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03-20-2008, 12:19 PM
MetalFlame

Does Beltronics still service the old RDs,like Bel990i or Bel970LR?
03-20-2008, 12:27 PM
Ray

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Originally Posted by MetalFlame

Does Beltronics still service the old RDs,like Bel990i or Bel970LR?

I don't know but I had my 980 serviced by Beltronics in '06, that might at least give you an idea.
03-20-2008, 12:46 PM
focalcivic

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Originally Posted by Ray

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Originally Posted by MetalFlame

Does Beltronics still service the old RDs,like Bel990i or Bel970LR?

I don't know but I had my 980 serviced by Beltronics in '06, that might at least give you an idea.

How does your 980 compare to the newer RX65 you have? Also, what platform is your RX65?
03-20-2008, 02:25 PM
focuzd1

Anyone know where I can get a new 940-985? I'm looking for NOS (new old stock) or maybe a Beltronics factory B stock/refurb...

Trying to stay away from used/unknown on eBay...
03-20-2008, 02:51 PM
Ray

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Originally Posted by focalcivic

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Originally Posted by Ray

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Originally Posted by MetalFlame

Does Beltronics still service the old RDs,like Bel990i or Bel970LR?

I don't know but I had my 980 serviced by Beltronics in '06, that might at least give you an idea.

How does your 980 compare to the newer RX65 you have? Also, what platform is your RX65?

My RX65 is the M4 platform. Also: 4307, Rev. 6.3. I really haven't been able to do a whole lot of driving around with it. I'll be on the road for three days starting Saturday. Once I get back home, I can put it in my truck and compare the two better. I will then be driving in familiar territory.
03-20-2008, 04:27 PM
Z1NONLY

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Originally Posted by GTO_04

The 985 is very good, and yes it can hang with the newer ones. Even on K band it is very close to the V1! However, I would not use Autoscan mode on the 985! It cuts way down on sensitivity on all bands.Stay with highway or city modes.

From what I've read on this forum, autoscan mode is much different on the newer BELs. But stay away from it on the 985. I cannot emphasize that enough.

GTO_04

My 985's autoscan didn't hurt Ka band at all.
03-20-2008, 06:53 PM
amoney

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Originally Posted by Z1NONLY

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Originally Posted by GTO_04

The 985 is very good, and yes it can hang with the newer ones. Even on K band it is very close to the V1! However, I would not use Autoscan mode on the 985! It cuts way down on sensitivity on all bands.Stay with highway or city modes.

From what I've read on this forum, autoscan mode is much different on the newer BELs. But stay away from it on the 985. I cannot emphasize that enough.

GTO_04

My 985's autoscan didn't hurt Ka band at all.

X2

Never had a problem, I loved the Autoscan mode for the city worked very well, I used Highway mode for long trips, I never really saw a sensitivity diference.

With Autoscan on the highway I pickup a IO Ka at 1+ miles away on a sweaping curve at 70 mph.
03-21-2008, 04:50 AM
KaPro

I have to agree with GTO on this one. Running mine in autoscan has resulted in some unpleasantly close encounters, especially with 35.5. I run it in either highway or city x. Man is it good on Ka, with accusweep!
03-21-2008, 06:08 PM
amoney

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Originally Posted by KaPro

I have to agree with GTO on this one. Running mine in autoscan has resulted in some unpleasantly close encounters, especially with 35.5. I run it in either highway or city x. Man is it good on Ka, with accusweep!

And I have done back to back comparison testing with a LEO shooting radar, with no significant difference.

Oh well. I guess what ever works.

:)

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