TOMO 24,843 Posted July 16, 2015 Report Share Posted July 16, 2015 Old vs New the same old argument...lol If you seriously think the Mk1 is better than the Mk3 you must be using it wrong. the Mk3 is pin point accurate for finding the collar...its a straight line no matter how far the dial and all the flashing lights say...tape up the speaker holes...sorts the sounds out. and the flashing lights actually tell you something about where and how deep the collar is... I will agree totally that the measurements that it gives in regards to the flashing lights can almost always be incorrect....But once you accept this and work accordingly you would have to be a complete numpty to not be able to find your ferret..Its simples really innit...you just hold receiver over collar while ferrets in box,look at lights on receiver and work out what the distance really means...They are usually about 1-2 foot out on locate when your at max distance...But get down to the last few measurements and they get more accurate so that you end up pinpointing the ferret/collar... Its more a case of ignoring the lights really and listening to the beeps and tuning it in for the last foot. I have a mk1 grey box that i would willingly swop for a mk3 anytime. Eerrr,,,,can I just remind you of your constant moaning about them carrots,,,,and all the threads you have done on here about them,,,,,and remind me how many times you keep sending them back for calibration,,,,I would gues at least 3 times in the last two years.... I agree though,,,I do like there pinpoint acuracy,,,,it's just there depth acuracy that does my head in,,,,some of them won't even go over 4 foot... Quote Link to post
TOMO 24,843 Posted July 16, 2015 Report Share Posted July 16, 2015 (edited) Yeh on the search mode....they will generally go the distance,,,, But you put it depth,,,,I bet it won't read over 6 foot,,,,and 2 foot actual depth,,,is 3 foot on the carrot,,,and 3 foot actual depth is usually 4 or 5 foot on the carrot Edited July 16, 2015 by TOMO Quote Link to post
Guest vin Posted July 16, 2015 Report Share Posted July 16, 2015 Its true I have sent collars locators etc back to Deben on numerous occasions ....and they have let me down on a couple of occasions .... But they are still the best we have at this point in time.. and Deben have been spot on with repairs and returns. The main concern is always the distance...Get a tape measure out and see for yourselves. But they do pin point the ferret... the collars are directional in locate mode and the angle of the collar is easily read...much much more than a grey box. and they do take some hammer...maybe not as much as the grey box...but there more advanced electronically. They dont like the damp and that has been one of my problems when using a lot...Don't leave it over night in a damp net bag...the condensation play havoc with the readings. Quote Link to post
TOMO 24,843 Posted July 16, 2015 Report Share Posted July 16, 2015 Its true I have sent collars locators etc back to Deben on numerous occasions ....and they have let me down on a couple of occasions .... But they are still the best we have at this point in time.. and Deben have been spot on with repairs and returns. The main concern is always the distance...Get a tape measure out and see for yourselves. But they do pin point the ferret... the collars are directional in locate mode and the angle of the collar is easily read...much much more than a grey box. and they do take some hammer...maybe not as much as the grey box...but there more advanced electronically. They dont like the damp and that has been one of my problems when using a lot...Don't leave it over night in a damp net bag...the condensation play havoc with the readings. Lol,,,read the above,,,I rest my case... You've just admitted ,,,you sent them back more than once,,,there not accurate,,,they don't take as much hammer,,,and f**k up when damp...... Remind me again why there better? 1 Quote Link to post
Guest vin Posted July 16, 2015 Report Share Posted July 16, 2015 Its true I have sent collars locators etc back to Deben on numerous occasions ....and they have let me down on a couple of occasions .... But they are still the best we have at this point in time.. and Deben have been spot on with repairs and returns. The main concern is always the distance...Get a tape measure out and see for yourselves. But they do pin point the ferret... the collars are directional in locate mode and the angle of the collar is easily read...much much more than a grey box. and they do take some hammer...maybe not as much as the grey box...but there more advanced electronically. They dont like the damp and that has been one of my problems when using a lot...Don't leave it over night in a damp net bag...the condensation play havoc with the readings. Lol,,,read the above,,,I rest my case... You've just admitted ,,,you sent them back more than once,,,there not accurate,,,they don't take as much hammer,,,and f**k up when damp...... Remind me again why there better? They are better because they are more accurate...When working properly.....heheeeee.... So what would you buy tomorrow if you had a blank check and four ferrets to work.. ? Would you buy a reconditioned Grey box Or the Carrot disco stick ? Quote Link to post
TOMO 24,843 Posted July 16, 2015 Report Share Posted July 16, 2015 Neither,,,I will just keep borrowing your spare carrot,,,,if you will lend it me anymore after this thread,,lol 1 Quote Link to post
TOMO 24,843 Posted July 16, 2015 Report Share Posted July 16, 2015 C__Data_Users_DefApps_AppData_INTERNETEXPLORER_Temp_Saved Images_untitled(7).png had a few of these last few seasons, deffo no jackers here and disco stick done job lol You want get vin digging that deep,,,he will be shouting me over for hand Quote Link to post
TOMO 24,843 Posted July 16, 2015 Report Share Posted July 16, 2015 Yep that him,,,lol Quote Link to post
Fly The Boy 330 Posted July 16, 2015 Report Share Posted July 16, 2015 Comanche your spot on couldn't have said it better myself, we will keep at it till mark 4 comes out. Quote Link to post
RIP.JD 21 Posted July 16, 2015 Report Share Posted July 16, 2015 Read them all, defiantly sticking to the mk1, it's perfect.. Why did deben not stick with it or just make it again Quote Link to post
jok 3,035 Posted July 21, 2015 Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 Couldn't agree more RIP.JD. Why mess with the best? Quote Link to post
Guest vin Posted July 21, 2015 Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 If any of you want to swop your Mk3 for an old but fully working mk1 grey box.. PM me I would be happy to swop. Quote Link to post
Country Joe 1,411 Posted July 23, 2015 Report Share Posted July 23, 2015 When I was in China, were they are made I thought it would be easy to buy one really cheap, I found a shop that sold fishing and hunting gear, there was no sign of a ferret finder, so I tried to explain to the owner what I was wanting, ha ha, no chance, he spoke no English, and me no Chinese, so my hand gestures did not work. Quote Link to post
jok 3,035 Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 Know the little screw that seems to keep coming loose(never happened to me) put a dob of nail varnish on and end of problem. Colour what takes your fancy Quote Link to post
maxwell 88 Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 What size thread is that little screw as I have lost one out of my mk1 depth wheel Quote Link to post
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