Found this couple of days ago in a box of parts, SunRay suprise.

[Old California]

Had forgotten about the Sun Ray DTI II meter until the other day going through a box of detector parts searching for something else, Several years ago converted my old Sovereign into a waterproof detector going meter less so wasn't using a meter anymore with the old Sovereign.

Hooked up to my GT and she still works! Brought back memories of using the 180 meter, Seems like yesterday.

Does anyone know the difference between the Sun Ray DTI II and DTI III or was there ever a DTI III?, Can't remember been away from using a Sov meter too long wasn't until recently picked up a GT for a Patriot meter.

Any information greatly appreciated.
Paul (Ca)

 

[JASONSPAZ1]

Oh man that is worth allot of money. Good find in that box of parts.

HH
Jason

 

[Rick(ND)]

Hi Paul,

Good to see you are using a Sovereign again and you are using the best model too.
On the DTI 2 there were actually 2 different one, the first one had a nylon calibration control and many had a problem with them as it was easy to turn them too far and break them and had to be sent in and had the metal ones put on. The second one came with the metal one and never heard of any problem with them at all. The last DTI meter Sun Ray made was the DTI 3 which had the back light in it and the mount was a bit different as if I remember right sat back toward the operator and was metal instead of the fiberglass or what ever it was. The DTI 3 had a button you push to turn the light on and would say on for 90 seconds and then it would go off to save the 9 volt battery that was mounted inside the meter and got to easy when it needed changed. The light would not work if the detector was off as it had to be on for the switch to work to turn it on. To me it was the best meter ever made for the Sovereigns and they are in high demand.

Paul are you still looking for a Mark 1 for parts?? I believe the guy brought it to work with him finally, but I never picked it up after 3 weeks stopping by his work and it wasn't there.


Rick

 

[Old California]

Hi Rick,

Good to hear from you, and thank you for the DTI III meter information. So there was a DTI III meter, Never had one of those but having the DTI II is a good back up just as well.

Having a ball with the GT, it does seem to have an edge over my older Sovereign.

Yes, if possible I'd like to pickup the Mark 1. Please let me know what It'll be plus for your time and I'll forward you payment, it's the least I can do.

Appreciate you doing this Rick and I understand if it falls through, Always had a soft spot for the Mark 1.

Recently, started doing a mod on an old Mark III, very excited with how she performs out in the field.

Thanks again Rick, And good to see you still involved with the Sovereign.
Paul (Ca)

 

[Old California]

Thanks Jason,

Was a big surprise seeing the Sun Ray, had forgotten all about it and there she was in a box full of other meters.

Rick mentioned something about the adjustable bolt breaking off on the DTI II meter, going to look into this and maybe change it with a stronger one.

Thanks again and good hunting,
Paul (Ca)