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From: ben@moncol.UUCP (Bennett Broder)
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Subject: Re: Radar detectors / Best One?
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Date: Fri, 30-Aug-85 15:05:13 EDT
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>I am constantly hearing talk of two
>radar detectors; Passport and Escort.
>Are they the best two available?

Yes.  I have done extensive driving with the Whistler Spectrum, the
B.E.L. micro-eye, the Escort, and for the last couple of weeks, my
new passport.  The Escort and Passport are simply in a class by
themselves.

>Is one better than the other?

The Passport is much smaller than the Escort, and has more features.
Paramount among these is a mute button that allows you to turn off the
audible alert for the duration of a radar encounter; after the signal
disappears, the unit rearms.  On the Escort you are more likely to
turn down the volume, then forget to turn it up again.  As for
actual performance, they are identical.

>Are they both made by the same company?

They are both made by Cincinnati Microwave.  Neither is sold in retail
stores.  The Passport is $295, the Escort $245, both shipped postpaid
with a 30 day money back guarentee from the factory.

Ben Broder
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Of course, the usual disclaimers apply.  The only relationship I have
with Cincinnati Microwave is as a satisfied customer.