Depends what you do with them. I use Bitechs because they are compact, good value for money, have excellent daytime LEDs and are reasonably sensitive. But, unless you are constantly awake (aware), not so good for dropbacks, since the tone is the same. Also, windy conditions, where there is no integrative function. Just turn them down in the day (a plea to all anglers) and watch your bobbins! Also, at night, If you are brave enough to snag fish at night, you must be awake- I keep the butts of the rods, and most of the pod, IN the bivvy, with the baitrunners OFF. Actually, I doubt whether many Carp anglers get out of bed for a couple of dropback bleeps at night. Remotes are fine, and of course get rid of all that spaghetti outside your bivvy- I'm sure we have all tripped up over them- even worse getting lassoed, falling over and then bringing the whole pod down, thrashing away in the darkness.... Its happened to us all. I would suggest that you keep the Bitechs, until you think you are being outfished- they are only indicators after all- so stay awake, and watch your bobbins at night, you'll be just as sucessful as the tackle tarts, if not more so- Good Luck! Simon