Detection Systems, Dash Cams and JumPacks to be showcased for the 12V specialist market at the ESCORT / Cobra booth 

CHICAGO, IL – August 10, 2017 – Cedar Electronics, a consumer electronics company specializing in communication and detection products, announced its ESCORT and Cobra Electronics brands will showcase its mobile electronics and specialty automotive products at KnowledgeFest 2017 in Dallas, Texas. These products designed for the 12V specialist market will be on display in booth #501 at the Dallas Convention Center, Saturday, August 12 – Monday, August 14th. ESCORT will also be holding three training sessions throughout the KnowledgeFest conference as well.

The products on display will include:
ESCORT MAX Ci 360
The ESCORT MAX Ci 360 is the best, most advanced detection system for the ultimate in driver alert and ticket protection on the planet. Designed to be seamlessly integrated into the vehicle, it features both front & rear radar detection as well as front and rear laser shifters that protect drivers against all speed monitoring devices.

Completely redesigned, the new ESCORT MAX Ci 360 gives you smaller, more powerful laser shifters that defeat the latest in laser-based speed detection technology along with updatable IVTTM filters that reject false alerts from the in-motion vehicle safety systems like collision avoidance and lane departure systems. The new MAX Ci 360 also includes GPS and Bluetooth® for connectivity to the ESCORT Live Community and the DEFENDER® database of red light & speed camera locations. The ESCORT MAX Ci 360 is available now for a MSRP of $3,499.95 (plus installation). 

ESCORT REDLINE EX

The all-new ESCORT REDLINE EX is the first portable detection system to combine connected technology, like GPS and Bluetooth® wireless technology with 100% TotalShieldTM technology making it able receive real-time alerts and filtering, but still be invisible to radar detectordetectors. With a twin antenna design, the REDLINE EX provides extreme range detection on all radar bands including instant-on, plus maximum laser range and off-axis coverage. Its patented AutoLearn® anti-falsing design uses GPS to learn and automatically rejects fixed position false alerts, while its updateable IVTTM Filter reduces noise from In-Vehicle Technology sources such as collision avoidance systems for more quiet and accurate alerts giving the driver only the information they need.

With integrated Bluetooth® wireless technology the ESCORT REDLINE EX is compatible with ESCORT LiveTM, our exclusive real-time ticket-protection network, which warns you on upcoming alerts received and reported by other users in the area, and gives you access to local speed limit data for over-speed alerts, right out of the box. The ESCORT REDLINE EX will be available in September for a MSRP of $599.95.

Drive HD CDR 895 D Dash Cam by Cobra 

The newest addition to the Cobra Drive HD series, the CDR 895 D is a dual channel dash cam that simultaneously captures the road ahead and the road behind in HD video, offering front view resolution of full 1080P HD and rear view of 720P HD. The 6-meter rear cam cable allows for discreet installation of the unit on the rear window of an automobile. Alternatively, the rear cam can be installed to face back seat passengers. Cobra’s new CDR 895 D sports a two-inch LCD screen with simplified user-interface, making it easy on the eyes, plus a 160˚ ultra-wide viewing angle to film the entire road and periphery without edge distortion. The CDR 895 D is available now for a MSRP of $229.95.

Drive HD CDR 855 BT Dash Cam by Cobra
The CDR 855 BT dash cam continuously records video of the road ahead in 1080P Full HD video and uses patent-pending technology to connect the dash cam to a smartphone via Bluetooth® wireless technology embedding the exact location and time in every recording. Free PC software allows users to view captured video along with location and G-Sensor information. It also includes a two-inch LCD screen, ultra-wide 160° viewing angle and an embedded G-Sensor that automatically saves and protect video clips if a vehicle impact is detected. In addition, the CDR 855 BT provides alerts for upcoming speed and red-light cameras, live police locations and shared radar alerts from the iRadar® Community. The CDR 855 BT is available now for a MSRP of $169.95.

Cobra JumPack® XL H2O
The latest in the Cobra JumPack® series of portable power and jump starter line, the Cobra JumPack XL H2O is the most versatile and powerful JumPack yet. Designed to jump start large V8 gasoline and diesel engines, the new JumPack H2O is UL listed and will keep you going in allweather conditions. The rugged and waterproof design makes this the perfect portable power device for any trip, on the road, off-road or on the water. The new Cobra JumPack XL H2O also features two ways to jumpstart a car, truck, boat, etc., one
using the traditional jumper cables and a secondary option that allows the vehicle to be started through the 12-volt plug inside the car for a simple, non-intimidating jump start.
The Cobra JumPack XL H2O is available now for a MSRP of $169.95.

Customizable Platforms and Integrations on Display at KFEST 2018

Dallas, Texas – August 15, 2018 -- ESCORT, the leader in premium radar and laser detection technology, today announced it will showcase its mobile electronics and specialty automotive products at KnowledgeFest 2018 in Dallas, TX. These products designed for the 12-volt specialist market will be on display in booth #411 at the Dallas Convention Center, Friday August 17th - Sunday, August 19th. ESCORT will also be holding two training sessions throughout the KnowledgeFest conference as well.

The solutions on display will include:

ESCORT iX Ci Platform

The ESCORT iX Ci platform features an intelligent range front radar receiver and includes our patented In-Vehicle TechnologyTM (IVT) Filter to eliminate false alarms from vehicle collision systems. The new iX Ci platform is expandable to add rear radar sensors and up to four ShifterMax laser sensors. It also includes a LED matrix display, control panel, GPS antenna, interface boxes and be Bluetooth® enabled to for real-time, connected driving through the ESCORT LiveTM app.

ESCORT MAX Ci Platform

The ESCORT MAX Ci platform includes an advanced range front radar receiver and ultra DSP technology for the earliest warning of speed monitoring threats. The MAX Ci features a full color OLED display and controller and is expandable to add rear radar sensors and up to four ShifterMax laser sensors. It also includes a GPS antenna, interface boxes and be Bluetooth® enabled to for real-time, connected driving through the ESCORT LiveTM app.

ESCORT MAX Ci 360

The ESCORT MAX Ci 360 is the best, most advanced detection system for the ultimate in driver alert and ticket protection on the planet. Designed to be seamlessly integrated into the vehicle, it features both front & rear radar detection as well as front and rear laser shifters that protect drivers against all speed monitoring devices for complete 360 degrees for driver alert awareness with directional threat warning.

ESCORT ZR5 Laser Shifter

The ZR5 Laser Shifter includes two ShifterMax sensors, bridge box, in-vehicle controller and interface enabling the Shifter System to either be used independently or through a direct wire cord to plug into existing ESCORT windshield mounted detectors for complete radar & laser protection. The ZR5 is also expandable with two additional ShifterMax sensors for a total of four shifters providing maximum front or rear laser protection.

ESCORT ZW5 Laser Shifter

The ZW5 Shifter System is designed to wirelessly integrate with ESCORT windshield mounted detectors by allowing full audio and visual alert output as well as complete ShifterMax system control all through the windshield mounted detector in real time. The ZW5 includes a wireless interface, bridge box, ZW5 Smartcord, and two ShifterMax sensors. The interface mounts under the hood and communicates to the ESCORT windshield unit through wireless technology. In addition to its own products, ESCORT will have on display solutions from its integration partners including Kenwood / iDatalink that enable ESCORT iX Ci and MAX Ci detection systems to be displayed and controlled on Kenwood multimedia receivers using the new Maestro Rr2 interface. Other partner solutions showcased will include Mid City Engineering OEM integration and custom mirror integration from Radar Mirror.

ESCORT is a leading manufacturer of high-performance radar and laser detectors and the patented ESCORT LiveTM real-time ticket protection network. ESCORT manufactures products under the ESCORT, REDLINE and SOLO names. The company is held by Cedar Electronics; a leading global supplier of mobile and consumer products and possesses a portfolio of industry leading brands including Cobra Electronics, ESCORT and Snooper. Additional information about ESCORT, Inc. is available at EscortRadar.com

ESCORT Training Sessions to Focus on Best Practices, Profitability and Custom Install Tips and Techniques

Chicago, IL – August 2, 2017 – ESCORT, Inc., announced it will be holding three training sessions at the upcoming KnowledgeFest August 11 – 14th at the Dallas Convention Center and Omni Dallas Hotel in Dallas, TX. These training sessions will focus on both ESCORT radar best practices and profitability, as well as custom installation training on the new ESCORT MAX Ci and Ci 360 detection systems.

On Saturday, August 12th and Sunday, August 13th it will be holding sessions on ESCORT Radar Best Practices and Profitability Training. In these sessions, ESCORT Radar will be sharing best practices for selling and installing the new MAX Ci and MAX Ci 360 radar / laser ticket protection systems. Its will share new ways to create better profits, easier installations, and smarter product offerings and display technical demonstrations of the product and provide point of purchase materials for both installation and selling support. Retailers may join the company from 4:45 pm – 5:45 pm in the Arts District Meeting Room at the Omni Dallas Hotel as it works to empower them with the best tools to make the most profit on ESCORT’s latest ticket protection solutions. 

To register to attend either the Saturday or Sunday session, go to the KnowledgeFest website. On Monday, August 14th, ESCORT Radar will be partnering with Larry Penn of Mobile Solutions of Calgary for a deep dive into installation and sales support of the industry leading MAX Ci line of detection systems. Larry and ESCORT team members will provide specific installation guidance, offer troubleshooting techniques, and answer any questions to teach you to be an effective radar laser install and sales expert. There is a lot of new technology found in the MAX Ci line when compared to the last generation 9500ci, including an updated Detector Tools Pro procedure, providing customers with specific protection improvements in real time. Learn how to maximize your labor time profit with the latest ticket protection from Larry Penn and
ESCORT Radar. Monday’s session will be held in the ESCORT booth #501 in Hall B of the Dallas Convention Center. To reserve your seat at this session, go to the KnowledgeFest website.

“It is our pleasure to be at KnowledgeFest again and to meet with installers, dealers and partners and provide them with the products their customers have been waiting for.” said Brady Siebert, Director of 12V Sales. “We look forward to the opportunity to meet face-to-face with our dealers and installer and share our latest technology with them and learn from them as to how we can better support them as well.” 

As an added bonus, all registrants and attendees at each of the ESCORT training sessions will be entered to win a new ESCORT MAX Ci 360. ESCORT will also have its latest products including PRESS RELEASE
the MAX Ci Series, the Solo S4 and X80 on display in booth #501 on the show floor. For more information on all ESCORT radar products, visit EscortRadar.com.