Beltronics BEL RX55 Radar Detector

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Beltronics RX55 - Quiet, Advanced, and Versatile

BEL Pro RX55 provides blistering radar sensitivity, the most desirable features and functions, and an entirely new design.

Trusted and respected as the preeminent force in radar technology, BEL Pro RX55 boasts four selectivity functions to reduce false alerts, and Digital Voice Technology to identify radar and laser encounters - without taking your eyes off the road.

Of course, you can trust BEL's proven ability to outperform where it counts most: sensitivity.

DETAILS

New digital POP Alert detection scheme provides the fastest response to this latest Ka speed measurement device
"POP Alert" detection gives you the best chance to adjust your speed if necessary
Complete VG-2 immunity means law enforcement won't know you are even using a radar detector
New AutoScan mode reduces false alarms
360-degree protection enables the detector to detect threats front, rear, and to the side
New easy-to-use programming allows you to customize up to 7 options for your specific driving style
3 city modes optimize selectivity
Shadow Technology provides complete immunity to the VG-2 detector
Total tracking laser ensures superior off-axis coverage and widest field-of-view
Tech display provides numeric frequency of any radar signal
3 power-on indicator modes, including voltage meter mode
3 signal-strength-meter modes provide optimum flexibility in tracking alerts
Clear digital voice or audio alerts
7 selectable features
Ultra-bright high-definition display
Brightness control with dark mode
1-year limited warranty

Display Type

280 LED alphanumeric
3 levels of brightness, plus Dark Mode

Technical Specs

Operating Band

X-band 10.525 GHz ± 25 MHz
K-band 24.150 GHz ± 100 MHz
Ka-band 34.700 GHz ± 1300 MHz
Laser: 904nm, 33MHz bandwidth

Radar Receiver/Detector Type

Superheterodyne, GaAs FET VCO
Scanning frequency discriminator
Digital signal processing (DSP)

Laser Detection

Quantum limited video receiver
Multiple laser diodes

Specification	Description
Dimensions (in)	4.75L x 2.75W x 1.25H
Features	Voice Alert
Type	Corded Radar Detectors

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Beltronics BEL RX55 Radar Detector Review

Very disappointing performance

★☆☆☆☆

1.0

"My husband and I bought these two units after having another Beltronic, which was stolen. The last one was amazing. Warnings were quick and accurate. These two new ones are awful. You could drive right by a cop and they don't go off. Basically, you can see the radar trap before this thing picks …" Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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Apr 3 2008

Fran & Brian

Burlington, VT

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Great Detector for the price

★★★★☆

4.0

"Great radar detector. I paid about [$] (new) for it and it has been worth the money. Sometimes it will go off a mile before we drive up on a cop/trooper on the side of the road. Very accurate in my opinion and very few false reads (we keep it on City, Low X most of the time). Would definitely re …" Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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Sep 23 2008

GSPFUNK

Dallas, TX

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No Problems here!

★★★★☆

4.0

"Had mine over a year mounted on my Harley handlebars. I've found it alerts in excess of 1.5 miles on flat ground. Saved me a ticket many times. I screwed up and left it mounted in a rain storm. It quit working. I dried it out for a few days and started working again. If that's not durable I don't kn …" Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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Jul 17 2008

Rick in INDY

Indy

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NOT GOOD

★☆☆☆☆

1.0

"I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS UNIT. AUDIO AND VOICE ALERTS ARE NOT CLEAR. RADAR DETECTION IS VERY POOR. MY OLD BEL 895 WORKED BETTER.

NOW USING STI AND 9500I

AUTO SCAN

X OFF

SWS OFF

POP OFF "

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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