Question 1

People say this is not compatible to uk. in that case, can any brits (ronald?!) recommend an alternative for uk with similar functions? thanks

Accepted Answer

Yes

Question 2

Will this detect UK mobile speed guns as well as camera vans and fixed cameras?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it detects both Ka band radar and laser that are commonly used by mobile cameras and fixed cameras.

Question 3

Is this actually a detector as opposed to a device that relies on a (sometimes unreliable) database?

Accepted Answer

It is a detector. The GPS is only used user marks to ignore signals that are not a threat.

Question 4

Does it alert to live camera vans

Accepted Answer

Yes it has his data base.

Uniden R3 EXTREME LONG RANGE Laser/Radar Detector, Record Shattering Performance, Built-in GPS w/Mute Memory, Voice Alerts, Red Light & Speed Camera Alerts, Multi-Color OLED Display, Black