RX-55

[ScubaAl]

Hello Everyone,

Just signed on to this forum, so this is my first post. I just ordered a BEL RX 55 radar detector from http://www.radarbusters.com
. I have been doing some research on the web and after reading the info at http://www.consumersearch.com/www/au...rs/review.html
I thought I was making a good choice. But after doing a little searching here, I'm having second thoughts.
I will be making a road trip from Minnesota to Florida in Feb. Should I call radarbuster tomorrow and change my order? To? or is this a good unit for my trip?
Thanks for your help, Al

[aradarnut]

I would recommend any Vector series (V940 - V995), RX-65, or an Escort 8500 X-50. Call and cancel the RX-55 if possible. It (RX-55) uses a different receiver that is not as effective. The above mentioned detectors use a better receiver (V940... and X-50 use the same) , just have different features depending on price.

[ELVATO]

I would recommend any Vector series (V940 - V995), RX-65, or an Escort 8500 X-50. Call and cancel the RX-55 if possible. It (RX-55) uses a different receiver that is not as effective. The above mentioned detectors use a better receiver (V940... and X-50 use the same) , just have different features depending on price.

X2

If on a budget, the V940 should be a very good choice

[MEM-TEK]

X3. The V995 is the same as the more expensive RX-65 but is missing just one display mode feature, the threat mode display. All of the Vector series have virtually identical performance. Just pick the one with the features and price combo which you like.

[ELVATO]

Here's a little write-up I did on the Vector series, and their differences.

Hope it helps out.

http://www.radardetector.net/viewtopic.php?t=32426

[ScubaAl]

Thanks for the reply's, much help. I called radarbuster.com and asked to change my order. Was told they would get back to me as it had already been sent to shipping. So at this point I'm still waiting to hear if I can make a change.
Maybe its a good thing I have the time to make up my mind. Going back and forth between the 955 and 995 even gave some thought to the escort 8500 X50. But really should try to keep the cost down. I guess I'll make the decision when (if) they call back.
Thanks again for the help, Al

[happya$$]

RX55=Bel Express=CRAP! Stay away from this platform it is a waste and not even worthy to be called an RD. Fell its weight and this will give you the first hint of its cheapness

[SmaartAasSaabr]

RX55=Bel Express=CRAP! Stay away from this platform it is a waste and not even worthy to be called an RD. Fell its weight and this will give you the first hint of its cheapness

Yeah I was surprised that there is anything inside the RX-55, it weighs approx 1/2 as much as an RX-65 or V955. I don't know why the detector exists since the V955 is cheaper and better in every way

[MEM-TEK]

RX55=Bel Express=CRAP! Stay away from this platform it is a waste and not even worthy to be called an RD. Fell its weight and this will give you the first hint of its cheapness

Yeah I was surprised that there is anything inside the RX-55, it weighs approx 1/2 as much as an RX-65 or V955. I don't know why the detector exists since the V955 is cheaper and better in every way

The RX-55 isn't that bad! Well, YES by today's standards but a few years back that platform was considered to be fairly good.

Why does the RX-55 exist? My guess is...umm...money maker since it probably is cheaper to produce? :roll:

[ScubaAl]

Well.................got a email at 7:38PM saying that my order was shipped. I called earlier today, around noon or so and spoke with a guy that said he would get back to me. But never heard from him. So around 4:00PM I sent a email asking about changing my order.
I guess at this time I have 2 options. Keep the unit and see how well it works. Or see if they well let me sent it back. Guess I should of just drove over to CC as they carry BEL detectors.
Al