Sho-Me 525. Anti-radar "Show Mi": review of the model, customer reviews and experts

Penalties for traffic violations every year are higher and higher. Even for the lights turned off during the day, the drivers will have to pay a few hundred rubles, what can we say about more serious violations. Therefore, they go to all sorts of tricks, trying to minimize contact with the traffic police. Some try to follow the rules, others use anti-radar.

Anti-radar is a special device that notifies the driver that a traffic radar is used nearby by traffic police officers to determine the speed. Thus, the owner of the vehicle has time to slow down and without any problems passes a controlled section of the road. In addition, the anti-radar function is to create interference that excludes the precise determination of vehicle speed.

Among the existing goods, a significant market share is occupied by South Korean models under the brand name "Show Mi". The company has been releasing devices to the CIS market for 15 years warning that the speed limit has been violated, which have been repeatedly recognized by experts as the best in its segment.

One of the most popular models produced by this company is the Sho-Me 525 radar detector. Let's consider its characteristics and features, its merits and demerits, taking into account the customers' opinion.

Description

This is a budget anti-radar, used to determine all types of radars that are in the service of the traffic police. The device distinguishes the work of Iskra, Falcon, Binara, Vizir, Radis, Arena, Chris-P and more modern laser video fixators for Amata and LIDS violations. This is a compact model that does not take up much space on the windshield. Length Sho-Me 525 is 10.6 cm, width - 6.7 cm. Weight - only 115 g. Unlike many models on the market, this device is able to detect one of the most formidable radar - "Strelka", which is not Only automatically measures the speed, but also simultaneously video fixes the car with the definition of its number.

Ranges

Sho-Me 525 works in all known ranges (X, Ultra X, K, Ultra K), including those that are rarely found on Russian roads (Ka, Ku). The radar detector can also recognize modes with short-time radar operation Instant-On, POP, F-POP. As mentioned earlier, he detects the radiation of laser detectors. The viewing angle, like most modern detectors, is 360 degrees.

Modes

As you know, the abundance of different-frequency emissions within the city is huge. A large number of signals can easily confuse a sensitive radar so that it will fire at every corner. That's why some models, including the Sho-Me 525, provide a "City" mode, in which the sensitivity of the devices is reduced, thereby reducing the number of false positives. In this model, there are 2 such modes set up at different levels. Conversely, on a country road or motorway, when the probability of catching an extraneous signal is extremely low, the sensitivity of the radar detector should be at its maximum to catch signals issued by traffic police speed locks. It is for work in such conditions that the "Route" mode is intended.

Features of the model

This model uses a new intelligent algorithm to protect against false positives Intelligent anti-falshing algorithm TM. As a signal receiver, superheterine, a reworked heterodine and a mixer are used, which has improved the detection characteristics of short pulse signals. A biconvex capacitive sensing lens is used to detect laser signals.

Appearance

Anti-radar "Show Mi" is in a plastic case, completely black or with silver inserts. On opposite sides of the case there are buttons for controlling the device:

1. Volume on / off button (located on the side).
2. Display with LED icons (located at the end).
3. Antenna and lenses for receiving laser signals (from the other end).
4. Muting the brightness of the panel (on the top plane).
5. Button to activate the City mode and Silent mode.
6. Input for the power cord is 12 V (on the side).

On the display in a row there are several symbols of different colors that help you to navigate in the selected modes and ranges of detected speed latches.

Character Values

1. The P / L indicator, which is highlighted in yellow, indicates that the Sho-Me STR 525 radar is switched on. If it blinks during operation, it means the device has caught the signal of the laser speed limiter.
2. Indicator X is highlighted in red - the device works in the range of X.
3. The Ku icon is lit in green - the device has caught a radar operating in the Ku range.
4. The indicator K lights up in yellow - there is a device in the range of K.
5. The letters Ka are glowing red - the Sho-Me 525 radar detector caught a device operating in the Ka band.
6. On the display, the letters St are lit in red - in the "visibility" range of the device, a video recording system "Arrow" was detected.
7. The C1 icon is highlighted in red - City 1 mode is on.
8. Icon C2 is highlighted in yellow - City 2 mode is on.

The color designation of the range of operation of the identified radar is not limited to the capabilities of the Sho-Me 525. The instruction says that when an radar is detected, an audible alert is triggered. If two or more signal sources are detected, priority is given to the laser signals and only then to the radar signals, including the Strelka complex.

Equipment

In the kit with the device there are Velcro, a power wire and a clamp for fastening on a windshield with suction cups.

Mounting and connection methods

There are 2 ways to mount the Shorom anti-radar Sho-Me 525. The instruction says that it can be installed on the dashboard with Velcro or attach to the windshield suction cups.

In the first case, a protective film is removed from the Velcro . One is glued to the bottom of the anti-radar, leaving the serial number open. The other is attached to the dashboard for a previously selected and cleaned of dirt and dust place.

In the second case, put the suckers on the bracket and attach them to the windshield (the brace can be bent if necessary). Wear it not the device, insert one end of the power cord into the radar detector, and the other into the cigarette lighter. At the same time, the radar detector will turn on, and the self-test phase will begin, which can be determined by a series of sound and light signals. When the self-test is completed, the P / L icon will light in the display.

Volume control

Since an excessively loud sound signal can interfere with the driver or irritate, it becomes necessary to make it quieter. Conversely, a person with poor hearing is required to put him to the maximum, in order to respond to the signal in time. You can adjust the volume of the sound with the help of a side wheel: for this you have to turn it left and right until it starts to arrange. If necessary, you can completely turn off the signal or activate the automatic muting mode.

Display brightness control

The backlighting of the display in this unit can be adjusted in 3 positions:

1. Dim (dimmed brightness) - the mode is recommended for use in the evening, at night or cloudy day.
2. Bright (bright) - used in daylight.
3. Dark - the display turns on only when the Sho-Me 525 radar detector detects a signal.

Switching from mode to mode occurs when the Dark button is pressed.

Reviews

As practice shows, a good set of announced opportunities is still half the battle. Often during a "field test", so to speak, the technique does not show itself well and produces results that are far from expected. Therefore, the drivers are primarily interested in how the Sho-Me 525 radar shows itself in practice. The testimonies testify that during this test the model performed quite well. The tests were carried out by both simple motorists and experts of thematic magazines. The Sho-Me 525 anti-radar was tested in urban areas and on motorways. The drivers note that the number of false positives is insignificant, but on the operating radars at the traffic police posts the device reacted promptly, warning about the operation of the fixing equipment in advance. Complaints caused the work of the radar detector to detect the "Strelka" complex. Experts say that he does not always react to this version of video fixers, it is impossible to rely entirely on anti-radar in this matter. However, most of the radar detectors on the market work in exactly the same way.

However, one control is not all. No less important, as the Sho-Me 525 radar conducts itself over time. Testimonials testify that this technique shows itself well during its entire service life. The number of devices that fail before the end of their service life is small.

Ambiguous opinions on the quality of fastening suckers. The number of drivers who claim that they fit tightly and thoroughly to the windshield, roughly coincides with the number of people who say that they constantly fall off. Therefore, in any case, the additional attachment to the Velcro that comes with it will be very useful. Drivers who have repeatedly used the radar and traveled with him for distances of several thousand kilometers note that the device often erroneously reacts to the rations of truckers and constantly squeals in the vicinity of trucks. Meanwhile, fans of driving on empty tracks note that with the purchase of an anti-radar, the number of fines that they had to pay annually fell sharply. Thus, the anti-radar Sho-Me STR 525 pays for itself in a few months.

How much does this device cost? The cost of the device differs significantly depending on the place of purchase of the anti-radar Sho-Me STR 525. The price for this device at the end of 2014 fluctuated within 3-4 thousand rubles, devices of other brands with similar functions are approximately the same. Most owners note that this device is ideal for the "cost-quality" ratio, and there is no sense in overpaying for more sophisticated models.