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This thing is hugely overpriced, it's ridiculous. I took it apart to fix it, and it is basically I thick block of coned-shaped lead (I guess, for gathering the frequencies) and a a basic PCB. I had this detector for a year, and then one day it decided to stop working. I did a lot of research to try to fix it myself, and noticed that a lot of RX65 owners had the same problem-- it worked great for about a year and then died. I think most reviewers are reviewing based on their "first" year experience before it breaks.
The only thing that could be improved is the mounting system. Mine has fallen off the bracket a couple of times after hitting some bumps. It has great sensitivity and is easy to use. The price is good when compared to its competitors.
It is easy to program and to turn off certain bands. Radar can be detected long before the officer can read your speed, but by the time your detector alerts you of laser, the officer already has your speed. With wind noise at highway speeds and the radio on, it is sometimes hard to hear, even at full volume. Another thing that I do not understand is the multi-threat display. The false alert filtering is so good that I rarely use City mode. I have never used a Valentine One, but from what I have read and researched, this is the better detector for most drivers, due to the better ergonomics, ease of use, cheaper price, voice alerts, and reduced false alarms.
This works even better than the V1 "Bogey Counter," because it shows the signal strength of each individual threat, instead of just flashing the number of threats and the signal strength of the strongest one. Rather, learn how radar detectors work and how to use them, and understand their weaknesses and blind spots. It would be ideal if the normal mode could be used at all times, and the detector could automatically switch to multi-threat display upon encountering multiple threats. This is very useful when there are two or more police radar threats in the area or when there is one real threat and one false alert (from an automatic door opener, for example). There are also no arrows or rearward-facing radar antennae, such as in the Valentine One. This means that if normal mode is activated (this is what what most drivers want), it stays in normal mode and only displays one threat at a time, ignoring the other, even when there are two or more simultaneous threats. Although radar detectors can detect laser, they are useless as a form of protection.
I wish that the speaker was just a little bit louder. If you are a trucker or if you live in Virginia, Washington DC, or Canada, remember to get the Bel STi, because the Rx65 is not immune to all RDDs (radar detector detectors)I hope you find this review useful. As far as radar detection goes, the Rx65 does an excellent job and I highly recommend it. Instead, the detector remains locked in one mode, and does not change unless it is programmed.
I mainly use Autoscan and Highway. During highway cruising, this leaves me guessing whether the cop is ahead of me or behind. This leaves the driver with an annoying decision to make : leave the detector in multi-threat display mode and have less easy-to-read warnings, or leave it in normal mode and not know when there is more than one threat to be aware of.All in all, this is a great detector. It has three modes: City, Autoscan, and Highway. Don't hook up this Beltronics (or any other detector) to your windshield and expect to be exempt from speeding tickets. In most situations, when there is only one threat to pay attention to, the normal display is much easier to read with signal strength bars, much like a cell phone battery meter. LIDAR (police laser) is becoming more and more widely used, and laser jammers are essential for anyone seeking adequate protection from speed traps.
Pros: Solid build quality, useful features, easy programming, good range, good false alert filtering, voice alerts, Ku band (for European drivers)Cons: Volume could be louder, no rear-facing radar antenna or arrows, mode does not automatically switch to multi-threat display upon multiple radar encounters, not immune to all RDDsOverall, this is an excellent radar detector. When multi-threat display is activated, it shows the band and signal strength of each threat, simultaneously. It looks great in my windshield (I drive a '98 Honda Civic with a hardwire kit), and the suction cups work well. I usually just slow down and wait to see if I pass him or if he passes me, and then speed back up again once I identify the threat and see that it is safe. There are also four brightness settings, which make it easy to adjust according to light conditions. The detection range is excellent, especially in Upstate New York, where the police are too stupid to use instant-on and I can detect them from a mile away.Now for the negatives. Happy speeding :)
Its range is not as good at it says to be. Although I was not satisfied with the product the company was really good on returning my money back with no hitten fees. It gives lots of false warnings and not enough warning mile range.
Easy setup and mounting. Performs as advertised. Because of the fact that most people own two cars, the inclusion of two mounting brackets would have saved time and a small amount of money.
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