How to Set Up and Configure your Uniden R8 Radar Detector

Learn about all the settings in your Uniden R8, then configure the settings to maximize range and minimize false alerts.
Let's take a look at how to use your new Uniden R8, what all the buttons and menu options do, and how to configure your R8 for optimal performance and minimal false alerts. (Last updated May 2023.) Purchase a Uniden R8 here. This guide is current as of firmware 1.27. You can download the latest

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