Beltronics BEL 980 Radar Detector

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Average User Rating

(4.50 out of 5) from 29 reviews

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Graduation Time (RX65)

(5.00 out of 5) by belcrazy on Aug 5, 2006

Pros: Excellent warning Time on straight aways, corners, over hills, and from rear approach.
Cons: False alarm on X band,sometimes receive false alarms from other detectors

It's been 5 years since I purchased my BEL 980. I have driven over 200,000 miles, for example, my Vo ...
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Love My Bel 980

(5.00 out of 5) by kerton on Oct 17, 2005

Pros: Runs with the best of the pack, at a fraction of the cost.
Cons: Still has false alarms, and has a learning curve. Rear detection is weak.
The Bottom Line: Got it. Bought another a few months later. Now three years later, I'd give away my dog before I'd give away my Bel 980.

I've had the Bel 980 since 2002, and previously owned many models of cheaper detectors (below $150). ...
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The Bel 980 Shadow Tech Power Cord

(4.00 out of 5) by smokeeee on Aug 23, 2005

Pros: Great unit when the cord allows it to work.
Cons: The cords!! I've had two units and both of them had a cord problem.

I Love my Bel 980 Radar Detector with Shadow Technology. It seems to be working great but does have ...
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Paid for itself many times over. The best detector I've ever had.

(5.00 out of 5) by manch55 on Dec 8, 2004

Pros: Sensitivity, False Alarm avoidance, upgradability, solid build, quick release
Cons: Very few nitpickings, not worth mentioning - OK - suction cups could be improved.
The Bottom Line: Bottom line - this thing is amazing. Highly recommended

I have had a natural aversion to Bel radar detectors as I had a very unfortunate experience with the ...
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COLLEGE STUDENT

(5.00 out of 5) by efrainquezada on Jul 20, 2004

Pros: DETECTS A LITTLE MORE THAN A MILE AWAY, CONTROLLING IT TO YOUR OWN LEVEL.
Cons: ONLY DOES FALSE ALARMS ON K AND X , NOT Ka THE IMPORTANT ONE.

LETS JUST SAY IM STILL IN COLLEGE AND I DONT LIKE WASTING TIME, BELTRONICS PAYED OF 1ST WEEK SPRING ...
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