Speed, Stealth, and Resignation

["Smith, Steve" <ssmith@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Some unattended, camera wagons use laser.  They are very low power and
operate continuously, or work in conjunction with an RF or mechanical
trigger system and operate intermittently.  Because of the high-duty cycle
("on" time) combined with refraction/scatter effects, the laser can be
detected at a safe distance - but not much off line-of-sight.  I have been
using Bel combo detectors for a while and the laser detectors are effective
when the source is not human-operated.  YMMV.

As far as radar guns are concerned, I agree with the "look as far ahead as
possible" method.  Most troopers don't conceal themselves completely and
brake lights can be a dead giveaway.  Covering the frontal area of the bike
with "monkey shit" (RF absorbing material) is simply too expensive.
Prudence is cheap.

My pillion wears binoculars,

Crash

<<Date: Thu, 12 Aug 1999 08:55:41 -0700
From: "Retherford, Martin" <MRetherford@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: RE: Radar Detectors

<snip>  I think the entire concept of a detector may be predicated on the
idea that you are not going to be the first one getting zapped by whatever
method used.  The only way a detector can receive a signal is when it is out
there to be received.  This only makes the detector effective for radar
signals (ONLY) and in moderate to crowded traffic situations where you are
not as likely to be speeding anyway due to the desire not to die.
	Thinks about this folks before investing whatever these sellers are
asking for their product.

Martin>>

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