WHITE'S SPECTRA V3 AND SUN RAY INVADER DX-1 TARGET PROBE COMPATIBILITY

[Ralph Sun Ray]

WHITE'S SPECTRA V3 AND SUN RAY INVADER DX-1 TARGET PROBE COMPATIBILITY​

The Sun Ray Invader DX-1 has been determined by us and the engineers at White's Electronics in Sweet Home, OR to be compatible with the new Spectra V3 with the following exceptions:

(1) The probes we have tested on the V3 did not overload on RX 15 (gain) with TX Boost on.

(2) However, the stock White's 10" DD coil may or may not overload with the DX-1 in-line depending on the tolerances from coil to coil. This has nothing to do with the probe or coil involved, rather with the switch (for switching from coil to probe and visa versa)

(3) It was found that by either reducing the RX gain a number or two ,or, disengaging TX Boost resolved the problem.

(4) In most hunting conditions RX gain cannot be used at maximum setting unless you are detecting on neutral ground such as a beach with no mineralization, especially with TX boost engaged.

(5) Other V-3 compatible coils, including non V-tuned coils (whether factory or after-market) may overload at max RX and TX Boost and may require a lower RX setting (or TX Boost disengaged). How low will depend on the coil and ground conditions, however, our tests showed other coils we tested only had to be lowered on RX a few numbers to cancel the overload if TX Boost was left engaged. (NOTE: Various tests described above were conducted by both Sun Ray Detector Electronics and White's Electronics in Sweet Home, OR. White's Electronics has approved the above compatibility statement.)

 

[CROCK of COINS]

Thanks for the update ! ! !

Jerry

 

[captainron]

Thanks for the info, Ralph.

Question: The higher the Rx gain, the more depth you get with the DX-1 Probe? I seem to have noticed that if I am in an area that I need to lower the RX to eliminate interference, when I am at, as an example, 3, the usability of the probe is diminished a great deal, since depth now approaches that of any other hand-held. I've cranked up the Rx all the way to 15 (from the 3) and then it acts "normal" with a depth of 5+". I use the HiPro program if this makes a difference. Is there any adjustment that can be made where "full power" would always go thru while switch is on "Probe"?

Captain Ron

 

[dktucson]

with my Vibra probe 570 I had to reduce the RX gain because when turned on and started to use the V-3 was going crazy, any other solutions to this problem

 

[robertk]

with my Vibra probe 570 I had to reduce the RX gain because when turned on and started to use the V-3 was going crazy, any other solutions to this problem

Poke the "menu" button on the V3 while you're using your pinpointer -- that will take it out of search mode and it won't make any noise at all.

 

[Ralph Sun Ray]

The Vibra Probe is not the subject of this thread.

Ralph (Sun Ray)

 

[dktucson]

Sorry Ray for stepping on your toes, I have two dx probes and was just asking a question, on the 570. So for my Spectra I will keep what I got

 

[Ralph Sun Ray]

No problem. Just trying to keep this thread on the intended subject. No offence taken.

Ralph (Sun Ray)

 

[Pat in On]

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[Larry (IL)]

You don't have to lock in it, but squeezing the trigger will put the DX-1/V3 in all metal mode and the depth increases dramatically over the motion mode. The higher your "all metal" settings, the deeper the DX-1 will pinpoint.

 

[Carl-NC]

One option is to create a secondary program for the DX-1. Ferinstance, suppose you have a program called "RonsProg" for which you have V tweaked up the way you want it for normal hunting. Then create an exact copy called "RonsProgDX1" but tweak RX gain (and anything else) for optimal probe performance. When you need to use the probe simply flip to the alternate program and go. Flip back when done. It's quick & easy. You could also set the alt program with other differences, like all-metal search mode with zero SAT and pinpoint screen to emulate the trigger-pulled mode.

- Carl

 

[wrong way ron]

Will the Sunray DX-1 probe on my MXT work on the V3?

 

[Larry (IL)]

Yes it will. Read through this post for some tips that will help.

 

[njgreg]

I noticed that when I move the main coil away from the probe while in use it works better.

 

[Krueger1010]

Well, I am 69 years old and a long time heart patient - new to Detecting - and started out three weeks ago with a brand new V3. I just gave [SunRay] my $189.00 for the DX-1. I still don't know anything about all the fancy settings on the V3 you guys are talking about so..... when I get the pinpointer in a few days I will have to start from ZERO! I use the standard factory V3 Coin or Coin & Jewelery programs now, with the Bull's Eye II. [not very good]. Do I have to make any changes to these standard settings in order to start using the DX-1? I spent 30 minutes in our local park today. Dug 5 holes, got skunked on one... then two clad Roosevelt's an orange painted Lincoln and a Pen top. I will stay posted, but please know that some of us novices do not have the foggiest idea of what you are talking about. I guess I need to read my manual for about 30 hours - but even then, the terminology is difficult to absorb as fast as I want to start getting rich! )) tlk

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