Noob questions about the V1

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04-07-2008, 05:14 PM
SoulRider4Ever

Noob questions about the V1

Hey guys a few questions. I currently own a Bel RX65 and am considering upgrading to either the 9500i or the V1.

I am wondering if the V1 has the ability to detect multiple bans of K / Ka, etc like the X50 does in threat mode.

How accurate are the arrows? I have a convertible would the rear detection benefit me vs a hardtop? (I know this is obvious, but I'm curious if anyone has experience with this.)

Does it come with a PC cable (USB, serial, etc.) for upgrades or is shipping it back the only option?

I'm sure I'll think of more, thanks for putting up with a V1 nub.
04-07-2008, 06:07 PM
hockey005

arrows are amazing..no usb tho...laser detection is amazing as well...a little more chatty then your x50 but living upstate NY i dont think false alarms will be of much concern.... www.guysoflidar.com to see REAL tests done of all the RD's...btw nice crx b18c1 eh 8) my dad and I messed around with hondas a couple years ago.. best one was crx with a b16a1...he still wants to drop a b18c5 in a 1988 CRX HF...now that would haul ass :lol:
04-07-2008, 07:14 PM
CJR238

Re: Noob questions about the V1

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoulRider4Ever

Hey guys a few questions. I currently own a Bel RX65 and am considering upgrading to either the 9500i or the V1.

I am wondering if the V1 has the ability to detect multiple bans of K / Ka, etc like the X50 does in threat mode.

How accurate are the arrows? I have a convertible would the rear detection benefit me vs a hardtop? (I know this is obvious, but I'm curious if anyone has experience with this.)

Does it come with a PC cable (USB, serial, etc.) for upgrades or is shipping it back the only option?

I'm sure I'll think of more, thanks for putting up with a V1 nub.

Yes the V1 can show multiple bands/bogie's however it shows it by LED dot rather than the band and strength meter. Arrows are fine, they can be erratic at times with multiple bands but its usually right on, in a hard top or not.

I personally love my 9500I but the V1 certainly is an awesome option.
04-07-2008, 07:43 PM
Ghost917

Re: Noob questions about the V1

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoulRider4Ever

Hey guys a few questions. I currently own a Bel RX65 and am considering upgrading to either the 9500i or the V1.

1. I am wondering if the V1 has the ability to detect multiple bans of K / Ka, etc like the X50 does in threat mode.

\2. How accurate are the arrows? I have a convertible would the rear detection benefit me vs a hardtop? (I know this is obvious, but I'm curious if anyone has experience with this.)

3. Does it come with a PC cable (USB, serial, etc.) for upgrades or is shipping it back the only option?

I'm sure I'll think of more, thanks for putting up with a V1 nub.

1. yes.
2. very good.
3. there isn't any RD out there that you can upgrade it with out sending it in.

The V1 has the best detection range!
04-07-2008, 07:53 PM
dragonzsoul

arrows FTW!

what good is tracking multiple signals if you don't know where they are?
04-07-2008, 09:39 PM
jmatasov

dragonzsoul - when multiple bogeys are detected, the one that is the greatest threat (or newest threat) flashes - both the band and the arrow, so you know where it is. It certainly *can* get confusing if you get 6 hits at once, but if they are all Ka you had better be stomping on the brakes anyway! :lol: I am new to a V1, but still have no trouble keeping track of as many as 3 threats at once. I get some K falsing running in A mode, but I now know my local areas so if the bogey counter climbs higher than normal, I know there is a lurking LEO somewhere... helped me avoid a LIDAR trap (one of the LEO's pulling people over left his K-band on... :P ) the other day...
04-07-2008, 09:48 PM
jdong

IMO the V1 tracks multiple bogeys the best -- clear audible alert indication of the fact that there's a new incoming threat along with letting you know its band. Quick glance at the screen shows how many threats you have to deal with if you missed the audio alerts. Blinking arrow tells you the direction to pay the most attention to.

Also, absolutely unbeatably linear ramp-up that correlates very well with distance from threat.
04-08-2008, 03:12 AM
SoulRider4Ever

Quote:

Originally Posted by hockey005

arrows are amazing..no usb tho...laser detection is amazing as well...a little more chatty then your x50 but living upstate NY i dont think false alarms will be of much concern.... www.guysoflidar.com to see REAL tests done of all the RD's...btw nice crx b18c1 eh 8) my dad and I messed around with hondas a couple years ago.. best one was crx with a b16a1...he still wants to drop a b18c5 in a 1988 CRX HF...now that would haul ass :lol:

Seriously would!! I've actually sold that CRX, it was such a fun car to drive. I seriously saw jaws drop from Mustang GT / 350Z owners when I would pull on them (in a straight anyway :D) Anyway, I'm in a Black on Black S2k now :)

So, from the tests I've read, it definitely seems the V1 has by far the best detection range / sensitivity, but the 9500i is just a little less, but has more features (GPS).

Seems like it'd be worth the upgrade from the RX65.

Another question I had. When I buy a V1 brand new, it comes with the latest and greatest revision right?
04-08-2008, 06:23 AM
amoney

Re: Noob questions about the V1

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoulRider4Ever

Hey guys a few questions. I currently own a Bel RX65 and am considering upgrading to either the 9500i or the V1.

I am wondering if the V1 has the ability to detect multiple bans of K / Ka, etc like the X50 does in threat mode.

How accurate are the arrows? I have a convertible would the rear detection benefit me vs a hardtop? (I know this is obvious, but I'm curious if anyone has experience with this.)

Does it come with a PC cable (USB, serial, etc.) for upgrades or is shipping it back the only option?

I'm sure I'll think of more, thanks for putting up with a V1 nub.

Yes it can detect multiple bands.

The V1 indicates the presence of X, K, Ka and it has a "bogey" counter that indicates the number of sources 1, 2, 3, 4, 5... etc

The arrows are very accurate, the only time the arrows might get confused is if you side by side with the source, or close proximity with lots of reflection in from the surronding area. Other wise if th eV1 says it from the front or rea or BOTH you can trust the arrows (I have another arrow experience to write about in the real experience section later on). Works well in any car.
04-08-2008, 06:26 AM
nomore55

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdong

IMO the V1 tracks multiple bogeys the best -- clear audible alert indication of the fact that there's a new incoming threat along with letting you know its band. Quick glance at the screen shows how many threats you have to deal with if you missed the audio alerts. Blinking arrow tells you the direction to pay the most attention to.

Also, absolutely unbeatably linear ramp-up that correlates very well with distance from threat.

Mr. Dong sums it up nicely. I own both and find the V1's presentation much easier to view while rolling down the road.

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