05-11-2021, 07:15 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: New Madison, Ohio
Posts: 21,363
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Re: Period Correct Accessaries for your truck...
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Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine
When Smokey was busting everybody driving over 55 MPH, back in the day, they were essential. Now the XK band is obsolete. Cops are using more sophoistiated radars [and laser], speed limits are higher, and either the X or the K band is the same frequency as the automatic sliding doors at every convenience mart and bulk gas station. So they beep every time you pass one, even when you're on the street.
They look vintage, but they're no longer effective in their primary role.
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Agreed ....but they do have the cool factor and I got lots of comments and questions. 
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