Requests for Future Improvements with the AL Priority

[BestRadarDetectors]

The AL Priority without a doubt is the most advanced Laser Defense system in the world. AntiLaser designed the AL Priority based on customer feedback and it shows that they listened with the release of the ALP. If you think something could make it even better leave your suggestions in this one thread so that they are not scattered all over the forum. AntiLaser Engineers view this forum very frequently and this will make it easy for them to find your suggestions.

[shanetrainST]

Realtime radar freq display on alpconnect please.

[FJR1300]

Option to turn off remote led unless detecting/jamming while keeping the controller led on solid blue or blinking as quick verification that the system is on and in defense mode.

Android ALP connect, I know its already in development, just letting AL see how many Android users want it :)

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[L&R]

Turn on/off the fog light (G9RX3 heads)with the alpconnect.

[radargeek]

I don't own an ALP (yet) so some of these things might already be in there, but here's what I would want:

* Ability to KBJ (Kill Before Jam) using the control set buttons or ALP Connect. In other words, press a button to switch to detect-only or park-only mode and back even when not jamming.

* Positive confirmation that JTK occurred, either manually or automatically, via a beep tone or audio confirmation in the smartphone app (or both, since not everyone will use the app).

* Ability to clear stored gun statistics after downloading them.

* Add chronological logging of lidar gun hits instead of just a total count. With a GPS module attached, timestamps and locations could be included. I know ALP Connect does this but this is for those who don't use/have a smartphone or the BT module.

Additional nice-to-haves/things for future consideration:

* Add an input to either the control set or the CPU that can be connected to a small button that can be placed anywhere in easy reach (such as on the turn signal stalk). Pressing the button would perform a function selectable in the settings page, such as killing the jammer immediately, muting radar alerts, etc. Additionally, this input could be used to allow an external device to control the ALP (such as the jammer autokill device I'm developing). This input could also be provided in an additional plug-in module like the bluetooth or radar modules so that the existing hardware doesn't need to be changed.

* Create a splitter/hub to allow connecting more than one device to the control port (i.e. regular control set and bluetooth module) and have them usable simultaneously.

* Release the interface specifications and serial protocol/command information for the control set port, to allow 3rd parties to create accessories that interface to the ALP (like what Valentine did with ESP).

[RigToFly01]

In the Alert History window, It states if it was a front or rear alarm.
In the Alert History window, GPS locations of alerts. You could pull up on the map to see exactly where the alert happened.

[Qui-Gon]

Option to turn off remote led unless detecting/jamming while keeping the controller led on solid blue or blinking as quick verification that the system is on and in defense mode.

Android ALP connect, I know its already in development, just letting AL see how many Android users want it :)

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This guy does! :)

Once I GET my ALP, of course...

[shanetrainST]

Ability to switch between receive only mode and defence mode without a USB

Connect 2 CPUs to 1 phone running ALPconnect

Ability to pass lock or hide the alarm list on ALPconnect

Different sounds for specific frequency's (user defined)

Run 5 head all at once.

[RigToFly01]

"Ability to switch between receive only mode and defense mode without a USB"

2X

[THX1138]

"Ability to switch between receive only mode and defense mode without a USB" 3X

In general other setup items in the app, such as parking sensitivity, turning on/off/dimm the blinking LED
An Android option
Eliminate the speed showing in the app. Or have the option to toggle off the speed display

[Abarth695]

I think one of the most important would be to be able to switch to park sensor mode immediately.
This would be critical so if the LEO pulled you over and questioned you there would be no issue. To have to scramble to find and have a USB to stick in the port and reprogram whilst having to pull over and deal with the cops is asking a lot.

[Won Hunglo]

Android support & voice alerts with a very short alarm before identifying the gun. These might exist but I have not placed my order yet until I know they do.

[JohnBoy]

"Ability to switch between receive only mode and defense mode without a USB"

2X
x's 3

Actually, with the ALP connect, saved user configurations would be nice.
Example:
Config 1 - Auto Kill 3 secs
Config 2 - Parking Only
Config 3 - Testing Mode

[dragons]

Android support & voice alerts with a very short alarm before identifying the gun. These might exist but I have not placed my order yet until I know they do.
+1 To Android support, the fact AL implemented Apple first is beyond belief since Android has over 75% of total market share now and growing. This has been the case for some time now it also doesn't suffer from all the political bullshit Apple wants to put you through plus making you jump through hoops just to get your app on Itunes.

I am sure voice alerts on Android will be good once Android is implemented, since they are pretty good now on iOS..

Citation for doubters: http://www.engadget.com/2014/01/29/strategy-analytics-2013-smartphone-share/

[shanetrainST]

Pioneer app radio support, ALPconnect would look cool on my head unit

http://www.appradiodev.com/accounts/login/?next=/

[Antilaser]

I think one of the most important would be to be able to switch to park sensor mode immediately.
This would be critical so if the LEO pulled you over and questioned you there would be no issue. To have to scramble to find and have a USB to stick in the port and reprogram whilst having to pull over and deal with the cops is asking a lot.

There is already a way to achieve what you describe. Please watch the video especially the part about the USB Privacy Key:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16DyMGcPwaI

Create a privacy USB key (any USB flash drive will do), have it pluged in for blue mode and plug it out for immediate switch to green only mode. Plugging out during a Laser alert also functions as JTK+Switch over to green only mode.

[BestRadarDetectors]

There is already a way to achieve what you describe. Please watch the video especially the part about the USB Privacy Key:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16DyMGcPwaI

Create a privacy USB key (any USB flash drive will do), have it pluged in for blue mode and plug it out for immediate switch to green only mode. Plugging out during a Laser alert also functions as JTK+Switch over to green only mode.

I really do not like the USB Key function but yes it could accomplish what you describe but it leaves the possibility for someone to loose the security key file and render their CPU useless. I think a better solution would be to just have the vehicle on the ALP Connect app switch modes when tapped like it does when an alert is going off.

[Abarth695]

I agree. If I'm being pulled over the last thing I want to do is scramble around to fund the USB. It makes much more sense to have a JTK which immediately switches over to PDC only.
As well I then don't have to get another USB after I have driven away to put settings back to normal.
Please consider this as I believe most people would agree it is a must have feature

[Yellowcab]

I would like the ability to connect the ALP CPU directly to my computer instead of using a flash drive to program the ALP.

[BestRadarDetectors]

I agree. If I'm being pulled over the last thing I want to do is scramble around to fund the USB. It makes much more sense to have a JTK which immediately switches over to PDC only.
As well I then don't have to get another USB after I have driven away to put settings back to normal.
Please consider this as I believe most people would agree it is a must have feature

This is already the way the system operates. If you set LID to 4 seconds it will jam and automatically kill in 4 seconds. If you want to kill earlier you just press any button on the controller or tap the screen if you use ALP Connect. What others were asking for was a way to switch modes before being targeted.

[BestRadarDetectors]

I would like the ability to connect the ALP CPU directly to my computer instead of using a flash drive to program the ALP.

I am pretty use you are alone on this one. I love the way its programmed and I can update firmware using my PC, Tablet or anything with internet and USB. Not many people have laptops and it would be crazy to require a laptop to update the unit. Just my opinion.

[beingaware]

Tom, they are still in LI mindset. They are still to learn the ways of the ALP.
It's easy to turn it into detection only or green mode via the connect app.
I often switch to detection only in known speed traps. No point in jamming when not speeding. :)

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[BestRadarDetectors]

Pioneer app radio support, ALPconnect would look cool on my head unit

http://www.appradiodev.com/accounts/login/?next=/

Cadillac Cue system can run apps also but it would be too much money in engineering time for all of these different units that run apps. It would be cool but there are not enough Jammer users on these small platforms for it to make sense.

[s1000rr]

Android ALP connect, I know its already in development, just letting AL see how many Android users want it :)

+1


I am pretty use you are alone on this one. I love the way its programmed and I can update firmware using my PC, Tablet or anything with internet and USB. Not many people have laptops and it would be crazy to require a laptop to update the unit. Just my opinion.

Well, I have 4 or 5 and everybody I know has at least one. Perhaps this works in his favor.

[EightyFiveHundred]

If we are splitting hairs and making a wish list: I wish the volume was louder on ALP Connect.

I had it running through my car's speakers. I can turn up the volume in the setup, on my itouch, and car stereo, but then my music is too loud. I have to turn the volume, way up, in order for ALP Connect to be heard over the engine noise -- think 10 cylinders w/8500 redline.

Some of us have loud cars, so I have resorted to connecting to my Bluetooth headset.

The reality is, I can just connect to my headset.

So far, I've been impressed with the rate of development with this product! I really can't complain too much!

[Yellowcab]

A hardwire to phone option for alp connect

[shanetrainST]

Cadillac Cue system can run apps also but it would be too much money in engineering time for all of these different units that run apps. It would be cool but there are not enough Jammer users on these small platforms for it to make sense.

A lot of people use after market head units in their cars, if you look at app radio's supported apps, Escort live is one of them.
My only other option is to wait for the android version and run that on my Raspberry Pi and plug that into my head unit.

[BestRadarDetectors]

A lot of people use after market head units in their cars, if you look at app radio's supported apps, Escort live is one of them.
My only other option is to wait for the android version and run that on my Raspberry Pi and plug that into my head unit.

Yes, But how many of these people are also ALP users? 10? There would have to be thousands of users to make it make sense.

[BestRadarDetectors]

If we are splitting hairs and making a wish list: I wish the volume was louder on ALP Connect.

I had it running through my car's speakers. I can turn up the volume in the setup, on my itouch, and car stereo, but then my music is too loud. I have to turn the volume, way up, in order for ALP Connect to be heard over the engine noise -- think 10 cylinders w/8500 redline.

Some of us have loud cars, so I have resorted to connecting to my Bluetooth headset.

The reality is, I can just connect to my headset.

So far, I've been impressed with the rate of development with this product! I really can't complain too much!

Are you utilizing the Radio Mute wire the ALP supplies? You could just have your music auto muted when an alert comes in?

[Radarrob]

Something like this?


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoR1QTL-0g4

[EightyFiveHundred]

Are you utilizing the Radio Mute wire the ALP supplies? You could just have your music auto muted when an alert comes in?

Yes. I am using the radio mute, but the alerts could be louder. When I hear the radio mute, that's my first "clue" if I'm listening to my stereo. Like I said, I'm splitting hairs on an excellent product.

Ideally, it would be great if the alerts were as loud as my RedLine -- that thing scares the daylights out of me!

Exterior sound clip of the my car. The volume in the cabin is less, but it's still loud when you give the car the beans.

http://vimeo.com/49804677

[RedRocket]

Sweeet-100+ db music to my ears!
Nice double-clutch I think I heard heading for the 55 hwy.

[BestRadarDetectors]

Yes. I am using the radio mute, but the alerts could be louder. When I hear the radio mute, that's my first "clue" if I'm listening to my stereo. Like I said, I'm splitting hairs on an excellent product.

Ideally, it would be great if the alerts were as loud as my RedLine -- that thing scares the daylights out of me!

Exterior sound clip of the my car. The volume in the cabin is less, but it's still loud when you give the car the beans.

http://vimeo.com/49804677

Put the remote LED somewhere in front of your view. When it goes off with an alert its bright and will get your attention.

[deano]

the LED light wont help on this one ...but taking at least 10 tablets of panadol to take away the headaches would be a start ...sounds awfull all sound no go

I have to admit there ALp is a little silent on alert

[shanetrainST]

1-(Recorder Viewer) to view your recordings and display gun pulses

2-Detailed information for error codes in recent alarms

3-YaY1 ALP integration

4-GPS Lockout, but called something else :) so as not to infringe on escort features

5-Redline & Bel Magnum support - if the radar module can handle it

6-Voice activated Kill mode, Yell (STOP) to kill alarm

I have run out of ideas now Tom :)

[RigToFly01]

I was thinking more about this on the way in today. I would like to see the phone app be all encompassing. Why should you need a SETUP.ALP with the app? Could the app not just have toggles and settings so you would not need to us the SETUP file.
That would be very useful to me.

[Yellowcab]

I was thinking more about this on the way in today. I would like to see the phone app be all encompassing. Why should you need a SETUP.ALP with the app? Could the app not just have toggles and settings so you would not need to us the SETUP file.
That would be very useful to me.

+1

[BestRadarDetectors]

I was thinking more about this on the way in today. I would like to see the phone app be all encompassing. Why should you need a SETUP.ALP with the app? Could the app not just have toggles and settings so you would not need to us the SETUP file.
That would be very useful to me.

I agree on this one and asked for this much earlier on. I guess after the Android App is released and it matches the Apple features they can look into making ALP Connection even better. Its great as it is and I love using it but it could be even better. I would love for updates to pass through Bluetooth as well but there are security issues that need to be figured out first. There are tons of people out there trying to disassemble the ALP to figure out how it works and they have a lot of security on these files that get downloaded and installed.

[radargeek]

Add the ability to turn off privacy mode if you no longer want to use it. For security, require the key to be present to do this, but once it's gone, it's gone.

Nothing on a consumer product should be "irreversible". ;)

[64pvolvo1800]

I'd like to see the radar freq display larger like on Escort Live. It takes a very concentrated effort with these old eyes to read it and judge real or not. I'm running my redline and EL in parallel just for hat reason too. Sometimes ALP and EL even agree!

[Nanook]

It would be great to be able to assign the 5th sensor as a front or rear so if you configure 3 rear you assign it as a rear and if you run 3 fronts you assign as a front...now that I have 2 fronts and 3 rear the center of my rear will report as a front if it's hit...and I'm not sure what will happen if 2 or all 3 rear sensors reply to rear hit...will the cpu flash yellow and red as a front and rear simultaneous attack ?

[Qui-Gon]

I am pretty use you are alone on this one. I love the way its programmed and I can update firmware using my PC, Tablet or anything with internet and USB. Not many people have laptops and it would be crazy to require a laptop to update the unit. Just my opinion.

Personally, I love NOT having to tear apart my dash to update my CPU, like I had to with my LI. Having the USB extension cable attached to my ALP DEFINITELY is a plus in my book!

[radargeek]

It would be great to be able to assign the 5th sensor as a front or rear so if you configure 3 rear you assign it as a rear and if you run 3 fronts you assign as a front...now that I have 2 fronts and 3 rear the center of my rear will report as a front if it's hit...and I'm not sure what will happen if 2 or all 3 rear sensors reply to rear hit...will the cpu flash yellow and red as a front and rear simultaneous attack ?IIRC if both front and rear heads are triggered the ALP alerts to it as a front shot.

[Nanook]

Okay thanks..I guess in the big scheme of things it really doesn't matter..

[awj223]

Add the ability to turn off privacy mode if you no longer want to use it. For security, require the key to be present to do this, but once it's gone, it's gone.

Nothing on a consumer product should be "irreversible". ;)

How about some lock code that PREVENTS the unit from going into privacy mode if the owner DOESN'T want to use it and DOESN'T want someone else to be able to use it? Right now, if my car were to get stolen by a thief who knows about the ALP, the thief would be able to put it in privacy mode, pull the USB drive, and demand a ransom for my own device's key.

[dragons]

How about some lock code that PREVENTS the unit from going into privacy mode if the owner DOESN'T want to use it and DOESN'T want someone else to be able to use it? Right now, if my car were to get stolen by a thief who knows about the ALP, the thief would be able to put it in privacy mode, pull the USB drive, and demand a ransom for my own device's key.
So that's why you make copies of the key file! It's not locked to the usb by disk sectors or something.

[deano]

How about some lock code that PREVENTS the unit from going into privacy mode if the owner DOESN'T want to use it and DOESN'T want someone else to be able to use it? Right now, if my car were to get stolen by a thief who knows about the ALP, the thief would be able to put it in privacy mode, pull the USB drive, and demand a ransom for my own device's key.

I think if any one ever stole my car the ALp would be the last of my worrys ...now your being silly hold a ransom for device key the unit would be long gone and you would never here about it again

[radargeek]

People who steal cars aren't smart enough to think of things like that. They'll either tear the ALP out and pawn it off, or just leave it since 99.9% of them probably won't know what it does in the first place.

And in the off chance that they do privacy lock the ALP, claim it on your insurance and get a new one. Or, that brings me back to another feature request I made earlier, add the ability, in some way, to remove privacy mode if you decide you don't want/need it anymore.

Perhaps privacy mode could be locked to the serial # much like firmware updates. Then a thief wanting to put it into privacy mode would have to go to the trouble of finding the serial # and putting it in to a website to get the key. Most thieves are too stupid/lazy to go to that amount of trouble.

[Laser Guided]

Or smart enough not to lead the trail home

[curmudgeon]

Prisons are full of stupid criminals, as well as a few unlucky smart ones

[awj223]

So that's why you make copies of the key file! It's not locked to the usb by disk sectors or something.

Except I don't want to use Privacy Mode, so I run the unit without a USB key in it at all. The problem is that anyone who obtains physical access to the device can put it into Privacy Mode and there is no way I can reverse that process.

[shanetrainST]

I just want the ALPconnect too completely hide the recent alarms when in parking mode. Just so people can't scroll through your recent alarms when you get pulled over. Probably might be a good idea to hide the radar icon too.

[radargeek]

I just want the ALPconnect too completely hide the recent alarms when in parking mode. Just so people can't scroll through your recent alarms when you get pulled over. Probably might be a good idea to hide the radar icon too.If you get pulled over, just grab your phone, close the app and put it in your pocket.

Perhaps the app could be used as part of a "Privacy Mode Lite". When enabled, the ALP would switch to parking mode if the ALPConnect app is shut down, or if a special "panic button" is pressed in the app, the ALP would switch to parking mode and the app would close. The only way to re-enable defense mode is through the app again. If the phone is in your pocket they can't legally search it for evidence of a jammer (depending on the country anyway, but if they do, it's just a phone, and the ALP is just a parking sensor, right?).

[shanetrainST]

If you get pulled over, just grab your phone, close the app and put it in your pocket. I'm sure they will ask for a demonstration if they see the heads on the front. It would be nice to hand them the phone to play around with.. IF..... God forbid it ever happened

The enforcement in Australia had the right to test things in your car without you permission & search your entire car too, even pull your car apart if the suspect. They even go through your phone.

Last thing I would like them to see is an alarm history with Ultralye in it lol

[Mirage]

I'm sure they will ask for a demonstration if they see the heads on the front. It would be nice to hand them the phone to play around with.. IF..... God forbid it ever happened

The enforcement in Australia had the right to test things in your car without you permission & search your entire car too, even pull your car apart if the suspect. They even go through your phone.

Last thing I would like them to see is an alarm history with Ultralye in it lol

Just a thought you could hit CLEAR? It will remove the items in your history.

[radargeek]

It only takes a few seconds to delete the app off your phone. And they have no way of knowing if the heads in the grill have any connection to the phone in your pocket anyway. And if they want a demonstration, it's easy enough to show them how your parking sensors work.

[shanetrainST]

Just a thought you could hit CLEAR? It will remove the items in your history. Have you ever tried plugging in a USB then fumbling around trying to hit the clear button, its amazing how difficult it is under pressure lol.

[melbVt]

I keep my Parking detection only velcroed to my gear box and the usb cord Ive tuck on handbrake I had same issue so ,
2nd solution make a Usb cord with a power on switch Its a prick to work with vo I belave the power cable may be black red maybe try cutting a old usb cord and try placing a swutch on it had that idea for ages! Cant do it tried cords are to thin and the switch was 12V i tghink that was the issue a PC shop may help!

[melbVt]

Prisons are full of stupid criminals, as well as a few unlucky smart ones

I'm the smart 1 who never got caught! (only cause I own CM's LOL!)
I will operate my Ka band radar gun 50wat 400 to 490 MHZ radio radar detector D alp where I want when I want how I want JUst try to stop me!
I hate speed camera operators with passion!

Now my only wish is that if the alp could tell what gun type it is and if the type of gun is 1 where operator wont pursue vechile or a fixed laser cam have it jTg! Then when it detects a gun like prolite4 then she jams to user settings ,

This would be the best thing you could do to advance the VPR protection at tad further !

[curmudgeon]

I'm sure they will ask for a demonstration if they see the heads on the front. It would be nice to hand them the phone to play around with.. IF..... God forbid it ever happened

The enforcement in Australia had the right to test things in your car without you permission & search your entire car too, even pull your car apart if the suspect. They even go through your phone.

Last thing I would like them to see is an alarm history with Ultralye in it lol

LEO's have made a semi-regular habit of going through people's phones during questioning in the USA as well. Every court case that I am aware of has upheld their right to do so. This issue has not been before the US Supreme Court yet, and I a m certain that it eventually will, ( and I'm not optimistic about what they would decide with the current court's track record) Meantime, don't have anything *incriminating* on your phone.

[awj223]

LEO's have made a semi-regular habit of going through people's phones during questioning in the USA as well. Every court case that I am aware of has upheld their right to do so. This issue has not been before the US Supreme Court yet, and I a m certain that it eventually will, ( and I'm not optimistic about what they would decide with the current court's track record) Meantime, don't have anything *incriminating* on your phone.

Or encrypt your cell phone: http://www.techrepublic.com/article/encrypt-your-android-smartphone-for-paranoid-level-security/ Then if pulled over, switch the phone OFF (or pull the battery), thus getting rid of the contents of the RAM, and protecting yourself against cold boot attacks: http://www.extremetech.com/computing/150536-how-to-bypass-an-android-smartphones-encryption-and-security-put-it-in-the-freezer

So long as the LEOs do not ever SEE evidence of something illegal on there, they likely can't compel you to decrypt the contents. There appears to be a huge leap between when the government KNOWS about incriminating content on a device, and just can't access it (for example, if they take a phone, and see evidence of jammer usage on said phone) and when it merely SUSPECTS that there's something incriminating on there. In the former case, courts have held that you can be compelled to decrypt the contents of the device, but in the latter, the Fifth Amendment protections apply. The key is to prevent the LEOs from seeing anything incriminating in the first place.

https://www.eff.org/press/releases/appeals-court-upholds-constitutional-right-against-forced-decryption
http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2012/02/appeals-court-fifth-amendment-protections-can-apply-to-encrypted-hard-drives/

[Mirage]

Have you ever tried plugging in a USB then fumbling around trying to hit the clear button, its amazing how difficult it is under pressure lol.

No, on the bluetooth app there is a clear in the lower right hand corner. When you see the lights just hit the "X" to clear the history and then hit the power button. Tell the officer it's your ipod and it's connected to your stereo for music. If he wants a demonstration I'm sure you can provide that.

[awj223]

No, on the bluetooth app there is a clear in the lower right hand corner. When you see the lights just hit the "X" to clear the history and then hit the power button. Tell the officer it's your ipod and it's connected to your stereo for music. If he wants a demonstration I'm sure you can provide that.

On a related note, I would like the ability to clear the lifetime statistics in the ALP. Or, perhaps you could have a lifetime statistics section (like an odometer, cannot be reset) and a statistics counter that can be reset (like a tripmeter).

Currently, my ALP's history is "polluted" from all of the times I've fired my LIDAR simulator at it, making sure that it properly alerts to simulated front and rear threats.

[Mirage]

On a related note, I would like the ability to clear the lifetime statistics in the ALP. Or, perhaps you could have a lifetime statistics section (like an odometer, cannot be reset) and a statistics counter that can be reset (like a tripmeter).

Currently, my ALP's history is "polluted" from all of the times I've fired my LIDAR simulator at it, making sure that it properly alerts to simulated front and rear threats.

Yes I agree this would be a nice option to have

[FJR1300]

I not picky; android BT before June please!

Otherwise I'll have to pick up the gps module to use as a kill switch in CO & TX.

Seriously...... android alp connect, puhleeease!!!

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[Abarth695]

Many have said to turn phone off, clear history etc if you get pulled over.
I believe and would like to see an icon or something you can touch on your phone which sets it to PDC mode quickly if you get pulled over. A cop will definitely sees the sensors and if he questions it and wants a demo, what do you do?
As someone said, even the graphics are a bit suspect. I don't buy the argument what if someone forgets to turn it back on! If someone has bought this system, they should have the ability to use it properly and if they can't, it's their fault not ALP.
I also don't want to keep a USB in the slot permanently and have to fiddle and pull it out to get PDC only.
Surely something easy can be programmed into it:biggrin-new:

[winterbrew]

Any chance we can have an option in ALPConnect to use the GPS antenna which is plugged into the r/g module for its speed reading, rather than use the iPhone internal GPS which drains the battery quite fast ?

[Mirage]

Any chance we can have an option in ALPConnect to use the GPS antenna which is plugged into the r/g module for its speed reading, rather than use the iPhone internal GPS which drains the battery quite fast ?

I've asked for this one as well!

[radargeek]

Here's another idea I had for those in illegal areas where their phones may be illegally searched: offer a "stealth" version of ALPConnect that initially looks and runs like a simple game app, something like Solitaire. When launched, a hidden button would pop up a "game cheat" screen that asks for a PIN that, when entered, would open up the ALPConnect functionality.

Then if a LEO pulls you over and demands you hand the phone over, all he sees is some harmless game app. Plus it gives you something to play while waiting for your ticket. :)

[shanetrainST]

+1 ^^^^^ above (awesome idea)

[beingaware]

Here's another idea I had for those in illegal areas where their phones may be illegally searched: offer a "stealth" version of ALPConnect that initially looks and runs like a simple game app, something like Solitaire. When launched, a hidden button would pop up a "game cheat" screen that asks for a PIN that, when entered, would open up the ALPConnect functionality.

Then if a LEO pulls you over and demands you hand the phone over, all he sees is some harmless game app. Plus it gives you something to play while waiting for your ticket. :)


That is a brilliant idea :).

[dinkydi]

yep agreed there ba ,great idea

[melbVt]

I really do not like the USB Key function but yes it could accomplish what you describe but it leaves the possibility for someone to loose the security key file and render their CPU useless. I think a better solution would be to just have the vehicle on the ALP Connect app switch modes when tapped like it does when an alert is going off.

The reason I like this feature may prevent law enforcement from buying the same unit and plugging there usb stick in / or resetting it with there own copy of file easy to pass around it would be rather to easy to fall into the cops hands

Thats the important issue at least u can send it back to factory to get reset ,
Please I was talking bout this other day with installer Don't ever make this file AV for use of anyone except @ ALP factory or like approved service centre like BRD/ DCG now what u think about that its bit of sacrifice for security

The way it works as parking sensor only no detection without theft key saves our arses here in Australia ,

I wouldn't feel ok to run it without the USB anti theft feature not being in secure safe hands

Let them try hacking it or they be 1 step ahead!
Thankyou BRD for your Input however in Australia its so illegal 20 demerit points and confiscation and $2000AU fine= Im a p Plater and have 6Pts max LOL so I would lose my licence for 4 years if forbid on double demerit weekend it would rack up = 40 points $ 4000AU & fine confiscation !

[melbVt]

Not sure if I posted this yet,
JTG on fixed laser cameras,
The ALP is so smart it will soon read what gun is shot at us on the Hi Fi controller !
Is it possible to write a option to Jam fixed laser cameras??? That would kick arse if its not a handheld/ tripod with cop monitoring it why not JTG all the way!

[BestRadarDetectors]

The reason I like this feature may prevent law enforcement from buying the same unit and plugging there usb stick in / or resetting it with there own copy of file easy to pass around it would be rather to easy to fall into the cops hands

Thats the important issue at least u can send it back to factory to get reset ,
Please I was talking bout this other day with installer Don't ever make this file AV for use of anyone except @ ALP factory or like approved service centre like BRD/ DCG now what u think about that its bit of sacrifice for security

The way it works as parking sensor only no detection without theft key saves our arses here in Australia ,

I wouldn't feel ok to run it without the USB anti theft feature not being in secure safe hands

Let them try hacking it or they be 1 step ahead!
Thankyou BRD for your Input however in Australia its so illegal 20 demerit points and confiscation and $2000AU fine= Im a p Plater and have 6Pts max LOL so I would lose my licence for 4 years if forbid on double demerit weekend it would rack up = 40 points $ 4000AU & fine confiscation !

If you are that concerned then why not just quickly initiate a firmware wipe with the control set?

[radargeek]

Not sure if I posted this yet,
JTG on fixed laser cameras,
The ALP is so smart it will soon read what gun is shot at us on the Hi Fi controller !
Is it possible to write a option to Jam fixed laser cameras??? That would kick arse if its not a handheld/ tripod with cop monitoring it why not JTG all the way!JTGing anything official is a bad idea. What's to stop a camera from snapping pics of cars it couldn't get speed readings on?

Also, if it's in a van, do you know if someone's in there watching or not?

Also, with some odd exceptions (Poliscan) the same guns may be used handheld or as a part of a camera system.

[dinkydi]

this may have been mentioned, the new f/w , can be set so if your stopped the car turn yellow which is defence mode and is only activated after it passes a set speed, so is it possible to have it in parking mode green car, when stationary,instead of the defense mode one. for when u get pulled

[BestRadarDetectors]

this may have been mentioned, the new f/w , can be set so if your stopped the car turn yellow which is defence mode and is only activated after it passes a set speed, so is it possible to have it in parking mode green car, when stationary,instead of the defense mode one. for when u get pulled

Product already does this if you have GPS Connected and GPS has a signal showing that you are not moving. It will not go into defense if you are not traveling over the preset speed.

"Laser Interference Defense mechanism will not be activated unless you are moving at the speed greater then what you here define; this option will be activated only if GPS-receiver is connected to the system."

[Mirage]

Product already does this if you have GPS Connected and GPS has a signal showing that you are not moving. It will not go into defense if you are not traveling over the preset speed.

"Laser Interference Defense mechanism will not be activated unless you are moving at the speed greater then what you here define; this option will be activated only if GPS-receiver is connected to the system."

I have a GPS module and can test this and report back.

[Radarrob]

Not sure if I posted this yet,
JTG on fixed laser cameras,
The ALP is so smart it will soon read what gun is shot at us on the Hi Fi controller !
Is it possible to write a option to Jam fixed laser cameras??? That would kick arse if its not a handheld/ tripod with cop monitoring it why not JTG all the way!If you JTG me I'm pulling you
over regardless. Today cops are very well trained.

[dinkydi]

ok thx , have the gps mod fitted , look forward to the mirage testing, i thought that when stopped and hit with a gun it would alert in defense mode when stationary, not to side track also at times show 1-3 bars to the right of the kms , but these bars show up at random, cant work out how or why what brings them on, also would be good to know when ur gps is locked and a notification on the phone app showing this

[winterbrew]

Product already does this if you have GPS Connected and GPS has a signal showing that you are not moving. It will not go into defense if you are not traveling over the preset speed.

"Laser Interference Defense mechanism will not be activated unless you are moving at the speed greater then what you here define; this option will be activated only if GPS-receiver is connected to the system."

Just to clarify that it does not go into defense mode below the set speed, but goes into detect only mode (yellow car), so will still alert if hit when stationary. Dink's asking if it can go into parking only mode (green car) below the set speed, just in case a cop stops you and decides to test your parking sensors with lidar

[Abarth695]

Agree, park sensor mode is the best option:peaceful:

[radargeek]

Maybe have two settable speed thresholds, one for jam->detect only, and one for detect->park only. The park-only threshold could be set to something like 5 mph, so it's in park mode whenever stopped or crawling (or parking).

Also offer a way to switch to park-only mode (panic button) for those not using a GPS module, and not requiring USB.

[Mirage]

ok thx , have the gps mod fitted , look forward to the mirage testing, i thought that when stopped and hit with a gun it would alert in defense mode when stationary, not to side track also at times show 1-3 bars to the right of the kms , but these bars show up at random, cant work out how or why what brings them on, also would be good to know when ur gps is locked and a notification on the phone app showing this

PLEASE NOTE: I am currently running on a BETA firmware testing the fix for DALA #5. Some of the options are not available in my version of the firmware. I will revert to the base firmware this afternoon and test it again.

Beta Firmware:
My results currently indicate that the LID GPS is NOT working at all. I have mine set at 12 mph and regardless if I'm moving or standing still the LID still alerts regardless. I'll do more testing this afternoon on current firmware and let you know.

Current Firmware:
Good news current firmware works as expected. The car will turn yellow when it's below the GPS speed and blue when it's above it. Very nice. I did have to reset my system to defaults to get it to engage though. Not sure why.

[dukes]

Not sure if this has been brought up, and I could certainly see how it wouldn't be a priority but it sure would be nice.
When I connect my BT module to my phone and my phone to my vehicles BT it will sound alerts through my vehicle sound system. Which is great! However it will not play any sounds if I select a different source on my audio deck (such as XM radio). Now I'm not sure how Waze does it, but no matter what source I have selected it will still announce directions/info through the sound system even if I have a different source playing. Just a thought, or if someone has a fix even better!

- dukes

[kimberdan]

Thats because the sound is coming out of your AUX on your phone( NOT your Phono Jack) theres no poss fix for that...
And waze works the same way as well pandora


Not sure if this has been brought up, and I could certainly see how it wouldn't be a priority but it sure would be nice.
When I connect my BT module to my phone and my phone to my vehicles BT it will sound alerts through my vehicle sound system. Which is great! However it will not play any sounds if I select a different source on my audio deck (such as XM radio). Now I'm not sure how Waze does it, but no matter what source I have selected it will still announce directions/info through the sound system even if I have a different source playing. Just a thought, or if someone has a fix even better!

- dukes

[dukes]

Thats because the sound is coming out of your AUX on your phone( NOT your Phono Jack) theres no poss fix for that...
And waze works the same way as well pandora

Maybe I don't understand you. I don't connect my phone via any cables it's strictly bluetooth. There has to be a fix for it if waze can override the vehicles source. Why can't any other app?

[kimberdan]

Oh ok, yes i just assumed you had a cable running to the phone... Blue tooth is something i am not familiar with, sorry i can not help you in this area



Maybe I don't understand you. I don't connect my phone via any cables it's strictly bluetooth. There has to be a fix for it if waze can override the vehicles source. Why can't any other app?

[Holla]

I have been wondering this same thing! I have (ALP) BT hooked up with my Ipod touch and my touch hooked up BT to my car, but when getting an alert it still only comes thru my touch and not car speakers?? I have tried the diff settings on the ALP App and nothing?

[BestRadarDetectors]

Not sure if this has been brought up, and I could certainly see how it wouldn't be a priority but it sure would be nice.
When I connect my BT module to my phone and my phone to my vehicles BT it will sound alerts through my vehicle sound system. Which is great! However it will not play any sounds if I select a different source on my audio deck (such as XM radio). Now I'm not sure how Waze does it, but no matter what source I have selected it will still announce directions/info through the sound system even if I have a different source playing. Just a thought, or if someone has a fix even better!

- dukes

Try again. Here is no way Waze can change the source selector on your radio if you are not on Bluetooth already. I cant see anyway that Waze can put audio through your vehicle if you are not on the Bluetooth input.

[dukes]

What needs to happen (based on alittle reading) is ALP needs to add a feature or option to select Hands-Free Profile. That way the apps audio is using HFP phone kernel settings which can then override any vehicle sound source selection just like Waze or an incoming phone call.

[dukes]

Try again. Here is no way Waze can change the source selector on your radio if you are not on Bluetooth already. I cant see anyway that Waze can put audio through your vehicle if you are not on the Bluetooth input.

It uses HFP profile to override the vehicle sound system which allows for alerts to be announced even when its playing something other then BT audio.

[shanetrainST]

Not Sure if this is possible but..

Could could the ALP be used with OpenStreetMaps which contains free maps data and PSL of most roads (NavFree on the Iphone uses this Map database)

When traveling at PSL the ALP would go into detection mode

When traveling above it would switch back to defense

If you get hit with lidar then it will defend until you get back to PSL or an automatic 9second max kill.

Obviously the Iphone GPS would have control over this.


Just a thought :)

or Alternatively a set point mode, with for example (50kph 60kph 80kph 110kph) button available on the ALPconnect, so you can select PSL and it will do the same as above, just a little more manual. System default back to defense after 30mins to prevent driver forgetting. Make for life so much easier

[Mirage]

Not Sure if this is possible but..

Could could the ALP be used with OpenStreetMaps which contains free maps data and PSL of most roads (NavFree on the Iphone uses this Map database)

When traveling at PSL the ALP would go into detection mode

When traveling above it would switch back to defense

If you get hit with lidar then it will defend until you get back to PSL or an automatic 9second max kill.

Obviously the Iphone GPS would have control over this.


Just a thought :)

or Alternatively a set point mode, with for example (50kph 60kph 80kph 110kph) button available on the ALPconnect, so you can select PSL and it will do the same as above, just a little more manual. System default back to defense after 30mins to prevent driver forgetting. Make for life so much easier

I like this idea and have wanted this for sometime but didn't know if there was a database available that had the PSLs. The only concern would be how accurate are the PSLs. Regardless nice real nice.

[dragons]

I'd be thinking map data from Navteq or Sensis in Australia would be pretty accurate. They are usually pretty good about updates every 12 weeks or so too.

[te37]

Could alp just make the led solid on instead of blinking when in idle mode?

[Nanook]

Great idea and auto dimming

[Vortex]

Not sure if this is already an option, but a dedicated button to switch the unit to receive mode rather than kill power altogether to JTK.

I love being able to do that on my 905's to JTK and still know how long I'm getting shot for since I don't have to power the whole unit down.

[Holla]

Not sure if this is already an option, but a dedicated button to switch the unit to receive mode rather than kill power altogether to JTK.

I love being able to do that on my 905's to JTK and still know how long I'm getting shot for since I don't have to power the whole unit down.

They dont have a dedicated button per say, but all you have to do it press any button on control pad or tap screen on ALP app and it goes into rcvr mode and you can still see when you are being targeted by a flashing light on the control pad.

[Vortex]

They dont have a dedicated button per say, but all you have to do it press any button on control pad or tap screen on ALP app and it goes into rcvr mode and you can still see when you are being targeted by a flashing light on the control pad.

Oh so you can do that by pressing a button on that control pad? It switches to receive mode? If so, that's perfect.

It can be done with the app, but I honestly don't want yet another app to run on my phone and launch manually every time I get in the car. At this point I already have to launch Waze and Live and press the dark button on my 905 CPU and I don't want to add more to the routine. If I could just turn my car on and have everything work automatically without me having to manually do anything, that'd be ideal. :)

In fact, I'm gonna see if I can get my dedicated YaV1 phone to run Waze in the foreground so I don't have to launch that anymore on my iPhone. Might be time to play with the iPhone's tethering options, come to think of it. :D (Sorry, don't wanna take the thread OT.)

[Holla]

Yep any button, and after encounter I think it takes 60 seconds to rearm itself back to defense mode! look at this Tom just put up

http://radarandlaserforum.com/showthread.php/4568-Short-pressing-the-menu-amp-power-button/page2

[Fletch]

Pioneer app radio support, ALPconnect would look cool on my head unit

http://www.appradiodev.com/accounts/login/?next=/

Great Idea :thumb:

Also the Kenwood DNN series for the same reason, lots of F150 drivers in the US and here have added the Mistro units with the Kenwood DNN systems, this app included would make it a fully integrated install all on the dash.

J.

[CommandrKeen]

I would like to have more control over the LED light. The blinking LED is WAY too bright! Dim mode doesn't work as I expect as the blinking stops altogether. I would prefer to control the brightness for all modes individually (parking, receiving, defense, alert). That way I can set parking, receiving, and defense mode to 30% brightness while an alert would be 100% brightness. I like to keep the LED blinking cause it gives me the knowledge that the unit is working, but I have the LED tucked away and mostly out of sight cause it blinks way to bright. It looks like a disco in my vehicle at night time! :)

[kimberdan]

I have an Idea, I had an encounter with my ALP. Turned the system on and got the 2 different beeps letting me know that they where linked and ready to go. Well some where along the lines of my travel i noticed that they ( the ALP B/T and iphone) where no longer linked together, thus making my ALP'S In op..
What would have been nice is if i had some kind of alert setting so if either or both systems where NO longer connected i would get a contant alert so i know that they have become disconnected from eachother..This way if your on a long trip and not paying constant attention to your C/M and something happens you will get a constant alert until you either manually shut it off or re connect the system..

[BestRadarDetectors]

I have an Idea, I had an encounter with my ALP. Turned the system on and got the 2 different beeps letting me know that they where linked and ready to go. Well some where along the lines of my travel i noticed that they ( the ALP B/T and iphone) where no longer linked together, thus making my ALP'S In op..
What would have been nice is if i had some kind of alert setting so if either or both systems where NO longer connected i would get a contant alert so i know that they have become disconnected from eachother..This way if your on a long trip and not paying constant attention to your C/M and something happens you will get a constant alert until you either manually shut it off or re connect the system..

Did you close the APP? If the app stayed open it should have automatically reconnected if for some reason it lost connection. It does also give you a tone when disconnected and reconnected.

[kimberdan]

No the app and the phone showed that they where connected, how i found out they where not is i went to the first screen and it said searching... im glad i caught it after the day i had...:biggrin-new:
But the screen with the car on it showed Blue in defence mode and so i thought everything was good. I could have missed the tone of it disconnecting.. IDK im a better to be safe then sorry kinda of person....


Did you close the APP? If the app stayed open it should have automatically reconnected if for some reason it lost connection. It does also give you a tone when disconnected and reconnected.

[Holla]

No the app and the phone showed that they where connected, how i found out they where not is i went to the first screen and it said searching... im glad i caught it after the day i had...:biggrin-new:
But the screen with the car on it showed Blue in defence mode and so i thought everything was good. I could have missed the tone of it disconnecting.. IDK im a better to be safe then sorry kinda of person....

If its disconnected the car would not be blue? seems like u had a weird situation

[Antilaser]

No the app and the phone showed that they where connected, how i found out they where not is i went to the first screen and it said searching... im glad i caught it after the day i had...:biggrin-new:
But the screen with the car on it showed Blue in defence mode and so i thought everything was good. I could have missed the tone of it disconnecting.. IDK im a better to be safe then sorry kinda of person....

iPhone Buetooth transceiver can get blocked from time to time, this is out of control of the apps. Solution is to disable/enable the Bluetooth in Settings or just turn the Phone Off and back On.

When it does get blocked it will look like you are in a connection but no data goes in or out.

[kimberdan]

Ok and if i did have some sort of (alarm) to say that you have been disconnected, then i would have known about my disconnect.. Most would think this would be a stupid thing, but if you where me yesterday and had gotten hit while this situation happened you would have not been a happy customer...
I dont know if im the only one to have this happen to or just the only one to notice it... of course if it was to be incorporated into the App, an option to deactivate it would also be an option for those who may think its not needed. Just my thoughts :nevreness:


iPhone Buetooth transceiver can get blocked from time to time, this is out of control of the apps. Solution is to disable/enable the Bluetooth in Settings or just turn the Phone Off and back On.

When it does get blocked it will look like you are in a connection but no data goes in or out.

[Holla]

iPhone Buetooth transceiver can get blocked from time to time, this is out of control of the apps. Solution is to disable/enable the Bluetooth in Settings or just turn the Phone Off and back On.

When it does get blocked it will look like you are in a connection but no data goes in or out.


SO if its disconnected and we dont know about it are we still protected or not??


Kimber---yea thats a BAD situation if we never know its not working correctly

BRD--WHEN is the Hi-Fi getting released :)

[BestRadarDetectors]

Ok and if i did have some sort of (alarm) to say that you have been disconnected, then i would have known about my disconnect.. Most would think this would be a stupid thing, but if you where me yesterday and had gotten hit while this situation happened you would have not been a happy customer...
I dont know if im the only one to have this happen to or just the only one to notice it... of course if it was to be incorporated into the App, an option to deactivate it would also be an option for those who may think its not needed. Just my thoughts :nevreness:

I think what AL is saying is that most likely your Bluetooth transceiver in your iPhone crashed leaving the app still connected but no data was passing.

[BestRadarDetectors]

BRD--WHEN is the Hi-Fi getting released :)

When I get a committed date you know I will pass it along. Protection from new guns has taken over the priority of the HiFi development. Its been under development but when new threats come out, The new threats take the priority from development.

[Holla]

When I get a committed date you know I will pass it along. Protection from new guns has taken over the priority of the HiFi development. Its been under development but when new threats come out, The new threats take the priority from development.

Understand completely and agree--just wanted a update thats all :)

[CommandrKeen]

What would have been nice is if i had some kind of alert setting so if either or both systems where NO longer connected i would get a contant alert Would love that, then I could turn off the blinking LED light. I too have had a BT ALP disconnection and that is why I keep the LED on to ensure me that it is working.

[Holla]

Would love that, then I could turn off the blinking LED light. I too have had a BT ALP disconnection and that is why I keep the LED on to ensure me that it is working.

How can you do both? its one or the other thats active! or are u talking about the separate LED you install?

[CommandrKeen]

How can you do both? its one or the other thats active! or are u talking about the separate LED you install?

I don't use the control pad. I only use the LED diode and the BT module. They both work together.

[BestRadarDetectors]

How can you do both? its one or the other thats active! or are u talking about the separate LED you install?

In the CPU box of every ALP there is a remote Multicolor LED that most people install in their speedometer area.

[Nanook]

It would be great if the cpu defaulted to the control module when not connected with BT...lose BT connection and/or forget to connect and still be protected

[BestRadarDetectors]

It would be great if the cpu defaulted to the control module when not connected with BT...lose BT connection and/or forget to connect and still be protected

Maybe in the future. Originally the Bluetooth was designed for customers that just wanted a wireless install without having to break through the firewall by mounting the CPU & Bluetooth Module in the engine compartment so there was never a need for more than one control device to be connected at a time. As time went on ALP Connect evolved into a much more robust product that serves a different purpose than what was originally planned.

[Nanook]

10-4

[Antilaser]

SO if its disconnected and we dont know about it are we still protected or not??


Kimber---yea thats a BAD situation if we never know its not working correctly

BRD--WHEN is the Hi-Fi getting released :)


These iPhone BT lock-ups are very rare, most of owners will never experience one at all. Possibly future updates of the app will detect and notify of such situations.

[Imatk]

I'd probably already have bought an ALP but I don't like the control pad.

I'd like to see something with actual buttons akin to the Bel STi-R or just simply have a remote speaker and a toggle switch like the LIs.

[TOMMYJR9]

Auto connect with the BT


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[kimberdan]

It does auto connect, It was just this one time (That i know of) that it had happened, If i had NOT notice i would have gotten tagged, i was hit 3 times with Lidar that day.. To me its just a safety per caution and really wish that it wasnt so hard to just add something like this to the program....


Auto connect with the BT


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[TOMMYJR9]

Are you sure because I believe I have to go into the app and hit connect four it to work less if I'm mistaken


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[kimberdan]

Oh no it does, as soon as i hit the app, it somes up searching and then when i switch them on you get 2 different alert tomes telling you 1 your connected and the other that your in defence mode



Are you sure because I believe I have to go into the app and hit connect four it to work less if I'm mistaken


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[TOMMYJR9]

Right I understand but as you said you have to tap the app so every time you get in the car you have to hit the app it would be nice if it would just as soon as you turn on the key and the phone is on it would connect


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[JohnBoy]

If you leave the app on all of the time, and leave it in background mode, as soon as you start the car it will auto connect. You don't have to launch.

[Mirage]

Guys if.you want to discuss how this works start a new thread this thread is for future AL requests only

[chiapet15]

Are there plans to move production to China to bring costs down and help with increased adoption and market share gains?

[beingaware]

Why would they? Croatia is the China of Europe. Production costs are about the same...

But there would be a noticeable quality difference....
Croatian made products are of higher quality.

Also the cost you are seeing is the after sales ongoing support.


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[awj223]

Name the statistics file something other than SETUP.ALP, so that it doesn't keep obliterating my configuration file on the same USB drive.

[radargeek]

Are there plans to move production to China to bring costs down and help with increased adoption and market share gains?You want them to start making shoddy products? I think not.

[BestRadarDetectors]

Name the statistics file something other than SETUP.ALP, so that it doesn't keep obliterating my configuration file on the same USB drive.

I have thought of that several times myself and could not understand why they did that. I will send a request and see if that can be updated. I like to keep my setup.alp file on my drive all the time and it does get replaced when statistics is run.

[BestRadarDetectors]

You want them to start making shoddy products? I think not.

X2, I would always pay more for something with better quality. Its not about getting costs down and getting them in more hands. The product is a high end product and its worth every penny.

[ProStreetCamaro]

Android BT is what I want. I despise apple and there os and refuse to own any apple products.

[Holla]

What about a option to turn the Big red MPH Zero Off? I know the peeps with an Iphone with GPS that actually works like it, but the ones that use an Itouch that cant utilize it and always seeing a big Zero all the time, it would be nice to turn that feature ON/OFF if we wanted too?

[BestRadarDetectors]

What about a option to turn the Big red MPH Zero Off? I know the peeps with an Iphone with GPS that actually works like it, but the ones that use an Itouch that cant utilize it and always seeing a big Zero all the time, it would be nice to turn that feature ON/OFF if we wanted too?

They are considering using GPS speed from the optional AL GPS Antenna to pass MPH to iPod's in the future.

[winterbrew]

They are considering using GPS speed from the optional AL GPS Antenna to pass MPH to iPod's in the future.

I think this would be a good option on the iPhone as well, so you could save your batteries by not having to run the internal iPhone GPS constantly, but just take the speed data from the AL GPS antenna and display it.

[Budpaul]

Android BT is what I want. I despise apple and there os and refuse to own any apple products.
Agree here. I am looking at buying a STiR and 4 ALP jammer combo but use Android phone...

[justintn]

Very simple request:

Change 'Dim Mode' so that the LED is constantly illuminated with a lower level of intensity. The blinking light is obnoxious and I like having visual confirmation that the unit is on and working.

Also consider changing 'Dark Mode' so that you get a chirp when the unit finishes warm up and goes into defense mode. In dark mode, you have to enable the star-up tone in order to get audio confirmation that the unit is working.

[shanetrainST]

Just a couple of features I would like to see added :)

ALPconnect
-digital compass on the main screen
-recent alarms disappear when in parking mode.
-it checks and compares firmware and let you know of an update
-as well as segmentation, distinctly different audio alerts for each segment of K, just like KA band is. And the option to full noise alert on those frequencies
-GPS speed trend of the last 10 Mins of your trip, clearly showing where you got hit on the trend.
-support for Ipod with external GPS
-landscape mode
-pass lock the app
-ability to connect to 2 different CPU's at once
-support for the new NoPhoto and incoperate in one app :)

ALP website
-remember your last known setup
-less spread out and more compact format

ALP firmware
-all sensors up front or rear option
-removal of un-used guns that don't exist in Australia in FW, (Dragon is used in Victoria, so No )
-V1 support
-9500ci support ( it can be done )
-improved Redflex detection ( but I think that in the STIR firmware)
-update the STIR via ALP

[dragons]

Does that include the removal of Dragon? No thanks...

[winterbrew]

-removal of un-used guns that don't exist in Australia in FW, (Dragon is used in Victoria, so No )P

Agree - I've had a few Camea IR Camera Speed Scanner falses on Aussie firmware (Retail release and later), and these are only used in the Czech Republic, so don't need to be enabled for Aussie use.

[awj223]

What is the point of removing support for ANY guns? As long as having the support there doesn't cause falses, it doesn't hurt anything to have it, even if you never see those guns.

[dinkydi]

agreed better to have them all

[shanetrainST]

To remove false's, as winter said above ^^^^
I too have had the Camea false alert.
Just want to see all the guns/units only used in Europe only gone, besides Policscan

[deano]

we could make a list of falses only so they could apply these to our next update camea is one of them ...really wouldn't want them to turn off all guns not used ....my self and winter will sure complain when our pl2 and stalker and other older guns we come across to test with

so if camea is the only false why have all other guns disabled ? would realy hate to see all other guns disabled because of one camea/IR camera

make the list

[Vortex]

So I'm really digging the new HiFi module! I've been eagerly awaiting it for a while and am very glad it's finally here. HUGE improvement over the standard beeps. :)

One thing I noticed is that at startup, even if you select the "Silent power-up" and "Skip first warmup" options checked, the ALP still shouts "Active!" at startup. I get that there's two parts, the power-up procedure and then the normal operation of the jammers and that the power-up procedure is independent of the announcement that the jammers are now operational (especially helpful after a JTK), but it would be really helpful to be able to truly get a silent power-up when the option is selected.

A couple people have mentioned that the announcement startles their passengers. For me I run my speakers at volume 5 so that I can hear it while driving and, well, it is very loud when sitting in a parking spot. :D The high pitched beep with the standard control module was also a bit ear-piercing at loud volumes, so a truly silent option would be very much welcomed.

Some people mentioned they like having an audio confirmation so perhaps 3 options would be very helpful.

1) Normal operation with all sounds on at startup
2) Shorter audio startup like we have now to verify that the speakers are working
3) Totally silent option where only the lights light up upon startup

Thanks!

[BestRadarDetectors]

So I'm really digging the new HiFi module! I've been eagerly awaiting it for a while and am very glad it's finally here. HUGE improvement over the standard beeps. :)

One thing I noticed is that at startup, even if you select the "Silent power-up" and "Skip first warmup" options checked, the ALP still shouts "Active!" at startup. I get that there's two parts, the power-up procedure and then the normal operation of the jammers and that the power-up procedure is independent of the announcement that the jammers are now operational (especially helpful after a JTK), but it would be really helpful to be able to truly get a silent power-up when the option is selected.

A couple people have mentioned that the announcement startles their passengers. For me I run my speakers at volume 5 so that I can hear it while driving and, well, it is very loud when sitting in a parking spot. :D The high pitched beep with the standard control module was also a bit ear-piercing at loud volumes, so a truly silent option would be very much welcomed.

Some people mentioned they like having an audio confirmation so perhaps 3 options would be very helpful.

1) Normal operation with all sounds on at startup
2) Shorter audio startup like we have now to verify that the speakers are working
3) Totally silent option where only the lights light up upon startup

Thanks!

We will offer some more controls of the alerts in a future update.

[Vortex]

We will offer some more controls of the alerts in a future update.

I fricken love AntiLaser. A company that actually listens to their customers/enthusiasts and implements their requests. Imagine that!! :excitement:

[RedRocket]

I fricken love AntiLaser.Oh MY!
I think we just witnessed the first AntiLaser fanboi. :boink:

[Vortex]

Oh MY!
I think we just witnessed the first AntiLaser fanboi. :boink:

haha, you gotta give credit where credit is due. It's a breath of fresh air coming from Blinder. ;)

[RedRocket]

haha, you gotta give credit where credit is due. It's a breath of fresh air coming from Blinder. ;)True dat,AL earned your credit!

Regarding Blinder...Ha,- you took the shortcut...
...duh-oh, :grief: .For me,it was Blinder->LaserInterceptor->AntiLaser.

[specifics]

I beat both of you.... LI... AL...

[deano]

from the top of my head antilaser improvements could be ,,to make a new less advanced jammer ,,just so other companies can have some sort of same level competition LOL

I beat all 3,, antilaserG8 >>antilaserG9rx>>blinder>>> laserinterceptor then back to antilaser>>ALP all in a space of 7+ years ,,denolix tested out my G8 and G9 and at the same time I picked up a m18 laser jammer never used for realife tests just a spare jammer for test days to compare between a high end jammer

[dinkydi]

Yep u sure did, deano

[deano]

Yep u sure did, deano
allot of people are forgetting dinky ,,back when the AL G6 or i think the G7 came out I think somewhere in 2005 to 2006 it was the winner from GOL (GUYS OF LIDAR ) ,,the only reason LI became king was that they had retailers world wide,,or should I say in the US ,,antilaser was only a Europe only thing and was not well known on US websites or forums

[deano]

another thing that antilaser really needs to look into ,,,,,,,is that here in Australia we don't just have tim who sells the ALP ,,we have a car stereo shops also selling the ALP im sure tim will be the supplier for these shops ,,,

I get asked a million questions about the ALP ,,one of the questions was how do we update the ALP,,,, so you can just imagine what other questions they asked specially when it came to the dragon ,,,the same shop use to sell the G9 ,,they only found out about a year ago how to get into some features IE constant mode as now they have there own laser gun for testing ,,as for me these guys at the stereo shop are friends so I keep them in the loop ,,,but I shouldn't have to

and these guys sell them ,,I think a better tutorial should be explained ,,specially if they selling the product

[Qui-Gon]

True dat,AL earned your credit!

Regarding Blinder...Ha,- you took the shortcut...
...duh-oh, :grief: .For me,it was Blinder->LaserInterceptor->AntiLaser.

ZR4-Blinder M47-LI-ALP for me...

[Tman]

I will dive :

blinder m-27 \ G 7 \ Lpp \ Li \ Al top Priority

The G-7 was directly bought from Croatia.

It took a while before the rear protection became a necessity ...wonder how leos learned
that they could shoot the rear ?

[deano]

I will dive :

blinder m-27 \ G 7 \ Lpp \ Li \ Al top Priority

The G-7 was directly bought from Croatia.

It took a while before the rear protection became a necessity ...wonder how leos learned
that they could shoot the rear ?

if I remember correctly the G7 was a duel head system only ,,the LPP is the clone from the G7 and G8

I remember years ago seciurity gear hear in perth saun use to run it at that time ,,I think saun is here somewhere on the forum ,,but now he is over in the US ,,he once try to sell me a LPP and said that I would be upgrading my AL G8 ,,lucky for me I had my homework done and stuck with my AL G8

[dinkydi]

I got the lpp from saun Dgc, worked ok but they filled with water badly, sadly didn't know of any forums then

[Tman]

I never notice that the G7 was dual only.

I bought the Lpp from Alex in Vancouver , was easier for shipping cost + customs.

I switched to Li when the Truspeed arrived ...Lpp took a good year to find the solution.
It is me as Suave :
http://www.kmph.ca/forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=547


if I remember correctly the G7 was a duel head system only ,,the LPP is the clone from the G7 and G8

I remember years ago seciurity gear hear in perth saun use to run it at that time ,,I think saun is here somewhere on the forum ,,but now he is over in the US ,,he once try to sell me a LPP and said that I would be upgrading my AL G8 ,,lucky for me I had my homework done and stuck with my AL G8

[deano]

I never notice that the G7 was dual only.

I bought the Lpp from Alex in Vancouver , was easier for shipping cost + customs.

I switched to Li when the Truspeed arrived ...Lpp took a good year to find the solution.
It is me as Suave :
http://www.kmph.ca/forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=547

like I say mate the LPP was a copy from the G7 and G8 ,,my G8 also did not jam the truspeed ,,unless there was an update that I never knew about ,,

what amazed me more was at the same time owning the G8 I also purchased a conqourer M18 i picked it up for $100 ,,this infact did jam the truspeed , ,,what pi$$ed me off was that on purchase I got told it was future proof,,i never seen one update for the G8 and by then the G9 came out making the G8 useless ,, so much for a future proof jammer ,,,then the G9 rx came out another future proof jammer then the ALP ,,after my experience with jammers im guessing when it says future proof we only expect 3 to 4 years max,, am already guessing AL are working on a new product this keeps them ahead in the game

i will say BIG thanks to denise from AL he did send me out a free G9rx sample to test ,,for promoting there previous jammer the G8 on utube ,,, other wise i would of gone LI when the AL G8 became out of date as new guns did get introduced like the truspeed and poliscan..also when the first G9 came out this did not also jam the truspeed ,,until updates

[nydriver]

1) Updating the ALP in some way where it's capable of running both the BT module and a traditional/hifi control set would be nice (or at some point a combined module). May kind of be a moot point with the graphical display though (assuming it's visible and not distracting). For laser the LED display is helpful (unfortunately not installed in my car yet due to mounting location issues) but for ALPConnect with current Apple iOS bluetooth issues, disconnecting and not getting alerted is problematic.
As far as why a combined bluetooth/control module setup would be nice, GPS without GPS antenna (which can be kind of unsightly) and logging of the alerts, plus it's a graphical display of sorts that can easily be removed from the car. If the connection dropped for any reason you still have the hifi system to loudly provide the alert.

2) Settings controls in the ALPConnect app rather than website + USB being the only way. From what I see earlier in the thread, first was iOS and stabilization of core features, then they targeted getting ALPConnect on Android with feature parity. Now that ALPConnect is out on Android perhaps this could be reexamined.

3) Firmware updates through ALPConnect would be a nice touch, although not as nice as the settings changes. I know Escort can do this through EL. I understand that ALP is a totally different product from a different company and the way the CPU was designed may not permit this.

[BestRadarDetectors]

Keep tuned... Several suggestions in this thread are already on the engineers plates to be implemented this year in future updates.

[nydriver]

Will GPS radar lockout ever be possible through ALPConnect?

I know Fleming is litigating against Escort/Beltronics, but he appears to be doing so on the basis of radar detectors with GPS units actually built into them that handle the GPS logic and decision to lock out, and his patents seem to express similarly. From what I've been able to find, he hasn't sued the makers of the YaV1 app (granted, the developer of the app doesn't work for Valentine, but it does enable the Valentine1 for GPS lockouts), and I also haven't seen Escort Live or Escort Live capable (but non-GPS) radar detectors named in the suit.

I'm not an IP lawyer though, and I know it's a bit of a sensitive topic.

[BestRadarDetectors]

Will GPS radar lockout ever be possible through ALPConnect?

I know Fleming is litigating against Escort/Beltronics, but he appears to be doing so on the basis of radar detectors with GPS units actually built into them that handle the GPS logic and decision to lock out, and his patents seem to express similarly. From what I've been able to find, he hasn't sued the makers of the YaV1 app (granted, the developer of the app doesn't work for Valentine, but it does enable the Valentine1 for GPS lockouts), and I also haven't seen Escort Live or Escort Live capable (but non-GPS) radar detectors named in the suit.

I'm not an IP lawyer though, and I know it's a bit of a sensitive topic.

Cant discuss this at this time... Sorry

Also remember that I am also a user and when you guys think of something that would make the ALP better, As a user myself I have most likely already thought of the same thing and most likely AL is already working on it but keep em coming. :)

[Tifosielia]

How about ALP automatically records the last hits pulse train?
That way if one of us gets hit with something that IPT it can be sent to ALP to ensure its covered right away instead of having to go hunt the LEO down again in a special mode.

I'm not sure if ALP has the spare processing power to write the file while its being hit but by far that would be my #1 request.

I worry that certain guns could be updated and IPT at anytime. Does ALP have the ability to see a new pulse train and immediately calculate a counter pulse or does each pulse train have to be loaded into it.
I'm thinking it can work on the fly because DALA is random right? Someone who knows PM me I'm very curious about that.

[Holla]

Keep tuned... Several suggestions in this thread are already on the engineers plates to be implemented this year in future updates.

Hmmmm, that means to save your pennies lol--My wallet is open

[awj223]

How about ALP automatically records the last hits pulse train?
That way if one of us gets hit with something that IPT it can be sent to ALP to ensure its covered right away instead of having to go hunt the LEO down again in a special mode.

I'm not sure if ALP has the spare processing power to write the file while its being hit but by far that would be my #1 request.

I worry that certain guns could be updated and IPT at anytime. Does ALP have the ability to see a new pulse train and immediately calculate a counter pulse or does each pulse train have to be loaded into it.
I'm thinking it can work on the fly because DALA is random right? Someone who knows PM me I'm very curious about that.

For ALP Connect users, it could do even better: encrypt the data, then transmit the file to AL over the phone's data connection. That way, if there were a new gun variant out there, AL could look at the capture files and figure out pretty quickly whether there's a new threat out there. The problem, of course, is if there are too many false alarms, it gives AL a lot of junk to have to sift through.

Then there's another issue: say an ALP gets into the hands of a LEO. A malicious LEO. Someone who wants to annoy ALP users. How about making an ALP transmit the pulse train of something that's not even a LIDAR gun, to cause a lot of users false positives when they update their firmware?

Since there is no way to keep ALPs out of the hands of LEOs, there is no way to prevent this.

[Tifosielia]

Then there's another issue: say an ALP gets into the hands of a LEO. A malicious LEO. Someone who wants to annoy ALP users. How about making an ALP transmit the pulse train of something that's not even a LIDAR gun, to cause a lot of users false positives when they update their firmware?

Since there is no way to keep ALPs out of the hands of LEOs, there is no way to prevent this.

Well I don't see this issue, theres no way for any user to control what the ALP head does, the most we could do is forward the file to AL. And I don't think we should be sending them files all the time, just when one of us gets pulled over and the LEO says he got a lidar reading. you could go home and upload the file to the AL website.... We already upload stat files, why not expand the stat file if possible. Obviously AL could weigh who is sending it in, or more specifically BRD could personally forward them events from those of us who know what we're talking about.

The only reason to not do this is if ALP cant keep up processing wise... like against a Random Pulse Rate gun or something. I know these don't have the craziest processor by any means.

[awj223]

I think one of my requests is very simple: allow the user to reset the statistics. I've got a lot of junk statistics in there from testing, as well as K band falses (from before I turned K band off). It would be nice to just reset everything to zero so that I don't have to compare old and new statistics files to determine what I've been hit by (especially if I JTK before the gun ID is announced).

[BestRadarDetectors]

I think one of my requests is very simple: allow the user to reset the statistics. I've got a lot of junk statistics in there from testing, as well as K band falses (from before I turned K band off). It would be nice to just reset everything to zero so that I don't have to compare old and new statistics files to determine what I've been hit by (especially if I JTK before the gun ID is announced).

The statistics process will be redone in the future. Issue we have is the ALP does not have an internal clock. Adding GPS will enable the ALP more functionality and enhanced stats in the future since it will be able to store location, time and speed. We will also make stats more understandable for non GPS users as well. There is a lot of stuff on the plate for 2015. I know its hard to be patient but every change takes time and every minor change no matter how small requires everything to be tested over and over again.

[awj223]

The statistics process will be redone in the future. Issue we have is the ALP does not have an internal clock. Adding GPS will enable the ALP more functionality and enhanced stats in the future since it will be able to store location, time and speed. We will also make stats more understandable for non GPS users as well. There is a lot of stuff on the plate for 2015. I know its hard to be patient but every change takes time and every minor change no matter how small requires everything to be tested over and over again.
Are you saying that GPS will be standard on the ALP in the future? And possibly even required for advanced statistics?

[BestRadarDetectors]

Are you saying that GPS will be standard on the ALP in the future? And possibly even required for advanced statistics?

No, We would not force anyone into any options. GPS is an option and can easily be added if someone wants it.

[tawwwd]

Cant wait for all the new options hahaha

https://imgflip.com/readImage?iid=21680670

[awj223]

No, We would not force anyone into any options. GPS is an option and can easily be added if someone wants it.

Looks like I might have to get a GPS in the future though, if it enabled logging of time/location of each hit, that's very cool! You could even have the speed at which you were hit and the speed at which the JTK occurred.

[Tifosielia]

BRD is V1 integration still on the table/any idea how far it would be if so?

[BestRadarDetectors]

BRD is V1 integration still on the table/any idea how far it would be if so?

Its on the table for 2015 but I dont have an ETA. Sorry

[kimberdan]

Its on the table for 2015 but I dont have an ETA. Sorry
Great now i am going to have to make more room for this gadget under my dash :) im in on this when it comes out

[sfpd]

Will GPS radar lockout ever be possible through ALPConnect?

I really hope this is on the roadmap. This is one feature I would happily pay extra for. Perhaps it could be offered as an optional 'in app' purchase if some profit sharing agreement could be worked out with the patent holder?

[awj223]

Got a really, really simple feature request. On the Hi-Fi Control Set, when the female voice announces Ka band, it slurs the last part of "Kay" and first part of "ay" together, which makes it much harder to distinguish from the K band. Yes, I've identified the alert sounds and can easily tell which is which, but other people who haven't heard these alerts yet might not be able to distinguish so easily.

How about making the voice sound more like the voices on the Redline and STiR+? As in "kay <pause> ay band"?

I didn't test the male voice to see if it has the same issue.

[sfpd]

I would absolutely love it if ALPConnect included 'dash cam (http://cameras.reviewed.com/features/6-reasons-you-should-own-a-dashcam-2)' functionality.

My windshield-mounted iPhone plays dual-duty as I drive-- in the foreground I'm running a dash cam app that records the road in front, and in the background I'm running ALPConnect. Problem is when I get an alert on ALP I have to switch apps to silence it and then switch back again to resume the dash cam.

[shanetrainST]

ALP Feature's I would like to see added :)

-I wish a laser alert would get GPS tagged on the phone, So it could remind you 1mile of the enforcement zone next time you drive that road.
Similar to Trapster, but ALP and local to the phone

-LID count-down timer when being hit with laser

-Be able to disable radar alerts and still have laser alerts

-ON screen compass

[RedRocket]

The AL Priority without a doubt is the most advanced Laser Defense system in the world. AntiLaser designed the AL Priority based on customer feedback and it shows that they listened with the release of the ALP. If you think something could make it even better leave your suggestions in this one thread so that they are not scattered all over the forum. AntiLaser Engineers view this forum very frequently and this will make it easy for them to find your suggestions.This request is for a change to the Lidar Gun Model I.D. for the HiFi Voice option in the "Detailed" selection choice:

As it is highly unlikely today that users will encounter a ProLaserII anymore in North America, the I.D. should be changed to LaserAtlanta !

[Jaguar]

This request is for a change to the Lidar Gun Model I.D. for the HiFi Voice option in the "Detailed" selection choice:

As it is highly unlikely today that users will encounter a ProLaserII anymore in North America, the I.D. should be changed to LaserAtlanta !

Except CRM in Georgia ran into one not too long back on the RDF :)

[wirelessandy]

Requests? Ability to make changes via iOS user interface. :fat:

[RedRocket]

Except CRM in Georgia ran into one not too long back on the RDF :)While that is a rare exception...which one are you far more likely to encounter today ?

[BestRadarDetectors]

Requests? Ability to make changes via iOS user interface. :fat:

Making setting changes and firmware updates is already scheduled for Q3.

[shanetrainST]

Has AL any plans yet to give Poliscan its own LID time, so it can be set higher than the handhelds for auto JTK.
This would ensure anyone running higher LID time does not accidentally JTG a handheld cause they have it set high for Poliscan

Also a Record&Detect mode so it will give alarms and record unknown and alarm to real

[BestRadarDetectors]

Has AL any plans yet to give Poliscan its own LID time, so it can be set higher than the handhelds for auto JTK.
This would ensure anyone running higher LID time does not accidentally JTG a handheld cause they have it set high for Poliscan

Also a Record&Detect mode so it will give alarms and record unknown and alarm to real

We have discussed both these suggestions.. The 2nd one would require changes to hardware but the first might be done in the future.

[awj223]

Has AL any plans yet to give Poliscan its own LID time, so it can be set higher than the handhelds for auto JTK.
This would ensure anyone running higher LID time does not accidentally JTG a handheld cause they have it set high for Poliscan

While this would be a nice feature, in a practical sense, I'm not sure it would be good to have. Remember, the goal should be to JTK as quickly as possible at all times. Unless the automated camera alerts sound completely different from the alerts for normal LiDAR guns (for example, by using a sound other than the siren noise used for the regular guns), such a feature is likely to lead to accidental JTG mistakes in the real world.

It already puts the driver in a sort of stressful situation when he or she gets an unexpected alert and must quickly brake and JTK ASAP. This adds yet another layer of decision making to someone under stress, which is not a good thing.

[jdong]

I wouldn't mind an alert sound for PoliScan that differs from a regular gun, given that Poliscan alerts tend to be either more urgent in nature (if you live in a Poliscan area) or more nuisance in nature (if you live here) than other alerts.

[shanetrainST]

While this would be a nice feature, in a practical sense, I'm not sure it would be good to have. Remember, the goal should be to JTK as quickly as possible at all times. Unless the automated camera alerts sound completely different from the alerts for normal LiDAR guns (for example, by using a sound other than the siren noise used for the regular guns), such a feature is likely to lead to accidental JTG mistakes in the real world.

It already puts the driver in a sort of stressful situation when he or she gets an unexpected alert and must quickly brake and JTK ASAP. This adds yet another layer of decision making to someone under stress, which is not a good thing.

Yea, in essence you have to JTG a Poliscan to ensure successfully jam, if you kill to early and your in its detection zone, you get fined.. Would you take that risk???

This is why it needs to be separate away from handhelds as the method required to jam it differs from a handheld

[dinkydi]

+1

[deano]

time to rebait the hook

remember guys the poliscan only has min of 15 metres max 75 metre range

from my experience ,,,some cases its all over within the first 2 seconds thats both front and rear facing

[dinkydi]

hmm that shoots the earlier remarks, so we dont want to long jam time so lets get this right , only u guys over there has the experience to nail this

[deano]

hmm that shoots the earlier remarks, so we dont want to long jam time so lets get this right , only u guys over there has the experience to nail this

got my first fish ,,,rex hunt style give it a kiss and throw back X
some of you guys are still learning with the poliscan

maybe some are still getting 1 km range to 500 metre range ,,, i remember this range back in the days but no where near jamming

let me know when you encounter the 35 to 45 degree poliscan

[Vortex]

Just installed the new firmware update and I'm really loving the development that AL is working on and providing to us!

I just went out to go see how the new options fare and have a few changes to suggest if I may.

When I JTK in Pro Mode, the LED stays locked on or off while it's announcing that it's now in receive mode only. I forget the exact phrasing. So what happens is if you JTK while the LED is on, the LED gets stuck on no matter if you're being targeted or not until it's done with the announcement. Same thing if the LED is off. It won't light up until it's done talking. I'd like to see the Pro Mode LED continue to function like normal even while the ALP is telling you that it's no longer jamming.

I love the really annoying buzz if you don't JTK. I didn't like it at first due to annoyances, but it'll definitely motivate people to kill their jammers in practice. :friendly_wink: I'd like it if there was a longer delay once you JTK before it reactivates. It reactivates pretty quickly if you JTK and the LEO stops targeting you so what could happen is you get shot, JTK, the LEO gets a reading and stops shooting you. Then if he waits a few seconds and shoots you again, you'll resume jamming and won't know until it goes through the voice announcement and the buzz resumes. Thus it'd be helpful to have a slightly longer delay. I do like the bright blue LED to let you know that your jammers are rearmed though. I wonder if I'll notice that in the heat of the moment, especially if I'm looking for the LEO and not at my dash.

I love that you can now switch your jammers between jamming and parking mode on the fly! I also love that when you switch them to parking, it tells you that parking mode is activated. When you set them to jam, you just get a beep. No verbal announcement. Very nice. ;) I would like to see a three-mode switch where I could also set my jammers to receive mode only. I loved this feature with the 905's and would actually JBK and see if and for how long I get targeted. Not sure how you'd want to set up the voice announcements, but I'm sure AL can think of something simple that works.

I'd also love it if the profile changes loaded immediately once you insert and remove the USB stick without having to power cycle the ALP.

Oh and of course if "Active!" could be disabled if we choose the silent startup option. I run my jammers at full volume so I can hear it over my music and with the top down, but it's crazy loud (volume 5) when I start the car initially with the windows up and music off and all. :biggrin-new:

Thanks! :)

[jdong]

Vortex, I haven't tried it, but perhaps you can turn the Master volume lower to keep ACTIVE Woman under control and then use the various volume override knobs to make laser alerts louder?


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[BestRadarDetectors]

Vortex, I haven't tried it, but perhaps you can turn the Master volume lower to keep ACTIVE Woman under control and then use the various volume override knobs to make laser alerts louder?


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This would work if you just wanted to lower the system messages but have the Laser or Radar Alerts at a higher volume.

[Vortex]

This would work if you just wanted to lower the system messages but have the Laser or Radar Alerts at a higher volume.

Awesome. Thank you both! :)

[Holla]

One thing I would like changed is after you mute the parking sensors (actual parking beeps) that is does not Un-mute, you must physically un-mute it again by pressing the button, even after restarting the car? I would think at least it would un-mute after you cut the car off and then restart?

[Joey]

I'm sure most if not all I'm requesting as already been asked for, but personally this is what I'd like to see in future updates


A dedicated screen like Stinger so I can scrap using a dedicated phone running llama which can be inconsistent during automated startup.
Firmware and Full Setup changes through ALPConnect plus have ALPConnect check for newest firmware upon start up.
Multiple Profiles in ALPConnect
Export & save Stats file from ALPConnect
Clear the stats file on CPU or at least have a “recent alerts since last Stats file download” file/view.
Rename Stats file to, oh I don’t know, STATS.ALP? lol
Ability to toggle user specified voice alerts for segmented KA band like YaV1 ITB voice alerts.
(KA 2 would say 33 8, 5 would say 34 7, 7 would say 35 2, & 8 would say 35 5).
Having Pro Mode enabled on ALPConnect so the phone shows when being targeted along with displaying the real time pulses.
Ability to import, configure, and use custom alerts/tones/sound files/etc with ALPConnect/HiFi.

[awj223]

I'd like to see an ALP Travel Edition (for temporary use only, in rental cars). It would include the following:

An ALP sensor holder capable of swiveling up and down (pitch axis), left and right (yaw axis), and sideways (roll axis) and locking all three settings in place. This would be good for attaching to a rental car with double sided tape, and quickly orienting so that it faces forward.
Special "slim" sensor cables (similar to SATA cables) that can be run through the space gap in the front door behind the hinges, as well run through the crack in the hood and out the grill. This will mostly hide the cable, as the only visible section would be between the doors and the hood. A quick job with duct tape could attach the cable to something in the engine compartment so that it doesn't come loose.
A power adapter for the CPU that attaches to the cigarette lighter.
A power splitter for running a radar CM, like a Redline, from the same cigarette lighter
A controller holder that can be mounted on a vehicle's vent

[radargeek]

Here's an idea for an enhancement that, if implemented, CM geeks would love.

Detailed logging of an encounter, including the gun used, time from jam to kill, and when the detected signal stops and starts. Here's an example from my LI and homemade auto-kill that logs data from the LI serial port and adds relative timestamps:

http://radarandlaserforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4596

As you can see, the gun is identified, then the time jamming (signal received) starts, the time signal received stops, the time the jammer is killed/switched to detect only mode, etc. (you can ignore the Brake Applied/Released in my example since the ALP obviously wouldn't have access to this). In this example it was likely scatter I picked up, as the LI only jammed for less than a second and I killed it 0.4 seconds afterward.

This would be useful in a few ways:

1. You'll know which gun you were hit with, without having to compare before/after statistics files.
2. You'll know how long you were targeted, and if you were targeted more than once. Handy for determining if you picked up scatter, the kill shot, or both.
3. You'll know how long it took you to react and hit the button to JTK.

Depending on how much flash storage is available on the CPU, perhaps the last 3-5 encounters could be stored, with the ability to clear them if desired. Also, timestamps could be in real time if a GPS module is connected, and location could be logged as well w/GPS. If no GPS is available, use relative time from power-up or start of encounter/jamming.

[dinkydi]

put this here didnt want to start a new thread, about the BT replacement mod, rang Tim about the exchange which i have to say was reluctant to talk about it and kept telling me to wait for a better BT unit coming out in Sept, any ideas BRD, what he was telling me, any way just asked for the replacement and paid postage, it was the BT in September dont know any thing about, but he said it does heaps more !!

[BestRadarDetectors]

put this here didnt want to start a new thread, about the BT replacement mod, rang Tim about the exchange which i have to say was reluctant to talk about it and kept telling me to wait for a better BT unit coming out in Sept, any ideas BRD, what he was telling me, any way just asked for the replacement and paid postage, it was the BT in September dont know any thing about, but he said it does heaps more !!
In Q4 there will be a revised BT module which will have a controller bypass so you can automatically switch between both. This will not be a free update and will require a new purchase.

[dinkydi]

ok cheers, the free one is the i got and all i need

[dukes]

I am almost certain this was requested but I can't seem to find it.... the ability to change directional alerts using the hi-fi module (front ports alert rear instead of front)? Purchasing a second CPU and this would be an awesome feature :)

[BestRadarDetectors]

I am almost certain this was requested but I can't seem to find it.... the ability to change directional alerts using the hi-fi module (front ports alert rear instead of front)? Purchasing a second CPU and this would be an awesome feature :)
We have reverse HiFi files available if needed.

[radargeek]

Now that I actually own an ALP (still in the process of installing in my car), I guess I can officially offer my suggestions.

Here's some I made a year or two ago, obviously before I owned one. Let's see how they're doing.


* Ability to KBJ (Kill Before Jam) using the control set buttons or ALP Connect. In other words, press a button to switch to detect-only or park-only mode and back even when not jamming. We have the menu button quick press to flip to parking-only mode now. An option to flip to receive-only mode would be nice to have.

* Positive confirmation that JTK occurred, either manually or automatically, via a beep tone or audio confirmation in the smartphone app (or both, since not everyone will use the app). HiFi control immediately announces "Interference Detection Only" when JTKing either via control set or timeout. Maybe an option to play a shorter announcement or a simple audio feedback instead of the longish message it plays now.

* Ability to clear stored gun statistics after downloading them. Still waiting for this.

* Add chronological logging of lidar gun hits instead of just a total count. With a GPS module attached, timestamps and locations could be included. I know ALP Connect does this but this is for those who don't use/have a smartphone or the BT module. Would be nice if the hardware can support it (enough EEPROM space in the CPU for this?)

* Create a splitter/hub to allow connecting more than one device to the control port (i.e. regular control set and bluetooth module) and have them usable simultaneously. New BT module will do this.

Here's some new or rehashed ones:

1. A longer cable on the (HiFi) control set would be nice. Mine barely reaches from the CPU to where I have my control set.

2. Give the statistics file a different name than setup.alp, so it doesn't overwrite a setup file already on the USB drive.

3. Make it possible to deactivate privacy mode (require the key to be present to do this for security).

4. In addition to "force parking only" as an option for menu button quick press, offer "force DLI" as well. Or rotate through the 3 modes with each press: LID->DLI->PDC->LID...

On the setup website:

1. Make it easier to be able to create more than one Setup file without having to create one, download it, go back, upload it again (or re-enter all your settings), make changes, download it again, etc. Have the "Save & Download" button download without going to a new page, then you can download, change settings, download another, etc. Handy if you want to create multiple USB setup files (one for PDC, one for LID, one unlimited, etc.) while retaining all other settings.

2. (Related to #1 above): offer a login option on the setup page, where you create an account and log in, and your preferred settings are saved and restored on the page without having to upload a setup.alp file. (Another option is to store settings in a cookie and reload them next time the page is accessed)

3. Allow human-readable statistics to be saved, either online or to a file on your PC (as .txt or .csv), to make it easier to compare a prior statistics file to a current one. I suppose copy & paste works, or print to a PDF file, but that's kludgy.

[AirMoore]

So some of mine which have already been listed (but saying them again is worth mentioning to show the numbers behind any given idea)...

(1) When ALP does the self-check and finds an error, it would be great if it told us what port "F1/F2/F3/R1/R2" was at fault... instead of having to troubleshoot ourselves. This is especially important for people who have 4-5 heads.

(2) Have a self-check (if possible) of the radar antenna (akin to a 'service required') to possibly help in identifying when that is going bad

(3)Absolutely am behind:
-Allowing multiple set-up profiles on ALP connect (stored on in app/on device).
-That way we can (at the touch of a button) change the profiles when we want and be able to see/review them

(3b)Similar to the above, it would be great to be able to setup the ALP right from the ALP Connect. In other words, have all the settings on the app so they can be changed on the fly like we can with radar detectors; Even if after changing files the ALP requires "restarting before changes take effect," like on a computer.

[radargeek]

(3)Absolutely am behind:
-Allowing multiple set-up profiles on ALP connect (stored on in app/on device).
-That way we can (at the touch of a button) change the profiles when we want and be able to see/review themFor those without ALP Connect, a nice-to-have would be an option to have more than one setup.alp on a USB that's kept plugged in (i.e. setup1.alp, setup2.alp, etc.) and they can be selected from the menu on the control set or in ALP Connect.

[BestRadarDetectors]

For those without ALP Connect, a nice-to-have would be an option to have more than one setup.alp on a USB that's kept plugged in (i.e. setup1.alp, setup2.alp, etc.) and they can be selected from the menu on the control set or in ALP Connect.

Alot of cool stuff is coming but you guys will have to wait for the next major update sometime in the middle of December.

[BestRadarDetectors]

So some of mine which have already been listed (but saying them again is worth mentioning to show the numbers behind any given idea)...

(1) When ALP does the self-check and finds an error, it would be great if it told us what port "F1/F2/F3/R1/R2" was at fault... instead of having to troubleshoot ourselves. This is especially important for people who have 4-5 heads.

(2) Have a self-check (if possible) of the radar antenna (akin to a 'service required') to possibly help in identifying when that is going bad

(3)Absolutely am behind:
-Allowing multiple set-up profiles on ALP connect (stored on in app/on device).
-That way we can (at the touch of a button) change the profiles when we want and be able to see/review them

(3b)Similar to the above, it would be great to be able to setup the ALP right from the ALP Connect. In other words, have all the settings on the app so they can be changed on the fly like we can with radar detectors; Even if after changing files the ALP requires "restarting before changes take effect," like on a computer.

1. Normally it does if it can determine the issue with a specific sensor it will tell you which head is having the failure.
2. The Radar Antennas are self contained and we only report the responses from the Radar Detectors themselves. If there is a connection issue or the head stops responding the ALP will already tell you that your "Radar Antenna is Disconnected"
3. As I mentioned above lots of cool stuff is coming and you will have to stay tuned/
3b. Eventually ALL settings will be done via ALP Connect and Setup Files online can be eliminated. There are only so many projects we can do at once and eventually it will get there.

[LI2624]

BRD - are you saying, for 3b, that everyone will have to purchase BT module? How will this affect owners without ALP Connect.

[BestRadarDetectors]

BRD - are you saying, for 3b, that everyone will have to purchase BT module? How will this affect owners without ALP Connect.

What I meant was in the future BT users would have no need to create setup files over the website. If you are not a BT user than you are not effected.

New BT modules (Due out in January) would be wise for everyone though in the future since it will make it very easy to always be current with the automatic firmware updates and the new ability to automatically switch back and forth between the wired controller and BT depending on your BT Connection. If you want to use BT just connect with your smartphone and if you dont connect it will automatically power on with the wired controller. Its also another fail safe in which if you are a BT user and you lose connection for one reason or another the wired controller will automatically take over keeping the system on and protected.

[AirMoore]

1. Normally it does if it can determine the issue with a specific sensor it will tell you which head is having the failure.
2. The Radar Antennas are self contained and we only report the responses from the Radar Detectors themselves. If there is a connection issue or the head stops responding the ALP will already tell you that your "Radar Antenna is Disconnected"
3. As I mentioned above lots of cool stuff is coming and you will have to stay tuned/
3b. Eventually ALL settings will be done via ALP Connect and Setup Files online can be eliminated. There are only so many projects we can do at once and eventually it will get there.

Can't wait to see some of the things AL has in store for updates going forward, sounds like you guys know what we want and are responding.

To really have the unit be completely controllable on it's own sounds great... but I am more than willing to be extremely patient so that when we get the updates they have been fully worked through and have few-to-no glitches/bugs.

[radargeek]

Another suggestion: offer a PC (and Mac) application for creating setup files without needing an internet connection. Handy for those who need to change a setup in the field but don't have the BT module or app, and no internet connection available.

I can see why they do it web based now, since it ensures the application is always current, but a self updater in the application would handle that for a standalone version as well, if an internet connection is available and the user launches the application, it can check to see if there is a newer version of itself available, and it could even see if new firmware is available and download that for you too.

The application could also display statistics when given a file with statistics in it, and even could compare prior to current to see what new guns have been seen since the last statistics file was generated.

[awj223]

Another suggestion: offer a PC (and Mac) application for creating setup files without needing an internet connection. Handy for those who need to change a setup in the field but don't have the BT module or app, and no internet connection available.

I can see why they do it web based now, since it ensures the application is always current, but a self updater in the application would handle that for a standalone version as well, if an internet connection is available and the user launches the application, it can check to see if there is a newer version of itself available, and it could even see if new firmware is available and download that for you too.

The application could also display statistics when given a file with statistics in it, and even could compare prior to current to see what new guns have been seen since the last statistics file was generated.

Where would such an application be useful though? I've actually updated my ALP from the car, with my laptop tethered to my phone's mobile hotspot. So the only places this would actually be useful are areas where there's no cellular coverage. Furthermore, I can't imagine that changing the LIDAR settings in areas where there is no cellular coverage would be very useful, because those out of the way places tend to not use LIDAR...so it would primarily be useful to people who want to change their integrated radar settings when driving in areas with no cellular coverage.

Admittedly, this group of people includes me, but I already carry around multiple USB flash drives in my car with different radar settings, in case I drive into areas where I need to change them. And I have multiple files stored in a subdirectory on the USB flash drive and labeled according to the configuration stored inside, that I can copy to the root directory and rename as "setup.alp" with my laptop, even without an internet connection.

[radargeek]

Not everyone has tethering in their data plans, and some don't have data at all (no smartphone). Also, if your wifi signal doesn't reach the garage/driveway and you're tweaking and trying different settings, you'd have to run inside the house everytime you want to change something and create another setup file. While with an application, you can have a laptop by/in the car and trying different settings on the fly.

I'm also thinking in terms of testing meets held in remote locations, away from any wifi. Though in that case, chances are someone there has a phone with wifi tethering someone could use if they need to change a setting.

Last but not least, if the ALP website goes down, no one can create setup files until it comes back up. And what if, in 5 years or so, the ALP gets replaced with something new and AL decides not to support it anymore, and they take down the ALP setup website?

[awj223]

Not everyone has tethering in their data plans, and some don't have data at all (no smartphone). Also, if your wifi signal doesn't reach the garage/driveway and you're tweaking and trying different settings, you'd have to run inside the house everytime you want to change something and create another setup file. While with an application, you can have a laptop by/in the car and trying different settings on the fly.

I'm also thinking in terms of testing meets held in remote locations, away from any wifi. Though in that case, chances are someone there has a phone with wifi tethering someone could use if they need to change a setting.
Root/jailbreak your phone, problem solved. And if you're really the type of person who doesn't even carry around a SIM with any data plan at all, you're unlikely to carry a laptop in your car. Also, if you KNOW you won't have access to the website and you're going to a testing meet, you'd be prepared and generate all of the files beforehand, right? If not, it can't be that hard to find a coffee shop nearby with WiFi, especially in areas without cell coverage. The only place where this would probably be impossible is in the National Radio Quiet Zone, but does anyone really test there? :)



Last but not least, if the ALP website goes down, no one can create setup files until it comes back up. And what if, in 5 years or so, the ALP gets replaced with something new and AL decides not to support it anymore, and they take down the ALP setup website?
That, I think, is a legit concern. But there's another issue that you might not be aware of. Every time there's a new firmware (or at least, every time there's a new feature added), the format of all of the setup files changes. I've tried selecting the exact same options as before and sometimes when I run diff on the two files, they do differ. By downloading an app, you'd be restricting yourself to generating only files with a specific format, unless the app actually checks with AL's servers every time it launches to see if there's an updated version of itself. Assuming AL implements the app itself but not the ability to auto update, this would be even more annoying than just going to the site and getting the new files.

As far as end of life, well, AL could simply release an app when they EOL the device. Or release the server side code that generates the file so that people can run it on their own machines. But right now, there's no telling what the final format of these files will look like because they're still actively adding features.

[Tman]

Surely legitimate suggestion , tough i doubt it could be done without endangering the safeguard anti-cloning-copying of the alp system ...at least this is my thinking.


Another suggestion: offer a PC (and Mac) application for creating setup files without needing an internet connection. Handy for those who need to change a setup in the field but don't have the BT module or app, and no internet connection available.

I can see why they do it web based now, since it ensures the application is always current, but a self updater in the application would handle that for a standalone version as well, if an internet connection is available and the user launches the application, it can check to see if there is a newer version of itself available, and it could even see if new firmware is available and download that for you too.

The application could also display statistics when given a file with statistics in it, and even could compare prior to current to see what new guns have been seen since the last statistics file was generated.

[awj223]

Surely legitimate suggestion , tough i doubt it could be done without endangering the safeguard anti-cloning-copying of the alp system ...at least this is my thinking.

There's nothing in there that's encrypted. I've examined the files in emacs (or any other binary editor) in hex mode and it's pretty easy to tell which bits correspond to which items. The firmware is encrypted, but there's no need to encrypt the config files.

[radargeek]

It can be done without affecting or compromising the encryption. Only the firmware is encrypted, the config files aren't. I found the same thing awj223 did, the file seems to be clearly defined; certain bytes always change when a certain parameter is changed. At the end there is some sort of checksum or CRC code that changes when the data changes.

Even if the application downloads the firmware for you, it would just be grabbing it from the same website you get it from now. You'd have to put your serial # in to download it, and it would download the firmware and copy it to the USB drive the same way you do manually now. There's no compromise in security there, unless perhaps you store the serial number in the registry or .ini file so you don't to punch it in every time. A browser with auto-fill can do the same thing. I wonder if there's a checksum or hash in the firmware file that can be verified without decrypting the file, to ensure the download was successful before copying it to the USB.

[MusicarNick]

I haven't read this entire thread, just skimmed over, so I'm not sure if this was covered. I would like to see a more visually attractive controller that lent itself to a more integrated installation in car. The cable placement and width doesn't offer much flexibility. Something closer to the size of the STiR controller would be great. There are only two buttons and an LED, should be a bit more compact in my opinion.

Also, It looks like I read this might be taken care of with a future hardware update, but the ability to use the BT with the Controller and HiFi would be perfect.

[Fast n Frivolous]

After using my ALP for a few weeks I have a suggestion for protecting those of us that use our systems in areas with dubious legality...

At this point if I was stopped and wished to ensure that my system appeared to be only a parking system with no evidence of it being capable of jamming I have to slip in a USB drive and change the firmware.

The other option will be when the "User profiles" firmware becomes live, however this still doesnt remove the jamming option, merely hides it in an easily discoverable user profile should anyone execute a simple button press.


Now this is what I would propose as a half way house between the two options above..

I'd like to see my ALP have two user profiles available at start up, with the Profile 1 always loaded first. This would be my parking only profile.

Then within the ALP firmware website I can set a unique code which would be a combination of button presses to switch the profiles to the jamming one (Profile 2). This way I can load the jamming profile whenever I start the car, but if my car was impounded, only I would be able to get it into the jamming profile by using the unique code of button presses.

So,

1. Start car, ALP loads User profile 1 (which would be parking only for me)
2. I enter my unique combo of buttons (eg menu - power - power - menu) to switch to profile 2 (jamming)
3. If I get rumbled, just cycle the power and the ALP stays in profile 1 with no evidence of a jamming capability.

Effectively a user definable code to switch profiles, with Profile 1 being the default loaded at start up.

I'd hope this would only require a little programming from where the "User profile" firmware is now as it only adds that button combo setting.

[BestRadarDetectors]

No need for all this complexity. Use the setup to enable the double tap parking only mode and double tapping the menu button will put you immediately into parking only mode and it will not do anything except give you parking alerts.

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[Fast n Frivolous]

No need for all this complexity. Use the setup to enable the double tap parking only mode and double tapping the menu button will put you immediately into parking only mode and it will not do anything except give you parking alerts.

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Sure, but anyone who just presses the menu button puts it right back into jam mode and it is in jam mode at start up by default, correct? That doesnt provide any form of security from prying professional eyes.

Complexity is fine when you consider a chap over here did 2 months inside for perverting the course of justice when his car was seized from his own driveway and jammers were discovered by experts called in by the police.

The key here is having a system that is impossible to get into any form of jamming state without a code that cannot be read from a quick browse of the internet.

I appreciate the market for this may be small, but it would be a huge safety system for folks in places where jammers are illegal.

[awj223]

Sure, but anyone who just presses the menu button puts it right back into jam mode and it is in jam mode at start up by default, correct? That doesnt provide any form of security from prying professional eyes.

Complexity is fine when you consider a chap over here did 2 months inside for perverting the course of justice when his car was seized from his own driveway and jammers were discovered by experts called in by the police.
Sounds like the guy had a really sucky lawyer. Car seized from HIS OWN DRIVEWAY?!? Cops were TRESPASSING? And on top of that it should just be a fix-it ticket for equipment violation. And it also sounds like he got in trouble for lying, not for the jammers per se. He should just exercise his right to remain silent when asked, or say stuff like "they're parking sensors" (which is true). Don't say stuff like "they're not capable of jamming LIDAR guns" or anything like that.



The key here is having a system that is impossible to get into any form of jamming state without a code that cannot be read from a quick browse of the internet.

I appreciate the market for this may be small, but it would be a huge safety system for folks in places where jammers are illegal.
It's called Privacy Mode. Even if you KNOW about Privacy Mode, you still can't put it into jam mode unless you have a drive with the key on it.

[Fast n Frivolous]

Sounds like the guy had a really sucky lawyer. Car seized from HIS OWN DRIVEWAY?!? Cops were TRESPASSING? And on top of that it should just be a fix-it ticket for equipment violation. And it also sounds like he got in trouble for lying, not for the jammers per se. He should just exercise his right to remain silent when asked, or say stuff like "they're parking sensors" (which is true). Don't say stuff like "they're not capable of jamming LIDAR guns" or anything like that.


It's called Privacy Mode. Even if you KNOW about Privacy Mode, you still can't put it into jam mode unless you have a drive with the key on it.

Here in the UK the law is ambiguous about the use of jammers. The perverting the course of justice law covers a whole host of sins and to me is not intended for this instance, however it was used to secure a prosecution. Others have simply been fined about £1000 and had the equipment confiscated. He'd been convicted previously so should have taken more care.

The police turned up with a search warrant based on the video evidence from the speed camera van showing them unable to get a speed. This does mean there is now legal precedent which can and will be sued in courts again hence my desire to see a more robust safety margin on the ALP firmware options.\

I'm not aware of a PRIVACY mode. Do you mean the security feature of using a USB key? If so I wasn't aware that removing the USB would leave it in PDC mode, I thought it would render the system inoperable completely?

[BestRadarDetectors]

Privacy Mode puts a special security key on a USB Drive and will only allow the ALP to jam if the drive is inserted. Pull the drive and it will only be a parking system no matter what you do.

If you are that paranoid also get the USB drive from Antilaser that can self district if you bend it. There are tons of options out there already.

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[awj223]

I'm not aware of a PRIVACY mode. Do you mean the security feature of using a USB key? If so I wasn't aware that removing the USB would leave it in PDC mode, I thought it would render the system inoperable completely?

Essentially, the ALP writes a key file to the USB drive when you put it into privacy mode. It looks for that file whenever it boots up. If it sees the file, it goes into jam mode. If it does not see the file or no USB drive is inserted, it stays in parking mode. This process is irreversible, once enabled, it cannot be disabled. You can backup the key file to another device, to a computer, to the cloud, etc., but if you lose the file, your ALP will be a brick. If you are really paranoid, you can get the industrial grade USB drive from AL as BRD said, and if you bend the drive, it'll break and its contents will be inaccessible. Then you can encrypt the key file using PGP and back it up to the cloud for safekeeping, and nobody should be able to tell what it is, even if they search your computers and accounts.

[Fast n Frivolous]

Paranoid? I'd suggest being careful to ensure I don't lose my Liberty for the sake of preventing a speeding fine isn't paranoid. It's calmly, logically sensible.

I've had jammers on my cars for almost 10 years and the law here in the UK has never explicitly outlawed them. Only recently has there been test cases that have led to draconian sentences for those caught having used them to evade a speeding fine.

There is no mention of a privacy mode in my manual. There is an anti theft option mentioned which explicitly states that the ALP will not "power on" without the USB key inserted. I assume you guys mean this?

Is the manual incorrect and it should say "remains in parking mode?"

If that's the case then the security key is the way for me to go obviously albeit with the associated risks of losing that key.

[awj223]

The police turned up with a search warrant based on the video evidence from the speed camera van showing them unable to get a speed.

Your friend DOES know that you're supposed to slow down, and then KILL the jammers so that they CAN get your speed, right?

Also, tell your friend to park in the garage next time so that when he enables Privacy Mode, if the cops show up at the door, he can pull the USB key before giving the cops access to the vehicle.


Paranoid? Rather harsh and uncalled for. Being careful to ensure I don't lose my Liberty for the sake of preventing a speeding fine isn't paranoid. It's calmly, logically sensible.

I've had jammers on my cars for almost 10 years and the law here in the UK has never explicitly outlawed them. Only recently has there been test cases that have led to draconian sentences for those caught having used them to evade a speeding fine.

Given this thread expressly asks for suggestions on features that users would like to see and everybody involved with AL may not be aware of the severity of punishment handed out if caught using a jammer in the UK I would have hoped that this sort of suggestion would be considered a possibility not dismissed out of hand.

Also I can find no mention of a privacy mode in my manual. There is an anti theft option mentioned which explicitly states that the ALP will not "power on" without the USB key inserted.

Is the manual incorrect and it should say "remains in parking mode?"

If that's the case then the security key is the way for me to go obviously.

It should power up but remain in parking mode.

[dinkydi]

Here in the UK the law is ambiguous about the use of jammers. The perverting the course of justice law covers a whole host of sins and to me is not intended for this instance, however it was used to secure a prosecution. Others have simply been fined about £1000 and had the equipment confiscated. He'd been convicted previously so should have taken more care.

The police turned up with a search warrant based on the video evidence from the speed camera van showing them unable to get a speed. This does mean there is now legal precedent which can and will be sued in courts again hence my desire to see a more robust safety margin on the ALP firmware options.\

I'm not aware of a PRIVACY mode. Do you mean the security feature of using a USB key? If so I wasn't aware that removing the USB would leave it in PDC mode, I thought it would render the system inoperable completely?

here in OZ the law is also ambiguous on that sort of thing to even include radio interference's, think the idea is great and straight forward and simple, no cloud or keys etc, privacy mode is in the small h/book, also dont forget the golden rule :courage:

[Fast n Frivolous]

Your friend DOES know that you're supposed to slow down, and then KILL the jammers so that they CAN get your speed, right?

Also, tell your friend to park in the garage next time so that when he enables Privacy Mode, if the cops show up at the door, he can pull the USB key before giving the cops access to the vehicle.

He's no friend, just a muppet who..

1. Didnt kill his jammers on 4 separate occasions over 3-4 years when targetted by camera equipped laser vans thus bringing himself to their attention.
2. Got nicked once being a dick, £1000 fine
3. did the same again.. 2 months in prison

Result? He allowed a test case to be taken against him thus ensuring if this happens again a precedent has been set for anyone else in the same position.
Interestingly the second time had a Blinder HP905 fitted and the police operator said he knew he was being jammed by the error codes (E-01 to E-03, yeh right I get those aiming at a wall) and the sound the gun made. Load of bollax imho simply said in court but add weight to their piss poor argument but he did bring it on himself by being a tool. Sadly now he's made too many police forces aware of jammers and their abilities. I preferred it when cops thought jammers were rubbish and their guns were infallible devices "made originally for NASA."


It should power up but remain in parking mode.

Thanks pal. It seems the "privacy mode" is my best option if this coded profile switch wont be implemented.

[awj223]

He's no friend, just a muppet who..

1. Didnt kill his jammers on 4 separate occasions over 3-4 years when targetted by camera equipped laser vans thus bringing himself to their attention.
2. Got nicked once being a dick, £1000 fine
3. did the same again.. 2 months in prison

Result? He allowed a test case to be taken against him thus ensuring if this happens again a precedent has been set for anyone else in the same position.
Interestingly the second time had a Blinder HP905 fitted and the police operator said he knew he was being jammed by the error codes (E-01 to E-03, yeh right I get those aiming at a wall) and the sound the gun made. Load of bollax imho simply said in court but add weight to their piss poor argument but he did bring it on himself by being a tool. Sadly now he's made too many police forces aware of jammers and their abilities. I preferred it when cops thought jammers were rubbish and their guns were infallible devices "made originally for NASA."


What an idiot. People like that need to have their jammers smashed. And their car windows smashed too. And they should be added to a blacklist by all jammer manufacturers to make sure they can't get another jammer ever again.

[dinkydi]

over the counter sales,:D

[radargeek]

If you're really paranoid, use Privacy mode as discussed. Then the ALP will only function as parking sensors without a USB with a key file inserted.

For those who need a parking only emergency mode but don't want to use Privacy mode, just create a USB with a single profile on it for parking only, and insert it when you are pulled over. Hide out destroy your jamming setup USB and they won't be able to enable jamming without creating a new setup file.

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[dinkydi]

F&F idea is a very simple one, another option

[deano]

as far as i know the privacy key is only for theft why would any LEO spend his time there and then to test? when he will confiscate on the spot , he will see you another day in court at your expense

other wise tell your your mate learn to JTK

[deano]

fast and frivoulus

as far as i know the privacy key is only for theft why would any LEO spend his time there and then to test? when he will confiscate on the spot , he will see you another day in court at your expense

other wise tell your your mate learn to JTK

there is no point trying to hide jammers ,they have been out for decades just use them correctly

[Tman]

in this particular case , car being towed without permission , one automatic way to lock/unlock would be a bluetooth controled relay ,
as soon you quit the car the cpu is ,at choice , parking or dead .

But you always need your phone...nothing's perfect.

[radargeek]

as far as i know the privacy key is only for theft why would any LEO spend his time there and then to test? when he will confiscate on the spot , he will see you another day in court at your expense

other wise tell your your mate learn to JTKThere are actually two "protection modes" in the ALP. Privacy Protection and Theft Protection. They are different service codes but work similarly. Both put a key file on the USB which is then required for the unit to function. The difference is how the unit responds without the key: in Privacy mode it'll only function as parking sensors, in theft mode it won't function at all, or power up without the key.

The Theft Protection isn't documented anywhere except in the FAQ on the AL site.

Once either of these are enabled there's no way to remove it, so I don't recommend most people use them unless they really need to.

[Fast n Frivolous]

Thanks for that as I could only find the info on the theft protection.

Would you mind posting the method to install the privacy mode? By PM if you prefer, cheers!