360° Extreme Long-Range Radar & Laser Detector
UNIDEN
R8W
Dual antennas. Dual Blackfin® DSPs. Full 360° coverage with directional arrows. The R8W is Uniden's most capable windshield-mount detector — with Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, and laser transponder compatibility.
34.700 GHz · REAR: K Band
SPEED71 mph
GPS✓
MODEHWY
360° DUAL ANTENNA — Front + Rear Detection with Directional Arrows
Dual DSPBlackfin® x2
360°Front + Rear
Wi-FiOTA Updates
LaserTransponder Ready
360°
Dual Antenna Coverage
Dual DSP
Blackfin® Processors
Wi-Fi + BT
Connected Detector
Laser
Transponder Compatible
Key Features
FULL 360°. ZERO BLIND SPOTS.
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360° Dual-Antenna Detection
The R8W's most significant upgrade over the R4W — dedicated front AND rear antennas provide complete 360° radar awareness. No blind spots, no surprises from behind. Directional arrows on the OLED tell you exactly where a threat is coming from.
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Dual Blackfin® DSPs — Faster & Farther
Two Blackfin® Digital Signal Processors working in tandem deliver even faster processing speeds and greater detection range than the single-DSP R4W. The R8W processes front and rear signals simultaneously without compromise.
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Directional Threat Arrows
The OLED display shows directional arrows indicating whether radar is detected from the front or rear — giving you precise situational awareness so you can respond intelligently, not just react to an alert.
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Built-in Wi-Fi — OTA Updates
The R8W connects to your home Wi-Fi to automatically update firmware and the red-light and speed camera database over the air — no cables, no computer required. Always current, always accurate.
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GPS with Auto Mute Memory
Built-in GPS remembers false alert locations along your routes and mutes them automatically. The R8W gets smarter and quieter the more you drive — up to 2,000 mute memory and user marks stored.
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Red Light & Speed Camera Alerts
A preloaded database of red light and speed cameras gives you advance warning before you reach enforcement zones. Free updates via Wi-Fi keep the database current automatically.
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Advanced K/Ka Band Filtering
The R8W uses the same best-in-class K/Ka band filtering as the R4W — dramatically reducing false alerts from modern blind-spot monitoring and collision-avoidance systems found on nearly every new vehicle.
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Bluetooth & R/TACH™ App
Connect via Bluetooth to the R/TACH app on iOS or Android to customize settings, view camera locations on a map, manage updates, and review alert history — all from your smartphone.
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Laser Transponder Compatible
The R8W is upgradeable with Uniden laser transponders for active laser protection — going beyond detection to full laser elimination. Contact us to learn more about laser add-on options.
Dual Antenna
360° Aware.
The single biggest upgrade from the R4W to the R8W is full 360° coverage. A second rear antenna means you're protected from behind too — and directional arrows on the display tell you exactly where to look. No blind spots, no guessing.
R8W vs R4W
EVERY DIRECTION.
EVERY THREAT.
COVERED.
The R4W is exceptional. The R8W is the next level. Dual Blackfin® DSPs, a rear antenna for full 360° coverage, directional arrows, and laser transponder compatibility make the R8W Uniden's most complete windshield-mount detector available.
✦ Full 360° coverage — front AND rear antennas
✦ Dual Blackfin® DSPs for faster, farther detection
✦ Directional arrows — know exactly where threats are
✦ Wi-Fi OTA updates + Bluetooth R/TACH app
✦ Laser transponder compatible for active protection
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Legal Notice: Saint Nordic LLC is not responsible for the use, misuse, or consequences of using this product. It is the user's responsibility to comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations when operating this device. Radar detector laws vary by state — please verify legality in your area before use.
Technical Specifications
FULL SPEC SHEET
Detection
| Radar Bands |
X, K, Ka, Ku (select countries) |
| Laser Detection |
360° Laser Detection |
| DSP Processor |
Dual Blackfin® DSP |
| Detection Range |
Extreme Long Range — Front & Rear |
| Antennas |
Dual — Front + Rear |
| Directional Arrows |
Yes — Front/Rear Indicators |
| False Alert Filter |
Advanced K/Ka Band Filtering |
Display & Alerts
| Display |
Multicolor OLED |
| Voice Alerts |
Programmable Voice Alerts |
| Signal Strength |
Visual Bar Graph |
| Simultaneous Threats |
Up to 4 radar signals at once |
Connectivity & GPS
| Wi-Fi |
Built-in (2.4GHz) — OTA Updates |
| Bluetooth |
Built-in — R/TACH App |
| GPS |
Built-in GPS |
| Auto Mute Memory |
Up to 2,000 Marks |
| Camera Database |
Red Light & Speed Cameras (Free Updates) |
| App |
R/TACH — iOS & Android |
| Laser Compatible |
Yes — Transponder Upgradeable |
In the Box & Options
| Detector |
Uniden R8W Unit |
| Power Cord |
12V DC with Mute/Mark Key & USB Port |
| Mount |
Suction Cup (Single & Double Cup) |
| Case |
Premium Carrying Case |
| Hardwire Kit |
Optional Add-On |
| Installation |
Professional Install Available (added cost) |
Get Yours Today
360° PROTECTION.
ZERO BLIND SPOTS.
The Uniden R8W — available at Saint Nordic Custom Autoworks in Spring Lake Park, MN. $799.99. Hardwire kit and professional installation available for an added cost. Questions? We're here to help.
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