I've been using the Delkim TXI s for a number of years and been very happy with them. Been looking at the TXI d's for a while and cant make my mind up whether to switch! Anyone gone from the old TXi's to the new ones? What are your thoughts, Pleased you changed or wished you'd have kept the old ones?
TIA.
TIA.
In reply to Post #1
I preferred my txi+ over the d's and wish I didn't change tbh. The D's looks a lot nicer but it's over complicated and for me personally not as reliable. Out of 4 alarms i have 2 sticky volume knobs and 1 alarm that kept draining the battery (delkim replaced free of charge). No matter how much I play with the sensitivity settings I also get a lot more false beeps than my old TXi + alarms.
But they do look much nicer 😂
I preferred my txi+ over the d's and wish I didn't change tbh. The D's looks a lot nicer but it's over complicated and for me personally not as reliable. Out of 4 alarms i have 2 sticky volume knobs and 1 alarm that kept draining the battery (delkim replaced free of charge). No matter how much I play with the sensitivity settings I also get a lot more false beeps than my old TXi + alarms.
But they do look much nicer 😂
In reply to Post #1
I moved from plus to the D's primarily for the better / more reliable receiver range with less interference (bank / stumps / bushes etc.). After initial setup which was easy, there's really not much to be messing with but does have extra options if you want to use them.
I have also just had one replaced under warranty as it chewed batteries.
I would say, if you are just fancying a change then don't bother.
If there is something they have that you want then go for it.
I moved from plus to the D's primarily for the better / more reliable receiver range with less interference (bank / stumps / bushes etc.). After initial setup which was easy, there's really not much to be messing with but does have extra options if you want to use them.
I have also just had one replaced under warranty as it chewed batteries.
I would say, if you are just fancying a change then don't bother.
If there is something they have that you want then go for it.
In reply to Post #1
I have had a set for 3 years. 5 returns to delkim because they stopped working during rain.
The only thing I think they improved is the receiver
The most important part the bit that does the movement detection is the same on both models
In my opinion if you have a set that works stay with them and avoid the new ones
I have had a set for 3 years. 5 returns to delkim because they stopped working during rain.
The only thing I think they improved is the receiver
The most important part the bit that does the movement detection is the same on both models
In my opinion if you have a set that works stay with them and avoid the new ones
In reply to Post #1
I have had a set since the first batch were sent to shop. Done a week at sandhurst, where it rained for at least 5 days straight and numerous soaking 48 hour sessions on my syndicate since then. Both waters have dirt banks and kick up a load of dirt over everything everytime it rains. Never had a single issue with them.
Also never have issues with false beeps, but then i adjust the response settings accordingly.
But i never had any issues with any previous delkim models
I had a set of rx+ in between the txi+ and the txid and had no isses with them either
I have had a set since the first batch were sent to shop. Done a week at sandhurst, where it rained for at least 5 days straight and numerous soaking 48 hour sessions on my syndicate since then. Both waters have dirt banks and kick up a load of dirt over everything everytime it rains. Never had a single issue with them.
Also never have issues with false beeps, but then i adjust the response settings accordingly.
But i never had any issues with any previous delkim models
I had a set of rx+ in between the txi+ and the txid and had no isses with them either
In reply to Post #1
I prefer the new D's, I like the adjustable run tone, have mine set low as found the higher tone on the Txi+ used to make me rush, don't ask me why, also like the adjustability of the led's with separate settings for day and night. The only down side for me is the volume and sensitivity knobs, bit too flat for me.
I prefer the new D's, I like the adjustable run tone, have mine set low as found the higher tone on the Txi+ used to make me rush, don't ask me why, also like the adjustability of the led's with separate settings for day and night. The only down side for me is the volume and sensitivity knobs, bit too flat for me.
I went from pluses to the d's after having problems with my pluses. The d's have been faultless. Not sure why people think there complicated, set them up at home how you want them then you just control them like any other delkim on the bank.
In reply to Post #5
Same, had a set since the start. Really not sure how false bleeps can be an issue as the sensitivity can be turned right down, if I can fish on the Trent in all weathers, floods etc then they can be fished anywhere.
Same, had a set since the start. Really not sure how false bleeps can be an issue as the sensitivity can be turned right down, if I can fish on the Trent in all weathers, floods etc then they can be fished anywhere.
In reply to Post #8
exactly
probably the most adjustable alarms on the planet
possibly just some people are too thick to adjust them or read and understand the instruction manual
exactly
probably the most adjustable alarms on the planet
possibly just some people are too thick to adjust them or read and understand the instruction manual
In reply to Post #9
Seems I must be too thick then. On my set of d's either you have false beeps constantly or lower the sensitivity so much the false beeps stop but need over an inch of line before it lights up.
How on earth did I ever manage to get a degree in engineering if I can't even work out how to use/read a manual
Seems I must be too thick then. On my set of d's either you have false beeps constantly or lower the sensitivity so much the false beeps stop but need over an inch of line before it lights up.
How on earth did I ever manage to get a degree in engineering if I can't even work out how to use/read a manual
In reply to Post #10
you do come across pretty thick mate
you do come across pretty thick mate
In reply to Post #11
Might be thick but at least I have enough self worth not to feel brave behind a keyboard calling people names on a forum
Might be thick but at least I have enough self worth not to feel brave behind a keyboard calling people names on a forum
Only thing I don't like about them is the knobs are too stiff.
Maybe Delkim have addressed this problem by now.
In reply to Post #13
I'd prefer them to have an additional dial than have to remember what combination of buttons to press when I want to change a setting
I think if I went fishing more I'd remember what does what but like my camera I have to reach for the manual or YouTube to remind myself of what to do
I'd prefer them to have an additional dial than have to remember what combination of buttons to press when I want to change a setting
I think if I went fishing more I'd remember what does what but like my camera I have to reach for the manual or YouTube to remind myself of what to do
In reply to Post #12
Was just joking mate.......
Was just joking mate.......
And I would feel just as brave in person. Because I am a double hard geezer
In reply to Post #14
It then you'd have a load of dials?
It then you'd have a load of dials?
In reply to Post #12
dont be silly Im just stating facts nothing more ? ( but if the cap fits !)
As an example
I have lost count of the times over the years I have explained that the LED Brightness on the txi`s is simply adjusted !
WHY ? because people dont read the manual its facts !!!!!!!
dont be silly Im just stating facts nothing more ? ( but if the cap fits !)
As an example
I have lost count of the times over the years I have explained that the LED Brightness on the txi`s is simply adjusted !
WHY ? because people dont read the manual its facts !!!!!!!
In reply to Post #18
The only thing I can say is regardless if I own the product or not Im not biased. Will be honest in my assessment whether its good or bad. I still wouldn't change my delks for anything else but it has its flaws and its certainly not because I don't know how to use them. Maybe I'm just unlucky with my D's. Have dials that doesn't want to turn, have alarms chewing batteries and unlike my TXI + I have to set my sensitivity to very low to not get false beeps.
Take from that what you want. I gave my opinion nothing more I couldn't care less what anyone else think. I certainly wouldn't call anyone else thick etc over a set of alarms.
The only thing I can say is regardless if I own the product or not Im not biased. Will be honest in my assessment whether its good or bad. I still wouldn't change my delks for anything else but it has its flaws and its certainly not because I don't know how to use them. Maybe I'm just unlucky with my D's. Have dials that doesn't want to turn, have alarms chewing batteries and unlike my TXI + I have to set my sensitivity to very low to not get false beeps.
Take from that what you want. I gave my opinion nothing more I couldn't care less what anyone else think. I certainly wouldn't call anyone else thick etc over a set of alarms.
In reply to Post #10
I'm in the same boat. Get false bleeps if the response is set to anything beyond the 3o'clock position. Maybe it is little knocking or whatever on the line, but it's annoying. Anyway I just turn it down below that level overnight so I don't get woken up needlessly.
I'm in the same boat. Get false bleeps if the response is set to anything beyond the 3o'clock position. Maybe it is little knocking or whatever on the line, but it's annoying. Anyway I just turn it down below that level overnight so I don't get woken up needlessly.
In reply to Post #1
I got a set for this season so far problem free in all weather.
I like the adjustability and thankgod for YouTube as if I need to change a setting (and can't remember) there is always a video I can watch.
Though rarely have needed to make any changes, ‘they just work out of the box'
I got a set for this season so far problem free in all weather.
I like the adjustability and thankgod for YouTube as if I need to change a setting (and can't remember) there is always a video I can watch.
Though rarely have needed to make any changes, ‘they just work out of the box'
In reply to Post #21
Im curious as to what settings people need to change on the bank, other than the volume and response, which are both on dials? The only thing you could change on the txi+ by a dial, that isnt presnet on the Ds is tone. And i cant think of a situation in fishing, where there is a need, to change that
Im curious as to what settings people need to change on the bank, other than the volume and response, which are both on dials? The only thing you could change on the txi+ by a dial, that isnt presnet on the Ds is tone. And i cant think of a situation in fishing, where there is a need, to change that
In reply to Post #1
Diehard Fox fan - never owned a set of Delkims until the last couple of yrs and swopped my 20yr old RX digitals for TXIds. Have two sets both with receivers on different set ups and a pair of EVds for days on the river . . all of them are solid.
Once you learn the basic functions theres no real need to mess with them unless conditions dictate at which point you just toggle the response dial on the head itself - the mute button on the alarm head is great for setting bobbins without annoying everyone - the do not disturb on the remote is also great in the event of a massive random downpour etc . . .also like the integrated snag ears which you can use 'when you actually need to' and not semi permanently. . .
Diehard Fox fan - never owned a set of Delkims until the last couple of yrs and swopped my 20yr old RX digitals for TXIds. Have two sets both with receivers on different set ups and a pair of EVds for days on the river . . all of them are solid.
Once you learn the basic functions theres no real need to mess with them unless conditions dictate at which point you just toggle the response dial on the head itself - the mute button on the alarm head is great for setting bobbins without annoying everyone - the do not disturb on the remote is also great in the event of a massive random downpour etc . . .also like the integrated snag ears which you can use 'when you actually need to' and not semi permanently. . .
I bought a set with the expectation of a quality product with great customer support, got plagued by constant false alarms so contacted Delkim directly asking for advice, got a highly defensive mail with some guidance, followed it. Next weekend used them with adjustments made, had a 'usual' false alarm single beep in the night so ignored it. In the morning found my line in a different direction so reeled in and had to extract it from a reed bed. Total loss of confidence.
Searched Marketplace and bought a set of ATT's which from the first weekend out worked perfectly and sold the TXI'd's, confidence restored.
Apologies to the Delkim fan boys but this was my experience of TXI'd's, I tried to make them work but it just didn't work out.
Searched Marketplace and bought a set of ATT's which from the first weekend out worked perfectly and sold the TXI'd's, confidence restored.
Apologies to the Delkim fan boys but this was my experience of TXI'd's, I tried to make them work but it just didn't work out.
In reply to Post #24
So the “ 'usual' false alarm single beep” was i fact a fish picking up your rig, and you ignored it, but its the alarms fault?
Not sure a roller wheel alarm would have given you any better indication would it
So the “ 'usual' false alarm single beep” was i fact a fish picking up your rig, and you ignored it, but its the alarms fault?
Not sure a roller wheel alarm would have given you any better indication would it
In reply to Post #25
How far the fish had moved with no more indication would be the worrying part
How far the fish had moved with no more indication would be the worrying part
In reply to Post #26
If a fish kites on a tight line, no alarm would pick it up. And if its not enough movement on the line for a delkim to register. Why would a roller wheel pick it up?
If a fish kites on a tight line, no alarm would pick it up. And if its not enough movement on the line for a delkim to register. Why would a roller wheel pick it up?
In reply to Post #27
Where did I say a roller wheel would?I just always thought that the delkim vibration system picks up all movement not just forwards or backwards
Where did I say a roller wheel would?I just always thought that the delkim vibration system picks up all movement not just forwards or backwards
Let's not forget that whatever alarm you use the important thing is using the correct bobbin set up and managing the way the line lays to the rig. This includes the lead arrangement and the direction of the rod and line to the rig. If you don't get a signal when the rig is moved you can't just blame alarm tech. People focus too much on how everything looks rather than thinking about how it will let you know if the bait gets moved.
In reply to Post #29
Exactly right. There seems to be a current trend to fish tight lines with light bobbins up against the rod, coupled with the clutch set fairly tight. A recipe for not getting much of an indication of a take.
Exactly right. There seems to be a current trend to fish tight lines with light bobbins up against the rod, coupled with the clutch set fairly tight. A recipe for not getting much of an indication of a take.
In reply to Post #28
I didnt say you did, was just making the point that no alarm would have picked anything up in that circumstance
I didnt say you did, was just making the point that no alarm would have picked anything up in that circumstance
In reply to Post #30
Also weed on the line, lily pads etc can create a pivot point for the line which allows the fish to kite and not give an indication at the rod end
Also weed on the line, lily pads etc can create a pivot point for the line which allows the fish to kite and not give an indication at the rod end
In reply to Post #31
I just would of thought the fish moving would of been picked up by the vibration system on the delkims.
I just would of thought the fish moving would of been picked up by the vibration system on the delkims.
I don't fish tight lines unless it's unavoidable ( snags ) so that theory doesn't hold up.
It's a fact that you can pull line out slowly with any Delkim and you get no indication at all. This doesn't happen with other alarms as line movement = indication.
It's a fact that you can pull line out slowly with any Delkim and you get no indication at all. This doesn't happen with other alarms as line movement = indication.
In reply to Post #34
I'm unsure you can pull out line slowly on any indicator, especially not delkims, the only possible way this could happen is if the line was missing the stylus thus not having any kind of bobbin.
I could be wrong but have used delkims (alongside every other alarm) and this isn't a fault I've ever known about.
I'm unsure you can pull out line slowly on any indicator, especially not delkims, the only possible way this could happen is if the line was missing the stylus thus not having any kind of bobbin.
I could be wrong but have used delkims (alongside every other alarm) and this isn't a fault I've ever known about.
In reply to Post #34
It's a fact that you can pull line out slowly with any Delkim and you get no indication at all
OH behave!!! thats simply not a fact ?
only in your head as far as facts go its complete bollix
the very lightest bobbin would ensure it was touching the sensor and if its correctly adjusted the sounder goes off FACT !!!
I bought 4 TXIs when they were first released being single and a the time in a well paid job with 6 weeks paid holiday plus leu days trust me I spent them mostly all fishing and sometimes in every horrific conditions you could encounter in Europe
my go to settings 90% of the time sensitivity switch set to plus (bottom left) then sensitivity set at 3 thats it simple just need to adjust the sens dial up or down a bit unless its extreme conditions
in the day press and hold the mode button in till it beeps twice this turns off the night light and makes the leds easy to see in daylight
at night press and hold it till it beeps 4 times
this turns on the night light markers and decreases the led light so it dont blind you and mess up your natural night vision
It's a fact that you can pull line out slowly with any Delkim and you get no indication at all
OH behave!!! thats simply not a fact ?
only in your head as far as facts go its complete bollix
the very lightest bobbin would ensure it was touching the sensor and if its correctly adjusted the sounder goes off FACT !!!
I bought 4 TXIs when they were first released being single and a the time in a well paid job with 6 weeks paid holiday plus leu days trust me I spent them mostly all fishing and sometimes in every horrific conditions you could encounter in Europe
my go to settings 90% of the time sensitivity switch set to plus (bottom left) then sensitivity set at 3 thats it simple just need to adjust the sens dial up or down a bit unless its extreme conditions
in the day press and hold the mode button in till it beeps twice this turns off the night light and makes the leds easy to see in daylight
at night press and hold it till it beeps 4 times
this turns on the night light markers and decreases the led light so it dont blind you and mess up your natural night vision
In reply to Post #34
Sorry what a load of rubbish.
Sorry what a load of rubbish.
In reply to Post #34
If you're able to do this all it proves is that you set either the alarms, bobbins or both up incorrectly.
If you're able to do this all it proves is that you set either the alarms, bobbins or both up incorrectly.
In reply to Post #34
If I fart near mine with the response set to high all 3x alarms go off!
If I fart near mine with the response set to high all 3x alarms go off!
In reply to Post #39
Try a slow drop down and see if you get any indication. I did this on the delkim stand and never got a bleep....
I like the delkim txid's but that the fact that they can't register a slow drop back, is quite a disappointment
Try a slow drop down and see if you get any indication. I did this on the delkim stand and never got a bleep....
I like the delkim txid's but that the fact that they can't register a slow drop back, is quite a disappointment
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