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New in box Beltronics 995 Radar Detector
Below is from radartest.com.
Beltronics (BEL) Vector 995
($299 suggested retail)
The BEL Vector 995 replaces the best-selling 985 model, one of the perennial top-rated detectors in our tests. Aside from a new case with big, easily reached buttons, the BEL Vector 995 is one of two recent additions to the BEL lineup (the other is the BEL Vector 965) to offer a trio of alternate top plates to customize its appearance. Standard is brushed aluminum, attractive but prone to generating some windshield glare. Three others of deeper hues—blue, red and dark yellow—are included and snap into place. If you're troubled by the glare or have a yen to be even more fashionable, any of the alternate plates is an improvement.
The Vector 995 has digital voice alerts and a digital display, making threat identification a simple task. Aside from the features common to high-end BEL models—settings memory, auto mute, tutorial mode and multiple programmable options, among others—the BEL Vector 995 also has the unique Tech Mode. This displays the radar's frequency, crucial information for techno-geeks since it can tip you to whether the source is a Safeway door opener or real police radar.
Also unique among this group, the BEL Vector 995 offers Ku band detection, making it suitable for international travel. Selectable band defeat allows the disabling of any frequency not used in a particular state or country, X band for instance, to limit false alarms. And there's a soft carry case included for travel duty.
The Vector 995 can be linked to the Beltronics (BEL) LaserPro LP 905 laser shifter system and, once connected with the single wire, it controls the BEL Laser Pro LP 905 and its display depicts threats and system status.
As in the top-of-the-line BEL Pro RX65 model, the BEL Vector 995 offers three city modes to limit urban false alarms plus Highway for maximum sensitivity and AutoScan, which lets the detector adjust sensitivity automatically to suit ambient conditions. The latter is good enough at optimizing sensitivity while eliminating false alarms that most will use it exclusively.
The standard display spells out the frequency—X, K or Ka, or laser—and conveys signal strength with a bar graph. Among the seven user-programmable options is Voltage Meter, which displays vehicle system voltage, a handy diagnostic tool if your car's alternator is beginning to wilt.
The BEL Vector 995 detects POP mode radar and is VG-2-proof. But like the others, the lethal Spectre (called Stalcar outside North America) RDD, or radar detector detector, can spot it, and from a considerable distance.
Programming is far more intuitive than in past models and the big, top-mounted manual mute button—also used for menu option selection during programming—is easy to reach, even in total darkness. The voice alerts are of excellent quality, audio volume is loud enough for use on anything short of an un-muffled Harley and the display is sufficiently intense to be seen even under difficult lighting conditions.
The BEL Vector 995 proved to be very quiet in town, particularly when set to City All, which raises the threshold at which audible alerts begin for all three radar frequencies. We occasionally heard POP false alarms, an unfortunate consequence of detecting that radar's milliseconds-long transmissions and a phenomenon found in every POP detector, regardless of brand. (The solution is to deactivate POP mode via the user preferences menu.)
BEL radar detectors have always delivered top scores in our performance tests and the BEL Vector 995 was no exception. It led the pack in every radar sensitivity test, spotting X-, K- and all three Ka-band frequencies from up to 28,000 feet.
At the fiendishly difficult Curve Test site, against the lethal digital Ka-band radar it gave an additional 30 to 50 percent more warning distance than all but the K40 RD850 (produced by BEL for K40), which narrowly trailed it. And it led the pack in POP mode detection as well.
The Verdict: Best-performing detector on the market in the near-premium price class.
Specifications below.
Whether the threat is in North America or abroad, the Beltronics Vector 995 radar detector keeps you driving safely. As the industry leader in technology and innovation, the V995 accurately detects all US radar and laser bands (X, K, Ka) as well as the UK favorite-Ku. All bands are detected at the furthest possible distance including the newest "POP" mode Ka-band threat. With clear voice alerts, you can keep your eyes on the road, not the detector. And when it does alert, the mute button is right in easy reach on the included SmartPlug power cord. No need to leave the detector behind while traveling--we include the hard sided protective carrying case so the detector goes where you go.
Features
• 10x Range vs. Imports
• All Radar and Laser Band Coverage
• Multi-Sensor Laser Protection
• Digital "POP" Radar Alert
• Advanced AutoScan™ Processing
• Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Virtually Eliminates False Alerts
• Clear Digital Voice or Audio Alerts
• Easy-to-Use Options and Controls
• 7 Selectable Features
• Ultra-Bright High Definition Display
• Brightness Control with Dark Mode
• One year limited warranty
Vector 995 comes complete with comprehensive owner's manual, quick-release windshield mount, coiled SmartPlug, quick reference card, and convenient travel case.
Below is from radartest.com.
Beltronics (BEL) Vector 995
($299 suggested retail)
The BEL Vector 995 replaces the best-selling 985 model, one of the perennial top-rated detectors in our tests. Aside from a new case with big, easily reached buttons, the BEL Vector 995 is one of two recent additions to the BEL lineup (the other is the BEL Vector 965) to offer a trio of alternate top plates to customize its appearance. Standard is brushed aluminum, attractive but prone to generating some windshield glare. Three others of deeper hues—blue, red and dark yellow—are included and snap into place. If you're troubled by the glare or have a yen to be even more fashionable, any of the alternate plates is an improvement.
The Vector 995 has digital voice alerts and a digital display, making threat identification a simple task. Aside from the features common to high-end BEL models—settings memory, auto mute, tutorial mode and multiple programmable options, among others—the BEL Vector 995 also has the unique Tech Mode. This displays the radar's frequency, crucial information for techno-geeks since it can tip you to whether the source is a Safeway door opener or real police radar.
Also unique among this group, the BEL Vector 995 offers Ku band detection, making it suitable for international travel. Selectable band defeat allows the disabling of any frequency not used in a particular state or country, X band for instance, to limit false alarms. And there's a soft carry case included for travel duty.
The Vector 995 can be linked to the Beltronics (BEL) LaserPro LP 905 laser shifter system and, once connected with the single wire, it controls the BEL Laser Pro LP 905 and its display depicts threats and system status.
As in the top-of-the-line BEL Pro RX65 model, the BEL Vector 995 offers three city modes to limit urban false alarms plus Highway for maximum sensitivity and AutoScan, which lets the detector adjust sensitivity automatically to suit ambient conditions. The latter is good enough at optimizing sensitivity while eliminating false alarms that most will use it exclusively.
The standard display spells out the frequency—X, K or Ka, or laser—and conveys signal strength with a bar graph. Among the seven user-programmable options is Voltage Meter, which displays vehicle system voltage, a handy diagnostic tool if your car's alternator is beginning to wilt.
The BEL Vector 995 detects POP mode radar and is VG-2-proof. But like the others, the lethal Spectre (called Stalcar outside North America) RDD, or radar detector detector, can spot it, and from a considerable distance.
Programming is far more intuitive than in past models and the big, top-mounted manual mute button—also used for menu option selection during programming—is easy to reach, even in total darkness. The voice alerts are of excellent quality, audio volume is loud enough for use on anything short of an un-muffled Harley and the display is sufficiently intense to be seen even under difficult lighting conditions.
The BEL Vector 995 proved to be very quiet in town, particularly when set to City All, which raises the threshold at which audible alerts begin for all three radar frequencies. We occasionally heard POP false alarms, an unfortunate consequence of detecting that radar's milliseconds-long transmissions and a phenomenon found in every POP detector, regardless of brand. (The solution is to deactivate POP mode via the user preferences menu.)
BEL radar detectors have always delivered top scores in our performance tests and the BEL Vector 995 was no exception. It led the pack in every radar sensitivity test, spotting X-, K- and all three Ka-band frequencies from up to 28,000 feet.
At the fiendishly difficult Curve Test site, against the lethal digital Ka-band radar it gave an additional 30 to 50 percent more warning distance than all but the K40 RD850 (produced by BEL for K40), which narrowly trailed it. And it led the pack in POP mode detection as well.
The Verdict: Best-performing detector on the market in the near-premium price class.
Specifications below.
Whether the threat is in North America or abroad, the Beltronics Vector 995 radar detector keeps you driving safely. As the industry leader in technology and innovation, the V995 accurately detects all US radar and laser bands (X, K, Ka) as well as the UK favorite-Ku. All bands are detected at the furthest possible distance including the newest "POP" mode Ka-band threat. With clear voice alerts, you can keep your eyes on the road, not the detector. And when it does alert, the mute button is right in easy reach on the included SmartPlug power cord. No need to leave the detector behind while traveling--we include the hard sided protective carrying case so the detector goes where you go.
Features
• 10x Range vs. Imports
• All Radar and Laser Band Coverage
• Multi-Sensor Laser Protection
• Digital "POP" Radar Alert
• Advanced AutoScan™ Processing
• Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Virtually Eliminates False Alerts
• Clear Digital Voice or Audio Alerts
• Easy-to-Use Options and Controls
• 7 Selectable Features
• Ultra-Bright High Definition Display
• Brightness Control with Dark Mode
• One year limited warranty
Vector 995 comes complete with comprehensive owner's manual, quick-release windshield mount, coiled SmartPlug, quick reference card, and convenient travel case.
03-23-2010, 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by CDjunkie,Mar 23 2010, 02:25 PM
03-23-2010, 12:04 PM
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03-23-2010, 12:20 PM
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