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Beltronics Pro RX65 Blue

Radar detector

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The advanced Beltronics Pro RX65 Blue radar detector boasts incredible sensitivity and an all-digital design for superb accuracy and dependability. Digital voice and audio tone alerts warn you of the use of X, K, and Ka radar, as well as laser guns, Ku band radar, and the latest POP and Instant-On detection devices. The cool blue LED display lets this detector blend in with more vehicle interior lighting schemes.

Shadow Technology also renders you immune to VG-2 radar detector detectors, while four sensitivity modes, including three city and one highway, provide maximum protection with minimal false alarms. You can program 7 different parameters to customize the Pro RX65 Blue for your own use. The package includes a coiled powered cord and charcoal aluminum travel case.

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Highlights:

  • radar/laser detector with blue display
  • non-skid dash pad and windshield mount kit
  • aluminum travel case coiled Smart Cord with remote mute
  • digital voice and audio tone alerts for radar, laser, SWS, POP, and VG-2
  • 3 city sensitivity modes
  • 360° laser protection
  • invisible to VG-2 radar detector detectors
  • LED text display and signal strength meter
  • mute/auto-mute mode
  • LED alphanumeric display includes signal strength meter
  • voltage meter display
  • dimensions: 2-15/16""W x 1-1/8"H x 4-13/16"D
  • warranty: 1 year
  • Our 60-day money-back guarantee

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Features and Specs

Features and Specs
Detection
X Band Radar
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Yes
K Band Radar
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Yes
KA Photo Radar
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Yes
KA Wideband Radar
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Yes
Laser
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Yes
Pulse Warning
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Yes
VG-2 Protection
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Yes
Display & Alerts
Dimmer
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Touch Key
Dark Mode
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Yes
Visual Alerts
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Yes
Audible Alerts
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Yes
Mute
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Yes
Earphone Jack
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Yes
General
Visor Clip
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Optional
Straight Cord
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No
Coiled Cord
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Yes
Case Included
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Aluminum
Battery Powered
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No
Parts Warranty
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1 Year
Labor Warranty
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1 Year

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  • Radar Detector in custom anodized aluminum travel case
  • Cigarette lighter adapter with 8' coiled cord
  • Windshield mount with 2 suction cups
  • 2 Spare suction cups
  • Pad of 6 self-adhesive rubber feet
  • Owner's Manual
  • Extended warranty card

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Features

Detection Capability: The Bel Pro RX65 includes full X, K, SuperWide Ka, Ku (including European Ku radar) and Safety Warning System radar capability, front and rear laser detection, and digital signal processing for superior range and fewer false alarms. You can program the unit to enable all bands at once or you can select one or more bands to turn off (once you have determined there are no traffic radar units using the disabled bands in your area).

Pop Mode Detection: The RX65 includes protection against "Pop Mode" radar, a relatively new feature for radar gun manufacturers. It works by transmitting an extremely short burst, within the allocated band, to identify speeding vehicles in traffic. Once the target is identified, or "popped", the gun is then turned to its normal operating mode to provide a vehicle tracking history.

Display: The RX65's blue alphanumeric display consists of 280 individual LEDs to provide an intuitive ultra-bright display of signal strength and text messages. When radar is detected, the unit displays the band (X, K or Ka), and a precise bar graph of the signal strength. When the RX65 detects laser, the display will show "LASER".

Alerts: This unit features three methods of alerting you that the detector has received a signal: Audible alerts, Visual alerts, and Voice alerts.

Audible Alerts: The RX65 uses a Geiger-counter-like sound to indicate the signal strength and type of radar signal being encountered. When you encounter radar, a distinct audible alert will sound and occur faster as the signal gets stronger. When the signal is very strong, the audible alerts will blend into a solid tone. Each band has a distinct tone for easy identification.

Brightness Modes: The RX65 has three display brightness settings, plus a Dark Mode. Each press of the Brightness button cycles through Maximum, Medium, Minimum, and Dark. In the Dark Mode, the power on indication changes to a dim AD, HD or CD (AutoScan Dark, Highway Dark, City Dark), and only audible alerts are used when the RX65 detects signals.

Programming: There are 7 user-selectable options to allow you to customize the RX65 to your own preferences. The programmable categories include Pilot (Power-on Indicator), Voice Alerts, Power-on Sequence, Signal Strength Meter, AutoMute, City Mode Sensitivity and Radar/Laser Bands.

Pilot (Power-on Indicator): The Power-on indicator can be a full word ("Highway") or a single letter ("H"). When the detector is in the Dark Mode, the indicator will be two letters (HD--highway/dark).

Vehicle Voltage: The voltage indicator will provide a digital readout of the vehicle's battery voltage. When the voltage falls below 10.5 volts or rises above 16 volts, the detector will give you a low voltage or high voltage warning and sound an audible alert.

Voice Alerts: When the Voice Alerts are activated, all radar, laser and Safety Warning System alerts (when programmed on) will be accompanied by a digital voice. When Voice Alerts are off, only the audio tones will be heard during an alert or SWS message. The RX65 has a total of 64 digital voice messages.

Power-on Sequence: When the RX65 is first turned on, the standard power-on sequence includes a series of displays followed by a brief X-band alert. If any bands have been disabled, a double X-band alert and corresponding message will alert you that one or more bands have been turned off. If you desire a quicker power-on sequence, you can switch to "Fast Power-On" which provides only a single X-band alert if all bands are enabled, and a double X-band alert and a corresponding message if any bands have been turned off.  

Signal Strength Meter: The RX65's standard bar-graph signal strength meter only displays information on a single radar signal. If there are multiple signals present, the detector's internal computer determines which is the most important threat to show on the bar-graph meter.

Threat Display: The Threat Display option is an advanced display for experienced detector users. The Threat Display simultaneously tracks multiple radar signals and their relative signal strength. It displays what band each signal is and a numerical reading of its signal strength.

Tech Display: The Tech Display option is for experienced detector users. It displays the band and the actual numeric frequency of the radar signal being received.

AutoMute: With the AutoMute feature on, audio alerts will initially be at the volume you set, but after a few seconds, the RX65 will automatically reduce the volume level, to keep you informed, but not annoyed. With AutoMute off, audio alerts will remain at the volume you set for the duration of the radar encounter.

City Mode Sensitivity: The detector's City Mode significantly reduces X-band sensitivity to reduce annoyance from X-band intrusion alarms and motion sensors. In addition to the Standard City Mode, you can further reduce X-band sensitivity by selecting "City Mode/Low X". If you are absolutely certain there are no X-band traffic radar units in the area, you can select "City Mode/No X" and the detector will not respond to any X-band signals.

Safety Warning System: The Safety Warning System, or SWS, uses a modified K-band radar signal to alert you of upcoming highway construction, road hazards, weather-related hazards, travel and convenience information and emergency/slow-moving vehicles. The SWS system has 64 possible text messages that can be displayed on the RX65.

VG-2 Alerts: The detector is undetectable by VG-2 detection devices, and will alert you when such a device is in use near your vehicle. During the alert, the unit continues to detect other signals.

Earphone Jack: A 3.5mm mini-jack is provided on the side of the unit for plugging in an earphone in environments with high ambient noise levels. When an earphone is connected, the internal speaker is disconnected.

Mounting: You will get optimum performance from the detector if you mount it at a point approximately in the center of the vehicle, as low as possible on the front windshield without obstructing the view of the road to the front or rear. The detector can be mounted in two ways:

  • Windshield Mount: The supplied windshield mount adheres the detector to the windshield with two suction cups. The angle can be adjusted for best visibility.
  • Dashboard Mount: Using the supplied self-adhesive pads, you can attach the detector to the dashboard.

SmartPlug: The RX65 is equipped with a SmartPlug cigarette lighter adapter with a coiled cord. The SmartPlug provides a convenient power-on LED indicator, an alert light, and an easy-to-reach Mute button.

 

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2 out of 5

Calibrate-Calibrate-Calibrate

Written By Dale, Nashville, TN on Wednesday, October 08, 2008
 
Bought this detector some time ago. I had high hopes that it would be more reliable than the Cobra or other units that I have owned in the past. The sensitivity of the unit, and its features and functions are fine, but now it keeps wanting to go into calibrate mode all the time. Just a little bit of sun, and it becomes inoperable.

For this price, one would expect good performance and reliability. I would steer clear of this unit (no pun intended).
7 out of 8 people found this helpful
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4 out of 5

Good unit

Written By Alan, California on Monday, August 18, 2008
 
Bought this detector a few weeks back. Overall it is a solid worthy radar
detector. I just made a 1000 mile trip with it and did not get one ticket,
though it did only go off 3 times on the highways.

Everything on the unit is straight forward from its dimming function to
switching to its different alert readouts. And it is nice to have a mute
control on the powercord so you dont have to reach up on the windshield.

I do have one negative comment. At night the powercord/mute control has
a blue LED to tell you that power is applied to the detector. This can be
very very annoying while driving in the dark. The light was so bright that i
had to cover it temporarily with tape for my journey. After that, i bought a
paint pen and dabbed over it. You can still see the light, but it is not nearly
as bright.

Overall a good unit with only one small flaw.
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