STI Going Back

[Sparkknocker]

Well, after a week of use and many poor alert distances I am sending the STI back to radarbusters. I guess my RX65 is a really hot one because nothing I have ever used compares to it. (and I have tried them all, including 2 other RX65's) From the looks of things you are paying the extra money for the carrying case, the external speaker, and the hardwire kit.

34.7 was the majority of my alerts, but were no where near the detection distance of my RX65. I know it was all constant on as on Fort polk, that is all they ever use.

It is so fustrating, GOL the next time you do a test please get with me so I can send you my RX65 for testing to see if I am crazy.

[licamell]

Actually what you are paying for is immunity to the Spectre. The STi was mainly designed to be similar to the x50/rx65 but to be undetectable to the radar detector detectors so people in VA/DC/Canada/etc can use them.

I personally like the STi though, so I don't think all of them are bad.

[MetalFlame]

Well, after a week of use and many poor alert distances I am sending the STI back to radarbusters. I guess my RX65 is a really hot one because nothing I have ever used compares to it. (and I have tried them all, including 2 other RX65's) From the looks of things you are paying the extra money for the carrying case, the external speaker, and the hardwire kit.

34.7 was the majority of my alerts, but were no where near the detection distance of my RX65. I know it was all constant on as on Fort polk, that is all they ever use.

It is so fustrating, GOL the next time you do a test please get with me so I can send you my RX65 for testing to see if I am crazy.

That's really sad!After paying the STi price(I think it's a bit overpriced)you see that is not working properly!Will they repair STi or send you a new STi?....I hope it's the second!For that price they shouldn't repair STi,they should send a new one!

[Sparkknocker]

Actually what you are paying for is immunity to the Spectre.

At least that is what Bel wants you to believe. It doesn't cost Bel 15 dollars to make a RD Spectre immune. Magnesium is cheap, and it's sealed off...Whoopdy doo...but it can be expensive as no other RD company has it

[Sparkknocker]

Will they repair STi or send you a new STi?....I hope it's the second!For that price they shouldn't repair STi,they should send a new one!

I am not trying to exchange for a new one. I am just getting my money back. (I will buy an RX65 and save 150 bucks) I am now convinced it is overpriced, but it can be; as no other company offers Spectre immunity.

I was thinking of buying another V1 but I know I will be dissapointed again.

[Ricky Bobby]

Had the same problem with my STi (A4M9). Right out of the box the Ka alerts were so bad I would see the LEO running constant on Ka before it would alert. Sent it back to Bel, they fixed the Ka antenna and it works great now. Maybe a bad batch of antenna's?

Have a V1 3.861 it is awesome!


Good luck!

[Sparkknocker]

Had the same problem with my STi (A4M9). Right out of the box the Ka alerts were so bad I would see the LEO running constant on Ka before it would alert

Same thing with mine.

[Hessen]

Sorry to hear about your disappointment.

I really think this whole STi issue speaks volumes about Bels lousy quality control, and indifference to customer service. As some know I've been ranting about Bel since joining this forum.

I'm lucky I am blessed with an excellent performing Sti.

That being said, I just for the life of me CAN NOT understand Americans were RD's are legal buying an STi for $450.00, when there are many options, just as good or better that cost less.

If RD's were legal here, I sure as hell would not spend $450.00 on an STi.

You guys have too much money.................

[thestaton]

Had the same problem with my STi (A4M9). Right out of the box the Ka alerts were so bad I would see the LEO running constant on Ka before it would alert

Same thing with mine.

man that's a shame. I have a feeling you got one of the bad ones, I get incredible range on 34.7.

[Palestar]

My STI gets excellent range and I like it better than my V1 in a lot of ways. I live in Va so I wanted the RDD protection but I like the up-to-date features and ease of use. As far as radar warning, it is about equal to the V1. Sorry that you got "a bad one", if the RX gets the job done then that's the ticket! (no pun intended)