Escort Passport 8500

Radar/Laser Detector with Illuminated Display, City/Highway/Auto Modes & Signal Strength Meter

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Liz, a Customer Satisfaction Specialist was very helpful and assisted us in a timely manner with our purchase online. She is tops when taking care of customers, a real gem in the business. Thanks Liz, God bless you!

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High-Performance Laser Protection

The Passport 8500 radar receiver provides extreme detection range on all police radar, including X-Band and the all-important K and Ka bands. Digital signal processing provides maximum range, with minimum false alarms. The Passport 8500 includes advanced technology designed to eliminate false alerts.

Product Features:

  • Radar/Laser Detector with illuminated display
  • 280 LED Alphanumeric display
  • Bar Graph, ExpertMeter, or SpecDisplay
  • 3-Level Dimming, plus Dark Mode
  • Traffic Signal Rejection technology minimizes false alarms
  • Dark/Night Mode dims the display brightness for a comfortable drive
  • Audible alerts provide identification of the detected band
  • Mute function will silence audible alerts
  • Convenient modes include AutoSensitivity, City, and Highway operation
  • Protection against Pop radar and laser recognition
  • Multiple laser sensor diodes
  • Programmable Features:
    • Power-On Indication
    • Power-On Sequence
    • Signal Strength Meter
    • AutoMute
    • Audio Tones
    • City Mode Sensitivity
    • Display Brightness
    • Dark Mode
    • Radar / Laser Bands
  • Installs on the windshield
  • VG-2 immunity (invisible to radar detector detectors)

Product Specifications:

  • Operating frequencies:
    • X-band 10.525 GHz ± 25 MHz
    • K-band 24.150 GHz ± 100 MHz
    • Ka-band 34.700 GHz ± 1300 MHz
    • Laser 904nm, 33 MHz Bandwidth
  • Power Requirements:
    • 12VDC, Negative Ground
    • Escort SmartCord™ (Included)
  • Dimensions: 5-3/8"L x 2-7/8"W x 1-1/4"H
  • Authorized Internet Dealer
  • 6-Month Sonic Electronix Warranty

Note: Due to state laws, Sonic Electronix, Inc can not ship radar detectors to Virginia or the District of Columbia.

Product Features
Number of Modes 3
Dark Mode Yes
Voice Alerts No
Auto Mute Yes
Auto Shut Off Yes
Product Specifications
Radar Display LED Display
Signal Strength Meter Yes
Brightness Control Yes
Turn-on/off Select Bands Yes
Unit Mounting Suction cups
Power Source 12V DC Car Adapter
Direct Power Accessory Yes
Detection
Number of Detected Bands Multi-band
X Band Yes
K Band Yes
Ka Band Yes
Ku Band No
Laser Yes
VG-2 Immunity Yes
Pop Alert Yes
Warranty and Return Policy
Return Policy Standard Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration 6 months
Labor Warranty Duration 6 months
Warranty Provider Sonic Electronix
Customer Review Summary for Escort Passport 8500
Average Customer Rating is 4.7 out of 5 stars:
  • 4.7
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Average Attributes Rating:
Durability
  • 4.7
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Value
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Features
  • 4.7
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Design
  • 4.7
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Usability
  • 4.7
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews:
April 24, 2013 escort passport 8500
Review by
Matt L from Madison, Wi
Overall
  • 5.0
Durability
  • 5.0
Value
  • 5.0
Features
  • 5.0
Design
  • 5.0
Usability
  • 5.0
Great unit can't say nothing bad about it will buy another one for the wifes car
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March 4, 2013 Great Product
Review by
idunknown from Syracuse, Utah
Overall
  • 5.0
Durability
  • 5.0
Value
  • 5.0
Features
  • 5.0
Design
  • 4.0
Usability
  • 4.0
The item works great and I use it every day. I might buy another one.
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February 25, 2013 good product very sensitive
Review by
willylil from qld,, Australia
Overall
  • 4.0
Durability
  • 4.0
Value
  • 5.0
Features
  • 4.0
Design
  • 5.0
Usability
  • 5.0
works great, so sensitive it will detect pulse from auto open shop doors whist passing.
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January 30, 2013 Incredible Ka sensitivity
Review by
SpeedRacerq from Providnece, RI
Overall
  • 5.0
Durability
  • 5.0
Value
  • 5.0
Features
  • 5.0
Design
  • 5.0
Usability
  • 5.0
Hands down the best investment I have made buying electronics. This detector trounces my friends V1 in Ka band. Possibly the best detector on the market for the money.
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January 3, 2013 Basic detector, but does the job
Review by
FXspeeder from Calgary, AB, Canada
Overall
  • 4.0
Durability
  • 4.0
Value
  • 5.0
Features
  • 4.0
Design
  • 4.0
Usability
  • 4.0
Can't say much for it besides that it saved me from at least 3 tickets in the last six months. That's what I bought it for, and it's done it's job quite nicely!
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Product Summary

Manufacturer: Escort
Model number: E8500-RB
UPC: 037795085004
Weight: 1.20 lbs
Internal SKU: LS-e8500-RB
Internal product ID: 41221