Radar Detectors

We get asked from time to time what is the most popular radar detector from Beltronics. While they are all rather even, there are a few that are a bit more popular than the others.

The Beltronics STi Driver Radar Detector is very well liked for being a shielded, undetectable design and for having top performance. In fact the STi driver is one of the top performing detectors around. Some are surprised that it is bought by people who do not drive in Virginia or DC. It is because they know the STi offers great detection range and response time. It just happens to also be completely stealth and invisible to police detection devices.

Another popular model from Beltronics is the Beltronics Vector 995 Radar Detector. It offers good performance and nice features for a very nice price. While it may not have GPS location services and the like, it instead focuses on being good at simply detecting radar. It has a no nonsense design that a lot of people are looking for.

If you have any questions about Beltronics radar detectors, or any other radar detector brand, then give us a call at 1-800-584-1445 or send us an email. You might also want to give our Radar Detector Buyer's Guide a look.

Are you looking for a top end radar detector with GPS camera warnings? Well give the Beltronics GX65 Radar Detector a look. Not only does it offer exceptional range and warning time, it also has an integrated GPS camera warning system. You are also able to mark areas where you receive false alerts.

Bel Pro GX65 has a unique auto-muting function. If you are moving less than 20mph and you encounter either police radar or police lidar, the Pro GX65 will briefly tone alert with a double-tone which varies based-upon the type of reception. The GX65 also has AutoScan mode, and will vary its sensitivity to X-band and K-band radar in real-time depending on the rate of travel.

The GX65 has the quality you expect in a Beltronics Radar Detector, great features, and some of the best performance available.

There may never be a perfect radar detector, there are just too many variables. However, the Beltronics RX65 radar detector might be close to perfect. It offers a nice balance of price, performance, reliability, and features. While it might not be the best radar detector for your driving needs, it does exceed expectation in what most of us expect out of a radar detector.

The RX65 has a nice balance of range and sensitivity, is responsive and has just the number of features you need. Check out this performance test by GOL, the RX65 is very impressive for a $299.95 radar detector!

If you have been thinking about upgrading to a new detector, or want to buy your first one, the Beltronics RX65 may be what you are looking for. Go out and read some reviews and you will see why we feel it is close to being a perfect radar detector.

We have the Beltronics RX65 (Red Screen) here and ready to ship for $299.95 and the Beltronics RX65 (Blue Screen) for $339.95. If you have any questions about what to look for in a radar detector, then give us a call (1-800-584-1445), send an email, or leave a comment here on our radar detector blog.

Are you looking for a wireless radar detector from Cobra? Then you will want to give these a look:

Cobra XRS R10G Radar Detector: The Cobra XRS R10G Radar Detector has a great modular design. The unit includes three parts: the actual radar detector which should be mounted by the rearview mirror, the GPS locator which mounts beside the detector, and a wireless display/control panel which can be mounted anywhere within the vehicle. This design offers the driver a great combination: a discrete mounting location and easy access to controls!

Cobra XRS R9G Radar Detector: The Cobra XRS R9G Radar Detector like the R10G includes three parts: the actual radar detector which should be mounted by the rearview mirror, the GPS locator which mounts beside the detector, and a wireless display/control panel.

Cobra XRS R8 Radar Detector: The Cobra XRS R8 Radar Detector includes two parts: the actual radar detector which should be mounted by the rearview mirror, and a wireless display/control panel.

All three Cobra radar detectors offer voice alerts and an intuitive IntelliMute feature which will automatically mute the detector based on your speed. They also detect POP radar, and even have built-in support for the Ku band which is currently used in Europe.

If you have any questions about a Cobra radar detector, or anything else then give us a call (1-800-584-1445) or send us an email.

UPDATE: This promotion expired July 18, 2010 and is no longer available.

Purchase any windshield mount Escort radar detector and you qualify for a free accessory pack (SuperCup Mount and SmartCord)!
The accessory pack is valued at $50. Celebrate summer with Escort in this limited time event.

Escort radar detectors are some of the best around. There is a reason they are preferred by serious drivers worldwide. So avoid a ticket this summer with an Escort radar detector!

This offer is fulfilled by Escort directly, so you will need to visit their official website to register. Offer valid until July 18, 2010. All accessory packs will be shipped by Escort. Estimated deliver time is 4 to 6 weeks.

The same team of intrepid radar detector experts that found the long lost treasure of Whistler XTR-690 radar detectors have unearthed a supply of Whistler Pro 78 radar detectors. The Pro 78 is one of Whistler's most popular high performance radar detector models, so we are thrilled to be able to offer them for a one time low price of $119.99 with free shipping! Save $50 on one of the best budget radar detectors made!

We have a limited number available, and we might not be able to get any more. If you have been looking for deal on a radar detector to use before heading out on the road this summer, the Whistler Pro 78 radar detector may be exactly what you have been shopping for!

We sometimes get asked "So what radar detector do you use?" and that is a very good question. We all have radar detectors in our vehicles, so I went out to our parking lot and did a quick survey. Most of the people here have a Beltronics radar detector at the moment. The rest have Escort or Whistler (because I know you are curious). We have over the years found Beltronics to offer a nice balance between price and performance so it was not much or a surprise. Now this does vary a bit since we also do a fair bit of testing new detectors, you never know what Danny is using!

Some visitors to our radar detector website are surprised we do not have ratings assigned for each radar detector. Our reason is rather simple, if the ratings are not from an independent source or if they are not very, very detailed they mean nothing.

Be wary of any website that has some arbitrary number next to the radar detector. Instead look for reviews by independent sources. Two of our favorites are the Veil Guy and Guys of Lidar. Now one thing you can do for fun is use radar detector ratings to see if the website has a bias. If every detector for a certain brand ranks high, ask yourself why? The detectors made vary a great bit, and some are much better performers than others, even within the same brand.

Someday we may implement a rating system, but not until we are satisfied it provides people with an honest evaluation of a radar detector, and not some subjective rating. There is a substantial amount of effort involved in rating a radar detector accurately. Anyone can sit around and say "This is a four star radar detector". It is a lot harder to provide a real quantitative measure using consistent testing, and show how you came up with the numbers.

We tell people all the time, you are your own best purchasing assistant. Go out and find reviews from people like yourself, not from people selling or manufacturing radar detectors. Get some real world opinions. We want to help you find the best radar detector based on how and where you drive and what your budget is.

When you call us, we like to find out about the type of driving you do, and where you live. Do you need long range detection on the highway, or the ability to lock out false alerts around town? There are a lot of personal variables, and this is the reason we carry so many radar detector models. A website with some simple numerical rating is often just passing along what the manufacturers told them.

If you have any questions, give us a call (1-800-584-1445), send an email, or check out our radar detector buyer's guide.

There are a lot of forums out there that focus on radar detectors. In truth they tend to be a mixed resource for finding out about different models. Sometimes they have great information, sometimes, well they are not so useful. Those that read our radar detector blog, speak with us on the phone, or chat with us know that here at Buy Radar Detectors we are big proponents of people doing their own independent research into radar detectors. There is a lot of misleading information so an informed shopper is also a smart shopper.

We find very, very few forums that are active, offer useful reviews, are interested in feedback, and offer a welcoming community for those wanting to learn about different radar detector models. Some are very hostile to new posters, are not interested in factual information, or are about everything but radar detectors. While forums are a great potential source of knowledge, that potential is often squandered by arrogant posters, incorrect information, or corporate communications folk unable to give a straight answer.

A radar detector forum though can be useful for finding out about the most recent products, area specific traffic laws, and real world feedback on how well something works. So if you have a fireproof suit, some protective eyewear, bleach, and a flyswatter here are a few forums that you might find useful:

Speedtrap Hunter's Radar Detector Forum: The Speedtrap Hunter's Forum is the only forum that we can truly recommend to people. It is well moderated, has a nice community, and the Speedtrap Hunter himself is one of the leading independent reviewers of radar detector around. It is also the only forum that is not affiliated with a radar detector seller or manufacturer.

Escort's Radar Detector Forum: The go to place for information about Escort radar detectors. If you have any question about an Escort radar detector it is worth a look.

Beltronics' Radar Detector Forum: Another nice, company ran forum, if you want to know more about a Beltronics radar detector you might be interested in checking it out.

Blinder's Forum (No longer online): If you are interested in laser jammers and radar detectors, give the Blinder forum a look.

These are the main forums that customers have mentioned they like. If you know of a radar detector forum not mentioned let us know, chances are there are plenty of other people out there that will be interested!

There are a lot of fans of Whistler radar detectors out there. I will let all of you in on a secret. They take building quality radar detectors for a very affordable price very seriously. Everyone here is a fan of how they do business, the way the treat customers, and their honest commitment to designing great radar detectors.

Here are a few of the more popular Whistler radar detector models:

Whistler XTR-695 SE Radar Detector: The Whistler XTR-695 SE Radar Detector is a top-of the line model. It has a very balanced mixture of features and performance.

Whistler Pro 78 SE Radar Detector: The Whistler Pro 78 SE Radar Detector offers great performance, a nice display, and voice alerts. The Pro 78 is very popular, and a favorite here.

Whistler XTR-695 Radar Detector: The Whistler XTR-695 Radar Detector is already a legendary radar detector. It offers amazing performance for the price, and one that continue to amaze us for its well-balanced design and features.

Whistler Pro 68 SE Radar Detector: The Whistler Pro 68 SE Radar Detector is probably the best radar detector available for under $100. The Pro 68 was a legendary budget performer, and the Pro 68 SE is a more refined and updated design. If you have been looking for a budget radar detector, the Pro 68 SE is probably what you are searching for!

In addition to all of the above models, Whistler makes a radar detector for just about every driver. Check out our entire selection of Whistler radar detectors and see what I mean. Whistler also makes more than just traditional windshield mount radar detectors, They also have a concealed design, the Whistler Pro 3450 Radar Detector .There is even the Whistler Cruisader Motorcycle Radar Detector a great motorcycle radar detector! Whistler also makes redlight camera detectors such as the Whistler RLC-100 Redlight / Speed Camera Detector and the Whistler RLC-250 Redlight / Speed Camera Detector.

If you have questions about radar detectors give us a call at 1-800-584-1445, or send us an email. We want to be your personal radar detector specialist!