See if this helps ....

**Ace_Racer** · 08-22-2006, 07:01 PM

Reguarding the red display on the Beltronics Pro RX65 (Version 6.1) and it being hard to see in direct sunlight. I by chance took off the red plastic filter, and discovered the "bare" LED "board" if you will. I find that with the red plastic off it increases the visibility enough to make out better than with it on. Of course I realize by doing this I will probably void the warranty and increase the mortaltity rate (dust clogging circuits and such) but what do you think of that. I have 2 Bel's 1 for use and the other for backup and my other vehicle. Please post your reactions, thoughts, and opinions.

Sincerely,

Ace

**Arashi666** · 08-22-2006, 07:27 PM

Thats why I got a X50 BLUE........................as for your idea, it sounds ok, just as long as you keep your car clean the "Mortality" issue is fine

it probably WILL void a warranty or two

I actually thought of taking a Blue X50 and a Red one's outer filter and making a possible X50 PURPLE, just for kicks (Because Red + Blue = Purple)

**WRC** · 08-22-2006, 09:39 PM

NO WAY! just tint the rear window if sunlight is the problem, i have my rear window tinted and the red display on my x50 is clearly visible all the time

**Arashi666** · 08-22-2006, 10:33 PM

Originally Posted by WRC

NO WAY! just tint the rear window if sunlight is the problem, i have my rear window tinted and the red display on my x50 is clearly visible all the time

I had a tinted Rear window too, but the sun still washed out my old red so I got a Blue, I had ALL my windows tinted and it still washed, if not through the back itll come through the front.....thats just the nature of light

**cdilln** · 08-23-2006, 06:37 AM

That's weird. When my RX65 is at full brightness it is clearly visible. Even in this intense hot Texas sun.
By the way. I spent too much $$ on these detectors to be taking them apart and messing with them like that.

**carter840** · 08-23-2006, 08:13 AM

I mount mine high near the RVM and there is som shade there so it's never in direct sunlight. Give that a try.

**Duke_Anthony** · 08-23-2006, 09:33 AM

Originally Posted by carter840

I mount mine high near the RVM and there is som shade there so it's never in direct sunlight. Give that a try.

Me too. It also makes it harder to appear from the front which I like a lot.
MIne is hardwired so unless you look hard you cant see it from the front.

**jdreynss** · 08-23-2006, 04:29 PM

Originally Posted by cdilln

By the way. I spent too much $$ on these detectors to be taking them apart and messing with them like that.

X2 I don't think that I would want to do anything to void my warranty...cause you know that as soon as you do, you will get the service required message...that's just how things seem to work :?