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

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    Quote 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.
    Outside Independence Hall when the Constitutional Convention of 1787 ended, Mrs. Powel of Philadelphia asked Benjamin Franklin, "Well, Doctor, what have we got, a republic or a monarchy?" With no hesitation whatsoever, Franklin responded, "A republic, if you can keep it."

    -V1 3.872 (1.3 Mi. C/O Ka pointed away from me. 3.6 Mi. C/O K)-Bel RX65 New Backup (4.1 Mi. C/O Ka 35.494 Ghz, light traffic) -Laser Interceptor Gen-8 Dual (No saves yet ) -Bel 980. -Galaxy DX 959 with a peak and tune.
    -Wilson Lil' Wil antennae. -Whistler 1585. -Whistler 1430. -Passort 3200 w/ 1000 laser detector (got stolen, bought one off ebay for nostalga).
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ray
    Quote 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?

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    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...

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    Quote Originally Posted by focalcivic
    Quote Originally Posted by Ray
    Quote 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.
    Outside Independence Hall when the Constitutional Convention of 1787 ended, Mrs. Powel of Philadelphia asked Benjamin Franklin, "Well, Doctor, what have we got, a republic or a monarchy?" With no hesitation whatsoever, Franklin responded, "A republic, if you can keep it."

    -V1 3.872 (1.3 Mi. C/O Ka pointed away from me. 3.6 Mi. C/O K)-Bel RX65 New Backup (4.1 Mi. C/O Ka 35.494 Ghz, light traffic) -Laser Interceptor Gen-8 Dual (No saves yet ) -Bel 980. -Galaxy DX 959 with a peak and tune.
    -Wilson Lil' Wil antennae. -Whistler 1585. -Whistler 1430. -Passort 3200 w/ 1000 laser detector (got stolen, bought one off ebay for nostalga).
    -Cobra Trapshooter RD-31XX? (Can't remember silver/teardrop shape X, K only). -Cobra Trapshooter RD-3110 (my first RD in 1987, when Cobras were good, bought one off ebay for nostalga new in the box). -Kustom HAWK. -Kustom Falcon cordless K Band. -Kustom Talon.

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    Quote 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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Z1NONLY
    Quote 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.

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    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!

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    Quote 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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