What to do for better performance?

[sx4dude2013]

I have a RX65. What can I do to get MAX performance?

Is a detector like a computer, the more u have on it the slower it is? I dont uoff the SWS stuff, if I turn it up will it help the reaction time and efficency of the unit? Like is the unit constantly "scanning" for SWS alerts? And what exactly is "POP Mode" on or off for performance? I usually speed on the HWY, not really in town if that helps anything....

[thx1138]

I'm not an RX65 expert, but overall:
-Mount your detector as high in the windshield. Hardwire it so you don't have a cord running down the middle of your windshield (thieves and cops see this). Check to see it if your tint strip affects detection range. Use a speed sign or other known radar source to compare below and within the tint strip. Most tint strips do not interfere.

-Run it in HWY mode

-Search the forum for regional information. Most likely turn off POP.

-SWS next to useless but I don't know if it affects range....test it out on a known radar source

-search read this and search the forum a bit
http://www.radardetector.net/forums/...io-qt-pop.html
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[spartcus]

You might can turn X band off if your State don't use it but be very sure that they don't.

[nine_c1]

Definitely turn off POP unless your in one of the very few locations that run it. Also, put your RX65 in 'USA' mode. This narrows the Ka bandwidth scanned to just those frequencies used in the US which should improve reaction times and give you a bit more range against Ka.

[Sector_15504]

Ka USA FTW.

Highway, POP off, X Off (if possible), High mount. Best you can do.

[Ray]

I've been running with an RX65 for three years now and pretty much what everyone has said. Turning a band off doesn't stop it from scaning that band, it just won't alert you to the presence of it. You can also play around with it bit. Run in Highway then try Autoscan. See which one you like. I have been running in Highway for a while now and the only thing I have noticed is that it alerts to TSR now. Scared the hell out me at first but since I run the same route all the time, I'm expecting it now. Let us know what you have settled on and it's performance. Have a good one.

[nine_c1]

I've been running with an RX65 for three years now and pretty much what everyone has said. Turning a band off doesn't stop it from scaning that band, it just won't alert you to the presence of it. You can also play around with it bit. Run in Highway then try Autoscan. See which one you like. I have been running in Highway for a while now and the only thing I have noticed is that it alerts to TSR now. Scared the hell out me at first but since I run the same route all the time, I'm expecting it now. Let us know what you have settled on and it's performance. Have a good one.

According to Escort, turning off a band does prevent the LO from sweeping that frequency. Since X-Band is only (1) 100 MHZ channel and K-Band (1) 200 MHZ channel, the reduction in sweep time is minimal. USA mode, on the other hand, turns off about 7 of the 10 Ka segments which is about 2.0 GHZ in bandwidth being swept............a huge reduction and hence a more significant benefit!

[Ray]

I've been running with an RX65 for three years now and pretty much what everyone has said. Turning a band off doesn't stop it from scaning that band, it just won't alert you to the presence of it. You can also play around with it bit. Run in Highway then try Autoscan. See which one you like. I have been running in Highway for a while now and the only thing I have noticed is that it alerts to TSR now. Scared the hell out me at first but since I run the same route all the time, I'm expecting it now. Let us know what you have settled on and it's performance. Have a good one.

According to Escort, turning off a band does prevent the LO from sweeping that frequency. Since X-Band is only (1) 100 MHZ channel and K-Band (1) 200 MHZ channel, the reduction in sweep time is minimal. USA mode, on the other hand, turns off about 7 of the 10 Ka segments which is about 2.0 GHZ in bandwidth being swept............a huge reduction and hence a more significant benefit!

Thanks, learn something new everyday. I don't want to misinform anyone so thanks for correcting me. I thought I had read on here something to the effect that I had wrote, but i must have gotten mixed up with something else. Thanks again.

[supercowpowers]

Make sure it's level and straight.

[Hunter]

Ka USA FTW.

Highway, POP off, X Off (if possible), High mount. Best you can do.

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