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Fox RX+ vs Delkims? Thinking of switching (63 posts / 6,512 views)
Ash-Wales Ash-Wales
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Post #46 28 Jul 2026 18:47
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Hi jumping on this after recently selling my delkim txi-d v1’s. I’m after a set of RX’s, does anyone know the best deal around for purchasing new 🤔. Cheers!
Wc1lad Wc1lad
Posts: 217
Post #47 29 Jul 2026 03:48
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In reply to Post #46
I went through the tacklebox. Honestly best switch I have done, don't think I can go back now.
Ash-Wales Ash-Wales
Posts: 304
Post #48 29 Jul 2026 07:14
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In reply to Post #47
Thanks mate will drop them a line
Suboc Suboc
Posts: 117
Post #49 29 Jul 2026 14:50
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In reply to Post #37
Exactly that, I had the first delkims they made after they stopped the conversions..were they the txi's?...don't remember but after watching bobbins drop back to the floor or pull up to the rod without a single bleep plus the fact they were only shower proof & totally unreliable in heavy rain meant they were sold on sharpish.

Been on roller buzzers ever since currently atts which don't have the bells & whistles but do what they're supposed to do even in torrential rain.

RigDemon RigDemon
Posts: 1,458
Post #50 30 Jul 2026 00:27
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My confidence has been shaken a bit in the RX+. Bought a 4 rod set last may and at the weekend a speaker packed up on one of them. I've just flogged my 15 year old NTXR's aswell, not what I expected.
Suboc Suboc
Posts: 117
Post #51 30 Jul 2026 10:21
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In reply to Post #50
It's a lottery, I had ECU customs for about a month til the receiver flattened it's brand new battery while switched off, was told to take the battery out for 72 hours so it could re boot but never got an explanation how it flattened the battery while it was switched off in the first place.

Apparently could happen with the heads as well, not much good in a fishing situation so they went, sold a nice set of atts when I got them too.

vossy1 vossy1
MODERATORMOD
Posts: 9,046
Post #52 30 Jul 2026 13:54
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In reply to Post #50
Are they under warranty? There's quite a few reported failures of RX+ but I'm fairly sure given the volume sold it's still probably a minority.
Until Fox bring out a new one with vibe I'll stick to my Qi's.
RigDemon RigDemon
Posts: 1,458
Post #53 30 Jul 2026 19:50
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In reply to Post #52
Yes under warranty. I bought them in May 25 through Angling Direct so I've just filed a warranty claim by uploading a video of the dogey alarm and they are now approaching Fox about it. I bought 4 for this specific reason so I always had a spare incase one threw a wobble.
Doesn't fill you with confidence after paying over £700 🤬

Infact, if it happens again, I'll flog them and get a set of D2's
vossy1 vossy1
MODERATORMOD
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Post #54 30 Jul 2026 21:17
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In reply to Post #53
That's great news on the warranty 😎 I know what you mean about buying a spare, sad state of affairs really, having to even think like that!
Holte88 Holte88
Posts: 65
Post #55 3 Aug 2026 22:46
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I only had my delks for 5 months and had to get rid of them. Apart from the build quality I don't know what all the fuss is about. I had a shocking experience with mine. They literally cost me a few fish when using zigs in deep water and the slow drop backs didn't even register. Apparently, a common issue on them.
Marruo
Posts: 141
Post #56 4 Aug 2026 13:20
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In reply to Post #55
Only had the old Delkims with the 1st and 2nd series of sensors.

What I found out was that you have to place a rod guide about 5-15cm in front of the indicator (aka towards the water) as otherwise the sensor wouldnt pick up the line vibrations properly and slow drop backs etc. wouldnt register. Worked really well, when you place a rod guide in front of the indicator.

That was more than 30 years ago so not sure if this would help in indication nowadays with the new models as well?
Ash-Wales Ash-Wales
Posts: 304
Post #57 4 Aug 2026 21:10
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I’ve gone for a new purchase of RX’s, I just couldn’t get on with the txi-ds even as much as I wanted to get on with them, tried them for a few years and made the switch. So much tech but not enough substance. My txi’s were bulb proof. Hopefully made the right choice, my mates swear by them so fingers crossed!
AndyCarper82 AndyCarper82
Posts: 2,541
Post #58 5 Aug 2026 20:05
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There is no 'V'.... If you want the best reliable bite alarm just get a set of RX+'s... end off. 👍
RigDemon RigDemon
Posts: 1,458
Post #59 7 Aug 2026 01:21
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Well anyway, the RX+ warranty saga is drawing to a close. AD are expecting a replacement head within the next week direct from Fox and that will come through the post. Happy days.

Which means I'm left with the duffer RX+ so you all know where thats being sent to be fixed 😎
JasonM JasonM
Posts: 1,764
Post #60 7 Aug 2026 10:31
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In reply to Post #58
‘Best reliable bite alarms’

Which ones are you referring to ?

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