Software version 2.9

**f_399** · 02-03-2006, 08:52 AM

someone verify? what is the diff from the one tested in gol?

will this be better?

**jimbonzzz** · 02-03-2006, 09:06 AM

Originally Posted by f_399

someone verify? what is the diff from the one tested in gol?

will this be better?

At GOL we tested a QL4G1S7 RX-65 v4.5

We won't know if the new version is better or worse until it is tested.

**cervan** · 02-03-2006, 04:11 PM

i have the new one at 2.9 and i was on the interstate doing 80 mph and the cop was coming at me probaly doing the same speed and running k constant on and i got about a half a mile warning is that good or not

**OrlNmE** · 02-03-2006, 07:59 PM

That's a good question, I never used a Radar Gun, but I think you can adjust the output of distance, if that's the case, then he may have had the radar for short range? Just a guess, the LIDAR guys wil know for sure.

**amoney** · 02-03-2006, 08:37 PM

Originally Posted by cervan

i have the new one at 2.9 and i was on the interstate doing 80 mph and the cop was coming at me probaly doing the same speed and running k constant on and i got about a half a mile warning is that good or not

It difficult to say, a simple answer would be NO, with radar pointed directly at you, you should at least get a mile especially with K band. But the problem with all real world cases is that there are so many variable that effect performance.

RD position?

Traffic in front of the RD?

Road divider?

How many lanes?

Curves in the road?

Did the officer just get on (On ramp)?

Did the officer just turn on his radar?

Was the officer traveling behind a larger 18 wheeler at some portion of the road (you would not get a alert)?

Are you sure you saw a radar gun? There is always a possibility of coiencidence. Don't kid your self, a time or two, my Bel "falsed" and right after a police car went by, my father was WOW... I quickly assured him it was not the case. I am sure given more time and experience you will have better experience. However if you continued get poor performance, then yes you should have it taken care of.

**jimbonzzz** · 02-03-2006, 09:42 PM

Originally Posted by OrlNmE

That's a good question, I never used a Radar Gun, but I think you can adjust the output of distance, if that's the case, then he may have had the radar for short range? Just a guess, the LIDAR guys wil know for sure.

They can adjust the range, but that is only receive sensitivity of the radar gun. Output power is fixed, and not adjustable.

Jim

**cervan** · 02-03-2006, 09:49 PM

my rx65 is mounted right below my rear view and its level thier was alot of traffic in front of me and i dont now if you live on the west coast of florida but i-75 is six lanes with a decent size median he was around a slight curve in the road he must have had it on constant when i first picked it up it was k1 when he was becide me it pegged and then got lower i havnt had to many encouters with it its new and was wondering if that half mile was good how he wasnt sitting still he was coming at me and its the new m4 2.9 if thats not good distance mine might be bad or the new antennas aren't as good as the old if i would have had it before the test i would have sent it to gol

**OrlNmE** · 02-03-2006, 10:25 PM

Thanks jimbonzzz for your answer to that question. I am now getting anxious to find out what is the truth behind this new M4 2.9 Version....Hmmm! I wish you guys were near central Florida, I would have loved to go do some testing...

**amoney** · 02-04-2006, 08:39 AM

Originally Posted by cervan

my rx65 is mounted right below my rear view and its level thier was alot of traffic in front of me and i dont now if you live on the west coast of florida but i-75 is six lanes with a decent size median he was around a slight curve in the road he must have had it on constant when i first picked it up it was k1 when he was becide me it pegged and then got lower i havnt had to many encouters with it its new and was wondering if that half mile was good how he wasnt sitting still he was coming at me and its the new m4 2.9 if thats not good distance mine might be bad or the new antennas aren't as good as the old if i would have had it before the test i would have sent it to gol

I am familar with the west coast, have not been through that way in a few years, the development must be absolutly insane along 75.

Anyways the best thing is to see how it continues to perform, one experience is not going to tell you if you have a bad RD. We all have a lousy confrontation once in a while. K band response should be better, then again that is a wide road/median. And the slight curve. And the traffic. Great position of your RD, but sometimes the traffic ahead kills range. And obviously you were doing 80, no super fast but add that in with everything else and the range ca ndrop.

Don't forget he could have just gotton on the highway, could have just turn his unit on, or could have been behind a truck. OR still he could have been ahead going the same direction as you and he made a uturn in the median and thats why.

Again don't worry untill you have more experiences to judge, untill then be carefull.

**leo68** · 02-09-2006, 08:35 PM

Beltronics PRO RX65 that reads v 2.9 has the new Antenna and software. Bel PRO RX65 with 4.5 and earlier uses the older antenna type, not sure if Bel will upgrade older units to 2.9?