Beltronics RX65 RED Professional Series Radar (Black/Silver) | 
 enlarge | Brand: Beltronics
Category: CE
List Price: $299.99
Buy New: $242.00
You Save: $57.99 (19%)
New (12) Used (1) from $199.99
Rating:  58 reviews
Sales Rank: 1411
Color: bk/silver
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 6.5 x 11 x 2
Instant-On / Pulsed Radar Warning
Roy Reyer
MPN: RX65 RED
Model: RX65 RED
UPC: 065789230659
EAN: 0065789230659
ASIN: B0009204RI
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Full X, K, SuperWide Ka, and Safety Warning System radar capability, digital "POP" radar alert, and Safety Warning System message display | | • | Advanced AutoScan processing and digital signal processing increase range and virtually eliminate false alerts | | • | Easy-to-use programming allows you to customize up to 7 options for your specific driving style | | • | Immune to VG-2 radar detector detection, so law enforcement cannot detect its use | | • | One-year limited warranty |
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Product Description
radar/laser detector with red display * digital voice and audio tone alerts for radar, laser, SWS, and VG-2 * invisible to VG-2 radar detector detectors * 360 laser protection * detects Ku band radar used in Europe * alerts you to the use of new POP radar * coiled Smart Cord with remote mute and alert LEDs * LED text display * voltage meter display * 3 city modes * dimensions: 2-15/16"W x 1-3/16"H x 4-13/16"D * warranty: 1 year
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| Customer Reviews: Read 53 more reviews...
 Works Great Until it Breaks... and it Probably WILL Break! January 2, 2009
I had this detector for a year, and then one day it decided to stop working. I did a lot of research to try to fix it myself, and noticed that a lot of RX65 owners had the same problem-- it worked great for about a year and then died. I took it apart to fix it, and it is basically I thick block of coned-shaped lead (I guess, for gathering the frequencies) and a a basic PCB. This thing is hugely overpriced, it's ridiculous.
I think most reviewers are reviewing based on their "first" year experience before it breaks.
Beltronics Radar Detector October 5, 2008
It has great sensitivity and is easy to use. The only thing that could be improved is the mounting system. Mine has fallen off the bracket a couple of times after hitting some bumps. The price is good when compared to its competitors.
Excellent Overall September 16, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Pros: Solid build quality, useful features, easy programming, good range, good false alert filtering, voice alerts, Ku band (for European drivers)
Cons: Volume could be louder, no rear-facing radar antenna or arrows, mode does not automatically switch to multi-threat display upon multiple radar encounters, not immune to all RDDs
Overall, this is an excellent radar detector. It looks great in my windshield (I drive a '98 Honda Civic with a hardwire kit), and the suction cups work well. It has three modes: City, Autoscan, and Highway. I mainly use Autoscan and Highway. The false alert filtering is so good that I rarely use City mode. It is easy to program and to turn off certain bands. There are also four brightness settings, which make it easy to adjust according to light conditions. The detection range is excellent, especially in Upstate New York, where the police are too stupid to use instant-on and I can detect them from a mile away.
Now for the negatives. With wind noise at highway speeds and the radio on, it is sometimes hard to hear, even at full volume. I wish that the speaker was just a little bit louder. There are also no arrows or rearward-facing radar antennae, such as in the Valentine One. During highway cruising, this leaves me guessing whether the cop is ahead of me or behind. I usually just slow down and wait to see if I pass him or if he passes me, and then speed back up again once I identify the threat and see that it is safe. Another thing that I do not understand is the multi-threat display. When multi-threat display is activated, it shows the band and signal strength of each threat, simultaneously. This is very useful when there are two or more police radar threats in the area or when there is one real threat and one false alert (from an automatic door opener, for example). This works even better than the V1 "Bogey Counter," because it shows the signal strength of each individual threat, instead of just flashing the number of threats and the signal strength of the strongest one. In most situations, when there is only one threat to pay attention to, the normal display is much easier to read with signal strength bars, much like a cell phone battery meter. It would be ideal if the normal mode could be used at all times, and the detector could automatically switch to multi-threat display upon encountering multiple threats. Instead, the detector remains locked in one mode, and does not change unless it is programmed. This means that if normal mode is activated (this is what what most drivers want), it stays in normal mode and only displays one threat at a time, ignoring the other, even when there are two or more simultaneous threats. This leaves the driver with an annoying decision to make : leave the detector in multi-threat display mode and have less easy-to-read warnings, or leave it in normal mode and not know when there is more than one threat to be aware of.
All in all, this is a great detector. I have never used a Valentine One, but from what I have read and researched, this is the better detector for most drivers, due to the better ergonomics, ease of use, cheaper price, voice alerts, and reduced false alarms. Don't hook up this Beltronics (or any other detector) to your windshield and expect to be exempt from speeding tickets. Rather, learn how radar detectors work and how to use them, and understand their weaknesses and blind spots. LIDAR (police laser) is becoming more and more widely used, and laser jammers are essential for anyone seeking adequate protection from speed traps. Although radar detectors can detect laser, they are useless as a form of protection. Radar can be detected long before the officer can read your speed, but by the time your detector alerts you of laser, the officer already has your speed. As far as radar detection goes, the Rx65 does an excellent job and I highly recommend it. If you are a trucker or if you live in Virginia, Washington DC, or Canada, remember to get the Bel STi, because the Rx65 is not immune to all RDDs (radar detector detectors)
I hope you find this review useful. Happy speeding :)
 beltronics May 22, 2008
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
Although I was not satisfied with the product the company was really good on returning my money back with no hitten fees. Its range is not as good at it says to be. It gives lots of false warnings and not enough warning mile range.
Beltronics RX65 February 17, 2008
Performs as advertised. Easy setup and mounting. Because of the fact that most people own two cars, the inclusion of two mounting brackets would have saved time and a small amount of money.
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