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"The UK SpeedTrap Guide"2008 - All you want to know..... |
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Cheetah Remote Head Cordless
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| Approaching back of Gatso. Range in feet (metres) |
Please note: Detection range will vary depending on mounting position and type of car and wind screen. We suggest you try different positions in you vehicle to maximise range. If you are approaching the face of a gatso you can expect ranges of 3x what is shown above in most cases. Speed v Distance covered. |
Hand held radar.
On the test road we use, 2000ft straight, bend and then 1000ft straight, we had no problem in getting warnings from round the bend, nearly 3000ft away. On a long straight the unit could cope with even greater distances, well before the police would be able to lock on to you.
The Laser gun was used in two ways, the first test was directly at the car with the detector in it, although the detector worked and was instant on alarm, if the officer used the first reading you were in trouble. However they often take a few readings so you may have a chance to slow. The second test was to have two cars in front and the operator target the first car and see if there was enough scatter for the third car to get an alarm, it was not a problem we had an alarm in all the runs.
Close range laser hits were no problem, as the unit is mounted just below the number plate we could hit the car with laser on the number plate and get an instant warning.
False alarms are low and more than acceptable.
Can we recommend it, YES.
This is a great unit for £299,
discreet to fit, easy to use.
Detection range is great, you will not be disappointed.
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Review done. November 2003
Email from Cheetah regarding the extras you can get so far.
Cheetah Sentinel:
The Sentinel has been designed from the outset as a radar
and laser detector that is suitable for all vehicles. It
can be used in cars with Athermic windscreens and also on
Motorbikes. We included a standard 3.5mm earpiece socket
to allow audible warnings directly from the unit on a motorbike.
The earpiece can also connect the Sentinel to various other
bits of kit.
Cheetah Sentinel car accessories:
1) Remote control power module: The standard
automatic power module that comes with the Sentinel is a
very smart piece of kit which switches on power to the remote
head when the car is started, and switches off power when
you take the key out of the ignition. This can be replaced
with our optional, key fob operated remote control power
unit, so a user can switch the Radar/Laser head on and off
from inside the car - perfect for complete control of the
unit (greatly in demand in France and Ireland!).
2) Extra radar/laser heads: If you want
extra rear protection, we can supply an extra radar/laser
head for the rear of your car. The same in-car warning module
will work with both detectors. Perhaps you want an extra
radar/laser head for another car or bike - again, you only
need one in-car warning unit.
Cheetah Sentinel Bike accessories:
1) Battery pack: The small battery pack
powers the Sentinel warning unit. Both units fit in your
pocket, you are not connected to the bike in any way. Just
plug in your favourite earphones for wireless warnings on
a bike. No cables linking rider to the bike.
2) Comms systems: Our Sentinel warning
module plugs directly into a comms system, like the Intaride
RP1 (http://www.intaride.com/) So you can use your existing
comms system headphones to get radar/laser warnings.
3) SportVue MC2 heads up display: http://www.navtel.co.uk/product.php?xProd=126&xSec=191
This is a really cool helmet mounted display for bike riders
that gives speed, rpm, gear and radar warnings. Our Sentinel
unit plugs right into this system so you get Top Gun warnings
on your bike, without taking your eyes off the road. Much
more than just a radar detector, for only £450. Click
on Watch the Demo for a truly American style product demo.
4) Wireless High Intensity LED unit for motorcycles:
(Due soon). This will attach to the handlebars and communicate
with the radar/laser head, flashing when it picks up an
alert. It could also be used inside a car if someone wanted
highly visible warnings.