Target Blu Eye
Discussion
Target Blu Eye Go has recently been released, and it's a simple plug in and attach to the windscreen device. You no longer need a full car installation. Has anyone have any experience with this and what the real world detection distance is like? Thanks
https://blu-eye.co.uk/?tw_source=google&tw_adi...
https://blu-eye.co.uk/?tw_source=google&tw_adi...
Petrol Only said:
Might work, might not. But I m sure the Police can catch you from much further away than a 1000m so probably not much use.
It depends on the situation. I agree with you on a straight motorway, it's probably not helpful. But I would be more interested in using it on country roads. The detectors do not require a line-of-sight to pick up Tetra signals. Its more than police on Airwave - FARS and Ambulance also as well as some councils and utility companies (I know SSE were looking to move to it instead of using their own PMR network at some point). Highways agency, Military, Councils, Coast Guard services.....
It can't differentiate between these as the entire Airwave network operates in the 390–400 MHz band (uplinks around 380–390 MHz, downlinks 390–400 MHz). This is a single allocated TETRA spectrum block used nationally.
Police, fire, ambulance, Highways Agency, MOD — they all sit within this same band. There's no police-only sub-band that BluEye could isolate.unwanted alarms. Hand held units use the same frequency, so surely will detect those too? Units housed in CCTV control rooms linked to the police? The list is endless.
Also, what happens when emergency services move to EE ESN (Emergency Services Network) - that uses 800mhz 4G which is publicly available.
Those working on the network also have handsets (as I did when I was, just on a different SW level talk group, with no access to others) so drive past them and the thing will go off.
It's the modern day version of radar detector that false alarm when they pass an automatic sliding door.
Steer Clear.
It can't differentiate between these as the entire Airwave network operates in the 390–400 MHz band (uplinks around 380–390 MHz, downlinks 390–400 MHz). This is a single allocated TETRA spectrum block used nationally.
Police, fire, ambulance, Highways Agency, MOD — they all sit within this same band. There's no police-only sub-band that BluEye could isolate.unwanted alarms. Hand held units use the same frequency, so surely will detect those too? Units housed in CCTV control rooms linked to the police? The list is endless.
Also, what happens when emergency services move to EE ESN (Emergency Services Network) - that uses 800mhz 4G which is publicly available.
Those working on the network also have handsets (as I did when I was, just on a different SW level talk group, with no access to others) so drive past them and the thing will go off.
It's the modern day version of radar detector that false alarm when they pass an automatic sliding door.
Steer Clear.
Tomo1971 said:
Its more than police on Airwave - FARS and Ambulance also as well as some councils and utility companies (I know SSE were looking to move to it instead of using their own PMR network at some point). Highways agency, Military, Councils, Coast Guard services.....
It can't differentiate between these as the entire Airwave network operates in the 390 400 MHz band (uplinks around 380 390 MHz, downlinks 390 400 MHz). This is a single allocated TETRA spectrum block used nationally.
Police, fire, ambulance, Highways Agency, MOD they all sit within this same band. There's no police-only sub-band that BluEye could isolate.unwanted alarms. Hand held units use the same frequency, so surely will detect those too? Units housed in CCTV control rooms linked to the police? The list is endless.
Also, what happens when emergency services move to EE ESN (Emergency Services Network) - that uses 800mhz 4G which is publicly available.
Those working on the network also have handsets (as I did when I was, just on a different SW level talk group, with no access to others) so drive past them and the thing will go off.
It's the modern day version of radar detector that false alarm when they pass an automatic sliding door.
Steer Clear.
You are correct, it also will alert you to ambulances and fire services, which is fine by me, I like knowing if they are close by so I can safely get out of their way. As for emergency services switching to another network...that has supposed to happens for many many years, and it has yet to happen. I suspect the government has much bigger issues to deal with today than the Tetra network. Mine works really well, I am so glad that I have it.It can't differentiate between these as the entire Airwave network operates in the 390 400 MHz band (uplinks around 380 390 MHz, downlinks 390 400 MHz). This is a single allocated TETRA spectrum block used nationally.
Police, fire, ambulance, Highways Agency, MOD they all sit within this same band. There's no police-only sub-band that BluEye could isolate.unwanted alarms. Hand held units use the same frequency, so surely will detect those too? Units housed in CCTV control rooms linked to the police? The list is endless.
Also, what happens when emergency services move to EE ESN (Emergency Services Network) - that uses 800mhz 4G which is publicly available.
Those working on the network also have handsets (as I did when I was, just on a different SW level talk group, with no access to others) so drive past them and the thing will go off.
It's the modern day version of radar detector that false alarm when they pass an automatic sliding door.
Steer Clear.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/03/31/new-99...
Edited by LondonCarGuy on Saturday 9th May 12:34
Manettino said:
Hi everyone,
I'm looking for an alternative for the Target Blu Eye. Preferrably cheaper and if possible, smaller so it fits on my motorcycle.
Are there any alternatives and if so, anyone has experiences with those?
I think there was another UK company making them years ago, Python was the name. They were much cheaper. Maybe you can find a used one. I think they are no longer making them.I'm looking for an alternative for the Target Blu Eye. Preferrably cheaper and if possible, smaller so it fits on my motorcycle.
Are there any alternatives and if so, anyone has experiences with those?
https://www.facebook.com/PythonDetectors/?locale=e...
Thanks LondonCarGuy. I did some searching and found a solution that works for me. First impression looks very promising.
Only thing is that you have to buy the hardware separately, but it works perfectly. It is called Carshepherd. I can't post the url here but you can find it via Google.
Only thing is that you have to buy the hardware separately, but it works perfectly. It is called Carshepherd. I can't post the url here but you can find it via Google.
Manettino said:
Thanks LondonCarGuy. I did some searching and found a solution that works for me. First impression looks very promising.
Only thing is that you have to buy the hardware separately, but it works perfectly. It is called Carshepherd. I can't post the url here but you can find it via Google.
Thanks, that looks really good and WAY cheaper.Only thing is that you have to buy the hardware separately, but it works perfectly. It is called Carshepherd. I can't post the url here but you can find it via Google.
Requirements: Because it relies on software-defined radio, it requires an RTL-SDR dongle connected to an Android device to scan the physical radio spectrum. The application officially launched on the Google Play Store on September 5, 2026, operating under a subscription model priced at €3.99 per month.
Manettino said:
Thanks LondonCarGuy. I did some searching and found a solution that works for me. First impression looks very promising.
Only thing is that you have to buy the hardware separately, but it works perfectly. It is called Carshepherd. I can't post the url here but you can find it via Google.
I've just ordered the hardware, looking forward to trying it out. Only thing is that you have to buy the hardware separately, but it works perfectly. It is called Carshepherd. I can't post the url here but you can find it via Google.
Manettino said:
Thanks LondonCarGuy. I did some searching and found a solution that works for me. First impression looks very promising.
Only thing is that you have to buy the hardware separately, but it works perfectly. It is called Carshepherd. I can't post the url here but you can find it via Google.
Where did buy the hardware ?Only thing is that you have to buy the hardware separately, but it works perfectly. It is called Carshepherd. I can't post the url here but you can find it via Google.
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