Radenso DS1

The detection distance is fantastic. It has the ability to detect across all bands. I think the setup might be a bit complicated for a novice user. This isn't a use straight out of the box piece of equipment. It takes some tweaking and customization. I can see where people might complain about it going off to frequently, but this isn't the result of a defect. It is due to the settings needing to be adjusted. There are number of websites that can provide very good default settings. There are three very good Android and IoS apps that allow you to easily customize and create "lock outs" for areas with false alerts like you might get from the automatic doors at a store. You can also choose what bands and frequencies you'd like to ignore. I'm not a fan of the suction mount. It works well, but too large to be discreet. I found a LISEN MagSafe Car Mount works well and is inexpensive.

I'm a medical courier, and I badly needed a radar detector--a really good one. I tried the Whistler CR-95 but it was inconsistent in its GPS database for photo radar, which is a big problem in the area where I drive. After heavy research, I realized the Radensos are a breed apart, and I settled on the DS1, mainly for the protection feature it has for mobile police radar vans, aka Multaradar--a new type of radar being used against unsuspecting motorists. The DS1 is relatively small, lightweight compared to other detectors I've tried. It won't stay put if you try to use a dash pad on the dash; it will roll and tumble with every turn of your wheel. The magnetic mount that comes with the detector works extremely well on my windshield. I have the detector mounted one inch below my rear view mirror. The detector has a corner cut on the left side where the mute button is located. That makes it very easy to reach up and mute the detector tho this detector is far more quiet out-of-the box than any other detector I've tried. My first night of trial, I was driving to one of my stops in Buckeye AZ. As I drove down Yuma Road for 5 miles plus in the dark, a straight arrow to the shopping center, the detector was beeping Ka band radar like crazy but I could not see anything; it was dark outside. I kept my speed close to 50. There were two lanes each direction, very little traffic. I've driven this street many times before in the dark at faster speeds. Tonight tho, the detector was extremely active on a dark deserted road. The Ka band is blaring--that's police radar. And the K band is going--it can be police or other sources but there's nothing around me. I'm in the last town on the outskirts of Phoenix, and the radar detector is going insane at 10:00 pm on a dark, empty street?! Weird, really weird. Then, the Waze app announces: "Police ahead in 0.50 miles" or something like that. So, the detector gave me several miles notice of a cop who is now ½ mile in front of me. As I get closer, I see an SUV vehicle on the left side facing towards me, sitting in the dark. The detector is screaming at me: KA BAND!!!. I drive by and see the POLICE decal. He is using a mounted radar gun to pick off anybody who speeds down Yuma Road, and, amazingly, he just leaves the radar on. That's how you do it: Waze + the world class Radenso DS1 radar detector. No ticket tonight. On the previous Saturday, in Scottsdale, Waze alerted me to all the photo radar intersections regardless whether the cameras were actually installed or pointed at my lanes. But the detector was choosy: If there were no cameras pointed at my three lanes, it stayed silent. Returning the other way, the photo radar cameras were pointed at my three lanes, and the detector alerted me, in addition to Waze. For photo radar, the DS1 detector uses an installed GPS database (firmware download). Why have both? Waze is unreliable for mobile police vans equipped with the new Multaradar speed camera. The new equipment uses infrared cameras that don't require a flash to capture your license plate. They use a new type of radar that flips between bands that today's radar detectors cannot detect unless you're using a Radenso DS1 or Pro M. I've seen one such van up on the curb in Scottsdale; I'm not sure what my speed was when I drove past it, and Waze didn't warn me of the mobile van. Waze also cannot fore-warn you if you are driving through an Internet hole--an area with a weak Internet connection. The DS1 costs more than I wanted to spend but less than a traffic ticket plus court fees. No regrets here. UPDATE: June 7 2022 The DS1 has an automatic K-band block-out feature wherein the same K-band source, when it is passed three times in not less than 16 hours (and the source is stationary), it is blocked automatically and retained in memory. My DS1 has blocked out most of the Phoenix metro area, and I drive in silence and peace. When the detector does sound off, it's the real thing, not a false alert. Nearly all of the K-band block-outs are either automatic door openers (auto dealerships, grocery stores) or traffic monitoring devices (speed warning signs). Driver safety radar signals in other cars are automatically screened out. Scottsdale is now using stationary traffic enforcement kiosks on the side of various roads. These kiosks are about 20 inches square, 4½ feet tall, and equipped with a Multaradar (aka MRCD) system that uses an infra-red speed camera (no flash). The DS1 alerts me to these unmarked kiosks sitting on the side of the road. It also alerts me to the similar systems installed in unmarked mobile vans parked on the curb in Paradise Valley. If you go to the Radenso website, they have an impressive support web page with lots of informative articles on their Radar University page. I"ve used three previous detectors, and none come close to the performance and support of the DS!.

Much quieter than my old beltronics and seems to filter out anti collision sensors pretty well. I have observed this detector doing auto lockouts on k band several times already. I am getting an occasional false on GATSO but on KA band, which is pretty in my area it has a pretty decent range head on. It connects to gps quickly, although it does take a few minutes out of the box which is common for any GPS. Display can be set to color of your choice plus you can pick what color it changes to on detection and its band specific, so I set KA band detection to Red. This makes it easy to notice if you are listening to loud music. Do not underestimate this feature. The uniden detectors may have some better features, but they cost more and have tiny hard to read screens! The mount is nice too and it does hold pretty good, but I did order a permanent windshield bracket due to how I wanted to mount it.

The Radenso DS1 is the perfect upgrade for my Uniden R4. While the R4 is less expensive, the DS1 outclasses it in range and features. The DS1 has a few things that are upgraded compared to other detectors that might seem like small things, but overall make a really big difference and contribute to a better user experience. Things like the larger display, extra loud speaker, universal mount, and USB C for power are all little things when taken by themselves, but really upgrade the overall package and make it nicer to use. I am a Porsche girl and drive a 991 GTS, and I think the DS1 kind of fits that same philosophy – better experience through delivering on the ”whole package.” Of course, I do have to talk about range. This device warns you of hazards miles and miles in advance, and it does it while really minimizing the annoying false alerts that so many other devices have. With the DS1, I can put it on my windshield and simply enjoy driving without worrying about anything. Finally, the Bluetooth app is great – it doesn’t look very fancy and only support Android (I really wish they would support iOS, but that is coming in the future they said), but it works great to change settings and update firmware without having to hook the DS1 up to a computer. Overall, this is the best choice on the market for someone that values high-performance, great features, and good support.

Works well with some long range detection.

After 1 year in vegas heat the Radar Detector has done well. Worked amazing on long trips with a huge range on highways. So why 3 stars? The screen had a burn in. The screen has not held up well. Overall I’d buy the RD1 again because of the great value and technology. There are many options to set the radar up in a car and the build and detection make it one of the best detectors I’ve owned over the last 30 years. The best was the OG metal redline. This is the second best radar detector range I have tested and owned . Additionally no add one and subscriptions. Hopefully there will be future improvement's with the screen on this one or future releases. Also the magnet mount is a gem for Convienance. Slick design and worked well. USB C and hardwiring kit are a snap. I stand by 3 stars. That’s a real rating well after the honeymoon is over.

This is a good detector but was returned for lack of features, pour robotic and mumbling sound, lack of good detection sounds, I couldn’t take the robot sound it drove me crazy, it felt that i am listening to RD-2 from stat war movie in an era that very easy to mimic human sounds.

Best value for the money, it has long range but is way less than the big name brands. I purchased a mirror mount for it and tied it in with a mirror tap. Mounted well and the sound is perfect with an easy to use mute button. The GPS lockout is awesome for those annoying spots. The mute button is on the unit and at the base of the cord so you can hit whichever is easier. Connects great and displays your speed in case your speed is offset from your dash.