This fits snug in place of the old one! The needle came well packaged and protected. I got it installed and it sounds just as good as the one it is replacing! (Prior to the old tip getting messed up)
I live in a small town with a lot of empty highways, and I will say the range on these back roads allows for plenty of slow down time. I've pulled the detector down from the window when passing LEOs and it still continues to sound off. Most police use KA band in this area, K band is speed signs, and x is garbage. The mute memory is fantastic! It'll mute whatever I select in a specific location as well as it'll auto do it if it detects the same thing over and over in the same spot multiple times. Even with one signal muted it'll sound off for another signal! This will keep you safe! I was hesitant to buy a "budget" detector, but after seeing reviews and just going for it, I'm glad I did! I'm no cannonball runner, but it is great to shave off some time here and there. In the city it is annoying and constantly sounding off to something. I usually turn it off as I don't need it in the city.