Originally Posted by
ka34.739
The last four digits of my magnum are 2613 not sure exactly what that means.
26th week of 2013, so June or July 2013, very new and obviously with latest updates whatever they might be. Congrats.
Thanks very much but at the same time it better be new i payed a very high price for it $1000 is a lot of money its the most ive ever spent on a radar detector. that's not to say that im unhappy with it.
Question: can Magnum's software be updated (for future software/fixes releases, if any) over the Internet using the USB cable? similar with updating Garmin's Maps every 3 months.
I don't no if it can be upgraded there doesn't appear to be a usb port on the side of it just the power port and the head phone jack. You might have to do some investigation in to this.
Originally Posted by
ka34.739
Oh by the way my Beltronics STi Magnum is an XR which has been tuned for Australia and New Zealand. Not sure exactly how or what modification they have done to tune it. I think it only has extended K band range scanning don't no what else. I have asked Radar Roy and Beltronics but i have had no reply as of yet..
Beltronics Radar Detectors :: Performance Rules
As we can see no Magnum XR therefore I'm absolutely sure it's something related to an International Version that pretty much covers the specifics of your country, NZ, you bought it from a NZ Authorized Dealer, right? obviously they legally ordered it from Beltronics and therefore Beltronics has installed the software for NZ and maybe nicknamed it XR. Where does it say Magnum XR, on the box, unit itself (front or back?), software or all of the above?
I brought it from a retail store called repco and they got it off a Authorized supplier called Neltronics which appears to be based out of Australia. heres a link take a look for your self
Beltronics - Bel-XR MAgnum I
Beltronics STi Magnum XR NZ-AUS Yes i believe it is a software/firmware mod for the magnum.
Originally Posted by
ka34.739
Plus i Really love the Beltronics Tones nice and easy on the ears Ka band is the one i really like.
Using Beltronics STI Driver since Sept 2006, bought the first one directly from Roy when he was still the sole owner of this very forum, the current one (built 50/08) I'm using it today I bought it from a Truck Stop in Laredo, TX and
no intention on abandoning the Beltronics STI Driver/Magnum anytime soon. Maybe next year I will decide on upgrading my Driver to Magnum software, I've heard this option is available by calling directly Beltronics and ordering the upgrade, $100 I think, I've heard they install the latest Magnum software plus some other little things included in the upgrade. Will see...
not sure if it is worth upgrading to magnum software or not. but they say it is an improvment.
would be good to test side by side the driver and the magnum.
Mine is hardwired and always up high by the sun visor using a visor mount.
Be safe out there.
Yep i also keep mine mounted up high on the sun visor with a visor mount. gives it a clear view of the road plus if a cops pulls u up its more or less hidden from view.
When i take it to work i use the stickycup i can't use a hardwire kit at work as we aren't allowed to use detectors are we can't allowed to tap in to the wiring. they are leased vehicles so i just use the lighter plug and the sticky cup.
And the new sticky cup is working well by the way.
Chris
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