Over budget but Fox Mini Micron X gets my vote.
3 Alarms and a receiver can be had for £120/150 on ebay and they blow any budget alarm out of the water in my opinion.
3 Alarms and a receiver can be had for £120/150 on ebay and they blow any budget alarm out of the water in my opinion.
In reply to Post #16
Do they come in a carry case? Just seen some on amazon (2 alarms)
Do they come in a carry case? Just seen some on amazon (2 alarms)
In reply to Post #17
You really don't need a carry case for alarms, just leave them on your buzz bars.
You really don't need a carry case for alarms, just leave them on your buzz bars.
In reply to Post #18
So they don't then?
So they don't then?
In reply to Post #19
Do you want alarms that come with a carry case, or reliable alarms that are the best in class
Do you want alarms that come with a carry case, or reliable alarms that are the best in class
In reply to Post #16
I cant agree with that ! what budget alarms have you used then ?
as I have owned and used practically every make of alarm made since the Heron bit alarms and I agree the Mini Micron X are good alarms but I would say the Prologic Bat+ Bite Alarms are a better bet
but like all things we all have opinions but sweeping statements about budget alarms are miss leading
I cant agree with that ! what budget alarms have you used then ?
as I have owned and used practically every make of alarm made since the Heron bit alarms and I agree the Mini Micron X are good alarms but I would say the Prologic Bat+ Bite Alarms are a better bet
but like all things we all have opinions but sweeping statements about budget alarms are miss leading
In reply to Post #21
You must admit though that a bit of luck is required with budget alarms as they can be prone to failures
My advice would be to go down the second hand ATT route as they can be picked up quite cheaply and are (in my experience) very reliable. If you do have issues they can be repired quickly and cheaply as well which is something you would struggle to get with cheap alarm sets.
You must admit though that a bit of luck is required with budget alarms as they can be prone to failures
My advice would be to go down the second hand ATT route as they can be picked up quite cheaply and are (in my experience) very reliable. If you do have issues they can be repired quickly and cheaply as well which is something you would struggle to get with cheap alarm sets.
In reply to Post #1
Fox MR +, had most types of alarms over the almost 60 years I have been carp fishing including the most expensive ones on the market up to about 2002. 3 years ago having started back carp fishing in the UK I bought a set of 3 MR+ alarms and the receiver, never had any issues with them. Over your budget price but not by much.
Fox MR +, had most types of alarms over the almost 60 years I have been carp fishing including the most expensive ones on the market up to about 2002. 3 years ago having started back carp fishing in the UK I bought a set of 3 MR+ alarms and the receiver, never had any issues with them. Over your budget price but not by much.
Anyone tried any of the New Direction alarms? Always see them on amazon and seems good reviews but I don't know whether to trust reviews from there...
In reply to Post #24
Post #3.
I have the NR1's, had them a few months and really like them so far.
USB chargeable, I charged them when I bought them and still showing over half charge, I use them a lot as well so excellent battery life.
Led colour is easily changed although they are slightly dim, they don't latch very long either, the only minor niggle I've found. Each head is easily paired with which ever colour you want on the receiver.
The tone, volume and sensitivity for each alarm can all be changed individually from the receiver. The receiver has a small digital display that controls everything, shows all battery statuses etc.
All settings can be easily changed at any time.
Has a range test option, switch it on and walk away and you can see the receiver signal falling, I've tested upto a couple of hundred yards and still didn't lose all signal.
The are tiny, light and have magnetic quick release.
I actually prefer them over my Fox RXs.
All that for £110 posted for 3 and receiver, fantastic value
Post #3.
I have the NR1's, had them a few months and really like them so far.
USB chargeable, I charged them when I bought them and still showing over half charge, I use them a lot as well so excellent battery life.
Led colour is easily changed although they are slightly dim, they don't latch very long either, the only minor niggle I've found. Each head is easily paired with which ever colour you want on the receiver.
The tone, volume and sensitivity for each alarm can all be changed individually from the receiver. The receiver has a small digital display that controls everything, shows all battery statuses etc.
All settings can be easily changed at any time.
Has a range test option, switch it on and walk away and you can see the receiver signal falling, I've tested upto a couple of hundred yards and still didn't lose all signal.
The are tiny, light and have magnetic quick release.
I actually prefer them over my Fox RXs.
All that for £110 posted for 3 and receiver, fantastic value
I'm looking at the ND S9's. Are they any good?
In reply to Post #26
I'd stay clear. I had a set when they first came out only used them a few times and they packed in.
I'd stay clear. I had a set when they first came out only used them a few times and they packed in.
In reply to Post #26
Had my S9s over a year and no problems so far
Had my S9s over a year and no problems so far
I decided to order the Sonik SKS bite alarms and receiver due to a lot of good reviews on the Internet. Fingers crossed I'll be happy with them when they turn up 🤞
In reply to Post #29
The tackle trade loves people who are happy to take a punt based on baseless reviews or sponsored promotional videos.
The tackle trade loves people who are happy to take a punt based on baseless reviews or sponsored promotional videos.