Detector V1.9.8 1.43: Radar

The 1.43 hardware version represents the foundational technology of the Valentine One series. Its key features and limitations included:

: This early version did not include super wideband Ka-band detection or laser detection.

: Features like "BSM Plus" provide improved suppression of Blind Spot Monitor falses. Upgrade Status

Valentine Research maintains a policy that "no V1 ever made is obsolete". Owners of legacy units (like those running 1.43) can typically send their devices to the manufacturer for a hardware and software upgrade to the latest V1 Gen2 technology . Programming Your V1 Gen1 | Radar and Laser Detection

The codes provided refer to different generations of hardware and software within the ecosystem:

: Modern versions include "Junk-K Fighter" to exclude non-police signals like blind-spot monitors and automatic door openers.

: Updates are now downloadable via smartphone apps (iOS/Android), allowing for "at-home" firmware reloads.

: Uses a three-arrow array to indicate if threats are Ahead, Beside, or Behind.