Did I do Something Wrong?

[thx1138]

This is not a trolling post to get a round of V1 vs Belscort bashing

I just installed the STi-r. Just one day of experience I think I have a problem. I run the V1 (3.872) and was comparing the it to the STi-r. So far only the usual annoying K band door openers to test against. I thought the Bel would be significantly better on K band (from other users posts and GOL testing), however I am not seeing good results. I receive alerts, but frankly the V1 is performing significantly better instead of the other way round. This is not what I expected against constant-on K band sources.

I've tried running with both detectors, and one at a time. In heavy traffic and-or light/no traffic, very same results. I've put the Bel in HWY mode, Auto, but the results don't change. I posted pics of the antenna in the show off your install thread. The antenna head is not recessed or obstructed.

Any ideas?? Unit Variation?? Call Bel and ask for service?

[aa2033]

well your antenna is upside down as you just learned, and my V1 beats my STI R 90% on K band. It's Ka band you'll be impressed with. the STI - R beats it 99% of the time for me.

[sniper4usmc]

I also run both Sti-R and V1,but my Sti-R is better against Off axis K band sources....

[Obsidian]

This is not a trolling post to get a round of V1 vs Belscort bashing

I just installed the STi-r. Just one day of experience I think I have a problem. I run the V1 (3.872) and was comparing the it to the STi-r. So far only the usual annoying K band door openers to test against. I thought the Bel would be significantly better on K band (from other users posts and GOL testing), however I am not seeing good results. I receive alerts, but frankly the V1 is performing significantly better instead of the other way round. This is not what I expected against constant-on K band sources.

I've tried running with both detectors, and one at a time. In heavy traffic and-or light/no traffic, very same results. I've put the Bel in HWY mode, Auto, but the results don't change. I posted pics of the antenna in the show off your install thread. The antenna head is not recessed or obstructed.

Any ideas?? Unit Variation?? Call Bel and ask for service?

I like the disclaimer.

I've tested my V1 3.872 Vs. X50 Vs. 9500ix (when I still had it) against various K speed signs ... against some of them the V1 wins clearly and by a long way, but against some it's essentially a tossup. Forward facing of course. Point is, there are a lot of variables in real world testing ... Even the last GOL test, the V1 beat the STI-R on 1 of 3 runs.

I'd say find some more testing sources before you give up on the STI-R.

[METEORIC]

If I have POP turned on with the V1 it will alert before the STi-R about half the time and the other half the STi-R will alert first. When I have the POP off on the V1 it will get beat most of time on K band. Like aa said you will be impressed when it comes to some of the Ka alerts that you get. Also, like sniper said off axis is where the STi-R shines that and forward facing radar.

[Lucky225]

on top of it the STi-R has excellent door opener filtering

[thx1138]

on top of it the STi-R has excellent door opener filtering

Seeing that I've only tested against my local pharmacies, maybe that explains it. I need to find some speed signs or a LEO

[aa2033]

on top of it the STi-R has excellent door opener filtering

Seeing that I've only tested against my local pharmacies, maybe that explains it. I need to find some speed signs or a LEO

x2 find some leo's and see how you do, i recommend also searching around, as you see in our sigs, me and meto have RDR off, and Ka segmentation on. I would recommend leaving RDR on if you are in an area where there are a lot of radar detector users, as you'll get a lot of Ka falses otherwise (It works the same was as the V1 Ka Guard).

I also have improved Ka detection with the segmentation on. a few searches of the forums will explain it

P.S. I have POP and Laser off.. dunno if it helps any.

[category4]

I have noticed that on real threats the STi-R alerts first most of the time, but on doe openers and other false threats the V1 does better.

I presume as mentioned above this is due to the filtering in the STi-R.

[jmccam]

I have run my Sti-R against my IX and X50 and the results are similar. My X50 appears to be unusually hot to K band and beats both of the other units. Not by much but none the less it is still alerting quicker.

But when it comes to KA band the Sti-r leaves the other two in the dust with the ix coming in second and the X50 a close third.

The absolute biggest advantage I have seen with the STi-r is its ability to pick up radar around curves and over hills much better than the others.

I think you are ok!