Alert Tone Distinction / Band Identification

We believe both the V1 and the RX65 excel in this regard closely followed by the 8500 X50.

Perhaps it’s due, in part, to the history I have with driving with the V1 over the years, but I feel that the distinct tones are one of the really strong attributes of the V1 - it’s very simple and easy to remember.

Beep – X
Braap - K - Band
Braap-Braap - Ka Band (I personally love this tone, but not the source of it!)
European Siren - Laser

The Bel RX65 Pro also had nice tonal quality and the added ability of voice band-id supplementation – which we warmed up to.

Whirl – X Band
High Pitched Beep – Ku Band
Rasp – K Band
Gurgle – Ka Band, POP
High Pitched Gurgle – Laser

Along with the tones, the volume levels obtainable with both, allow for rapid communication to the driver.

After we got used to the RX65's alerts, we actually found that may be more consistently identifiable - especially at mid-low volumes and/or when accompanied by music.  In these situations, the Valentine's X and K alerts can be confused with one another - particularly when they are brief in nature.  The Bel's tone's remained distinctive even at lower volume levels.

The X50 had similar tones to the RX65 but was somewhat muted, in comparison, making its audio a little less distinct relative to the other two radar detectors.  Both the Bel RX65 Pro and the Escort 8500 X50 have the ability to alert to POP K/Ka with a separate alert/display.

The Valentine does not specifically identify POP radar usage - alerting, instead, with standard K/Ka  band warning tones.  This is somewhat unfortunate, as Mr. Valentine has historically voiced concerns as to the reliability of the MPH Bee III in POP mode.  It would be nice to provide that extra bit of information to Valentine owners who are targeted by the MPH Bee III, even at the expense of an occasional POP false.

Video/Audio Clips (DivX Codec):

Order: Valentine v1.8 /w POP2, Escort 8500 X50, Bel RX65 Pro

Power On Self Test Comparison Without Music (Hi Bandwidth)
Power On Self Test Comparison With Music (Med Bandwidth)

Power On Self Test Comparison Without Music (Hi Bandwidth)
Power On Self Test Comparison With Music (Med Bandwidth) of Freddy Fender

Beltronics RX65 Pro

Power On Self Test (Hi Bandwidth)
Power On Self Test (Med Bandwidth)

Escort 8500 X50 (Red)

Power On Self Test (Hi Bandwidth)
Power On Self Test (Med Bandwidth)

Valentine One (V1) v1.8 w/POP2

Power On Self Test (Hi Bandwidth)
Power On Self Test (Med Bandwidth)

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