How do I program the older style dytters?

[c2278222 0]

I recently purchased a used dytter (without a manual). Could someone help me out with the programing of it.
Thanks,
Aaron

[skyblade 0]

I hope you're talking about the pro-dytter and not the dial type

Push mode briefly and wait for the top left led to come on. When it does push and hold mode. Asfter a brief period you'll see the altitude led's light up sequentially in a ascending order, release mode when it reaches the maximum, (6000 if I remember correctly).

It should beep and display the previously programmed altitudes (or factory defaults). Press mode and set to adjust them to your liking (I think mode adjusts the altitude up one increment, and set skips to the next warning). Dont take too long between adjustments.

Once you're done just wait a few seconds and it will beep again signalling it's ready.

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[hookitt 1]

Turn the dial counter clockwise untill it beeps. That will indicate above grond level at zero feet. Turn it clockwise to raise the setting. Each dot is equal to about 1000 feet.

Note: If it is already set lower than ground level, then start by turning it clockwise untill you get the beep.

Edit: or what skyblade said if it's not THAT old

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[cloud9 0]

Well this may not have been done in awhile so the first thing you want to do is:
1. Hold the unit upright and turn the gold dial clockwise until it stops. (you don't have to do this everytime, but its good to do once in awhile or it can come apart inside.)
2. Turn counter clockwise until the alarm goes off, stop
3. Turn back clockwise each mark on the outside of the dial = 1 thousand feet. So turn it back how many thousand feet you want it to be set. 4 lines would = 4 thousand feet.

[slotperfect 7]

I'm sure I still have the manufacturer's instructions on a card somewhere. PM me a fax number and I'll fax them to you.

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John

[c2278222 0]

Is there just one tone setting on the dial type dytters?

[slotperfect 7]

Yes. Only one setting on the original Dytter.

When I used one, back in the day, I would set mine for 500 feet above break-off altitude.

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John

[tombuch 0]

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I recently purchased a used dytter (without a manual). Could someone help me out with the programing of it.
Thanks,
Aaron

The other posts on topic are pretty good and have probably already answered your question. My old Ditter actually has the directions printed right on the case just below the "gold" dial in raised letters. Actually, my first original-original Ditter had a black plastic dial.

The Ditter is a pretty good instrument, and it's pretty close to accurate. It's not as accurate as newer devices, but yours was probably very inexpensive, and it remains a good value.

Back in the day the Ditter was a big improvement over the old style Paralert. The Ditter did everything the Paralert did, but in a much smaller package. I've actually still got a Paralert on my old camera helmet, but it hasn't been used in about a decade.

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[ngawang01 0]

There is an old ditter for sale on the classifieds. Is that a good buy?

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[TrickyDicky 0]

You can probably get a 2nd hand pro-dytter for the same price as the old dytters on there.

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[Slurp56 0]

There is an old used dytter on consignment at para-concepts. I was pretty shocked when I saw it, I thought I was the only one who still used that equipment.

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[ripcord4 0]

I still use my "Old-style" Dytter, also. It works just fine so why change?

[airtwardo 7]

Same here!

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[Slurp56 0]

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I still use my "Old-style" Dytter, also. It works just fine so why change?

My thoughts exactly. I've got an optima but it just sits on my desk at home.

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