[Scan-DC] D.C. area RADAR detection

[Kenneth Fowler]

I wonder if the fixed signs are Lidar (Laser) guns mounted permanantly.

On Tue, Jan 15, 2013 at 10:31 PM, Alan Henney <alan at henney.com> wrote:

>
> I too wondered the same.  The Mont. Co. (Takoma Park too) speed cameras
> appear to use regular RADAR as my Escort Solo S2 will detect them with
> plenty of warning.
>
> I have noted, however, that those "speed advisory signs" do not typically
> register on the Solo S2.  Is that a RADAR or laser that a newer detector
> will receive or some other technology completely?
>
> Alan
>
>
> Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2013 15:39:05 -0800 (PST)
> From: Doug Kitchener <oldsdoug at yahoo.com>
>
> I realize we're getting off-topic here and I apologize.? However, lots of
> folks here have a lot of knowledge about technology, and I haven't found
> the answer to this elsewhere, so here goes:? Does anyone know what
> technology the local speed cams use to distinguish speeds?? (Do they use
> radar / will a radar detector detect them?)? Feel free to reply off list -
> thanks, and again, my apologies to those who may be growing weary of the
> topic.
>
> DK
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