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[dpatel01]

The V1, IMO isn't a huge improvement over your S7. I have both, and my S7 Bel hangs right with my V1 when it comes to real encounters. The performance on 35.5 around corners can be downright scary on the V1. Primary benefit of the V1 are the arrows and response time.

[declansdad]

UPDATE: Just got home to find my RX65 awaiting me. Beltronics post card says "Replaced Antenna, cord, speaker and plastic." The firmware was updated to version 4.5. It came with a new, hard-cloth case, which is nicer than the old aluminum one I still have, a new cord, new mount and suction cups.

My concern is the replacement of the "antenna" by Bel. Does this me I no longer have a S7 platform?

BTW, I did purchase an early birthday present for myself: Escort Redline! I love it.

Michael

[KaPro]

UPDATE: Just got home to find my RX65 awaiting me. Beltronics post card says "Replaced Antenna, cord, speaker and plastic." The firmware was updated to version 4.5. It came with a new, hard-cloth case, which is nicer than the old aluminum one I still have, a new cord, new mount and suction cups.

My concern is the replacement of the "antenna" by Bel. Does this me I no longer have a S7 platform?

BTW, I did purchase an early birthday present for myself: Escort Redline! I love it.
Michael

Nope, you definitely still have the (an) S7 antenna. Congrats on the Reline.

[declansdad]

Thanks. I wasn't sure if Bel still had the S7s lying around in storage. I'm going to test it out this a.m.

Michael

[kpatz]

Firmware 4.5 is still S7. M4 uses 6.x.

They keep spare parts on hand for the S7 units because they still do support/repair them.

[declansdad]

Wow, the revised RX65 did a real nice job of picking up C/O 35.5 tonight. I was coming off of 95S to the RT 100 exit and I got about a 1/3 of a mile warning. The unmarked MSP trooper was on the right shoulder and I'm sure he was gunning for anyone blasting out of the exit I took (it's a long and for the most part, straight exit).

I really don't remember the 3.6 firmware alerting so well to 35.5 Ka. I guess I'll use the Redline tomorrow.

Michael

[DrCoke]

What was the cost of repair? I'm thinking of sending my RX-75 radar head for "tuning" as its well over 7-years old with the S7 horn.

[declansdad]

I think the cost was $60.00, not counting the shipping cost on your end. I feel as though my RX65 is about 8/10 of the Redline that I just purchased; not bad for a detector that is over 5 years old.

Michael

[<<JAZZY>>]

Our state police use 35.5, county police are using 24.x and the toll authority police, as well as the Delaware police (I travel to the shore quite a bit), use 34.7.

Michael

Due to your 35.5 threat, if you do upgrade I'd recomend a redline over that V1.
Was born in Ellicott City btw, nice place

Our state police use 35.5, county police are using 24.x and the toll authority police, as well as the Delaware police (I travel to the shore quite a bit), use 34.7.

Michael

Due to your 35.5 threat, if you do upgrade I'd recomend a redline over that V1.
Was born in Ellicott City btw, nice place

X2... the V1 has always been... how do we say... sketchy when it comes to detecting 35.5Ghz Ka... If 35.5 is used heavily in your area, the V1 is not what I would want protecting me.

The V1, IMO isn't a huge improvement over your S7. I have both, and my S7 Bel hangs right with my V1 when it comes to real encounters. The performance on 35.5 around corners can be downright scary on the V1. Primary benefit of the V1 are the arrows and response time.

I just wanted to counter the negative thoughts on the V1's 35.5 detection capabilities. I know the V1 isn't perfect on 35.5, but the GOL team has done some pretty good testing and the V1 has done well.

Valentine One Report Card


GOL Radar Detector Test - August 2005

Winner of 35.5 Ka band detection test (tie)


GOL Radar Detector Test - October 2006

Winner of 35.5 Ka band detection test


GOL Radar Detector Test - March 2007

Winner of 35.5 Ka band detection test (SR7 was not mounted under the bumper or inside the grill as stated in installation manual)


GOL Off-Axis Radar Detector Test - July 2007

Winner of 35.5 Ka band 0 degree detection test
Runner-up 35.5 Ka band 30 degree detection test


GOL Radar Detector Test - August 2007

Winner of 35.5 Ka band detection test
Winner of forward facing 35.5 Ka band detection test
All four of the Valentine One radar detectors alerted to instant-on 35.5 Ka band radar 100 percent of the time one mile away from the radar gun.


GOL Off-Axis Horizontal Radar Detector Test - August 2009

Winner of 35.5 Ka band 0 degree detection test
Overall winner of 35.5 Ka band 10 degree detection test
Runner-up 35.5 Ka band 20 degree detection test
Winner of 35.5 Ka band 30 degree detection test
Winner of 35.5 Ka band 40 degree detection test