Do Geodesy's work ?
14 August 2001, 12:12 AM
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I'm about to get one of these aswell. As regards fees, I think I remember reading on one site that it is free for the first year to download the camera position and then £30 PA after that - not bad really.
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14 August 2001, 12:17 AM
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one question
if i fit a geodesy inside the space previously occupied by the cup holder just above my heater controls, is the GPS signal still pick upable from there or do I need the remote aerial. If so, how big and unsightly is it?
if i fit a geodesy inside the space previously occupied by the cup holder just above my heater controls, is the GPS signal still pick upable from there or do I need the remote aerial. If so, how big and unsightly is it?
14 August 2001, 12:17 AM
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Given that there is due to be an increase of speed cameras of almost three times the ammount that exist at the moment, and like Adam says you have the roadwork cameras 
that just crop up....
This would be the best thing you bought since you bought your erm.....scoob!
Geodesy really does work, it gives ample warning, the bleeps are very loud (user changeable) and the lights very bright no matter what time of day.
Essential Purchase! and quiet a nifty bit of kit.
Ron
that just crop up....This would be the best thing you bought since you bought your erm.....scoob!
Geodesy really does work, it gives ample warning, the bleeps are very loud (user changeable) and the lights very bright no matter what time of day.
Essential Purchase! and quiet a nifty bit of kit.
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14 August 2001, 12:33 AM
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I paid £330 for mine through the Evo readers group buy. No other fees for the first year, then I think £30 is the yearly cost.
Fit's nicely into the odds and sods try in the Scooby, although it needs a little blue-tack or something to stop it sliding on those quick corners
When it's in action but no warnings it's not that noticable. As soon as the red lights come on, I notice it very quickly.
ChrisB.
Fit's nicely into the odds and sods try in the Scooby, although it needs a little blue-tack or something to stop it sliding on those quick corners
When it's in action but no warnings it's not that noticable. As soon as the red lights come on, I notice it very quickly.
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14 August 2001, 09:41 AM
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Hi Guys,
I'm getting a bit worried about my licence.
I have 6 pts and dont want any more.
Do the above work ?
I have heard people say they only detect speed cameras, not plod with radar ?
Any other info gratefully received,
Andyp
I'm getting a bit worried about my licence.
I have 6 pts and dont want any more.
Do the above work ?
I have heard people say they only detect speed cameras, not plod with radar ?
Any other info gratefully received,
Andyp
14 August 2001, 09:44 AM
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Yes they work !
No they do not detect ANYTHING ! they are GPS based and hold a database of fixed camera locations ! They cannot detect radar or laser so handheld stuff will not show !
No they do not detect ANYTHING ! they are GPS based and hold a database of fixed camera locations ! They cannot detect radar or laser so handheld stuff will not show !
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14 August 2001, 10:31 AM
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chuck, I think it comes with a cradle which plugs into the phone lines and automatically downloads, when you can be bothered.
Once a week migth be enough to account for road works etc.
If you are planning on buying one, call me first.
Once a week migth be enough to account for road works etc.
If you are planning on buying one, call me first.
14 August 2001, 10:35 AM
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You get a little cradle supplied with the unit. You plug it into a standard phone line and insert the Geodesy. It then downloads the latest database and uploads any new camera positions you have marked (you have to then ring to confirm the new camera to get your £50).
The master DB is updated once a day and it's recommended you do an update once a week.
I had mine with me on Saturday during our little run. Picked up the three cameras we saw.
I wouldn't recommend it if your driving is always in one area (ie you know the camera positions) - a radar detector would probably be a better choice.
ChrisB.
The master DB is updated once a day and it's recommended you do an update once a week.
I had mine with me on Saturday during our little run. Picked up the three cameras we saw.
I wouldn't recommend it if your driving is always in one area (ie you know the camera positions) - a radar detector would probably be a better choice.
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14 August 2001, 10:43 AM
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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:<HR>Originally posted by ChrisB:
<B>You get a little cradle supplied with the unit. You plug it into a standard phone line and insert the Geodesy. It then downloads the latest database and uploads any new camera positions you have marked (you have to then ring to confirm the new camera to get your £50).
The master DB is updated once a day and it's recommended you do an update once a week.
I had mine with me on Saturday during our little run. Picked up the three cameras we saw.
I wouldn't recommend it if your driving is always in one area (ie you know the camera positions) - a radar detector would probably be a better choice.
ChrisB.[/quote]
Thanks for the replys guys.
Does anyone know of a speed camera/radar detector worth buying ??
I fear the mobile vans and plod with radar more than cameras, but one that detects all would be ideal,
Cheers,
Andy
<B>You get a little cradle supplied with the unit. You plug it into a standard phone line and insert the Geodesy. It then downloads the latest database and uploads any new camera positions you have marked (you have to then ring to confirm the new camera to get your £50).
The master DB is updated once a day and it's recommended you do an update once a week.
I had mine with me on Saturday during our little run. Picked up the three cameras we saw.
I wouldn't recommend it if your driving is always in one area (ie you know the camera positions) - a radar detector would probably be a better choice.
ChrisB.[/quote]
Thanks for the replys guys.
Does anyone know of a speed camera/radar detector worth buying ??
I fear the mobile vans and plod with radar more than cameras, but one that detects all would be ideal,
Cheers,
Andy
14 August 2001, 11:17 AM
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Tested the Geodude against my Bel Europa.
Personally think the Geo is better where Gatso's [I hate 'em] are concerned.
No beeping when I go past Sainsbury's or the local BP station.
You get a very early warning with the Geo as well. But you don't know which way the gatso is facing, only that its there.
Laser detectors are worthless, by the time you've picked up the warning, you've already been caught
Personally think the Geo is better where Gatso's [I hate 'em] are concerned.
No beeping when I go past Sainsbury's or the local BP station.
You get a very early warning with the Geo as well. But you don't know which way the gatso is facing, only that its there.
Laser detectors are worthless, by the time you've picked up the warning, you've already been caught
14 August 2001, 11:50 AM
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All rader/laser detectors and Geodesys units are legal at the moment.
The government are struggling to make the radar detectors illegal due to the current regulations.
I doubt they will be able to ban Geo units
The only things that are illegal(although not 100%) are the jammers.
Rob.
The government are struggling to make the radar detectors illegal due to the current regulations.
I doubt they will be able to ban Geo units
The only things that are illegal(although not 100%) are the jammers.
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14 August 2001, 11:58 AM
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Robski,
They are £380 one off payment and you install them yourself, either hard wired or via a lead to the *** lighter socket in the car. The kit includes the GPS unit,modem and all the fixing kits. No monthly fees
There is a link from a few days ago in General for Networx who will sell them for £320 to scoobynet members.
They are £380 one off payment and you install them yourself, either hard wired or via a lead to the *** lighter socket in the car. The kit includes the GPS unit,modem and all the fixing kits. No monthly fees
There is a link from a few days ago in General for Networx who will sell them for £320 to scoobynet members.
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