MR2NR,
Good choice in radar detectors. My favorite Beltronics was the 890 model/980 models. Yes its not a V1, trust me I completely understand where your coming from. The quality of the Bel is nothing like the V1. As for detection on Ka band its pretty close to the V1, but K and X band the V1 is the King. Both will save you from illegal radar traps. Great buy I have to say.
Georgia Boy