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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red light and speed camera locations with free database and firmware updates ensures your detector will never be out of date.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red light and speed camera locations with free database and firmware updates ensures your detector will never be out of date.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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Dec 2, 2024 11:40 AM
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Quote from TrollingBy View quoted comment :
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.
Great to hear.
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TrollingByDec 2, 2024 11:40 AM
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Quote from lee38jx View quoted comment :
R8w isn't a laser jammer AFAIK, only R9.
The R4 and R8 (and their "w') counterparts. Have the ability to get the laser jammer functionality added to them.
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Quote from PsilohsaiBiN View quoted comment :
Or, you could just download Waze for free
Here is a wild idea, use both 🤯.
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RiptidesDec 2, 2024 11:49 AM
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Deal doesn't appear to be valid at Amazon anymore. Would recommend bestbuy over their ebay store so you get the holiday return window.
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TamelCoeDec 2, 2024 11:54 AM
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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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Quote from ksdog317 View quoted comment :
This can be detected by cops using a radar detector detector
I need a radar detector detector detector
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TamelCoeDec 2, 2024 12:07 PM
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Quote from ksdog317 View quoted comment :
This can be detected by cops using a radar detector detector
No, it has protection built in. Called "spectra elite undetectable".
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Quote from MasterRigger View quoted comment :
Don't speed. You won't get a ticket and you will save $500 either way.
Why don't you ride a bicycle or even horse n buggy buddy…Why you gotta endanger yourself in an automobile…
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fishyxDec 2, 2024 12:17 PM
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Quote from MasterRigger View quoted comment :
Don't speed. You won't get a ticket and you will save $500 either way.
Good modern radar detectors have very few false alerts and let you know when there's a cop in your area so ya don't do anything stupid. I'm sure many on here have gotten tickets for many things besides speeding.
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ZukmeisterDec 2, 2024 12:24 PM
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Buy don't think, this is the best radar detector out there for the money
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Quote from gear2d View quoted comment :
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).
Laser detectors are not worth getting, by the time it detects a signal, you've already been clocked.

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