Just recived my mk3m and 2 collars

[Paid 935]

I must say it looks a lot better than the mk3, the collars look

a lot more sturdy, and hopefully will not need wrapping in electrical tape.

With good old leather collars too. Sure its bigger than the older mk3

collars, but they were flimsy, broke easy, and were a long way from water proof.

Also the 394 batteries they run from are easyier to source than the 393's

As a lot of hearing aids use the 394's

It also has the magnetic switch, so you can collar up before leaving home, and

save a bit of batterie power when there not to ground.

 

The control box has a pin pointer dial, which should help those more used to the mk1 too.

 

Seems Deben do listen, I'm sure Simon had some input, as all the common problems seem ironed out in this model.

 

All in all, chuffed so far, can not wait till sunday to give it a whirl in the field.

 

Anyone else using them, and know how water tight they are ? is it still worth a bit of electrical tape ?

 

Thanks who ever off here runs North east fieldsports, fecking bargin price, and top knotch and fast servise

Edited January 21, 2009 by Paid

[stealthy1 3,964]

I've been using the MK3M's for a couple of months now, good bit of kit.

[auld salmon 28]

i got mine delivered yesterday they look the dogs nuts but the proof is in the testing hopefully this weekend noticed the mk 1 collars dont work with it ,mk3m will still use the mk1 also the now as only got 2collars mabe sell mk 1

[rangers 0]

i have been waiting for mine since before christmas by the time i get it the season will be over

[DDD 4]

Mk3 locators do pick up the mk1 collar, not sure of accuracy though.

[shepp 2,285]

I bought mine from North East too at sale price and was delivered using recorded delivery in less than 48 hours.

Never used a ferret finder before and found it tricky to put the collars on them to start with but got the knack after a few goes.

All in all happy with it.

Shepp

[quicksilver 0]

Mk3 locators do pick up the mk1 collar, not sure of accuracy though.

 

 

Are you sure?, i hunt with a guy who uses a mk I and his box will pick up my mkIII collars but my MKIII wont pickup his collars.

 

keith

[Halfinch 51]

Mk3 locators do pick up the mk1 collar, not sure of accuracy though.

 

 

Are you sure?, i hunt with a guy who uses a mk I and his box will pick up my mkIII collars but my MKIII wont pickup his collars.

 

keith

 

That's right, the MK1 box pics up MK3 collars (Think the range varies slightly though)

 

But Mk3 box won't work with MK1 collars.

[Paid 935]

Cool, looking it at, it dont need taping, so I'll leave them as they are. Certainly seem a lot more rugged than the old mk3, were the side bits

that hold the collar have snapped on me a few times.

[socks 32,253]

been using the new collars for most of the season and there are a few things you need to be aware of .... the leather collars will stretch as they are a soft leather so half way through the day check them as they can easily slip off the ferrets head they are also very long so trim them down .... use the little magnetic tool to turn the collars on if you use the box i have found that the collars somehow turn themselves off .... make sure that you carry the box and the collars seperately incase it accidently turns the collars on/off .........

 

having said that the new set up is spot on for accuracy and i have dropped onto the ferrets head every single time i have dug ...........

Edited January 23, 2009 by socks

[Paid 935]

Cheers for the tips.