Link On White's Website... Available on 2/20/14
http://www.whiteselectronics.com/bul...trx-pinpointer
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Link On White's Website... Available on 2/20/14
http://www.whiteselectronics.com/bul...trx-pinpointer
Thanks for the info Jack. Does anyone know if it's waterproof?
I'm not sure they call it water proof but it looks like it is sealed that same way as Dan's pinpointer is.
Thanks for the update Jack.
I'm always hesitant to buy anything new to hit the market before any bugs are fixed (like buying a new model car).
not bad , I was only off on the price by $20 dollars
Is that list price or dealer selling price?
Coinnut I'm sure that's the MSRP but there'll be better deals on it at your dealer I'm sure. I'll be getting one only because I have an accessory coupon otherwise it would be way too pricey for me on my present income to afford that much for just a pinpointer.
Thanks for the info, Jack.
Keeping the "Bullseye" name was not a stroke of marketing genius. Too many "old guys" remember the original one. :)
The prototype that I worked was in fact waterproof. A thin membrane covered the speaker opening to allow for this. This membrane did make it waterproof. I dunked mine underwater for 30 minutes. It still worked great afterwards. Unfortunately this membrane also quieted the speaker to the point that it was hard to hear if there was any background noise happening. The final version has the membrane removed to increase volume, so it is no longer waterproof. Since the shell is user interchangeable I suggested that they sell both versions of the shell. I think it would be easy to waterproof it yourself if you had a mind to. One screw is all it takes to remove the shell. You can see the speaker membrane just to the right of the button.
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A size comparrison wit the Garrett Pro Pointer. (note the TRX did nor have the orange cap yet)...
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Thanks Jack for the update.
How does it compare to the PP for picking up targets in the ground. Usually my PP goes about 4".
Does the sound/vibration get louder/more vibration as you get nearer the target?
Thanks in Advance,
Roger
On average I would say that there is about a 20 to 25 percent increase in depth. Using the nickle trick on the Pro Pointer brought it within 7 to 12 percent of the TRX. The differential in range reflects lower conductivity verses higher conductivity targets. Both pinpointers operate at 12kHz, so lower conductivity targets will get a better response at increased distance.
The response of the TRX is subject to proximity (sound/vibration) just like the Pro Pointer.
Whites has also isolated the the response field of the TRX to the tip of the probe. I was able to zero in on buried targets with much more precision.
Not waterproof? I'm out.:lol: If it were I would have bought one.
Dang! You gotta stop following Del around on his hunts. :lol:
I actually called my old Bullseye II pinpointer by another name most of the time. :lol: So no big deal as long as it works as well as it does.
Hello Carl. Thanks for stopping in. I think a lot of folks will be very happy with the improved functionality of the TRX. I know that my Pro Pointer will sit on the shelf, and collect dust as my backup from now on. I was very happy with the performance of the prototype. Very anxious to get my hands on the finished product.
The TRX Manual is posted at whites now...
http://www.whiteselectronics.com/med...manual_web.pdf
The official price is $159.
I just ordered one with one of my certificates will let you know when i receive how it is
Have a couple on order. Will give a review when they come in. No matter how good it is, NOTHING can compare to the inline Sunray probes with their disc and ID readings.
Mine is on order also, I rarely used my bullseye II cause it was more frustrating than anthing else, I've used another persons Garrett before and they are nice and from what I've read about it being better than the Garrett I'm sure I'll be happy with it.
Received the TRX yesterday. I can't field test it as there is 18 inches of snow pack, frozen everywhere.
Air tests for depth - clad quarter - 4.5 inches, silver quarter - 5 inches, clad dime - 3.5 inches, silver dime - 4 inches, nickel - 4 inches, half dime - 3.5 inches. size 10 14K gold ring - 5 inches.
Pros- *well built, *nice feel in hand, *easy to push button does not need to be constantly pressed, *great depth, *loud sound indoors, *decent vibrate, *does not interfere with detector (except if your detector operates at 12Khz), *available ratchet pinpointing.
Cons- *LED light is only for illumination, does not indicate target. *Sound outdoors with headphones on and typical outdoor background noise is barely audible, *Vibrate with leather digging gloves on is very subtle. *does not discriminate, likes iron as well as good targets.
Most of the cons listed are not only indicative to the TRX, but are inherent in all hand held probes, except the inlines.
Thanks for all the info on this Jack!! As you know there are many threads on many forums about this new tool for us crazy detector swingers! This one has been by far the most informative! Wondering, does the "signal" emit directly straight of the tip at the diameter of the tip of does it cone out at all? Hope you understand what I am trying to ask! :shocked02:
The signal cones out. detects around the tip and also the handle area. See diagram. As a bonus, it will also detect rocks!!! No kidding.
Great visual Midas! Thanks
Your welcome Ron. There is a lot of information out there, and within a week we will be seeing lot's of reviews. Should prove to be interesting. The isolation of the detection areas would seem to indicate a difference in how the coil is wrapped on the TRX. That is hidden in the internal composite shroud however, so you can't really see it. A good question?
That detection zone up near the handle surprised me! Looking forward to reading more!
Wondering if that could be a problem with wearing a ring or watch or even having a coat with metal cuff buttons?
I just got word that my release version of the TRX should arrive next week. I will shoot some video on some basic ranges on various coins for reference.