Beltronics RX65-BLUE Professional Series Radar Detector

by Beltronics

Product Details

User Guide [1.22mb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 2 x 11 x 6.5 inches ; 1.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0015Z183C
• Item model number: RX65-BLUE
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)

Product Description

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Manufacturer's Description (October 30, 2008)
If you are as serious about safety as you are about driving, then you need the Professional Series RX65, an advanced radar, laser and safety detector. The RX65 is a breeze to use, and boasts extreme sensitivity to all Radar and Laser bands with over 10 times the range of other detectors.

If you are as serious about safety as you are about driving, then you need the Professional Series RX 65. Click to enlarge.

Controlling alerts is right at your fingertips using the included SmartPlug power cord. Click to enlarge.

Includes quick release windshield mount.

Available with blue or red LED display. Click to enlarge.

Superior Detection
The RX65 includes full X, K, SuperWide Ka, and Safety Warning System radar capability, front and rear laser detection, Beltronics' patented Mute and AutoMute, audible and visual band alerts, and all the performance you'd expect from Beltronics. Digital signal processing (DSP) gives you superior long-range ability, along with reduced false alarms. The AutoScan mode can virtually eliminate those false alarms, and provides both Highway and City settings.

The RX65 also features Shadow Technology making it immune to VG-2 radar detector detection, meaning law enforcement can't detect your radar detector, keeping you one step ahead.

Ease of Use
The rugged RX65 gives you control right at your fingertips using the included SmartPlug power cord. Patented Mute and AutoMute technology on the cord allows you to quickly silence alerts. Advanced programming lets you customize several features, and programmable bands let you set the device for your region, including International and North American settings.

Installation is a snap: use the quick release mount to attach it to your vehicle's windshield, and remove it in a snap. Don't want to leave it in your vehicle? No problem, Beltronics includes a travel case to keep it secure while you're on foot.

Ultra-Bright LED Display
Don't miss a visual alert with the RX65's 280-LED display. Exclusive threat display tracks and displays multiple radar signals, including signal strength. Tech Display provides actual numeric radar frequency for any radar signal. You can also view Safety Warning System (SWS) messages about upcoming hazards, construction and more.

Red Light, Blue Light
The RX65 is available in both red and blue LED models, so you can choose the display that most suits you.

How Safety Radar Works
Safety Warning System, or SWS, uses a modified K-band radar signal to alert users of Highway Construction or Maintenance, Highway Hazard Zone Advisories, Weather Related Hazards, Travel Information/Convenience, and Fast/Slow Moving Vehicles. The SWS safety radar system has 64 possible messages (60 currently allocated), all of which can be displayed on your RX65.

What's in the Box
Beltronics RX65 RED Professional Series Radar, hard shell metal case, coiled SmartPlug, quick release windshield mount, manual

Product Description

If you are as serious about safety as you are about driving, then you need the Professional Series RX 65. Featuring extreme sensitivity to all Radar and Laser bands with over 10 times the range of other imported detectors. Controlling the alerts is right at your fingertips using the included SmartPlug power cord. Want to take the detector with you? No problem, we include the quick release windshield mount and travel case too. Featuring patented Mute and AutoMute technology on the included SmartPlug power cord allows you to silence and even lock out alerts. Bright Blue Display. 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

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Great product, crappy after sales support / service, October 13, 2009

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Raghupathy Srinivasan - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Beltronics RX65-BLUE Professional Series Radar Detector (Electronics)

It's been over a year since I got this product. I spent around 340$ to buy it and another 100$ hard wiring and perma-mounting it on my dash. Since then - this detector has saved me from dozens of tickets. Even with a conservative estimate of 150$ per ticket that works out to over 4000 $. More than 10 times my investment. If you like to push the speed limits - this is a must have!

The build quality is good, it's easy to use, detection range is great. There are a lot of false positives (I always have it on highway mode), but you soon learn to tune out x band and listen for the Ka band and to a lesser extent K band. Of course - laser detection is iffy and rather pointless in my opinion. After all once you've been popped the fact becomes academic.

If you rely exclusively on this detector to warn you about speedtraps - this (or any other radar detector) might not help you much. Instead - if you use this as an additional early warning mechanism and augment this by staying alert, keeping an eye out for obvious speedtraps etc - this baby will pay off.

Now to the less savory details. Beltronics customer support sucks. Period. End of story. If you purchase this product from Beltronics directly - they hear you out grudgingly. If instead - you purchase this product from ANYONE else - they just tell you contact the seller. They will not answer even simple technical questions. They will not help you troubleshoot your device. They will not accept returns or honor their warranties. Their stock excuse being the large number of duplicates or rebuilt units flooding the market. The only recourse you have is to go back to the seller. Optionally I guess you could report them to the BBB.

In my case I was lucky, since the seller ([...]) was pretty helpful and replaced the defective piece right away. And I guess any product you get from Amazon has similar protection. BUT if you purchase it from a less helpful / influential seller - be prepared for the worst customer support ever.

With that said - this is a great product. Just be careful whom you buy it from.

18 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Will NOT Honor Warranty Claims from Amazon.com, February 16, 2010

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M. Costa (Phoenix, AZ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Beltronics RX65-BLUE Professional Series Radar Detector (Electronics)

My Radar detector was purchased January 2010. One month later the detector stopped working and would not turn on. I verified it was not the power source or the cable; the unit was receiving power but would not turn on. Well I wasn't too happy but I knew it was covered by a 1 Year warranty. I called up Beltronics only to find out that they DO NOT HONOR WARRANTY CLAIMS for products purchased from Amazon.com!!! Even worse, they wanted $79.99 + shipping to fix the unit. Needless-to-say, I find their level of customer service inadequate and disconcerting given the volume of product they sell through this site. I will not purchase another Beltronics product and would advise highly against it given their lack of professionalism in standing behind the quality of their own product.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Radar Detector - Makes the Grade, February 24, 2009

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B. Mahan (Dallas, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Beltronics RX65-BLUE Professional Series Radar Detector (Electronics)

The Beltronic RX65 had all the features I was looking for especially the blue display. The transaction was flawless and to date the RX65 has performed
exactly as anticipated. Would recommend this product to anyone!