question about 8500 X50

[love3woods]

Wow, you're brave. I couldn't buy a RD on e-bay. Glad it's working out.

[StlouisX50]

The X50 goes into Cal mode or Service Required now and then. All it seems to take is to unplug and plug back in.

[sequoiasoon]

Besides getting stuck in service required how would somebody know if it's not working correctly? I just ordered an X50 red as a replacement for a non working old passport. From above it it frequently went to service required but a "reboot" fixes it I'd be nervous it is actually performing correctly. My old one got starngely quiet as the only indictation. The confirmation was getting pulled over when I should have had plenty of warning with all the traffic ahead.

[StlouisX50]

Besides getting stuck in service required how would somebody know if it's not working correctly? I just ordered an X50 red as a replacement for a non working old passport. From above it it frequently went to service required but a "reboot" fixes it I'd be nervous it is actually performing correctly. My old one got starngely quiet as the only indictation. The confirmation was getting pulled over when I should have had plenty of warning with all the traffic ahead.

Your worries , as of my knowledge have not been confirmed. I too would also like to know if there is a way for the end user to reset the unit.

I'd like to know more on how the units all of a sudden go into calibration mode.
-Does the unit request this after a certain amount of uses?
- Actual problem
- Power issue

[fire65]

One thing I do like to do is run the X50 with scanning dots. Not totally foolproof, but it can let you know if if is frozen.

[bzboy]

I have the blue x50 and the 9500. if you are short on cash the x50 will be fine