nighthunter 4 Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 batteries for the old collars are 394 and for the new collar are 393 Well done mate that must of helped lots of people, May I just query the the above! Should it not be the other way around? That is if you term mk1 micro (1st picture) and mk3 (2nd picture) as old, Then they both take 393 and 3rd picture as new takes 394 unless there is another newer type of collar then I apologize for any confusion. Oh and sorry if the pix are a bit blurry got to close. Quote Link to post
adam5079 0 Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 I am newish to ferreting, and am not terribly wealthy (I'm only 15) do I really need to splash out on £150 worth of kit? Thanks Adam Quote Link to post
netsman 0 Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 because you dont want to pick up every bit of magnetic source and metal for miles do you which won't happen with a mk3 because of the frequency it uses (although your mobile will interfere with a mk 3 if it's within a few inches of the locater)....you will however experience problems with the new crappy oversized magnetic collars, usually reduced signal if around metal fences or ground with a high instance of metals or even more usually a signal that is very erratic......in my experience that is batteries for the old collars are 394 and for the new collar are 393 the batteries MUST be silver oxide NOT alkaline knocker mate,i think youll find the batteries are 393 for old collars and 394 for the new ones,lol Quote Link to post
Ginette 0 Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 You say that mobile phones and electric fences will interfere. I live about a mile from a radar station will that effect the MK3 much, do you think? I've only ever used the Mk1 and had a constant well spaced click, but could tell the difference when I got near the ferret because it changed. Quote Link to post
foxy 12 0 Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 great info there mate , helped me anyway . Quote Link to post
Wild Boy 0 Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 (edited) Edited July 2, 2009 by Wild Boy Quote Link to post
stubby 175 Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 how can a young kid ask his mum and dad for one plus an extra collar for his birthday. yet they will ask for a PSP, a playstation, a x box, a I pod, a laptop, a mobile phone, a WI, and think nothing of the cost Quote Link to post
stealthy1 3,964 Posted March 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 In my own opinion the mk1 only needed a few modifacations. First the Colour, second,most people being right handed the speaker faces away from you when useing the dial. Third, should of been a bit more weather proof. Apart from that what a great bit of kit that was affordable to young and the family man. I personally just do not like the mk3 and the cost is unbelievable, how can a young kid ask his mum and dad for one plus an extra collar for his birthday. I really do hope that another company brings about a new system that whips Debens and brings down the cost. Sorry to be an anti, its only my view and alot of others actually on this topic. Wild boy. Not sticking up for Deben on the price front, but it is a very good piece of kit, ianB's selling them cheap on here, best time to buy is in the Summer when they are cheaper. 2 Quote Link to post
Wild Boy 0 Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 (edited) Edited July 2, 2009 by Wild Boy Quote Link to post
lurcher lass 9 Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 hello everyone i'm sorry to sound daft but i recently bought a ferret finder mk 3 and i must confess i'm struggling with it! its not what has just been explained here its how to test the bloody thing is working!! i have checked batteries and i believe i'm following the instructions though found them difficult to understand ( english not my strong point) i've paid money for something i'm unsure to use and am unwilling to ring them incase i'm being daft could anyone geve me some tips please very sorry again i care a lot about my ferrets and have been using a line so once i had the cash spare i bought a ferret finder and it's caused me nothing but grief if anyone could help i would be very grateful kind regards Lurcher Lass x x x Quote Link to post
stealthy1 3,964 Posted April 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 hello everyone i'm sorry to sound daft but i recently bought a ferret finder mk 3 and i must confess i'm struggling with it! its not what has just been explained here its how to test the bloody thing is working!! i have checked batteries and i believe i'm following the instructions though found them difficult to understand ( english not my strong point) i've paid money for something i'm unsure to use and am unwilling to ring them incase i'm being daft could anyone geve me some tips please very sorry again i care a lot about my ferrets and have been using a line so once i had the cash spare i bought a ferret finder and it's caused me nothing but grief if anyone could help i would be very grateful kind regards Lurcher Lass x x x Have a look at the first part of this thread, then watch the two video's that one of the members put up, if your still stuggling after that, post which part your struggling with and one of the members will help you get sorted. 1 Quote Link to post
stealthy1 3,964 Posted April 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 ive just put camo tape on my finder it looks very good but i hope i dont loose it lads lol Got any pics of it? Quote Link to post
lurcher lass 9 Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 hello everyone i'm sorry to sound daft but i recently bought a ferret finder mk 3 and i must confess i'm struggling with it! its not what has just been explained here its how to test the bloody thing is working!! i have checked batteries and i believe i'm following the instructions though found them difficult to understand ( english not my strong point) i've paid money for something i'm unsure to use and am unwilling to ring them incase i'm being daft could anyone geve me some tips please very sorry again i care a lot about my ferrets and have been using a line so once i had the cash spare i bought a ferret finder and it's caused me nothing but grief if anyone could help i would be very grateful kind regards Lurcher Lass x x x Have a look at the first part of this thread, then watch the two video's that one of the members put up, if your still stuggling after that, post which part your struggling with and one of the members will help you get sorted. cheers mate!! i have it sorted now thanks, i knew it would be something daft, i thought the collors only needed the one battery hence why the locator struggled thanks again sorry for the hastle lurcher lass x x x x Quote Link to post
kristian 9 Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 I've just bought a mk3 but it has no dial to pin point underneath it? Does anyone know why? Have been practicing letting my kids hide a small teddy with the collar round it's neck then i been finding it with locater keeps the kids entertained and helps me to work the thing Happy days! Just can't wait for season to start now. Quote Link to post
stubby 175 Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 I've just bought a mk3 but it has no dial to pin point underneath it? Does anyone know why? Have been practicing letting my kids hide a small teddy with the collar round it's neck then i been finding it with locater keeps the kids entertained and helps me to work the thing Happy days! Just can't wait for season to start now. its either a very early mk3, or more likely a mk2, they look the same, minus the pin point control 1 Quote Link to post
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