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Uniden R8 Extreme Long-Range Radar / Laser Detector

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Various Merchants have Uniden R8 Extreme Long-Range Radar / Laser Detector on sale for $549.99. Shipping is free.

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  • 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red light and speed camera locations with free database and firmware updates ensures your detector will never be out of date.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 & collision avoidance systems in other vehicles.

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Various Merchants have Uniden R8 Extreme Long-Range Radar / Laser Detector on sale for $549.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member dealsaholic for finding this deal.

Available from:
About this Item:
  • 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red light and speed camera locations with free database and firmware updates ensures your detector will never be out of date.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 & collision avoidance systems in other vehicles.

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Written by Corwin | Staff

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TamelCoe
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The R7 is a great value, unless you want the mute/mark buttons on the front and/or care about the tiny range increase. I've had the R7 for years now and my brother just got the R8.

R8 is a tad bit better, but again it's negligible. The R7 gives you PLENTY of time to slow down, especially if they aren't using instant on….Saved me a bunch of times and has easily paid for itself. Best RD I've ever had (out of 15-20) over decades of moderate speeding…

Oh and guess what, I'm one of the only almost 50 yr olds I know that's never had a speeding ticket (and ALWAYS had an RD), go figure…

Edit: Not sure why I'm getting downvoted, please enlighten me
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patmlim
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You stay in the right lane grandma
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Here is a wild idea, use both 🤯.
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Dec 2, 2024 8:15 AM
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PhantomCypherDec 2, 2024 8:15 AM
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Is there an R9 around the corner or what replaces this?
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Dec 2, 2024 8:30 AM
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Mikail.Dec 2, 2024 8:30 AM
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If anybody that has a AMEX card and is eligible you can get an extra 15 dollars off by just using 1 point. Comes out to 578 after tax 👍🏽
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Dec 2, 2024 8:31 AM
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chilicheesefryDec 2, 2024 8:31 AM
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Quote from PhantomCypher View quoted comment :
Is there an R9 around the corner or what replaces this?
Looks like the new R8w that just came out...
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Dec 2, 2024 8:32 AM
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Mikail.Dec 2, 2024 8:32 AM
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Quote from PhantomCypher View quoted comment :
Is there an R9 around the corner or what replaces this?
The new R8W just came out
Last edited by Mikail. December 2, 2024 at 02:22 AM.
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Dec 2, 2024 9:18 AM
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MingoDynastyDec 2, 2024 9:18 AM
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Quote from PhantomCypher View quoted comment :
Is there an R9 around the corner or what replaces this?
There's an R9 but it costs like $5000 and requires a custom install.
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Dec 2, 2024 9:21 AM
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mrmochiDec 2, 2024 9:21 AM
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Quote from PsilohsaiBiN View quoted comment :
Or, you could just download Waze for free
Use Google Maps. They are now embedding Waze alerts in Google Maps for free Big Grin
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Dec 2, 2024 9:22 AM
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runtestmanDec 2, 2024 9:22 AM
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Quote from PhantomCypher View quoted comment :
Is there an R9 around the corner or what replaces this?
R9 has been out over a year now. It's the installed version. R8W was just released. Vortex Radar says it is the same as R8 functionally, with the addition of wifi. I still think R8 will be the best bang for the buck for most people for years to come. I highly recommend it. I don't mind having to plug it into a computer to update the firmware.
Dec 2, 2024 10:36 AM
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gear2dDec 2, 2024 10:36 AM
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Quote from mrmochi View quoted comment :
Use Google Maps. They are now embedding Waze alerts in Google Maps for free Big Grin
Agreed if you are in an area where people are heavily invested in providing updates. At times updates may not come in time for those who have a lead foot. At least in my area the cops frequently change areas where its easy to speed (going down hill or when speed drops from 45 to 25 without warning). Has saved me a few times.

Recommend to combine any radar with Highway Radar app which is free (just youtube how to install it and its great). Or you can use it as stand alone with Waze (just let app run in background when driving).

R7 is also a good deal as well if on a budget then R3 (R3 was great before I lost it during my move to a new place).
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Dec 2, 2024 10:37 AM
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MineNdesignDec 2, 2024 10:37 AM
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Quote from runtestman View quoted comment :
R9 has been out over a year now. It's the installed version. R8W was just released. Vortex Radar says it is the same as R8 functionally, with the addition of wifi. I still think R8 will be the best bang for the buck for most people for years to come. I highly recommend it. I don't mind having to plug it into a computer to update the firmware.
I saw the r8w at Sema, there are add on modules for laser as well that the r8 isn't compatible with.
Dec 2, 2024 11:15 AM
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lee38jxDec 2, 2024 11:15 AM
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Quote from MineNdesign View quoted comment :
I saw the r8w at Sema, there are add on modules for laser as well that the r8 isn't compatible with.
R8w isn't a laser jammer AFAIK, only R9.
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Quote from MineNdesign View quoted comment :
I saw the r8w at Sema, there are add on modules for laser as well that the r8 isn't compatible with.
Like you said, it was recently announced the upcoming add on modules won't be compatible with R8/R4 (as previously promised). However, I was just reading on reddit they may have reversed their decision. I don't keep up to date on this stuff, anyone else know? To be honest I don't think I'll get the laser jammers either way ($$$), but I'm just curious.
Dec 2, 2024 11:36 AM
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PitMaster13Dec 2, 2024 11:36 AM
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For those actually using the R8's or other versions, what are your thoughts on this or the R8w vs the Valentine 1? I have three Valentine 1's currently and may be looking to upgrade.
Dec 2, 2024 11:38 AM
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RiptidesDec 2, 2024 11:38 AM
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Quote from MineNdesign View quoted comment :
I saw the r8w at Sema, there are add on modules for laser as well that the r8 isn't compatible with.
They stepped that back and have since said the lidar add on will also be compatible with the original R8 since they had originally advertised it as being so.

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TrollingByDec 2, 2024 11:39 AM
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Quote from Greygooser View quoted comment :
Like you said, it was recently announced the upcoming add on modules won't be compatible with R8/R4 (as previously promised). However, I was just reading on reddit they may have reversed their decision. I don't keep up to date on this stuff, anyone else know? To be honest I don't think I'll get the laser jammers either way ($$$), but I'm just curious.
Vortex had just announced that they reversed course and will support the laser module on both the R8 and R4 (is a short on his channel). At this point the only benefit of the "w" detectors is over the air updates which I don't believe is worth it.
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