TX Recommended Distances

[BestRadarDetectors]

We have been talking with many customers with TX Sensors and discussing test results and one think is becoming clear... When sensors are mounted overall more than 30" apart it is creating some center issues. When using TX Sensors the Maximum distance from sensor to sensor can not exceed 30" Recommended spacing is closer to 24-26"

[angrypenguin]

Ok, so time to add my data point.

Yes, I ran into issues with my setup (will decline to say further).

In my case, the distance between F1 & F2 is 10", and the same for F2 and F3.

The total width of the entire install from outer to outer is only 26" though.

Here's my question Prior to me ripping everything out and starting again (which I'm prepared to although I'll need to buy a new grill then (sigh), is, is there any harm in trying to flip the orientation of the heads? That means, receiver (bubble) will be towards the center of the grill. This buys me 1" one either side.

I can't imagine anything wrong with that as long as the 7.5" minimum is still there.

Thoughts?

[BestRadarDetectors]

Ok, so time to add my data point.

Yes, I ran into issues with my setup (will decline to say further).

In my case, the distance between F1 & F2 is 10", and the same for F2 and F3.

The total width of the entire install from outer to outer is only 26" though.

Here's my question Prior to me ripping everything out and starting again (which I'm prepared to although I'll need to buy a new grill then (sigh), is, is there any harm in trying to flip the orientation of the heads? That means, receiver (bubble) will be towards the center of the grill. This buys me 1" one either side.

I can't imagine anything wrong with that as long as the 7.5" minimum is still there.

Thoughts?

Yes, Moving the receiver end closer might help but it will only gain you 1" on each side.

[angrypenguin]

Yes, Moving the receiver end closer might help but it will only gain you 1" on each side.

Thanks. Maybe I'll start with that. To confirm, no real concerns then given the fact that there is now a tx head in my setup? This goes against everything I've learned over the years, LOL

In an effort to keep this thread neat, this then will mean angrypenguin's setup will be:
Respective receiving head to tx distance: 9"
Distance between outer receiving sensors: 24"

[BestRadarDetectors]

Thanks. Maybe I'll start with that. To confirm, no real concerns then given the fact that there is now a tx head in my setup? This goes against everything I've learned over the years, LOL

In an effort to keep this thread neat, this then will mean angrypenguin's setup will be:
Respective receiving head to tx distance: 9"
Distance between outer receiving sensors: 24"

The recommendations above are only for use with a TX Sensor.

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[angrypenguin]

Here's the other thing worth thinking about.

In my case, I/we believe the issue behind what's going on in my setup is because the receivers are too far apart from CM. Here's a huge problem

I just measured (the same setup that gave me grief and BEFORE I flip the heads as per above) a few distances worth mentioning

1) Middle of car to middle of each receiving bubble in the standard ALP head: 12.5"
2) Middle of receiving bubble in standard head to middle of headlight: 12.5"

This means my receiver is currently "perfectly" positioned to receive a hit for CM and the headlight assembly.

By moving the receivers closer together, my concern (logically) is that if I get hit on the headlight then I'm toast, but if I get hit at CM then I'll be fine.

[BestRadarDetectors]

Here's the other thing worth thinking about.

In my case, I/we believe the issue behind what's going on in my setup is because the receivers are too far apart from CM. Here's a huge problem

I just measured (the same setup that gave me grief and BEFORE I flip the heads as per above) a few distances worth mentioning

1) Middle of car to middle of each receiving bubble in the standard ALP head: 12.5"
2) Middle of receiving bubble in standard head to middle of headlight: 12.5"

This means my receiver is currently "perfectly" positioned to receive a hit for CM and the headlight assembly.

By moving the receivers closer together, my concern (logically) is that if I get hit on the headlight then I'm toast, but if I get hit at CM then I'll be fine.

Not necessarily the case. We have lots of vehicles with 1 Regular + 1 TX in the rear with no issues. The center of your car will also be the primary target so you want more focus there so you get that time to slow before they start fishing for the edges of your car.

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[angrypenguin]

Not necessarily the case. We have lots of vehicles with 1 Regular + 1 TX in the rear with no issues. The center of your car will also be the primary target so you want more focus there so you get that time to slow before they start fishing for the edges of your car.

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Thanks. Just thinking out loud, is there any supported way to have 3 standard ALP sensors on one side? In my case, the third standard ALP sensor doesn't even have to transmit. I'm trying to figure out if there's a way to get 3 receivers on the front.

[studio1930]

Since my state has no front plate, I find it waaaay easier to target headlights to get a reading. Many vehicles will only register by hitting their headlights. I imagine our local police have the same results and probably always target our headlights. Your state may differ, but I assume headlight shots here.

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[BestRadarDetectors]

Thanks. Just thinking out loud, is there any supported way to have 3 standard ALP sensors on one side? In my case, the third standard ALP sensor doesn't even have to transmit. I'm trying to figure out if there's a way to get 3 receivers on the front.

No and more receivers is not always better. More chances for more reflections.

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