One day I got in the car with my cousin and as we began tooling down the Interstate I noticed he had a radar detector. I looked around and failed to see where he had it connected until I finally realized it was a cordless/wireless radar detector. I commented on it and he said he previously had another model with a cord which had problems reaching the power source in his car and it kept disconnecting. He said he tolerated it because he did not think a wireless unit would have the sensitivity the corded unit has since the range for detecting a radar signal can be compromised due to battery life.
He said he looked around for a radar detector that would allow for long battery life without sacrificing sensitivity and he found the Escort Solo S2 Radar which he appeared to be very happy with. I liked the low profile look of the unit so I asked him if I could investigate and he said “Yes, but after we pass through the speed traps.” As we went through the speed traps there was ample notice before you could actually see the police car in view which I really liked. As I went through the unit further I found a lot of interesting benefits. When I was finished I also went through other radar detector reviews when I got home to compare the Escort Solo S2 with other units.
Escort Solo S2 Features
I especially like the fact that you can use the Escort Solo S2 in both your vehicle and for your motorcycle and as I investigated further, I found that a lot of cyclists use it for motorcycle radar and when their bike is not in use they move the unit to their vehicle. It also offers a standard headphone jack which provides an interface for an audio system designed for a motorcycle helmet.
Another nifty feature I liked was the fact that the mute button is located on the top of the unit where it is easy to operate. The mute button also offers battery indicator capabilities that you can read when you press the button twice. You can also monitor the electrical system in your car when you use the optional power cord to ensure there are no malfunctions which may cause you to get caught speeding.
The LCD lights up whenever you use the buttons and stays lit long enough for you to use the functions and then the light goes off to save on battery power. If you are using the optional power cord then the LCD stays lit. You can also view the strength of the signal through a succession of lights which are displayed in the form of a bar graph and by beep frequency.
User-Programmable Options
There are ten program options which allow you to set the unit to low sensitivity for city driving and deactivate the S and K-band as well as the Escort Solo S2 Ka band feature which is capable of detecting Ka-band radar from over 5000 feet away. Ka-band was designed to get around radar detection systems which only have X and K band. The manufacturers of radar detectors such as the Escort Solo S2 raised the stakes be implementing Ka-band in their units which provides super-wide band technology for detecting Ka-band radar.
I also like the self test sequence and automatic shutoff options which will notify you if the power is disconnected and then you can press any button on the unit and it will reset the power and follow up again with a series of tests to verify the power is connected. And if the area where you live is infested with laser radar detectors you can connect the Escort Solo S2 to a laser jammer to block law enforcement from reading your speed. The unit also blocks law enforcement from identifying your radar detector. Escort Solo S2 false alarms are kept at a minimum without sacrificing long range warnings on all types of radar bands thanks to the patented Digital Signal Processing (DSP).
Excellent Detection
I found the Escort Solo S2 to have excellent detection when riding in the car with my cousin even when we clipped it to the visor. We were riding down the Interstate with the unit attached to the visor when the Ka-band signaled that radar was ahead. My cousin slowed down and we did not see any sign of a police car and then when we came up over a blind hill there he was hiding behind a group of trees. And might I add that the Escort Solo S2 picked up the radar signal from over a mile and a half away. Not bad for a wireless unit which would be considered exceptional for a unit powered with a cord.
Overall Good Buy
Overall the Escort Solo S2 is a great buy considering all of the features you are getting and its ability to detect a radar signal from a significant distance. I especially like all of the safety features that ensure the power is always connected so you do not get caught speeding. The Escort Solo S2 also comes with a one year limited warranty with a two year extended service plan which is optional. After reviewing it and shopping around I decided it was well worth the money when I considered what I would probably rack up in traffic ticket violations. After doing some research I found a terrific price on the Escort Solo S2 here.



