GPS acquisition on the 9500I

[CJR238]

Some info on GPS acquisition:

Originally Posted by Escort

"In order for PASSPORT's GPS-powered features to work properly, the top case must have a clear view of the sky"

If you choose to mount the 9500I high, you will obstruct the ability to "see" the GPS satellites above and ahead of your car. The result is the slight lag time, (Initial 1-3 minute lag) and possibly a slightly reduced accuracy for your vehicle's speed calculations.
I have my 9500I mounted high to the left of the RVM with tint and dots shielding the top of my 9500I. GPS acquisition is a bit longer to acquire than having it lower, but only an extra minuet or so when first turned on from sitting a few hours.
Radar acquisition within the 9500i is a completely separate circuit. The lag in GPS in no way affects radar performance at all (on or off). I prefer the trade off, extra stealth for longer GPS acquisition initially.

Wasn't that the reason you bought the 9500i because of the GPS? I would not any type of lag in protection when it comes to such a expensive product.

[CJR238]

Actually I bought the 9500I because it’s the top detector with a tone of useful features. The GPS is just icing on the cake. This is a thread for those who actually own a 9500I and want to mount it high and partially obstructed.

If you read my post you would have read there is no lag in performance "The lag in GPS in no way affects radar performance at all"
GPS is used for Locking out falses, marking speed traps & speed read out, a 1-3 minuet lag is not a big deal if you want to mount it stealthy, otherwise its acquisition is immediate.

Expensive is a relative term.