Time for a new radar detector?

[Iwant911GT3]

Got pulled over in Massachusetts earlier Tuesday night on I90 this week. Cop gave me a speeding ticket clocking 90mph.
My Uniden R7 didn't even beeped.
For the record, my R7 has been doing alright in NJ, 9 out 10 times it will shout out Ka band when there is a cop nearby with radar on.
A few questions for fellows here.
1. Does Massachusetts state police has equipped RDD and blocked my Uniden R7?
2. Which one should I go for that will work in this case? The good old Valentine R1? Escort Radar Redline 360c or something else?

Thank everyone in advance.

 

[RGU]

Does MA require the cop's equipment to be listed on the ticket? R7 is not a bad device at all but get the International firmware for it which is excellent.

The cop might have been running Laser in which case a radar detector isn't of much use.

 

[dcc8203]

I always like the reviews of this guy: Radar Detectors, Dashcams, Reviews, & Tutorials | Vortex Radar

Looks like he recommends some third party firmware to go with the R7.

 

[autoregression]

IMHO, sometimes local/county police lie. They target out of state tags (don't want to anger the local voters). No detection avoidance system will help you in that situation.

Example: I got a super speeder ticket in GA (86 mph) on I95. I was in the middle lane with about 10 cars, all speeding around 85-90mph. No radar/laser went off (Escort Redline 360). For the county sheriff, it was like shooting fish in a barrel. She turned on her lights, picked her way through the cars until she came to an out of state license plate (me), and pulled me over. The ticket claimed radar was the detection means.

Was I speeding? Yes. Did the officer lie about using radar? I'm 99% sure she did. Was I respectful and take the ticket? Yes. Did I pay the ticket? Kind of. I got an out of state lawyer (former prosecutor) to drop the ticket, pay court fees and put me on 1 year supervision. Total cost was $200 more than the ticket, but no points and no insurance reporting.

Speeding tax.

 

[ngoni]

Got pulled over in Massachusetts earlier Tuesday night on I90 this week. Cop gave me a speeding ticket clocking 90mph.
My Uniden R7 didn't even beeped.
For the record, my R7 has been doing alright in NJ, 9 out 10 times it will shout out Ka band when there is a cop nearby with radar on.
A few questions for fellows here.
1. Does Massachusetts state police has equipped RDD and blocked my Uniden R7?
2. Which one should I go for that will work in this case? The good old Valentine R1? Escort Radar Redline 360c or something else?

Thank everyone in advance.

If you haven't already, use the Vortex setup options for your R7. There's a ton of menus and he provides a complete guide and setup file:

How to Set Up & Configure your Uniden R7 Radar Detector - Vortex Radar

Learn how to use your Uniden R7, what all the buttons do, and how to configure your R7 for the best performance and fewest false alerts.

www.vortexradar.com

https://www.vortexradar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/R7-Vortex-General-Settings-153.bin

Also make sure you're running the latest firmware:

Uniden Support - Downloads and Manuals

 

[blkout]

I don't like Uniden's, they do work well but they give WAY too many false alarms, I returned an R7 and R8 because of this. I have been using Escort Max 360c for 6 years now, I have one of these in all 4 vehicles we own. 2 Max 360c's and 2 Max 360c Mk II's. Never had a ticket using Escort and WAY less false alarms.

 

[RGU]

This is the R7 International Firmware. The developer charges a few dollars for it but users love it.

Mithheru R7 International versions 166 & 167​

see Mithheru R7 International versions 166 & 167 This forum is great.