radar guns
 

A few weeks ago somebody posted about an inexpensive radar gun. Some of the board members were going to order one. Did anybody get theirs and have you had a chance to try it out?

Yep Used mine last Thur.
Worked great.
$79.99 Heartland America,
Item #V3-61741
Wanted to make sure I had
MINE in hand before I said
anything.
Quick Silver Radar gun 1-800-229-2901
Mike J.

Steve Just noticed your
from St. Josephs MO. Are
you close to the Wellcraft
Dealer, Was wondering what
happened to Don Johnsons
old 43ft Scarab.
Shipped it from Ventura CA
Last year.
Im going to send photos to
the Scarab section Look
for Em.
Mike J.

Mike J, Was it going to the LOTO?

Nope, It went on a Well-
craft truck as a backhaul
to St.Josephs, Same dealer
Marina that Don ran the
river race at.
Heared they put bigger
motors in it.
I did the rerig on it and
Maintained it for a lot of
years in Ventura CA.
Kind of like having a old
Friend move away.
Could now be At LOTO.
Mike J.

There's not a Wellcraft dealer near me, unless there is one in Kansas City that I don't know about. Post the picture I'd like to see it.

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You're kidding right? An $80 radar gun that actually works??? Say it isn't so!! If it is, I need (not want, need!) one now!!!! More info please!!!!

i origonally posted that.

I foudn it at www.northerntool.com

BUT Mike J says heartland america has it cheaper.



Mike whats to word on that skater? did they set a record yet?

Foul, Been waiting for the people that bought to post how they work. MIke J says his works great!

Mike J pays 79.99 and the link puder listed (Northern Tool) now wants 99.99 ... supply in demand justifies prices increase .. :) ;)

Same Gun as Northern.
No comment on what boat
was tested,
All I can say 100mph +
in the ocean in SoCal.
Also used 2 GPS's.
I really Do Not care if anyone Trusts me or not.
Just trying to help
Steve I will look at the
Shipper.
Mike J.

mike so it was pretty accurate?

if so i am buying mine from the place you got your's!!!

Here's the link:

http://www.heartlandamerica.com/cgi-...ord=RADAR+GUN+


$79.99

Ordered the one from heartland (79.99) right after seeing the post. Still waiting for it to come in. Hopefully this week....

Rick

Reclkless, When you get yours and have a chance to try it, let us know your results.

THe one from Northern says 10-120mph & the other says 5-150mph :confused:

Steve: Your right, I had
the right state but the
wrong ST.
Don Johnsons boat was shipped to St.Charles MO.
SO guess you should Order the radar gun from Northern for $99.00.
Mike J.

what is the maximum distance that it is accurate from?

I just got one from Heartland America. It is more like a toy for kids in my opinion. It says it only has a range of 60 feet in the manual. I tried it and did not work well enough for me. I am sending it back. A friend told me to look in Model Airplane News magazine. He said they sell long range ones for around 150.00.

Dave

Bigwavz, That's good to know. I wanted one I could shoot from shore, as some of my buddies go by full blast. Thanks for the update.

I kinda figured that, most of the time you get what you pay for!

I've got one. Tested it by sticking it out the window of my truck as I drive down the road. I get about 2-3 reading that are right on what the speedo is reading. Then for no reason I get a reading that is way out in leftfield - Bottom line - who knows.

You betcha! I'm gonna run it against a couple of different handhelds to compare accuracy. I'm envisioning a fun toy to have onboard....:D

Now, if it would only get here this week I'll be trying it out this weekend. May even walk out near the street and play...:eek:

Got my box-anchor in though....;)

Rick

I have used both a radar gun (quality expensive Stalker gun) and my Garmin gps, and IMHO I think the gps is easier and more accurate to use. The gun speeds can vary depending on the person that is using it. If the gun is not aimed correctly speeds can vary. Not to mention they are a ***** to hold steady at triple digit speeds.

I hear ya, but I personally am just buying one for chits and giggles because the price is so cheap. Nothin' but a toy for me..

My posts are just to say
that, For My use its only
a Tool as I build and repair Hi-Performance Boats.
You have to aim the gun at
a large object when you ON
a boat, I can't remember
ever seeing a motor cop
riding his bike with one
hand and using the gun with the other.
Its just another way for me to compare Boats and
compare changes to boats.
Works for me.
Someone should put up a
thread about items dropped
or lost/destroyed while
boating, Should be some
funny stories.
Mike J.

forget radar. there are too many variables and too many outcomes. gps is too easy and has no variables. the repeatability of the gps beats the radar.

I was just thinking that if it worked, maybe a few of my friends might have our own little shoot-out. and a radar gun
to register the speeds from shore or a nearby boat would be great.

Sucks
 

I sent mine back. I was shooting cars and it wouldn't pick up till they were right on you. I don't want to be shooting boats that close:eek:
You get what ya pay for