Bel STI driver and KU

[hehaw77]

Well peoples I called Beltronics because I am interested in buying this unit but am a bit troubled that it does not include Ku. I asked them if there was going to be an upgrade path to include Ku .


They said NO... I find this troubling especially because its such an expensive unit. I talked to one of there "tech guys" about this and he also informed me that they have intention of upgrading this uint.

So I told him striaght up what's the point of having this uint if its not upgradeable and mentioned the RX65 had ku why didn't this?

He didn't have an answer other than saying they think Ku will not be implemented in the US because its a bacward frequency similar to X band. However I pointed him to this site and mentioned companies don't invest tine and money just to test things but to bring them to market.

I just thought it was moronic to have such an expensive detector which in my mind is one of the best because its not detectable to not have it include this band.

[AirMoore]

Ku band, is not now, and probably will not be a threat in the US for some time (if ever)... so when you pointed him to this site (which they already seem to know of... they seem to really prowl here for links about them), the tech. probably saw exactly what he said: Ku is not a threat.

[hehaw77]

True not a threat now... as we speak however a likely threat in the future then what? 500 down the tubes!

[AirMoore]

True not a threat now... as we speak however a likely threat in the future then what? 500 down the tubes!

1st) The Sti's biggest draw is the fact that it is undetectable by spectre... point blank case closed, that is why it is so expensive.

2nd) Unless you live in an area where RD's are illegal, no need to buy the Sti.

3rd) Why would it be 500 down the tubes, its resale would still be spectacular where places dont have Ku, and RD's are illegal.

4th) If you dont like it[the Sti not having Ku], (and ysince you obviously know more then the many people on here saying Ku wont be a threat in the USA anytime soon), then dont buy the Sti. :roll: :roll:

I am not trying to be short with you but: Plain and simple... if you dont like it... dont buy it, dont sit on here and complain about something that 'might happen'... I might win a million bucks from a lottery ticket in the future, that doesnt mean I go $500,000 into debt right now... because hey... in the future I may win 1,000,000bucks.

[Rottman]

True not a threat now... as we speak however a likely threat in the future then what? 500 down the tubes!

Why you should buy a V1. Unless you are in an area where you have spectra. :?

[4pun]

True not a threat now... as we speak however a likely threat in the future then what? 500 down the tubes!

Get a life and just don't buy a STI if it bothers you.

I bought a STI Driver and I think it was money well spent, that is one nice detector compared to the other ones out there. It doesn't false near as much as the less expensive units.

IMHO TECH mode with quick start is the way to go.

Ki4je

[SmaartAasSaabr]

True not a threat now... as we speak however a likely threat in the future then what? 500 down the tubes!

1st) The Sti's biggest draw is the fact that it is undetectable by spectre... point blank case closed, that is why it is so expensive.

2nd) Unless you live in an area where RD's are illegal, no need to buy the Sti.

3rd) Why would it be 500 down the tubes, its resale would still be spectacular where places dont have Ku, and RD's are illegal.

4th) If you dont like it[the Sti not having Ku], (and ysince you obviously know more then the many people on here saying Ku wont be a threat in the USA anytime soon), then dont buy the Sti. :roll: :roll:

I am not trying to be short with you but: Plain and simple... if you dont like it... dont buy it, dont sit on here and complain about something that 'might happen'... I might win a million bucks from a lottery ticket in the future, that doesnt mean I go $500,000 into debt right now... because hey... in the future I may win 1,000,000bucks.

I'd be pissed if Ku happened and I was left in the cold with a useless STi. I doubt resale value would be much to write home about in such a case, particularly if Beltronics gets their goddamm act together in their supply...

[amoney]

True not a threat now... as we speak however a likely threat in the future then what? 500 down the tubes!

You do realize by the time if it ever comes to the states, that by that time, there will be newer RD that will kick the STi asss. So would you still want an old outdated STi still then?

[Hessen]

particularly if Beltronics gets their goddamm act together ...

Don't hold your breath......... :roll:

[Hessen]

I am predicting that countries were RD's are Illegal, and have invested in the Spectre like Canada, will be getting KU guns as soon as they are available......

Bel may have "Dropped the Ball".......on this issue