Messages from Mike

Electrical engineer Mike Valentine is the one man whose been setting the standard for top-performing detectors for more than 40 years. The Valentine One Radar Locator, known as “V1,” introduced in 1992, pioneered the use of illuminated arrows to indicate radar direction. Here’s what he has to say about traffic radar and the state of detector performance today.

Introducing Valentine V1, Generation 2

The difference between X, K, and Ka bands.

V1 Gen2 now detects 3D, 3DHD and 4D K band photo radar.
Click here for more information on how to protect yourself from this growing threat.

Orders placed after 5:00 PM EDT on Thursday, September 11, 2025 will ship on Monday, September 15, 2025.