Vivax

**gypsygirl** · July 15th, 2008, 09:45 PM

I have received a vivax to try out. Still forming my opinion of it. I was wondering if anyone else has one or has used one. I do like the mulitple frequencies on it... but still trying to get used to the auto gain.

Any opinions?

**sprayandpray** · July 15th, 2008, 10:41 PM

Vivax?? Is that the female answer to Viagra?

**LadyLeatherneck** · July 15th, 2008, 11:10 PM

I was thinking the same thing. Sounds like some kind of drug! Gypsy be careful, may have side effects.

**frostypeters** · July 15th, 2008, 11:17 PM

I took that once, I wouldn't shut up and spent six hours shopping for shoes I didn't need.

**Bubba** · July 16th, 2008, 12:32 AM

Originally Posted by frostypeters

I took that once, I wouldn't shut up and spent six hours shopping for shoes I didn't need.

Not as bad as viagra though.....get one caught in your throat and you would have a stiff neck for days. Back on topic, we ordered one and nobody likes it. I have yet to try it but have heard nothing but complaints so far. I may use the wheelie bag though the next time I head out west snowboarding. Most of the Vanguard guys I have run into are using them, if they know of and use this forum they might have some insight. Once it hits my hands, I will try to post something more useful.

**yahoo** · July 16th, 2008, 02:04 AM

never even heard of it.............was thinking it was something else...though the frequencies threw me for a loop....kind of made me nervous there.....

**gypsygirl** · July 16th, 2008, 07:10 AM

Okay guys... It is a locator... new equipment here. Y'all live in the gutter! I'll get a picture of it for you.

**ifinditunderground** · July 16th, 2008, 09:30 AM

Google search, never hear of it either.

**yahoo** · July 16th, 2008, 10:33 PM

ok i'm glad i'm the only one that has not heard of it.....if ifindit...... does not know what it is then gypsy please fill us in................picture ...yeah that sounds great....

**sprayandpray** · July 17th, 2008, 08:05 AM

Originally Posted by gypsygirl

Okay guys... It is a locator... new equipment here. Y'all live in the gutter! I'll get a picture of it for you.

Hey! Hey! I resemble that remark!

**ifinditunderground** · July 17th, 2008, 09:04 AM

I sent a request for more information. It is made in Germany by the same company that owns the Metrotech Corporation. They also make video inspection equipment. I'll let you know if I find anything out. Gypsy, sure would like to get your take on it too.

**GWJ_CAS** · July 17th, 2008, 10:06 AM

We have a couple of demo units coming to us on Tuesday of next week. Once my guys try them out I will post their comments on the board.

ifindit...I had a chat with the US Rep for Vivax, it is actually made in China. The Seba MKT folks did the design and the early prototypes were made in Germany, but the unit is mass produced in China by SebaKMT China.

Other interesting tidbits; the Vivax domain owner is a company called Unicam, Inc of Emerson , NJ (same address as Vivax). Unicam makes medical products in the physical therapy arena. I wonder how they got involved in the locator business? Read abouth them here: http://uni-cam.com/about/default.htm

Domain registrant info:

Domain Name: VIVAX.BIZ
Domain ID: D8082382-BIZ
Sponsoring Registrar: REGISTER.COM
Sponsoring Registrar IANA ID: 9
Domain Status: clientTransferProhibited
Registrant ID: 68178018430CC591
Registrant Name: Unicam Inc
Registrant Organization: Unicam Inc.
Registrant Address1: 23-27 Bland St
Registrant City: Emerson
Registrant State/Province: NJ
Registrant Postal Code: 07630

Vivax Corporate Address:

USA,Canada,Central & South America

Vivax Corporation
23-27 Bland Street
Emerson, NJ 07630
USA

**ifinditunderground** · July 17th, 2008, 05:55 PM

I sent them an e-mail asking them about a demo. No word yet. I aslo asked our local Metrotech Rep today about getting one. They also are going to look into it. I'm not going to hold my breath too tightly, but I am curious to see what it can do.

**ifinditunderground** · July 28th, 2008, 02:59 PM

Getting a demonstration tomorrow.....I'll post something once I know something.

**Goldenboy** · July 28th, 2008, 09:45 PM

I checked them out and didn't see anything overwhelming that stood out about the product. As with all machines I'd be hesitant about buying a first model. This is their first ever attempt at a locator. I'm guessing there will be some "tweaks" after the first year.

Here's their links.

Features

User Manual

I'm still interested to hear feedback.