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How's the sunray?
- Thread starter Doran
- Start date
Larry (IL)
Well-known member
It is worth every cent IMHO.
Larry (IL)
Well-known member
Think of the SunRay as a switchable one inch coil for your detector. You switch between the coil you are using and the SunRay.
PokerShark
Member
I have a DX-1 that I love but I may be parting with soon. It really is a fantastic tool and like you I got started with a pistol probe.
The pluses are the PP has quite a bit of depth for a probe and it is easy to hear. I found the long reach on it very helpful when in deeper holes, although the wide end can also get in the way. The downsides were, with that range comes side detection of junk in smaller holes. What I mean by that is, when you are trying to keep your holes small and you know your target is in the bottom of the hole you are digging, the PP will sometimes react to trash targets near the surface or in the side of the hole. I found this to be a little frustrating when working in trashy areas like parks.
The DX-1 on the other hand works with your detector headphones which is uber convenient. It also is one less thing to carry or put on your belt because it is right there beside the hole because it is on the detector so it is in easy reach. Some say they notice the added weight, but I must be a weight lifter or something because I didn't notice a difference. I suspect those folks say they notice a weight difference in Lithium and Nickel-Metal batteries! LOL It is not as sensitive as a PP, so I find the target hit information more accurate and there are fewer hits from nearby junk targets. The downside to the DX would be hunting with someone else (like my wife) that does not have a probe. You become the designated probe/digger which is not that much fun and your finds are fewer each hunt when paired up. I'm not cheap, but my wife does not go out with me often enough to justify getting her a probe, so you can see my conflict. Letting go of my DX-1 frees up cash to invest in a handheld probe. Most likely I will go with the new Minelab, or fall back on a tried and true Garrett this time around. If I was a relic hunter I would be back to a PP in half a heart beat!
One other issue I have noticed with the DX-1 is the need to ground balance after every dig. I suspect using the DX is impacting the auto-tracking when I probe, but my machine is very chattery after I probe and a new ground balance will settle it right down. Another big plus for the DX-1 is also discretion, but the VDI and graphing is not very useful with the probe I am sorry to say. But like another responder said, it is like a 1" coil and he is exactly right. How could Whites calibrate the machine to give 100% accurate information with a tiny coil? For what it offers I think it is an outstanding value when compared to handheld probes, not to mention it is built TOUGH and built well. I know if I go with a handheld probe I will really miss it!
Hope this helps and good luck on your choice and hunts!
The Shark
The pluses are the PP has quite a bit of depth for a probe and it is easy to hear. I found the long reach on it very helpful when in deeper holes, although the wide end can also get in the way. The downsides were, with that range comes side detection of junk in smaller holes. What I mean by that is, when you are trying to keep your holes small and you know your target is in the bottom of the hole you are digging, the PP will sometimes react to trash targets near the surface or in the side of the hole. I found this to be a little frustrating when working in trashy areas like parks.
The DX-1 on the other hand works with your detector headphones which is uber convenient. It also is one less thing to carry or put on your belt because it is right there beside the hole because it is on the detector so it is in easy reach. Some say they notice the added weight, but I must be a weight lifter or something because I didn't notice a difference. I suspect those folks say they notice a weight difference in Lithium and Nickel-Metal batteries! LOL It is not as sensitive as a PP, so I find the target hit information more accurate and there are fewer hits from nearby junk targets. The downside to the DX would be hunting with someone else (like my wife) that does not have a probe. You become the designated probe/digger which is not that much fun and your finds are fewer each hunt when paired up. I'm not cheap, but my wife does not go out with me often enough to justify getting her a probe, so you can see my conflict. Letting go of my DX-1 frees up cash to invest in a handheld probe. Most likely I will go with the new Minelab, or fall back on a tried and true Garrett this time around. If I was a relic hunter I would be back to a PP in half a heart beat!
One other issue I have noticed with the DX-1 is the need to ground balance after every dig. I suspect using the DX is impacting the auto-tracking when I probe, but my machine is very chattery after I probe and a new ground balance will settle it right down. Another big plus for the DX-1 is also discretion, but the VDI and graphing is not very useful with the probe I am sorry to say. But like another responder said, it is like a 1" coil and he is exactly right. How could Whites calibrate the machine to give 100% accurate information with a tiny coil? For what it offers I think it is an outstanding value when compared to handheld probes, not to mention it is built TOUGH and built well. I know if I go with a handheld probe I will really miss it!
Hope this helps and good luck on your choice and hunts!
The Shark
I have one on my machine and it has some quirks but it does the job so well I put up with it..
Like if your running your sniping coil real hot
it's real sensitive in the hole
Yes when running hot you should grd bal most every time you switch back from it I say so what? it only takes a sec....jeesh
It is great for nugget hunting also
I would never take mine off my machine
When the V3i Speaks....I listen
Mortamus
Like if your running your sniping coil real hot
it's real sensitive in the hole
Yes when running hot you should grd bal most every time you switch back from it I say so what? it only takes a sec....jeesh
It is great for nugget hunting also
I would never take mine off my machine
When the V3i Speaks....I listen
Mortamus
PokerShark
Member
Must be my detector. Because if I don't do a new ground balance after using the probe my machine will NOT instantly settle down. Don't forget that multiple factors impact your ability to auto balance. Here in Cali the soil is highly mineralized and I have no doubt that is a huge factor....jeesh.
The Shark
The Shark
Larry (IL)
Well-known member
Have you tried locking the tracking so it will not change? That is what I do and I update the GB as needed..... about every 1/2 hour to an hour in my ground.
mgtmadness
Member
PokerShark said:
How much would you part with it?
Count Pierre
Member
I have the DX-1 on my DFX, & will shortly be transferring it to my soon to arrive VX3.
Love it, but my biggest problem is that I often forget to switch over from probe to coil after a dig.
Means I have to go back over old ground!
IDIOT!!
Love it, but my biggest problem is that I often forget to switch over from probe to coil after a dig.
Means I have to go back over old ground!
IDIOT!!
Attach the DX-1 probe to the detector shaft with only one clip instead of two clips as shown in the installation instructions. With only one clip, the probe will wiggle just slightly as you swing the main coil. If you have left the DX-1 switch in the Probe position, the slight wiggle will cause constant quarter signals because the probe is detecting the aluminum shaft. You will soon recognize the quarter signals for what they are and flip the switch to coil. By the way, using only one clip for the probe makes it much easier to attach and remove the probe but still holds the probe good enough except when in thick brush. The clips have some fairly sharp edges on them that need very slight blunting with a fine file before cutting yourself ... I waited till after I had nicked myself the third time. Am a little slow.
Hope this helps
Hope this helps