Uniden R8 GPS Extreme Long-Range Radar/Laser Detector

dba_tech_99

Dec 15, 2025 6:35 PM

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dba_tech_99Dec 15, 2025 6:35 PM

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Quote from navyseal334

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I don't "speed" often (destroys mpg efficiency) and even then is typically 4-7 over. All of this is the well within the normal flow of traffic. Radar detector helps remind me to mind my speed and protect against the small chance that a cop may decide to penalize even a marginal speed overage.

Not everyone using one of these is the maniac going 20mph faster than everyone else, weaving in and out of traffic, though if a ban on these would prevent those dudes, then by all means bring it on.

bunch of people trying to control the world instead of worrying about their own issues. This bad by will save your bacon from bacon if used properly. I should know. Now back to your regularly scheduled judgment crying. Wink

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gathermewool

Dec 15, 2025 6:46 PM

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gathermewoolDec 15, 2025 6:46 PM

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Quote from yhzh

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The main upgrade is directional arrows that indicate where the signal is coming from. The R8 does have better range as well, but the R3 has more than sufficient range. I'd recommend an R7 over the R8 if you want to upgrade to arrows.

Sorry, I meant updating the software, not upgrading to a higher R7/8. I haven't updated my R3 since buying it.

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JXN89

Dec 15, 2025 7:19 PM

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JXN89Dec 15, 2025 7:19 PM

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Quote from ClownBaby

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Save $656 by not driving like a maniac. The Supreme Court needs to ban these things

or we can just ban your prius

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DonC69

Dec 15, 2025 7:35 PM

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DonC69Dec 15, 2025 7:35 PM

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Quote from Santa_Claus

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Contact their support or is yours stolen?

Not stolen. Purchased from buydig.

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shaggymatt

Dec 15, 2025 7:37 PM

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shaggymattDec 15, 2025 7:37 PM

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Quote from gathermewool

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Dumb question: what does updating these do? I have an R3 that just...works

Updating helps with the chattiness of the unit. They build in more filtering for BSM detection systems.

I love my R8 which I bought two years ago as a refurb and have no issues with updating.

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gathermewool

Dec 15, 2025 7:47 PM

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gathermewoolDec 15, 2025 7:47 PM

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Quote from shaggymatt

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Updating helps with the chattiness of the unit. They build in more filtering for BSM detection systems.

I love my R8 which I bought two years ago as a refurb and have no issues with updating.

Thanks for that! Once I switched to Advanced mode it's much quieter and still accurate to police presence. It's saved me numerous times, especially when, like the top poster above mentioned, speed limits lower drastically in local areas.

rambojew

Dec 15, 2025 8:16 PM

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rambojewDec 15, 2025 8:16 PM

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This is an incredible investment to make if you've got a lead foot. Driving nearly 50k miles/year, I absolutely love mine and couldn't imagine not having this aid. Recently bought the R8 Companion app and wish I had done so sooner. It's very, very helpful especially when using it in conjunction with other apps like Highway Radar and Waze. Results vary by location (ex. if LE agencies local to you use laser instead of Ka radar, having a RD won't be as helpful as by the time you're notified of a laser detection, the cop has already locked your speed unlike Ka band where you're notified miles in advance allowing you the opportunity to slow down prior to being locked.) This is hands down one of the best and most useful tech products I've ever owned and it has saved me a TON of money and trouble.

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kida182001

Dec 15, 2025 10:32 PM

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kida182001Dec 15, 2025 10:32 PM

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Quote from ThePublisher

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This vs Valentine? I really like that Valentine will updates units instead of having to buy a new one every time new tech comes out.

I've heard that the company went downhill since the owner passed away, like bad customer service or taking forever to ship out products. Not sure if they've improved. Also, they only recently released an update for photo radar for the v1 gen2 while other companies, like Uniden, already had the feature for awhile now for their devices.

After a lot of reading, it seems like the best option is the R7 with the international firmware.

Elwood_Blues

Dec 15, 2025 11:08 PM

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Elwood_BluesDec 15, 2025 11:08 PM

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Great deal, but this guy believes Escort Redline 360c is "dramatically better".

https://www.torquenews.com/17998/...tector-was

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lausai

Dec 15, 2025 11:13 PM

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lausaiDec 15, 2025 11:13 PM

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got this last year ... been great so far but hope i don't run into updating issues

konoplya

Dec 15, 2025 11:46 PM

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konoplyaDec 15, 2025 11:46 PM

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Quote from DonC69

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Not sure if it's the detector or the program. I tried it on two computers and it says no detector.

Def usb cable. It's weird. I had the same thing with the r7

TamelCoe

Dec 16, 2025 12:06 AM

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TamelCoeDec 16, 2025 12:06 AM

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Factory certified (like new) from Uniden.com is $585 after 10% off code FF2025

Link: https://uniden.com/products/r8-ra...2807897146

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srteblue

Dec 16, 2025 12:14 AM

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srteblueDec 16, 2025 12:14 AM

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been waiting for the r4 to go on sale...ugh

PowerfulMagic115

Dec 16, 2025 12:18 AM

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PowerfulMagic115Dec 16, 2025 12:18 AM

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Quote from dba_tech_99

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bunch of people trying to control the world instead of worrying about their own issues. This bad by will save your bacon from bacon if used properly. I should know. Now back to your regularly scheduled judgment crying.

This isn't going to do anything.

Last edited by PowerfulMagic115 July 22, 2026 at 03:26 AM.

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PowerfulMagic115

Dec 16, 2025 12:19 AM

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PowerfulMagic115Dec 16, 2025 12:19 AM

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Quote from Friedsushi87

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There are versions of these devices that not only inform you when it detects a radar signal, but it can actively jam the radar by producing it's own signal. Cops have gotten wise to this so there are newer ones that will temporarily disrupt the reader without causing it to register a jam, and it allows you to slow down, giving you the additional time to reduce speed before it lets the cop get a reading on you that by that point is legal speed

Good luck with your shenanigans.

Last edited by PowerfulMagic115 July 22, 2026 at 03:26 AM.

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