehicles.

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Written by SlickDealio

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Written by DaywikC

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dazedxxx
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Wait a second...aren't you buying this because you're in a rush??
satellite779
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R8 was as low as $470 in the past. I would wait if you're not in a rush
addtd2sd
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if you are talking about the car toys deal, they were all canceled.

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Sep 25, 2024 03:57 PM
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bbyf1601Sep 25, 2024 03:57 PM
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Has anyone done a woot return before and is it a hassle or relatively painless like Amazon?
Sep 25, 2024 04:00 PM
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CrbrySep 25, 2024 04:00 PM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank Crbry

Quote from SnotRocket :
Excuse my ignorance, but do these actually work? Would anyone say these are 90% reliable if police are using speed guns? Does it matter on which type they use? Which state your in if it works? Can you go "too fast" that these don't allow you to slow down before you're scanned by the police? I've always been interested but figured there's no way these would actually work. Thanks
Typically doesn't protect against Laser because if you see the alert you've already been tagged. This is great in TX and for me I've been running Uniden for 7+ years and it has saved me a few times i.e cops sitting in residential turns hiding on a long straight. I'll pick up cops on KA band long before I can see them on highways. Just slow down and once you confirm you pass them or the signal disappears. It won't help against cops not actively running their equipment so you can pair with Waze to get warnings of user reported as well.

TBH if you're questioning whether it works I'd get a cheaper one like the older R3 Extreme or R4 to start off. R8 is more of flagship best of the best etc. I run an R7 in my M3 and an R4 in my X5. Arrows are great but with some common sense they have the same efficacy.
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elefante72Sep 25, 2024 04:00 PM
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Quote from NAiLs00 :
Good to know! I'm definitely in no rush, but it's getting to be time to upgrade from my Escort Passport. It was a great device of its time. The darn OLED display has been failing the last couple of years, and at max brightness, orange is the only color that's somewhat readable.
https://www.escortradar.com/pages/trade-in-program [escortradar.com]
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DealzcatSep 25, 2024 04:09 PM
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Quote from SnotRocket :
Excuse my ignorance, but do these actually work? Would anyone say these are 90% reliable if police are using speed guns? Does it matter on which type they use? Which state your in if it works? Can you go "too fast" that these don't allow you to slow down before you're scanned by the police? I've always been interested but figured there's no way these would actually work. Thanks

Going with the flow of traffic and never being the leader + this, increases the enjoyment of driving. Extremely helpful when accelerating into a new lane and passing slower traffic. (If this is going off, don't pass and don't change lanes)
Last edited by Dealzcat September 25, 2024 at 09:14 AM.
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tonymontana444Sep 25, 2024 04:20 PM
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Quote from bbyf1601 :
Has anyone done a woot return before and is it a hassle or relatively painless like Amazon?
If I am remembering correctly no returns with woot but you might get a partial refund if the item is broken.
Sep 25, 2024 04:23 PM
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dealmashugunaSep 25, 2024 04:23 PM
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Quote from Danimal86 :
I remember reading that the r8 was going to have the ability to add on laser jammers. Anything ever come of that?
Google ALP systems
Sep 25, 2024 04:47 PM
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NAiLs00Sep 25, 2024 04:47 PM
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Quote from EdFromOhio :
Yeah, I had to replace mine because of the BSM filtering.
Oh gosh, the lack of BSM filtering on these old detectors just drives me nuts! 😂 My Passport has excellent range and detection overall, but constantly figuring out if K-Band is BSM, an automatic door, or the police is annoying. Fortunately in the areas I drive, I can ignore most K-Band, since cops mainly use Ka.
Hey - thanks! I didn't realize Escort had a trade-in program. I have definitely been leaning more heavily on Uniden for some time now, but I still have Escort on my short list.


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Sep 25, 2024 04:50 PM
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phillip9Sep 25, 2024 04:50 PM
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Quote from Crbry :
Typically doesn't protect against Laser because if you see the alert you've already been tagged. This is great in TX and for me I've been running Uniden for 7+ years and it has saved me a few times i.e cops sitting in residential turns hiding on a long straight. I'll pick up cops on KA band long before I can see them on highways. Just slow down and once you confirm you pass them or the signal disappears. It won't help against cops not actively running their equipment so you can pair with Waze to get warnings of user reported as well.

TBH if you're questioning whether it works I'd get a cheaper one like the older R3 Extreme or R4 to start off. R8 is more of flagship best of the best etc. I run an R7 in my M3 and an R4 in my X5. Arrows are great but with some common sense they have the same efficacy.
if a person is going to buy a radar detector, they might as well buy the best one available.

why would you want to trust to a less than the best ? if you are not going to get the best one, you might as well not get one at all and save the money for a speeding ticket.

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Danimal86Sep 25, 2024 04:52 PM
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Quote from bbyf1601 :
I believe they came out with the r9 which has the jammers.
The R4/R8 was supposed to be able to have add-on laser jammers. but yeah, with the 9 out its probably never going to happen.

Maybe one day.
Sep 25, 2024 04:56 PM
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CrbrySep 25, 2024 04:56 PM
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Quote from phillip9 :
if a person is going to buy a radar detector, they might as well buy the best one available.

why would you want to trust to a less than the best ? if you are not going to get the best one, you might as well not get one at all and save the money for a speeding ticket.
I mean that's a really vague statement. If you want to argue against using cheaper radars feel free to point out something specific in their function or usability. I've used the DFR7, R3 before now and haven't had a situation where I'm like, damn, I wish I had more range/newer detector/bluetooth etc...
Sep 25, 2024 05:01 PM
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phillip9Sep 25, 2024 05:01 PM
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is WOOT an authorized reseller ?

I can't find any list of authorized resellers on Uniden's website.

thank you
Sep 25, 2024 05:02 PM
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SurenaSep 25, 2024 05:02 PM
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Quote from masif :
Is this (Uniden Brand) still the only detector that is not detectable by cops? For Washington DC, Virginia and Canada use?
I don't think so. What you need is the Escort Redline 360c.
Sep 25, 2024 05:07 PM
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AslanderSep 25, 2024 05:07 PM
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Great unit. Had mine for a year and the best part is not having to be on the lookout for police all the time. Decreased my stress level drastically on long 1000+ mile drives
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SurenaSep 25, 2024 05:08 PM
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Quote from tonymontana444 :
If I am remembering correctly no returns with woot but you might get a partial refund if the item is broken.
Their website says 30 days. I have never used them before, so I am not sure if it's hassle free.

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Sep 25, 2024 05:17 PM
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NAiLs00Sep 25, 2024 05:17 PM
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Quote from phillip9 :
is WOOT an authorized reseller ?

I can't find any list of authorized resellers on Uniden's website.

thank you
I'm blind and can't find their list, but for what it's worth, Amazon owns Woot.

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