Randy, I hope that your T2 is an isolated problem. I bought my T2 barely used and it is a very well built detector. So far as being a First Texas product, I have had a couple of Bounty Hunters in my days and I never had any problems with them. I have had one brand that is one of the biggest around and I had problem after problem with several of their recent detectors. I won't mention the brand, but rest assured, I won't buy one of these again. If you get it straightened out and it continues to be problematic, I would say the model might be a bad design. I will tell you that you bought your T2 from one of the best dealers around and he will get you on the right track. Try getting it fixed and give it an honest try because it is a very good detector. Good luck. R.L. Johnson