Escort Passport 9500I TrueLock & Tricks Radar Detector Reviews

[CJR238]

The reason for TrueLock: The biggest complaint from RD users is the amount of falsing, the 9500I is designed to dramatically decrease the amount of false alerts. A driver who hears an alert and does nothing because they here it every day is at more risk than the driver that has the quiet detector and jumps out of there seat when the silence is broken. A driver is more likely to react to an alarm on a quiet detector than a "noisy" detector.

What TrueLock does for You:
TrueLock allows you to "mute" a specific false alert signal at a single location. This allows you to "silence" common false alerts in your area without the extremely dangerous risk and tactics used in other detectors that do this by users turning off an entire radar band or blindly ignoring/muting alerts in that area. The GPS capability allows the 9500I to know specifically where it is located at any given time and thus lockout the false signal frequency in that very small specific area without the risks associated by turning off the entire X or K band. TrueLock is nothing more than a very advanced means to "mute" a false alert area and not to have to physically press your mute button every time you pass that area. No more having to listen to countless local false alerts, no more repeated pressing of your mute button. Now when your detector does go off you will know its only because there is most likely a real threat in your vicinity.

Updated 6/16/08
To use TrueLock simply press the Mute button (a short total of three times) to confirm with the Passport 9500i that the signals are not an actual alert - the Passport 9500i then stores in memory received radar on your driving path with the signal frequency and its GPS locations. If you wish to unlock a location you must have icon spinning in that location, then press the mute button 2 times to unlock it. This will unlock all blocked falses in that specific lock out point (presently there is no way to clear all memory of lock out points, you must go to the specific lock out point and do the above). TrueLock on the 9500i allows you to lock out approximately 30MHz wide blocks of false radar sources in each band (Does not lock out whole band). The 9500i cannot lock out Ka band signals (presently there are no typical falsing sources such as door openers or motion sensors that are Ka band signals).

K-Band is split into approximately eight segments of 30MHz depending on how it has self-calibrated, and derived from the received radar frequency. Like so:



X-Band is split into segments as well (13-15 MHz Ea), and derived the same way.


Very important note: If you are too close to the false you can get a strong alert that can overflow into another 30MHz block (Ghosting), Therefore creating a larger lock out block. So try to lock out with less then 1/2 of a full alert, the weaker the signal the better. This will also help keep the lock out area small.

When properly used, the 9500i's GPS based True lock technology can be very effective at locking out unwanted door opener signals on your dally commute. Pass the false signal at least several times on separate days in order to guarantee that this signal is, indeed, a false (in expert mode) then lock them out if the signal always seems to be the same. The 9500i records signals for a very short time/distance, approximately 1/10 to 1/4 of a mile depending on how many falses there are after you lock out the location. So make sure you use expert mode to see how many alerts you are getting in your lock out area befor you lock out. Since the technology is GPS based, it is a good idea to lock out the door opener false when you are passing the false along your driving route you want quiet (This will prevent locking out additional unnecessary falses). Once you have locked out the falses in that area, and TrueLock has stopped recording signals, TrueLock will lock out the specific frequency block/block’s you have locked out for less than 1mi from where the signal/signal’s were originally locked out (I never had a lock out area greater than 1/2mi). It is also important that if a 9500i owner sees a patrol car after activating TrueLock you should unlock that location and set it for lockout again in the future when a patrol car is not present.

If you are concerned that too many segments are being blocked in a lock out point, or locking out your local LEO's you need to ask your self a few questions:

"Threat/Risk Scenarios"
I found its best to lock out dally commute or areas you know well.

It is a good idea to lock out the door opener false when you are close but passing the false along your driving route you want quiet (This will prevent locking out additional unnecessary falses).

The 9500i records/locks all signals it receives for a very short time/distance, approximately 1/10 to 1/2 of a mile depending on how strong the signal is and how many falses there are after you lock out the location (Cumulative).
Once the 9500I is powered down or self confirms (takes 1/10mi of no signal) It will lock out the false frequency block/block’s you locked out for approximately 1/10 to 1/2 mi from last signal received (total accumulative distance).

“The Scenarios”
1) In areas where police X band isn't used, lock out X band falses the first time you encounter them. (No Risk )

2) In areas where police K band isn't used, lock out K band falses the first time you encounter them. (No Risk )

3) In areas where police do use K/X band but never sit in that area it would be a Low Risk lock out point. You will most likely lock this point out.

4) In areas where police K/X band is used and they do sit in that area it would be considered a High Risk lock out point. (You may not want to lock this point out).
Contrary to some videos out there it’s very unlikely to lock out real police radar. You would almost have to deliberately try to do it (especially after reading this post). Besides detection range will trump the small lock out area in the first place and provide ample warning/alert before the lock out point. In most cases Auto mode will do a good job filtering these falses anyway.

If you decide to lockout a false in a High Risk area to mute the alert you should still drive through the area with caution if you suspect any chance you could have locked out police radar. The same rules would apply if you were using any non GPS capable detector and instead pressed your mute button in false area. Simply treat the spinning satellite icon in your display as a silent alert and proceed with your own discretion and best judgment.

If you are still concerned about the unlikely scenario of locking out real police radar you can go to option 5, once you become more experienced with the 9500I:

Note:TrueLock creates a lock out radius depending on signal strength so its best to lock out at lower than 1/2 full alert.

The details/Tricks: :wink:

5) If they use K band in your area but you still want to lock out some falses you have 2 choices:

5a. K band door openers can be close to the center of K band (24.135 to 24.165MHz), where most actual police radar is found. You can use the frequency mode (Spec Display), to see if indeed the door opener is near the center of the actual radar band (24.150) or see what your local LEO’s are using and not lock out near there 30MHz block.

Below results may vary depending on how close all radar is to lockout point.

5b. If K band is used and you want to try and only lock out 1 specific false. Drive close enough to get the 1 false alert only (don't sit directly in front of false, and have less than 1/2 full alert) then: lock out the desired false signal, once icon stops spinning (you will need to drive a 500ft or so while icon is not spinning) power down the 9500I then power it up. See video: YouTube - 9500I True Lock .
Another way would be to Drive close enough to get the 1 false alert only, lock it out, power down the 9500I drive 1/4mi away with power off (wont record other signals when off), then power it back on.
This will prevent the 9500i from searching for more signals after you lock out your desired one, therefore reducing the size of your lock out area. This will also help prevent the very small chance of locking out a LEO or multiple sources.

Expert mode with Voice Alert on:
Unlike other modes you will receive a verbal notification of "Multiple frequencies detected" when receiving an additional and different frequency. The advantage in using this with TrueLock is if you’re at a previously locked out point and you receive a new/different signal the 9500I will bypass the lock out and show all of the current signals it is receiving with a verbal verification of "Multiple frequencies detected".
If you can deal with the visually small read out in Expert Mode and react on the 1st beep or 2 I feel it’s the best mode to use all the time on the 9500I. The 9500i locks out all radar it sees so its best to use expert mode when locking out so you can see what the 9500I sees. std & spec mode will only show the highest priority alert but may still be receiving an additional alert.
Note: If the two signals are the same band and fall in the same exact frequency block 30MHz in the same area it will show 1 alert.

Speck mode:
This is a very useful mode to use initially or in areas you want to know better. This mode will actually show you the frequency the LEO/false is using and you can determine what gun they may be using and its limitations.
I allso find its useful for preliminary testing of false locations to lock out.

In all actuality the "real world" is more likely to be safe than the perfect worse case scenario: Having multiple lock out's covering a wide band range in the same location with a LEO running the same power and frequency, plus you happen to lock out the high risk area (And there is a GOL guy taking videos :wink: ) It's unlikely, and to completely lock out and speed in a high risk area is just stupid.

Sensitivity:
Is very good, yes it’s not quite a V1 but that’s the point. I have had well over 15 saves and a few of them were over 1mi in KA and K around turns. I had a KA going full on then nothing, full on than nothing about 1/4mi later around a turn there was an off axis LEO I/O everyone who passed. It is as if the 9500I knows when it’s a real threat, and alerts you accordingly. GOL's last test the 9500I only was 2nd to the V1. http://www.guysoflidar.com/august-20...ctor-test.html *** http://www.speedzones.com/index.html *** http://www.radarroy.com/archives/207

"A" mode or "Auto" mode is allso a very good tool as an alternative, or addition to TrueLock. Variable-Speed & Sensitivity Control in the “Auto” mode on the 9500i provides automatic radar performance based on your vehicle speed. Under 15mph “Auto” is in city mode and filters hevaly. As your vehicle speed increases from the 15mph, the radar sensitivity (X and K-band) is set to maximum range.

Side Note: You can return all of the user Preferences to the factory defaults settings by holding down the “SEN” and “BRT” buttons while you turn PASSPORT on. Note: this will not reset GPS marked locations.

Unlikely, but there can be frequency drift from a false source that has been previously locked out, therefore alerting a different 30MHz block. You can see this in Speck Display mode and compare the frequencies.

Also there usually are 2 false sources (In and Out auto door). Its possable to only locked out the In radar and occasionally get the reflection of the Out radar that’s on a different frequency. If you put your 9500I in Expert mode and this is happening it will say "Multiple Frequency’s Detected"

[Note] True Lock blocks out 30MHz blocks, not the specific false (K mart). Its using the frequency it received during lock out to create the block so if it fluctuates enough or there is a new frequency it will alert

INFORMATIONAL LINKS:

RD Introduction:
http://www.radarreviews.net/forums/r...detectors.html

Auto Mode:
http://www.radarreviews.net/forums/e....html#post4793

Laser save:
http://www.radarreviews.net/forums/e...aser-save.html

Laser sensitivity:
http://www.radarreviews.net/forums/e....html#post9897

GPS acquisition:
http://www.radarreviews.net/forums/e...ion-9500i.html

Ramp Up & Fix:
http://www.radarreviews.net/forums/e...p-problem.html

Chance of a ticket:
http://www.radarreviews.net/forums/r...ng-ticket.html

Laser Distance:
http://www.radarreviews.net/forums/l...-distance.html

Sensitivity/filtering and new ramp up explanation:
http://www.radarreviews.net/forums/e...ng-system.html

Patent pics:
https://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/prod/oet/f...ive_or_pdf=pdf

Speck mode & frequencies:
9500I Speck mode and frequencies.

My install:
Blue Escort Passport 9500I install

Safe driving!

[RadarReviews_Net]

Very nice article, great information!

[CJR238]

I re-leveled my 9500I the other day and apparently it was off by just a bit (didn’t look like it at all). I did this because of the configuration of the Horn, and to mount it stealthier.

I actually got an increase in detection range. My RD has a nice flat bottom to put a level on.

Your RD should be mounted striate, level and as centered as possible. Mounting high seems to be the consensus but mounting low may have advantages as well.
Leveling the horizontal and vertical plane requires only a small bubble level, vehicle sitting level and a flat surface on the RD. if possible knowing the horn configuration internally can help (did with my 9500I).

I installed my 9500I high with the top 1/2 under the tint and the bottom 1/2 just below the tint. The 9500's horn is mostly at the bottom half of the detector.

9500I horn:

[wilnevrbbiased]

Since I am testing out my newly acquired 9500i, I have been careful at locking out signals. I see I probably shouldn't lockout signals on k band that are from 24.120 to 24.180 which is a challenge. I am currently using Spec mode but will probably use Expert mode once I am done w/ Spec mode.

[CJR238]

Updated 2/20/08

Just some info on the Mark Location Feature:

Mark Location Feature is for speed traps & cameras. Good for those traps set up on your "not so frequently" driven rides where LEO's use I/O. the verbal notification of the mark out circumference is 1/2mi under 50mph and 1mi over 50mph, So if you drive on road parallel it will still alert you. It will also count down in feet to the mark location and away from it.
The 9500I will not mark a location when its receiving a signal (safety idea). However the 1 real KA speed trap i encountered I was able to Mark the location 500-800ft passed him wen the signal went away. Because the Mark location radius is pretty big (1mi & 1/2mi) i see no big problem.

If it is a speed trap (LEO's frequent that spot) you will have many chances to Mark the location so come back another time when LEO is not using radar or not in that location. Or mark it just after the alert, Mark location does have a good radius.


A good place I use mine for is a speed change from 55 to 25mph on my trip to my place in Vermont.

[Note] The 9500I should be powered down at some point after marking a location to save/confirm.

[CJR238]

Escort had the right idea with providing tech talk to describe TrueLock, but I feel it fell a little short.
Personally I like my explanation better.

"PASSPORT 9500i Tech Talk
from the ESCORT Radar And Laser Detector Experts"

The new PASSPORT 9500i with GPS-powered intelligence is the most intelligent radar and laser detector in the world - this new technology provides permanent relief from false alarms including automatic door openers, motion sensors and other radar-based sensors. As with all ESCORT radar detectors, the new PASSPORT 9500i radar detector delivers extreme long-range warning on all radar bands including X, K, Superwide Ka, Ku and laser.

The new PASSPORT 9500i's GPS-powered intelligence provides a permanent solution to the single greatest weakness found in all other detectors (that being their inability to identify and eliminate false alarms). This new GPS intelligence is extraordinary technology that can be remarkably clever in its ability to discern received X, K, Superwide Ka, Ku signals from all other false signals. Here is a brief overview on the inner 'thinking' that the intelligent PASSPORT 9500i exercises in signal processing and discrimination.

The PASSPORT 9500i new GPS-powered TrueLock™ feature allows you to simply press the mute button a couple of times and never hear a false radar-based threat such as an automatic door opener or motion sensor again. How? By use of a patented design that captures the location coordinates and the exact frequency of the signal that you initially determine to be an unwanted signal. When an alert sounds, especially when driving in familiar terrain, you simply press the Mute button (a short total of three times) to confirm to the Passport 9500i that this signal is not an actual alert - the Passport 9500i then stores both the signal frequency and its GPS location in memory. Once stored, TrueLock™ will reject these signals - however, if a new threat should ever appear in the same area, Passport 9500i is intelligent enough to warn you of a new or different signal in that same location.

In order to accommodate typical situations where a newly identified false signal has been discovered, the Passport 9500i processes the incoming data through a series of simple rules designed to completely remove any and all future false signals. To keep things simple but solid, the Passport 9500i by design cannot lock out Ka band signals (presently no typical falsing sources such as door openers or motion sensors are Ka band signals). Here is what happens when a driver engages the TrueLock™ feature when driving with the Passport 9500i and a threat signals an alert. Upon hearing the alert, when the driver activates the signal lockout feature, the 9500i blocks out every signal it sees within a 1/10th of a mile driving radius of the lockout activation location (again, excluding Ka band sources). The 9500i does this because door openers come in pairs (one outside and one inside) and many locations have two pairs. The closest outside door will alert the 9500i first but the detector will keep looking for the inside opener and the other pair. If the driver hits the 9500i with a radar tester (A.K.A. radar gun) the 9500i will add that frequency to the locked out frequencies for that location. Therefore, it is important that if a 9500i driver sees a patrol car right after activating TrueLock™ it is advisable to unlock that location and set it for lockout again in the future when a patrol car is not present. As with every complex technology, the more you understand the process, the better equipped you are to handle atypical situations that rarely occur. Normally, for example, just like you, I drive the same route to and from work and home 5 days a week, twice a day. If I receive an alert while on that very familiar route, several scenarios can play out: 1) the first and most likely, is that I go ahead and engage TrueLock™ regardless of the source, or 2) I use acute common sense and slow down upon hearing the alert, do a quick but thorough scan of the area to determine if the threat is real or false, and if false, I lock out with TrueLock™ (a third but insulting scenario involves the driver who hears an alert and does nothing so the result, like the character, is insane so its not rational - I mention this because its also a bit like the critic or reviewer who applies unrealistic test scenarios, makes inaccurate observations because he doesn't understand either the insane test parameters or the complexity of the technology of the 9500i, and then goes ahead and publicly displays his ignorance for all to see).

In all scenarios, the 9500i protects the driver from incorrect lock outs by continually scanning and comparing locked out signals to current signals seen. What are the odds of locking out a patrol car inadvertently and not seeing the same car again? Very slim indeed and here's why - patrol cars rarely are in the same place two times or more in a row, or, if the patrol car is present again, the odds are even greater that the car will not be in the same exact location, so a different location will cause the 9500i to alert. In my daily driving, not once have I locked out a patrol car and most importantly, as I have already set my lock out for my most routine routes, I am unlikely to ever encounter the very rare occasion where I might inadvertently lock out a signal. As the odds are so incredibly thin for this to occur, when others argue this point, they have to be doing so for some other reason than that based on the performance and capability of the 9500i and the obscure chance to lock out a true signal - most likely they are a competitor and cannot perform the same feat (that being, to be able to design a detector that can permanently lock out all false signals), or they are likely a low level cheerleader of the incapable competitor.

Again, the Passport 9500i protects you from even the incalculable chance of locking out a true signal - in summary, the 9500i will inventory every frequency at a locked out location in subsequent passes to an original lock out.

Click Here to view a TrueLock™ demo:
https://www.escortradar.com/truelock.htm

Click Here for a TrueLock™ video:
https://www.escortradar.com/truelockvideo.htm

Let's talk about the Passport 9500i's new Mark Location feature. In its simplest form, the Passport 9500i simply stores the alert type you choose for the exact location in which you mark. For example, you know of a specific speed trap or maybe a known camera location (both are common). The first time you pass this potentially troublesome spot, you simply press the Mark button, select the appropriate type of threat and from then on, when you pass your previously marked location, even when you don't always remember, your PASSPORT 9500i will - you'll be alerted to the threat (by specific location in stored memory). In determining when to alert, the PASSPORT 9500i utilizes its ability to measure your speed - if the vehicle is traveling greater than 50 mph, the alert comes at about a mile before the marked location, less than this threshold and the alert comes at a bit more than one-half mile out. Obviously the Passport 9500i attempts to alert in a timely manner that keeps you at your best defense, not allowing you drop your guard for too-early warned alert. The Mark Location feature is a great specific location reminder (that you have set) that could one day keep you from being ambushed by instant-on radar or laser the next time you approach, or be really original and mark that hard-to-find vacation 'hidden driveway' on your next trip.

Click here to view a Mark Location demo:
https://www.escortradar.com/marklocation.htm

Click Here for a Mark Location video:
https://www.escortradar.com/marklocationvideo.htm

One more new feature designed into the Passport 9500i earns mention here - Variable Speed Sensitivity. This feature enables the 9500i to provide real-time radar protection based on vehicle speed. The PASSPORT 9500i uses its onboard capability to track your speed to automatically vary its sensitivity proportional to the speed of your vehicle. Simply put, the faster your speed, the greater your sensitivity. For example, at interstate speeds, all radar bands are operating at full sensitivity, providing the best possible performance. However, exit the highway and dramatically slow your speed for a stop at the mall, a parking lot or even a stop light, and forget about the fuss over all the potential falsing sources - you won't need to repeatedly mark the false sources. That's because the sensitivity is turned down to almost zero. The Passport 9500i gives real-time on-demand radar protection (if however, you prefer maximum sensitive at all times, you can select highway mode - see the manual here https://www.escortradar.com/pdf/9500i_Manual.pdf).

Click Here for a Variable Speed Sensitivity video:
https://www.escortradar.com/speedsensitivityvideo.htm

Is the new Passport 9500i easy to operate - you bet! The 9500i works right out of the box and gives complete protection from the first moment of use. Is the 9500i complex? Not to use, but, from a technological perspective, the answer is yes - the 9500i with built in GPS intelligence is the new standard in radar detection protection and at the same time, prove the ultimate in convenience by not alerting ever again to false threats. Can the 9500i seem confusing? Only if you try to simulate or speculate about situations that are unrealistic. For example, set the 9500i up in a stationary position and press the TrueLock™ feature and then subject the 9500i to various signals. The 9500i will do exactly what it is designed to do - it will lock out all signals seen at that specific location (not bands, as has been erroneously interpreted by amateur radar testers). In the end, the Passport 9500i with GPS intelligence is the most capable radar detector ever designed, and, it protects completely without ever crying wolf (which can't be said of any other detector ever designed).

[CJR238]

I figured I would post my personal review of the 9500I here as well:

When I first got my 9500I I was almost brainwashed to get a V1, but now that I have had my 9500I for many months now I don’t see any reason. The 9500I is truly an awesome RD and the sensitivity/distance is excellent.

The only real negative is the learning curve for experienced RD users, they are not use to a RD actively monitoring threats and how quiet the 9500I is to falses. You need to give it at least a month to really get to know the 9500I.

I feel it's by far the best Radar detector ever made. The features are truly awesome and it has saved me many times. Its light years ahead of any other RD I have ever tested.
It's as if the 9500I knows the difference between a real threat and a false alert.

My detailed review of the 9500I

First of all the 9500i is a great detector all around, plus it is quiet, some people love to hear the detector go off all the time to think its working, I would rather it go off knowing there is a real threat.

Escort has been tweaking the 9500i's firmware over the past several months since it is their flagship model. The 9500i now has virtually identical performance as the V1.

The nicest thing which I enjoy about the 9500i, aside from its superb Ka sensitivity considering the fact that Ka band radar guns emit a much narrower radar beam and that most Ka band radar guns are very low power radar guns which makes them very hard to detect, is its amazing quietness when driving through towns or through cities and suburbs. Thus, virtually every alert is real unless I am passing by an obviously false radar source such as a pharmacy with microwave door openers which are clearly visible to me. This is a key point. Knowing that over 9 times out of 10 a 9500i alert is real means that you will pay attention to the alert and slow down if necessary. You can't say the same about any other RD thats used in small towns or in the suburbs, let alone a large city.

The 9500i, however, is the first radar detector to match the V1 in Ka band sensitivity while providing an amazingly quiet ride through towns, suburbs and cities. I have had several 2mi alerts on KA but in my area the very windy roads cut the alert distance down to 1/2mi at times. I have also seen many reports of 6+ detection range of KA band.

I have had more saves than I could count. My newest encounter was on my trip to Vermont. I was going down a very steep mountain doing 55 in a 45mph and I got a weak KA alert, so I slow down to 45. As I reached the bottom of the mountain and the KA alert was getting stronger the speed abruptly changed to 20mph PSL. I’m thinking speed trap! And I slow to 20. Just around a slight bend there was a LEO shooting C/O KA. I got almost a 1 1/2mi warning, sweet!
I was told later that day that they sit there and give out tickets all day to people who don’t know the area.

The 9500i is really is a totally different breed of radar detector which has finally come into its own.

I would recommend the 9500I to any intelligent RD user that likes a quiet accurate detector.


Video i did with my cell phone, its showing locking out of K 24.150 speed sign signal... than alert/spinning icon for less than 1/10mi... than 1/10mi with no radar... than a new radar speed sign ruining K 24.150 and alerting:

YouTube - 9500I truelock 24.150 1/10mi

[CJR238]

Just got a new Blue 9500I and will update any new info i find.
My 1st small ride with my new Blue 9500I (0908), so far so good. I have it set to medium brightness because bright is too bright.
Went by my normal falses and found that it picks up a little earlier than my old 1707 and 1307.
The biggest difference (for only driving 1hr with it) is the ramp up is much more aggressive, i know im going to miss my old ramp up. :cry:

It still comes with the card stating "you will be able to download and install software upgrades" and the box still has "data port will be used in the future to back-up & update software including marked & truelock locations".

A new stamp is on box stating no false alarms.

There is a lag when it lights up in comparison to my red, this is very normal for blue displays. In my industry Blue displays require more power and can interfere with other electronics.

I had a moving KA LEO on my way to work around a bend and i almost *BEEP* my self because of the aggressive new ramp up and he was trailing behind a semi so i only got a 1/4mi warning.

So far im very happy with all my KA encounters, most were 3/4 to 2mi range and some were around bends in the road. I have only had 1 K encounter that seamed to be I/O in moving mode.

[CJR238]

I figured I would add some info for the potential new ix owners.

Other than the added and very cool features of the ix below, the I & ix radar performance is the same.

What the new 9500ix features add over the 9500I:

USB DataPort & Safety Camera Database:
This allows you to update your database, (red light and fixed position speed cameras) and other software from Escorts website. All marked locations in the database will be reported as you approach them. Or you can set it to Selectable Markers (on/off) this allow you to customize which Markers are monitored and you are alerted to.

AutoLearn-TrueLock:
AutoLearn works just like the 9500I’s TrueLock with the addition of the AutoLearn feature analyzing (over time) the source of radar signals by location and frequency. The ix automatically locks out this source at this particular location after ~3 passes. AutoLearn will also UnLearn signals if a particular signal is no longer present at a location that was previously locked out.

NOTE: AutoLearn typically needs to see the exact frequency in the same location approximately three times to lock it out. Since some door openers are turned on and off routinely, some variations may occur.

A few improvements for mark locations:
Once marked and assigned a label, the ix provides the following alert distances:

• Red Light Cameras = 250’ or 10 seconds

• Speed Cameras = 250’ or 10 seconds

• Speed Traps = 1/3 mile

• Other = 1/3 mile

AutoPower:
This feature automatically turns PASSPORT off if the vehicle has not moved for 4 hours. This is especially useful if your vehicle has a hot plug (12 volts all the time). See the Preferences section for details.

Auto mode No X setting:
In addition to adjusting sensitivity according to speed like the 9500I, the ix can be set to turn off X band in auto mode.

NOTE: If your vehicle is moving less than 20 mph and you encounter a radar or laser signal, only a doubletone is used. However, the display meter will keep you informed of the signal strength until it has passed or until you reach a speed above 20 mph.

The 9500I & ix work off exactly the same platform so there radar performance should be exactly the same other than variance from RD to RD. The added features certainly can have advantages for some areas, especially for areas that have a lot of red light and fixed position speed cameras. Pus the AutoLock is an awesome advantage for the RD user that doesn't want to do all the thinking for the RD.

FYI UPDATE! Updates via USB are now available from Escort for the 9500I!

https://secure.escortradar.com/9500iregister.asp

First update 9/1/08 for the 9500I consisted of:

1. Improved Laser lock out logic.

2. Increased speed pilot limit to 255 mph

3. Improved meter ramping

4. Improved calibration of voltage circuit

5. Fixed power on/off when turned off by the power button

6. Added mark location capability during an alert

7. Changed ZR3 to SHFT when a shifter is attached.