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I purchased this detector because of the recent speed traps around here. I now have had it 1 month - When I 1st got it I was at a major intersection the lights on top of the stoplights (for emergency vehicles) Was blinking singling a vehicle was coming this device did not recognize the emergency vehicle until it was literally next to me!! A week later I pulled up next to a cop car and the detector didn't blink until I was once again next to him. Another major flaw is the fact it is supposedly setup for some radar currently used in England K something - That is the only signal that has ever went off - generally false or way to late. Do not waste your time - Before it beeps your already staring down a ticket- Save your money for your ticket.

I bought this item right before I had to drive 550 miles. Well worth the money spent. I was well aware of speed traps along the route. This radar detector leaves you plenty of time to react after the initial warning.

I have had this now for a month and have been very happy with it; having just moved to a state that takes their speeding very seriously it has allowed me to stay under the radar, so to speak. This is my second Cobra Radar detector and have been very happy with it; my last one I had for over 7 years and was still working fine but wanted to update without a lot of cost and the XRS-9430 fit the bill.

Excellent radar detector - minumal false alarms, and accurate estimates of radar strenght (as far as I can tell). I'm wondering what additional functionality the more expensive Cobra detectors posess. It seems you pay for items like voice warnings and a compass, and not anything substantive that helps keep you from getting in to hot water.

I'd have given this model 5* except for one flaw - the silver colored pieces on the top of the detector reflect off the windscreen. This can be quite intrusive when the sun is low in the sky. Otherwise, I can't find fault with this model.

I have now had this detector for three months. I purchased it because I have to go through a speed trap (speed unposted and the legal speed is only 25) to get to work. In that time I have encountered about twelve times there was a cop there with a radar/ laser - the Cobra 9430 detected TWO of those times. The only thing it seems to detect are automatic doors at stores, which it is very good at. I strongly suggest you purchase a different detector!