Thank you so much everyone I appreciate the feedback. It has been awhile since I have been detecting and have been able to post. I intend to change that!
I do think the second ring is going to be worth some bucks Yes, I hope it will pay for the v3i
I tinkered with all of the connections on the E-Trac while in the field yesterday but nothing worked. And yes George, I had the switch flipped to the coil and not the probe lol Although I have done that more times than I want to admit rofl