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Beltronics V955 Vector High Performance Radar Detector (Black/Silver) |  | Brand: Beltronics
Category: CE
List Price: $199.99
Buy New: $143.75
as of 3/13/2010 15:28 PST details
You Save: $56.24 (28%)
New (18) from $143.75
Seller: E & B Electronics
Rating:  78 reviews
Sales Rank: 1381
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 10 x 3 x 9
MPN: V-955
Model: V-955
UPC: 065789259551
EAN: 0065789259551
ASIN: B0009SCMKY
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Full X, K, SuperWide Ka, Ku, and laser alert, plus Safety Warning System message display in an easy-to-use laser/radar detector | | • | New AutoScan mode intelligently reduces unwanted false alarms | | • | Ultra-bright 280-LED alphanumeric display | | • | Immune to VG-2 radar detector detection, so law enforcement cannot detect its use | | • | One-year limited warranty |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com Product Description
With the best radar performance under $200, drive safely and save money with the Vector 955. Includes features usually found on more expensive detectors: 3 brightness levels, VG2 Immunity, Digital Signal Processing, sturdy windshield mount and more. Now you don't have to choose between driving safely and saving money.  The perfect radar accessory for the economical driver. Click to enlarge. |  Includes coiled power cable. |  Easily install with quick-release windshield mount. | Superior Detection
The Vector 955 includes full X, K, SuperWide Ka, and Safety Warning System radar capability, laser detection, patented Mute and AutoMute features, audible and visual band alerts, and all the performance you'd expect from Beltronics. Digital signal processing (DSP) technology and multiple laser sensors give you long-range performance, and greatly reduce the number of false alarms. On top of that, the Vector 955 is invisible to VG-2 radar detector detectors, keeping you one step ahead. It also features Highway/City sensitivity settings to tailor performance to your needs. Easy to Use
The rugged Vector 955 gives you control right at your fingertips. Patented Mute and AutoMute technology allows you to quickly silence alerts. Advanced programming lets you customize several features, and all controls are easily accessible on top of the device. Installation is also a snap: use the quick release Windshield QuickMount 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. AutoScan Mode
The V955's AutoScan mode provides long-range warning, with minimum false alarms. In this mode, the V955's internal computer continuously analyzes all incoming signals and intelligently filters out false alarms. Ultra-Bright LED Display
Don't miss a visual alert with the 955's 280-LED alphanumeric display. Exclusive threat display tracks and displays multiple radar signals, including signal strength. You can also view Safety Warning System (SWS) messages about upcoming hazards, construction and more. Enjoy three different brightness settings or operate in dark mode if you'd prefer only audio alerts. Total Tracking Laser
Unlike Radar signals, which are highly reflective, Laser signals have very poor reflective characteristics. Many of today's Laser detectors do not have the high sensitivity necessary to detect Laser within a large "field of view." The Vector 955 incorporates Beltronics' best laser detection, which uses twin laser ports to detect energy far outside the main laser beam--including off-axis signals--providing a 360-degree field of view. The alerts provided by your unit are the same whether signals are received from the front or rear. How Safety Radar Works
Safety Warning System (SWS) 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 Vector 955. What's in the Box
Beltronics V955 Vector Radar/laser Detector, coiled power cord, quick release windshield mount, owner's manual
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 78
 Great Buy May 1, 2007
G. Velez (Florida)
36 out of 36 found this review helpful
I was slightly reluctant to buy this item after reading a few bad reviews on Amazon but I bought it and I'm glad I did. Other consumer report sites rated it high and I do also. It's a great unit and came with no problems. It picks up radars long before they're in view. Make sure you have the unit parallel with the ground to work best. No need to unplug it when you leave your vehicle...it senses a low voltage and turns itself off after a moment when it senses the car is turned off then it turns on when you restart the ignition. It also muffles its alerts after a few beeps so you don't have to reach up and turn it down if you're conversing. Great features in a great product.
Great at any price September 12, 2007
Big Running Guy (Shreveport, LA USA)
28 out of 28 found this review helpful
The 955 is a great detector that has only less features, not less range, than its more expensive stablemates. But if you are upgrading from a detector that's a few years or more older, you'll still find the features on the 955 to be great. More importantly, the range on the 955 is spectacular. Now, Bel has had some quality control issues as of late, but unless your unit pops up the dreaded "service required" message, chances are your detector is finding each threat the best it can. What some people don't realize about police radar is that police can use "instant on" radar which can be flicked on at practically point blank range. Using radar in such a fashion limits or completely prevents radar from being detected. It's not the detector's fault, police and radar manufacturers have just become savvy to the downside of leaving their radar units constantly on. Being popped by "instant on" radar has led many an inexperienced radar detector owner to throw their detector in the trash because they figured it just didn't work.... My advice would be for anyone contemplating the purchase of a detector to do a little online research into how police radar is used and what roll a detector can play in avoiding costly tickets....
Back to this unit, as I said previously, it's great. It has excellent sensitivity on all bands. If you can get by without the latest non-essential features (more conveniences than anything) then the 955 is the best your going to find in its price range.
Beltronics 955 - Peace of Mind On A Long Commute October 20, 2007
Patrick O. Donnell (New Mexico)
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
My wife and I live 100 miles away from where we both work and we commute daily to and from. Prior to getting the Beltronics 955, I was a nervous wreck driving a total of 3-4 hours a day. I have been driving the commute now for well over a year and I received only 1 ticket but I had to be constantly hyper-vigilant. I did not purchase the device to speed at will, just to provide peace of mind on a long dangerous commute.
The device has performed quite well so far. During the first quarter of the drive there are speed limit postings with embedded Ka band to give you a readout of your speed versus the posted limit. Consistently, I pick up the Ka signal from the sign at 1.4 miles out---long before it can ever pick me up. By the time the sign picks up my speed (something you can see on the readout for at least 1/4 of a mile) I have been aware of its presence for over a mile and had plenty of time to react. I have been made aware of 6 individual situations over the past week where I had considerable time to adjust my speed before actually seeing the cruiser. I might add the highway where I have had the most positive IDs has very few straight runs and many blind corners. I have had no Laser or POP situations to verify warning times. I dont belive New Mexico State Troopers use Laser or POP twixt Santa Fe and Albuquerque or on the Santa Fe bypass road, but I am sure I will detect it if they do.
On city mode within Albuquerque, I get very few false alarms.
Overall, for the first week of operation I am extremely impressed by the range and detection of the 955. I have had no technical problems with the device thus far.
BEL Vector 955 August 12, 2007
Joseph M. Macher (Vancouver, WA)
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
The Vector 955 is sensitive yet in autoscan mode will not pick up many non-critical "x" band false signals. The alerts are loud enough to hear over a loud playing stereo. This unit is a very good value.
Best unit on the market for its price July 26, 2007
L. Wendel (FL)
9 out of 10 found this review helpful
I did a lot of shopping around and found the 955 was the best unit for its price. I can say that it picks up the K band signal well in advance.
It detected a car almost 3/4 of mile away.
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