Beltronics Vector 985 Radar Laser Detector
- Offers unparalleled X band, K band, and Super Wideband Ka sensitivity
- 64 digital voice and text messages
- Software upgradeable to accommodate new police traffic monitoring technologies
- Safety Warning System alerts you to possible road hazards and traffic snarls
- AccuSweep pinpoints Ka narrow frequencies, AutoScan automatically adjusts to X/K/Ka sensitivity levels wherever you drive
Amazon.com Product Description
Designed exclusively for those seeking the ultimate in performance, the Beltronics Vector 985 radar laser detector provides professional drivers with every amenity and then some. The Vector 985 is unsurpassed in X, K, and Ka radar sensitivity, features, and functions, and it uses Motorola Flash Microcontroller technology for software upgradeability. To maintain its readiness to accommodate new police traffic monitoring technologies (like Spread Spectrum), this detector has the highest possible capability to adapt to new types of traffic radar monitoring. It uses a total of 64 digital voice and text messages to give you the most specific data possible. The detector also offers different modes for different modes of travel, including a highway mode (for suburban travel), a city X mode (for moderate urban travel), and city X/K/Ka mode for “extreme” urban travel). A built-in tutorial walks you through all the unit’s features, and the display can be… More >>
Beltronics Vector 985 Radar Laser Detector
July 15th, 2010 at 10:16 am
When they say 360-degree detection, it only applies for Laser guns. For (reflective) radar, it will only detect the cop behind you if and only if the cop’s radar signal is reflected from some large object in front of you, e.g. a wall or a building or a large truck. I have been in situation where I saw a cop car go past me (coming from behind) and then the unit started beeping. I do not speed on the road at all, I just use it so that I don’t even do it by mistake.
Otherwise I think this is pretty good buy for the average driver…
Rating: 4 / 5
July 15th, 2010 at 12:47 pm
From a few close encounters I have had, I would guess this thing has a range of about 500ft (when cops were pointing the radar straight at me), which is near the same range of radar’s, so don’t put too much faith in it. The one concern I do have with this, there were two times I forgot to unplug it from the car it drained out my battery. Now maybe that’s just my car, but maybe it’s the detector… Beware and be aware.
Rating: 3 / 5
July 15th, 2010 at 3:37 pm
This is by far the best radar detector i have ever owned. It has already saved me 6 times in the first month. In my opinion, if it saves you once it will pay for itself. Dont waist your money on a cheap radar detector.
Rating: 5 / 5
July 15th, 2010 at 5:16 pm
I’ve had this unit for just over two years now and although I only use it on the highway, I have to say it works pretty well. Detects Ka band well in advance, even on small hills and around curves. Only problem I’ve had with the unit is the speaker broke. Since it’s out of warranty Beltronics wants $80 to fix it. A bit much for such a minor repair.
Rating: 4 / 5
July 15th, 2010 at 6:43 pm
Bought this from Amazon about 3 months ago after I blew by a cop in my new Maxima. So far the unit works great. Minimal false alarms. It’s obvious that in the city there are many X band stimuli, you just have to keep the unit on “Autoscan” mode which will greatly reduce the low intensity X band alarms. There is a silence button that I find useful. The alarm intensity level is a good indication of police presence. This thing definitely detects radar very well. Of course there is no fullproof detector, so don’t get too cocky. Only one real complaint: The windshield mount is very noisy. I ended up mounting on the dash with a wedge and some velcro. Great $5 solution.
Rating: 4 / 5