Beltronics V965 Vector Radar and Laser Detector (Black/Silver)

I've used many low end detectors - Whistler, Cobra, Uniden, etc. For several years I used a Beltronics 906. About 2003 I noticed that it wasn't doing its job. I found myself in several situations where it was obvious that radar was being used and I got barely a beep from the 906. Something was very wrong.

I scoured the Internet doing research, trying to figure out what new radar was being used that my detector was failing to pick up. I came across one site in which an expert stated that any detector made prior to 2001 or 2002 was almost worthless today and would fail to detect modern radar. That described my detector! I did further research and discovered that some police departments across the US were using a new radar called POP. Several models, including the Beltronics 965, scan for POP. Having good experience with Beltronics in the past, I went with this model.

I have been using the 965 for several months now and I can savely say that it _works._...Read more

This was my first radar detector. I purchased it over 2 years ago and still use it today in my car. Typically, I wanted a radar detector because there are always police in my town driving around with their radar on, and for frequent highway use.

Pros:
-AMAZING!! Range. Never fails to warn me at least 1/4 mile before i see a cop either in the opposite direction or sitting in the middle of the road. The detector really does have full 360 degree range.
-Has a great automute feature which automatically mutes the sound after beeping 3 times.
Cons
-picks up a lot of false alarms (x band picks up store security systems, other people radars). Beltronics customer service had told me x band is the primary radar used in New Jersey, so this gets kind of annoying.

Overall, I am very satisfied with my purchase. Over 2 years ago, about a week after putting up the detector in my car, I was driving way over the speed limit on a straight, but hilly...Read more

Bought this detector after reading the Consumers reviews. Placed near top in All categories. Not disappointed in the least and would highly recommend!! Pay no attention to the ones giving it bad reviews, this baby really saved me numerous times.