What is your ground like? My ground is somewhat mineralized and I got about 1 or so more depth from the 13 Detech and 10 X 12. I also tested the huge (13X17 or something like that) SEF coil but it...
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What is your ground like? My ground is somewhat mineralized and I got about 1 or so more depth from the 13 Detech and 10 X 12. I also tested the huge (13X17 or something like that) SEF coil but it...
Tony - Your welcome. Look at Bryce's coil reviews. Basically he said the 13 Detech was slightly better than the 1:blackeye:12 coil, though perhaps the latter was just a bit more sensitive he said. 13...
Here is a post from Bryce-IL (a very experienced and respected Explorer SE user). It is a great read. I tried to copy its format for the most part. Start Quote -
[size=1:crazy:t]Explorer VS...
I agree with what Cybersage said. Funny, I really stayed away from Minelabs for years due to all the too positive posts on the forums. I wanted to try to get those results with other machines. My...
Your welcome Jack, and others.
I was really hoping for the Minelab to be like the Garrett in boost mode. Anyway, if you haven't heard, there is a guy who makes a little add on for the Pro-Pointer...
Here is part II, a field test of the Minelab Pro-Find (I see no ads in it mods) in where it fails pretty bad with in ground tests, compared to the Garrett.
Has anyone that has it also found this...
I wrote the below on another forum. I have around 45 hours on the CTX now. It is just a mini review. When I have 100 hours, I'll try to write more.
Thus far I have been pretty happy with the CTX....
Some metal detectors won't go 5! rofl (I think we are bound by VLF technology.)
The Detector Pro is a PI pinpointer and will get a dime at 4 and quarter at 5 but it is an awfully large device and...
For any of you guys who want to see how the CTX screen looks, targets sound, etc.
Enjoy - Albert
Here is a 9 deep zinc coin, compared in 50 CO and Combine:
Minelab CTX 3030 - 9 Deep Coin -...
Here is what the Garrett Pro-Pointer does (approximately). Second number is with a coin on the shaft to get the extra depth:
penny***1.50***2-25
nickel***1.75***3
dime****1.25***2.5...
Nice hunt and some great finds. Congrats!
I would be curious how many of those targets the E-Trac would hit on. I'm getting what appears to be better separation as well with my CTX but I don't...
A redo of the test was requested on another forum:
I was able to sneak out for an hour today and redo the test with the best settings I have found.
In the video my best response settings are:...
Here is the test that Kyle requested (on another forum) in reference to a Norfolk Wolf video. It was actually pretty fun to do. I have to say I learned a lot and have a lot more questions. After the...
Epi-Hunter - I agree as well. Just a note regarding the CTX - something that stands out about it. It is MUCH FASTER than the E-Trac. Now, I don't know how much that is going to help in it's unmasking...
Midas - Looks like things are getting hot. He is no longer a dealer for Minelab. From their website: http://www.minelab.com/emea/consumer/knowledge-base/news Woodland Detectors is no longer an...
Thanks Jack. I didn't want to sell the E-Trac but the balance did my back in. The E-Trac with the 13 coil is probably really close to the CTX imo. I know it's a bit early but I bet it is - call it an...
Thanks Jkress. It is much faster than the E-Trac that is clear. No biggy with the Monty Nail board fail, I don't expect FBS machines with larger coils to fair well at that. The big question is how...
I'm having fun hunting with mine thus far. It does appear to be an excellent machine.
Check my Youtube Channel as I just uploaded some videos:...
(I posted this on the boards with testers for the CTX - Hoping for a Minelab solution)
This is regarding Gray Ghost, Sun Ray, Chef Phones, etc. not shutting off the detectors speaker when...
I should say it gets close up. I use it to find dates that are barely visible - that really is it's purpose imo. It is a bit too much power to look at the whole coin, but to get in and see the...
I had both and what stood out to me was how much lighter the 13 Detech was. Weight ruled out for me and I sold the 1:blackeye:12. I thought it separated as good as the 1:blackeye:12 but didn't really...
Headphones - It's getting hot here and I often hunt with my headphones off when people aren't around. Boy do the speakers miss the nuances and cheap headphones (I've had) are nothing like a good pair...
Guys,
I have to say, by far, this is the best (and cheapest) loop I have come across for coins. It has a bright light (if need be) and really helps to make out the details on the coil. It has 45X...
Good catch Jack and it was unbeknownst to me at the time!
Mark - I'll be honest but I don't have an E-Trac to compare signals to :(
It will take time but I'm sure the videos will appear with...
Well, here is the first real world target that I've come across online that the CTX hit and the E-Trac couldn't. Short video, mentioned midway about.
ctx1.1.wmv