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Beltronics Vector 955 Radar Detector

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Immune to VG-2 radar detector detection
Auto Scan looks for all bands of radar and laser
Voice alerts and built-in earphone jack
8X range provides advanced warning of radar signals
Brightness control with the push of a button

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Description

Top Mid-Priced Performing Radar Detector at 2007 "Guys of Lidar" Test!

The BEL V955 was the best performing radar detector in the below $200.00 price category at the 2007 radar detector test performed by the Guys of Lidar.

The BEL V955 includes full X, K, Ka, POP, and Safety Warning System radar capability, front and rear laser detection. The V995 also includes digital signal processing (DSP) for superior range.

Faster Response
Vector 955's lightning -fast microprocessor can detect and process a signal in 500 milliseconds. This industry-leading response time is crucial against laser and instant-on radar.

Multi-Sensor Laser Protection
Total Tracking Laser™ circuitry continually searches for laser guns, providing maximum and superior off-axis protection.

Easy-To-Use Options and Controls
Preset at the factory, Vector 955 is optimized for driving in the United States. However, you can also customize the Vector 955 to meet your specific driving style. The easy-to-use selectable options make it simple to change.

Clear Digital Voice or Audio Alerts
Clear audio tones provide alerts you can hear even in noisy environments. Or, select digital voice alerts to keep you fully informed without taking your eyes off the road.

Ultra-Bright High Definition Display
Using the brightest alphanumeric display, the Vector 965 is easy to read from any angle. The bar graph will display band and relative signal strength as you approach the radar source.

Brightness Control with Dark Mode
Vector 955 has four levels of brightness to choose from, including full dark mode for discreet night travel.

Advanced AutoScan™ Processing
Patented AutoScan™ analysis technology provides increased accuracy, monitors multiple signals simultaneously.

Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
Patented technology continuously analyzes all incoming signals and rejects unwanted false alarms. This provides the perfect balance of sensitivity and selectivity.

Mute and AutoMute Audio Controls
Vector 955's AutoMute circuitry automatically reduces the volume level during an alert. Or, press the large top-mounted mute button during an alert to instantly quiet the audio.

Selectable City Mode Filtering
Choose from three levels of City mode filters, including Low X and No X-band for quiet operation in town.

VG2 Immunity
Exclusive Shadow Technology™ keeps you unseen by the VG2 radar detector detector.

Sensitivity Control
Highway, AutoScan and City

Compact Size
1.25" H x 2.75" W x 4.75" L

Comes Fully Equipped
Vector 955 comes complete with a comprehensive owner's manual, quick release windshield mount, rugged coiled power cord with reliable telephone-type connector, and quick-reference card.

Display Type
280 LED Alphanumeric
Bar Graph, Threat Display, or Tech Display
3 Levels of Brightness, plus Dark Mode

Power Requirement
12VDC, Negative Ground

Programmable Features

Power-on indication
Voice alerts on or off
Power-on sequence
AutoMute
Audio tones
City mode sensitivity
Radar/Laser bands on or off

Technical Specs

Operating Bands

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 high-performance laser sensors

Tests

During the March 2007 "Guys of Lidar" radar detector test, the Bel Vector was the top performing radar detector in the "under $200.00" price range. The V-955 had good range on all the radar bands and performed well on POP!

About Beltronics Radar
Beltroncis Radar, a leader in radar and laser detection, has company headquarters located in the Cincinnati, Ohio, area. With a full line of radar, laser, and safety detectors, Beltronics designs, manufactures, and markets its products in North America. Beltronics was established in 1967.

What's Included:

Detector, Windshield mount, Coiled power cord

Shipping Restrictions:

Available for shipment to the USA and Canada only.

Dimensions & Specifications

Features

Auto Sensitivity Tuning , POP Radar Detection , Safety Warning System , Text Display , Voice Alert

Type

Corded Radar Detectors

Brand

Beltronics

Documentation

Click here to view the Bel Vector 955 Product Manual

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REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

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Beltronics Vector 955 Radar Detector

4.4

(based on 134 reviews)

97%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Clear alert (121)
Easy to mount (114)
Good sensitivity (110)
Durable (83)
Great features (71)

Cons

Gives false reads (33)
Inaccurate (4)

Best Uses

Highway driving (118)
Urban navigation (82)
Rural navigation (56)
Small cars (34)
Larger cars (33)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Practical (78), Commuter (70), Gearhead (30), Tuner (22), Auto professional (13)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (27), Yes (3)

Most Liked Positive Review

Does what it's suppose to do!

It does what its intended to do plan and simple.
I'll start with the cons first:
Cord length is a bit short if your intending on using any outlet not directly below...Read complete review

It does what its intended to do plan and simple.
I'll start with the cons first:
Cord length is a bit short if your intending on using any outlet not directly below the spot its mounting (cord not stretched is like a foot, and 3ft stretched)
It does give false alerts and only when its in a city and your passing stores (mainly pharmacies walmarts grocery stores) with automatic doors. Not a big deal, your probably not speeding in those areas because they are congested.
This thing has probably saved me from 2 tickets so far in the first 2 months of ownership. 2 tickets at $100 bucks lets say, = 200 dollars, yup, it paid for itself already.

What I use it for:
I live in an area of NH (mostly Ka and K band) where there aren't a lot of highways connecting the major areas but instead main roads that are about 55MPH that switch to 30MPH with little warning (and the cops are strict about it too!)
If your not familar with the road, chances are you miss the 30MPH switch but still feel that the speed limit is about 40-45 since its still 2 lanes for each direction and bam, the first cop that passes you snags you for going 15-20 over.
So I got this because I was fed up with getting speeding tickets when I was honestly unaware I was even speeding.

Now on to how well it works:
ITS GREAT!
The range for the price in my opinion is great.
It picks up Ka and K at great lengths to give you time to slow down. Some of the instances I got warned:
I was going about 65 in a 50MPH (again a road that was 2 lanes each direction) and I was coming up on a hill. The radar starting giving a 1 bar warning then instantly a 2. So since I was not really around anything I trusted it and slowed down to 50MPH. Soon as I got to the top of the hill, I trooper passed me going the opposite direction. Wow! Great warning from on the other side of a pretty sized hill!
Another time I was coming up on construction on the other side of a Jersey Barrier on a highway.
I had about 1 minute of driving time at 55MPH of warning. The cop was facing the direction I was coming from, and behind a bunch of construction vehicles. I wasn't speeding at the time or in danger of being radared by hims since he was on the other side, but still, knowing it can pick him up with stuff in the way is a plus.
Another instance was those silly SPEED LIMIT IS:
YOUR SPEED IS: signs. It was facing for the opposite direction traffic. I was getting a huge signal from it approaching it (not in its line of aim yet) passed it, and the signal got weak, then got in its field of aim, and the signal got as strong as it was. Confused at first, I realized that it was bouncing off the billboard in front of its field of aim!
I WOULD BUY THIS IF YOU ARE THE PERSON WHO DOESNT GO 80 ON THE HIGHWAY, BUT WOULD LIKE THE PEACE OF MIND KNOWING THEY WILL NEVER GET A TICKET AT THE SPEED THEY USUALLY GO: 10MPH OVER.

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Most Liked Negative Review

BEST for under [$]

Well, the title says it all. It is the best, for under [$] Ive been in friends cars that had escorts and higher end beltronics and they have had much more warning time...Read complete review

Well, the title says it all. It is the best, for under [$] Ive been in friends cars that had escorts and higher end beltronics and they have had much more warning time then this unit. I figured id give it a month before i wrote a review for it because i wanted to test it out. In that time i drove around 800 city and 700 highway miles. In the city its either a hit or miss. Luckily the times i wasnt speeding more then 7 or 8 mph, it picked it up. But other times id be going around a corner and before it goes off i already see the cop. When its T ( on my side), the radar goes off after i have already passed the cop, not before, and it gets stronger as i go away for about a quarter of a mile then goes away. It did save me a few times granted, but nothing that a cheaper cobra couldnt have done. On the highway, i tested it out doing 15-20 over the speed limit(70). Sadly, on the trip i really only got 3 hits and 2 were opposite directions. Though, it did save me once when an undercover cop car was in the left lane parked waiting with his radar on and a motorcycle cop a half mile up the road under a bridge. It did allow me enough time to slow down move over and not get caught (80 in a 55). Depending on its use, i would or would not recommend it. Your choice.

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Jan

9

2012

5.0

My son is very much satified .

By Mamabell

from Bartow,FL

About Me Commuter

Pros

Clear Alert
Durable
Easy To Mount
Good Sensitivity
Neat Features or Extras
Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

City Driving
Highway Driving

Comments about Beltronics Vector 955 Radar Detector:

The item arrived on time.

Dec

16

2011

5.0

It does what it's supposed to do well!

By Tony D

from Houston, TX

About Me Commuter, Practical

Pros

Clear Alert
Easy To Mount
Good Sensitivity
Neat Features or Extras
Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

City Driving
Good for all around use
Highway Driving

Comments about Beltronics Vector 955 Radar Detector:

Did research before buying. So far, it stacks up. I am happy with my purchase.

Service and delivery comments:

Delivery was fast. It arrived even sooner than I was told it would, which was fast to begin with. Great buying experience. I'll be back. Hayneedle rocks!

Nov

25

2011

(0 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Please see service comments below!

By Bunny

from Mt Plymouth, FL

About Me Gearhead, Practical

Pros

Na

Cons

Haven't installed yet

Best Uses

City Driving
Highway Driving
Larger Cars
Rural Driving

Comments about Beltronics Vector 955 Radar Detector:

We have another Bel radar detector in the car now that's old and doesn't work. This new one hasn't been installed yet - we're trying to find someone in the Orlando/Altamonte Springs/or Mt Dora areas that installs them. The new one can't be connected the way the old one is. Do you have a phone # of a company in this area that could help us? Please advise. Thanks.

Nov

18

2011

4.0

As they say... Best for under $200

By Cotwell

from Niagara falls, NY

About Me Auto Professional, Gearhead, Tuner

Pros

Clear Alert
Durable
Easy To Mount
Good Sensitivity
Neat Features or Extras
Versatile

Cons

Gives False Reads

Best Uses

City Driving
Highway Driving

Comments about Beltronics Vector 955 Radar Detector:

Driving a good amount daily and having the urge to go above the speed limit everyonce in awhile, I thought it would be smart for me to invest in a radar detector. Searching at radars online, the v955 seemed to be the best for a not so high price. Having it for about two weeks now it has already paid for itself may times. The range is pretty darn good seeing how it's much cheaper than other radar detectors Although I do get two false alarms everyday passin the local rite aid and Wendy's does get really annoying if not on automute. But if your not looking to spend $400 or so on a radar then the beltronics v955 is most definetly the way to go.

Oct

24

2011

(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

I would buy this product again

By Cher

from Indianapolis, IN

Pros

Beltronics
Clear Alert
Durable
Easy To Mount
Good Sensitivity
Neat Features or Extras
Vector 955
Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Beltronics Vector 955 Radar Detector:

This was a gift for my husband. After researching a lot of radar detectors I determined that this would be the best purchase economically and the features of this product are the best match for his travel needs.

Service and delivery comments:

Received my order very quickly and without any errors. I will definetly purchase from them again.

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