The Passport 8500 was updated to the Passport 8500 X50 to detect detect Ka radar at 8 miles distance in dry climates and can alert to hidden radar traps over the top of a hill and around blind curves before you enter the trap.
The new brilliant blue display on the Escort Passport 8500 X50 Radar Detector is easy on your eyes at night, very visible during the day, alerts to X, K, Ka, POP3 Ka, Laser. The Escort radar 8500 is very user friendly, making it easy to select the desired features. Also available is the standard Passport 8500 X50 Radar Detector with red display.
Passport 8500 radar detector provides X, K, Ka superwide, Laser, Instant On, POP3 Ka police radar detection, and superb detection of hidden, over-the-hill Ka police radar traps. The Escort Passport 8500 X50 radar detector has a beautiful blue display and is easy on your eyes at night and great during the day.
The Red Display is available at $299.95. Purchase the Escort Passport ZR4Shifter for complementary police laser protection. Alternatively, the Blinder M27 laser jammer or Blinder M47 laser jammer, as tested by Speed Measurement Labs and 1stRadarDetectors.com, as the best laser jammers in the world. Selecting features on the Passport 8500 radar detector is very simple. This Escort Radar Detector is great for the Porsche Carrera, Ford F250, BMW, Audi RS4, Corvette, Infinity FX, Chevy Suburban.
X-treme Radar Range
The Escort 8500 X50 Radar Detector's new "V-Tuned" radar receiver provides extreme range on all radar; conventional and "instant-on" including POP mode, X-Band, and up to 50% more range on the all-important K and Ka bands than the original Escort 8500 Radar Detector. Digital Signal Processing (DSP) provides maximum range, with minimum false alarms.
New High-Performance Laser Protection The Passport 8500 X50 Radar Detector's multiple high-performance laser sensors provide maximum laser warning, with superior off-axis protection. For the ultimate in laser protection, the Passport Escort may be paired with the Blinder Laser Jammer
X-tremely Quiet The Escort 8500 X50 Radar Detector has patented AutoSensitivity mode intelligently distinguishes real threats from other known sources of radar - virtually eliminating false alarms. Conventional Highway and City modes are also provided.
3 High-Resolution Meter Modes The Passport 8500 X50 Radar Detector provides 3 types of meter displays: standard bar graph, exclusive ExpertMeter, and our new SpecDisplay. In ExpertMeter mode this Escort radar detector can identify band and relative signal strength on up to radar 8 signals simultaneously. Or, choose our new SpecDisplay and the Passport 8500 Radar Detector will show you the actual frequency of the radar signal.
Or choose our SpecDisplay and the Escort 8500 radar retector will display the actual frequency of the radar signal.
New Reprogrammable Microprocessor The Passport 8500 X50 memory can be reprogrammed to detect new radar and laser threats, making it a solid investment.
New Advanced EZ-Programming The Passport Escort is ready to use right out of the box. However, you can also instantly customize it for your unique driving preferences. Programmable options include Power-On indication, Meter type, AutoMute, Brightness level (including full dark mode), two levels of Audio tones, and selectable radar and laser bands. Simply hold both buttons to enter the Program Mode, and quickly review or change your settings. (Your preferred settings are maintained in memory, even when the radar detector is turned off or unplugged.)
3 Levels of Brightness Control Choose between Dim, Medium, or Max brightness levels, or full dark mode for discreet night driving.
Ultra-Bright Matrix Display The Escort radar detectors provide an LED matrix display uses 280 individual ultra-bright Blue LEDs to provide crystal-clear band and signal strength indication, plus text messages for programming.
Comes Fully Equipped The Escort 8500 radar detector comes complete with a comprehensive owner's manual, quick release windshield mount, built in earphone jack, a coiled SmartCord, quick reference card, and an Escort 8500 X50 radar detector travel case.
- Front and Rear radar and laser detection
- Advanced reprogrammable digital signal processing
- AutoSensitivity mode automatically reduces false alarms
- EZ-Programming allows instant customization
- 3 High-resolution meter modes
- Ultra-bright matrix display with 280 LEDs
- Multiple high-performance laser sensors
- Built-in earphone jack
- Completely immune to the VG-2 "detector-detector"
- Works well with #1 rated Blinder M20 Laser Jammer
- Limited one year warranty
- Two year extended Service Plan available
SmartCord (Included)
This Passport Radar Detector includes the unique and innovative power cord with SmartCord.
MuteDisplay has a built-in alert lamp, pilot light and convenient mute button. Now everything you need is located at your fingertips.
Quality Product
This product is designed and manufactured under strict quality control. All products are carefully tested and packaged for shipment. You will find the enclosure is very sturdy for any kind of weather. With new surface mount (SMT) technology, manufacturing costs have been down, while providing a very nice looking product with highest performance available.
Shipments
All orders are shipped via Fed Ex to a street address only. Delivery requires your signature. Orders prior to 4:30 PM MST are usually shipped the same business day. Shipping (Standard Overnight, 3rd Day, FED Ex Ground, Fed Ex International) is provided Monday - Friday and up until 10AM on Saturday. Sunday is excluded.
