Valentine 1 UK

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Do they actually work in the UK. I've heard that when it comes to fixed gatso speed cameras they can tell is they're switched on or not. Also if the price justified?
http://www.valentine1europe.com/?gclid=CO2P2raq97w...

Edited by ricedout on Monday 3rd March 21:44

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Fas1975 said:

I've had a valentine 1 since 2002 and have it hardwired into the car. It picks up 5 bands and you can adjust the level of sensitivity. It tells you if the camera is active or not as it detects if the camera is emitting a signal. For fixed gatso's in my local area it's great as they switch them on and off in approx 5 week rotations.

Not sure about the LHD / RHD comment, mine was from the US and it includes front and rear sensors. Placement is in the top right hand side of the windscreen of an e46 BMW convertible and it picks up the signals just fine. I think it's a great piece of kit

Having said all of that, I do double up with my iphone running Waze which covers mobile speed check points and just an added safety net, but I do rely on the V1 more, especially in areas I am unfamiliar with.

Do you mind telling me how you've got it set up. For example did you switch on Euro mode

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Fas1975 said:

There is no Euro mode on my one. And to be honest, looking at the website, it's marketing, it looks identical to the one I have dated 2002. Regardless of euro mode or not, it's picked up all of the cameras I've ever seen, bar truvelo. That's a key one. This (and any other non GPS systems don't pickup truvelo).

Cheers!