Beltronics Rx-65 vs V1

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07-19-2007, 12:40 AM
hookem202

Beltronics Rx-65 vs V1

Ok well i purchased a STI from beltronics 8 days agao and on the 4 day after recieving it i ran into cop running 33.8.

Well here is an update. My STI was in "TEch Mode" and as a i was headed down a long hill i get a weak 33.8 hit with my friends X50. Not a peep with with the STI. Note that the cop was using CO on the other side of the hill. I then turned off the X50 and turned the STI off for 5 seconds "to reset" then turned back on and went toward the cop and still no alert. I then turned my friends X50 on and it Alerted...

Welll i guess there is still a 33.8 bug all the way up to units produced the 26th week of 2007!

So my STI was returned today and i was looking between an RX-65 or V1(refurb unit)

So i know my main threats are Texas State Troopers running 34.7(Which Rx-65 owns) and K-band(which V1 owns).

Which unit should i buy?????
07-19-2007, 04:15 AM
happya$$

V1. Have you tried the X50? I love that detector
07-19-2007, 05:26 AM
thestaton

v1.
07-19-2007, 05:56 AM
bart99gt

I've had both and I'd go with the V1.
07-19-2007, 08:02 AM
hookem202

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Originally Posted by happya$$

V1. Have you tried the X50? I love that detector

Yeah twice. i loved my Rev 5. Then i made the mistake of selling it and got a rev 6.1. Which never alerted to Ka-band 34.7 and got me a ticket. :evil:
07-19-2007, 08:19 AM
xrs9430

i have a 6.1 rx65 and my dad has a v1 .826, i think that if the v1 didn't have the arrows and rear antenna than i would get the rx65 but i think that my next detector would be a v1 just because of the sensitivity. plus i steal my dad's v1 whenever i get a chance :lol: . though it is said that the new 6.3 rx65's laser is similar to that of the v1.

but if i was you i'd get a v1 :wink:
07-19-2007, 08:26 AM
kpatz

Hookem, looking at your sig it seems you've owned just about everything there is... so draw from your prior experience. But in my experience, V1 is best overall. RX65 is weaker on K, X50 allegedly weaker on Ka (depending on which rev. you get), but either of these are quieter in town than a V1.
07-19-2007, 08:26 AM
Bear-Tweezy

V1
07-19-2007, 08:42 AM
FlyinZX-10R

V1
07-19-2007, 08:45 AM
hookem202

Just called V1 and got a refurb unit and remote display. Should ship out today and arrive tuesday..... She said it came with a 30 day return policy and 1 year factory warranty... I think after my set back on the STI im going to stick with the V1 till something comes out that is the detector of all detectors.....

I loved my V1's but i just thought they were a lil ugly. But hey i have never been upset with it performance.....
07-19-2007, 05:39 PM
proudNMAmember

ok

I was going to say V1 or X50 rev 5, but since you already ordered a refurbished V1, I hope you enjoy it. Let me know how you like that refurbished V1. I have always wondered about their performance.
07-19-2007, 06:21 PM
happya$$

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Originally Posted by hookem202

Just called V1 and got a refurb unit and remote display. Should ship out today and arrive tuesday..... She said it came with a 30 day return policy and 1 year factory warranty... I think after my set back on the STI im going to stick with the V1 till something comes out that is the detector of all detectors.....

I loved my V1's but i just thought they were a lil ugly. But hey i have never been upset with it performance.....

It is the inner beauty that counts and let me tell you V1 has plenty
07-19-2007, 06:33 PM
Buford T. Justice

You did fine with the referb models. Cant beat the price or warranty that comes with it.
07-19-2007, 06:35 PM
happya$$

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Originally Posted by Buford T. Justice

You did fine with the referb models. Cant beat the price or warranty that comes with it.

Makes me wonder though is a refurb model one that has lower DB's than usual?
07-19-2007, 06:43 PM
thestaton

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Originally Posted by happya$$

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Originally Posted by Buford T. Justice

You did fine with the referb models. Cant beat the price or warranty that comes with it.

Makes me wonder though is a refurb model one that has lower DB's than usual?

significantly lower DB's. every litter has a runt :lol:

I kid. I kid.
07-19-2007, 06:53 PM
hookem202

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Originally Posted by happya$$

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buford T. Justice

You did fine with the referb models. Cant beat the price or warranty that comes with it.

Makes me wonder though is a refurb model one that has lower DB's than usual?

They are not refurb unit but "returned unit" is what VR customer service told me. Also dont they upload it with the latest software and frimware????
07-19-2007, 06:57 PM
Buford T. Justice

No sure what all Val. does with a new model that was sent back within its 30 day trial period. Heck still new...

Unless the previous owner cooked it in the sun for 28 days. But for the savings and same warranty, if someone was tight on budget they cant go wrong.
07-20-2007, 12:17 AM
carter840

I would say RX65. I feel like it's easily programable and i like haeing the LED screen. I also like the good filter of the RX65 since i don't like to be disturbed unless it's the real deal.
07-21-2007, 04:35 PM
kingsman20

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Originally Posted by carter840

I would say RX65. I feel like it's easily programable and i like haeing the LED screen. I also like the good filter of the RX65 since i don't like to be disturbed unless it's the real deal.

+1
07-21-2007, 05:26 PM
glockman30

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Originally Posted by hookem202

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Originally Posted by happya$$

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Originally Posted by Buford T. Justice

You did fine with the referb models. Cant beat the price or warranty that comes with it.

Makes me wonder though is a refurb model one that has lower DB's than usual?

They are not refurb unit but "returned unit" is what VR customer service told me. Also dont they upload it with the latest software and frimware????

I spoke with them yesterday about ordering a returned unit and they told me all returned units are brought up to new specs, and I asked him about revisions specifically and he said it would be a .863.
07-21-2007, 05:42 PM
hookem202

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Originally Posted by glockman30

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Originally Posted by hookem202

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Originally Posted by happya$$

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Originally Posted by Buford T. Justice

You did fine with the referb models. Cant beat the price or warranty that comes with it.

Makes me wonder though is a refurb model one that has lower DB's than usual?

They are not refurb unit but "returned unit" is what VR customer service told me. Also dont they upload it with the latest software and frimware????

I spoke with them yesterday about ordering a returned unit and they told me all returned units are brought up to new specs, and I asked him about revisions specifically and he said it would be a .863.

good, that backs up the emails i got from CS.. Did you order a returned unit?