My V1 works great, but I've gotten a weird "J" that pops up in the LED and makes a strange sound after it detected a Ka band.

I looked in my manual and couldn't find anything about it. What does it mean?

 

Mine does that too, I called Valentine, they said it was a "Junk" signal from a radar source that wasn't cops. The J stands for Junk.

 

Ok. Thanks. I had originally thought it meant someone was attempting to jam detectors in the area...

 

I have always wondered what that "J" alert was. It happens to me on my way to work always in the same location. Thanks for the info.

That Valentine One Display Mirror is very nice, I would have gotten that if I didn't already have the remote display.

 

This is from http://valentine1.com when you decide to upgrade from POP1 protection to POP2.



Our POP Upgrade* for this series of V1 will produce the following benefits:

* Fewer false alarms from other detectors compared to your POP1 V1.

* A new warning: POP2 includes an improved warning feature: when the signal-identification system determines that a current warning is, in fact, a spurious signal transmitted by another detector, it notifies you with a “dee-dah-doo” sound and terminates the warning. At the same time, the letter “J” will flash briefly in the Bogey Counter.

* One-year limited warranty starting at upgrade date, same as new units.

-- Upgrade to POP2: As soon as we receive your old unit (in operable condition with no tampering of the serial number) we’ll install revised firmware, then return it to you in the shortest possible time.

 

Thanks for the info, that's what mine has been doing. The sound and the J.
I didn't realize they had 2 versions of the POP detection firmware.

 

when did the new pop software come out?

 

I believe POP2 came out after January of 2005 to replace POP1 on the Valentine One. The POP2 has now been updated to the new Euro-mode V1 with POP2.

This was taken from the Valentine One website:

"Of interest to those who drive in Europe, the latest V1 version also has a Euro Mode.

Upgrade Recommendation: You already have a sophisticated security system complete with POP Protection superior to all other brands in the industry. POP2 is an evolutionary change, a part of our Continuous Improvement program. It reduces the false alarms from other detectors compared to the POP1 version of V1, and includes an addition to V1’s proven warning vocabulary. If you drive in Europe, you will appreciate our new Euro Mode which improves protection on photo radar as it is used in the E.U."

"Our POP Upgrade* for this series of V1 will produce the following benefits:

* Fewer false alarms from other detectors compared to your POP1 V1.

* A new warning: POP2 includes an improved warning feature: when the signal-identification system determines that a current warning is, in fact, a spurious signal transmitted by another detector, it notifies you with a “dee-dah-doo” sound and terminates the warning. At the same time, the letter “J” will flash briefly in the Bogey Counter.

* Euro Mode: You will enjoy longer radar range and fewer false alarms in European driving. Euro Mode adapts V1’s radar sensitivity to the way radar is used for photo enforcement in Europe. It narrows and intensifies radar coverage to K and the sections of Ka bands applied there to photo radar. X band is not covered in Euro Mode. (V1 is already optimized for North American radar as it comes from the factory. Euro Mode is not appropriate for driving here.)

This upgrade will install the Euro Mode but you must activate it. To activate, see http://www.valentine1.com/lab/MikesLabRpt3.asp

* One-year limited warranty starting at upgrade date, same as new units.

-- Upgrade to POP2 and Euro Mode: As soon as we receive your old unit (in operable condition with no tampering of the serial number) we’ll install revised firmware, then return it to you in the shortest possible time with a new serial number to indicate its revised capability."