Hi there - from the UK

[ianleon]

Hello !

I'm ian from the UK.

I'm in the market for a laser counteraction device and have been reading up on countless reviews and just need a little help to steer me in the right direction.

Look forward to being part the community.

[BestRadarDetectors]

Honestly there are not that many players so there are not many choices. The current leader is the AL Priority Laser Defense System. You will have to find a dealer local to you for pricing since this item is Region coded and can only be used in the country that it was purchased.

[dinkydi]

welcome from OZ, the ALP is the best around imho, http://www.antilaser.ca/ you need to do some research on here, and some one will chime in to add more

[ianleon]

I see, there only appears to be one dealer and there prices are huge !

Reading up on here it appears the blinder compact and laser interceptor are not that good compared to the AL, is that the case for the UK or just the US ??

[busta]

Welcome

[curmudgeon]

Welcome to RALF. AL priority is clearly the best and currently has the best chance of staying in front with future threats. BUT...............it depends on what threats (LIDAR's) you face (and expect to face in the future). If your only threats are older fixed pulse rate guns, there are a number of bargains to be had, used, from people who are upgrading to ALP's.

[dinkydi]

I see, there only appears to be one dealer and there prices are huge !

Reading up on here it appears the blinder compact and laser interceptor are not that good compared to the AL, is that the case for the UK or just the US ??
Yes but u only need to spend once, and is very updateable where others aint

[Tman]

Welcome from Qc Canada , always better to defend then suffer.

[winterbrew]

Welcome from downunder from an ex-Brit :)

Contact details for the UK are here ;

http://www.alpriority.com/worldwide-sales/

You might also want to read ;

http://radarandlaserforum.com/showthread.php/4635-Driver-accused-of-having-a-laser-jammer-installed-in-his-Aston-Martin-to-help-dodge

[Yellowcab]

Welcome to the forum. Just like anything else that one purchases, generally you get what you pay for. Feel free to ask questions.

[FJR1300]

Welcome! Former Shipley born and raised.
AL Priority is the way to go, one ticket will prove that out

[ianleon]

Thanks for the many replies.

I'd love the ALP but in the U.K. for the dual setup it's $1450 and that is out of my budget for now.

Would anyone have any info on what LIDDAR we have in the UK ?

[max]

Welcome!!!

[winterbrew]

Would anyone have any info on what LIDDAR we have in the UK ?

I used to follow http://www.ukspeedtraps.co.uk/ but I think the site is quite outdated now.

Have a look at one of the major UK suppliers to Law Enforcement ;

http://www.teletrafficuk.com/products/speed-enforcements/

Pick your county, and see if they supply the police there ;

http://www.teletrafficuk.com/clients/police-forces/

It's basically all LTI equipment (TruSpeed / TruCam / UltraLyte).

The Riegl FG-21P used to be used, but not sure if it is still used, and one of the UniPar guns.

Found this link to Home Office approved devices, but its dated 2007 ;

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/home-office-approved-speed-detection-devices-march-2007

more info ;

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/lti-camera-type-approval-corroboration/lti-camera-type-approval-corroboration

Basically, there's nothing currently there that AL / LI / Blinder can't handle.

If you're ever planning to go across the channel to Germany / Austria etc with your car, the Blinder HP-905 will not jam the Vitronic PoliscanSpeed which is common in those countries.

[RedRocket]

Welcome to this Forum,ianleon.
Once you determine which LIDAR models the local Constabulary use,you can then decide which laser countermeasure system will meet your protection needs.You might even find them for sale (used, for a year or less!) on this Forum.Many want the BEST & have sold their older legacy models in order to get the AntiLaser Priority.

Look forward to your participation here.

[dragons]

The ALP was out of my original budget too but the more research I did I came to the conclusion no other jammer was worth it especially given the rise of vpr lidar. Vpr will be a problem for us all in coming years.
So my suggestion to you is save the extra muller and get an ALP.

[ianleon]

Well...... I have brought one, hopefully will be here tomorrow, can see everyones point, buy cheap buy twice.

Looking forward to installing it now !

[deano]

I had the same moto by cheap buy twice ...but now im starting to think buy first buy twice my ALP will never jam a VPR just a thought

[BestRadarDetectors]

I had the same moto by cheap buy twice ...but now im starting to think buy first buy twice my ALP will never jam a VPR just a thought

Why do you say that? Are they only using old guns by you? Old guns eventually die and they do get replaced.

[BestRadarDetectors]

Well...... I have brought one, hopefully will be here tomorrow, can see everyones point, buy cheap buy twice.

Looking forward to installing it now !

Welcome to the ALP Family. Even though you are out of our territory please feel to contact me if you need any assistance with your unit.

[curmudgeon]

Well...... I have brought one, hopefully will be here tomorrow, can see everyones point, buy cheap buy twice.

Looking forward to installing it now !

Post up some pictures of your vehicle (obscure license plates) and you'll get some good advice on locations.

[ianleon]

Welcome to the ALP Family. Even though you are out of our territory please feel to contact me if you need any assistance with your unit.

Thank you !

[ianleon]

Post up some pictures of your vehicle (obscure license plates) and you'll get some good advice on locations.

Thanks I will do that later on,

Such a helpful group !

[ianleon]

Where do you recommend ? under the number plate ?

2356

[BestRadarDetectors]

Where do you recommend under the number plate ?

To the top left and top right next to the plate would work well.

[ianleon]

I'd have to drill holes for that, is that what a lot of people do ?

[BestRadarDetectors]

I'd have to drill holes for that, is that what a lot of people do ?

That would be the optimal location on that vehicle. You dont want to mount them too low because if you come over a hill they can nail you before your sensors are even in view.

[ianleon]

Would I be able to sit them under the number plate behind the grill/mesh or do they need to be forward of it to prevent any signal blocking ?

[BestRadarDetectors]

Would I be able to sit them under the number plate behind the grill/mesh or do they need to be forward of it to prevent any signal blocking ?
The lower you go the the performance degrades. It would perform much better to the sides of the top of the plate.

[RedRocket]

Would I be able to sit them under the number plate behind the grill/mesh or do they need to be forward of it to prevent any signal blocking ?Absolutely NOT !
You will severely handicap their performance on both receiving & transmitting.The Sensors MUST have an unobstructed view of the road ahead.

[BestRadarDetectors]

Absolutely NOT !
You will severely handicap their performance on both receiving & transmitting.The Sensors MUST have an unobstructed view of the road ahead.

Good catch... I was skimming and did not notice he said behind the grill.

[ianleon]

Ok, won't be doing it that way then !

If i fix them next plate would i be ok to drill an eclipse for the sensor and fit it behind the grill with just the sensor sticking through hole or is there more that needs to be exposed ?

[BestRadarDetectors]

Ok, won't be doing it that way then !

If i fix them next plate would i be ok to drill an eclipse for the sensor and fit it behind the grill with just the sensor sticking through hole or is there more that needs to be exposed ?

The whole head needs to be exposed and should be flush with the front of the vehicle.

[dinkydi]

As a guide I try to get around 12 inch distance between alp heads Np and head lights, like a 12 in radius