SunRay DX-1 Probe for MXT- Your opinion???

[Gen. Breckinridge]

I have a handheld pinpointer and hate having yet another thing hanging from my belt. Has anyone had experience with the SunRay DX-1 probe. I like the idea that is works with the detector and mounts on the shaft (nothing else to forget and have to go back and find, I'm getting along in years!!). If you have one what is the diameter of the probe? Does it add much to the weight of the detector and most importantly, what do you think of it? I will be coin shooting and relic hunting with it, no prospecting.

Thanks a lot guys & gals. I love this forum!

Ken

[warsawdaddy]

I don't have one,however,I did see one in action today and I Will be getting one!I presently have a 560 and it works fine but does not compare to the inline probe.The one I watched today was on a DFX and the probe was about 1" in diameter.

[Gen. Breckinridge]

Thanks Warsawdaddy,
I found the specs on it and you are right, it is 1" in diameter. I am thinking seriously about getting one myself. Here is a review that I found:

Sun Ray Invader DX-1 Target Probe Field Test

by David Zabielski

Was fortunate enough to field test the new Sunray DX-1 probe (pinpointer) for the White's DFX/MXT this week. Believe me, it was definately worth the wait. Starting from the beginning, the probe is very easy to install. Not like the Minelab Explorer where the shaft needs to be sent in. It just snaps on and screws in to the existing holes already on the DFX and MXT. It is very well constructed with heavy PVC and a thick cable. Looks to be built to last. The entire installation process takes less than five minutes. No batteries are required, it runs off the detectors batteries. It remains off until you switch it on, at which time the detectors coil is switched off.

As far as actual field test goes, I feel I must say that I was not a big fan of pinpointers, until now that is. I did not like any of the pinpointers I had owned in the past. The list of faults are as follows: falsing when making contact with the ground, going off inside of carrying pouch, falling out of pouch and losing them, poor sensitivity, sounding off on every piece of metal in the hole and leaving them off to the side of the hole after making a recovery and forgetting to pick them back up. I can't tell you how many times that has happened to me. I'd have to spend anywhere's from a minute to an hour backtracking my steps to find the thing. Almost every guy I've ever hunted with has lost at least one probe in the woods.

Now back to the DX-1 probe. NONE of the above apply to this probe. It's sensitivity is outstanding (3-4" on a coin), there is no falsing when you bump it or hit the ground. No sensitivity switch to constantly adjust, no way to lose it. It remains atop the shaft completely out of the way until needed. I could not feel any added weight to the detector while swinging either.

Now for the biggest bonuses. Get this, the probe is actually a small coil. Imagine taking your 5" or 9.5" coil off and just having a 1" coil. That's what you now have right at your fingertips. If your program is discriminating out iron, so will the probe. If you sweep in the hole and there's 3 nails, a quarter and a dime in the hole, as you sweep over each one, the probe will ID it on your VDI as such and through the tones if your Tone ID is on. Next big bonus is it requires no batteries and when switched on your main coil is switched off. This means that there is no longer interference between the probe and detector and the detector, while idle is not constantly chattering.

All in all I have to give it two thumbs up. Sunray did an outstanding job on this and it was definately worth the wait. I could not find a single thing that I did not like about the probe. Contact your nearest Sunray dealer and check it out.

Any other comments are welcome...
Thanks,
Ken

[lucky1777]

I have been considering one myself. My only question is. Sometimes when I cut and flip my sod back, I lose the signal. I then have to turn my disc. down to get it back. Will the probe lose the signal also?

[DetectoDude]

I have a DX-1 on my MXT and I wouldn't be without it. You can use the VCO audio to pinpoint the target in the hole. I have an XL-1 on my XLT and love it also. Mounting the probe on the side of the box (optional mount) works much better, balance is better. I like the fact that I don't have to remove my headphones to hear the pinpointer my hands always used to get them dirty. Take my advice if you buy it you won't regret it.

[teverly]

I have 3 minelabs and i have xi probes on all of them...would not have a detector without one!!!
they make recovery and pinpointing really easy and save a lot of digging!!!!
As already mentioned you will not regret it!!!

[Kas]

I love mine, even better than the hand held.

It's another coil, only one inch diameter.

Don't know how I ever did without it.

[SHERMANVILLE ILLINOIS]

If you have the money to blow,


Toys, toys, more toys.

You can do without it.

[teverly]

I see you have one listed though!!
and my finds total went up when i got mine,less time trying to find the on edge and dirt pile coins!!!!!

[SHERMANVILLE ILLINOIS]

I see you have one listed though!!
and my finds total went up when i got mine,less time trying to find the on edge and dirt pile coins!!!!!

Very observant

Yes I have one
That is why I gave an opinion.

Expensive and is not a, "must have".

Just another club in the bag; another tool
in the toolbox.

have a good un......
SHERMANVILLE

[Tin Nugget]

I have one on my MXT. I debated it for a while because of added weight and the expense. Finally got one and happy I did. It's no contest the DX1 is far and away the best and worth the money. My Vibraprobe is officially retired. Don't worry about the picture on the web site, the probe for the MXT is black, not white.

[teverly]

I see you have one listed though!!
and my finds total went up when i got mine,less time trying to find the on edge and dirt pile coins!!!!!

Very observant

Yes I have one
That is why I gave an opinion.

Expensive and is not a, "must have".

Just another club in the bag; another tool
in the toolbox.

have a good un......
SHERMANVILLE

Yea,but it at least i can use my probe..all the new clubs in my golf bag still go to the right when i hit!!!!
But i agree,not a need,just a nice add on....
Happy hunting!!!

[SHERMANVILLE ILLINOIS]

teverly,

hope you have some outstanding hunting
also

have a good un......
SHERMANVILLE