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Re: Any thoughts on the Simplex+ for a fun inexpensive detector? - 6 days ago
The Minelab Vanquish range are in the same range, multi frequency for cheapby ghound - Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
Re: Xp Deus 2 version 1.0 is available (some videos here I did if folks are interested.) - 11 days ago
I read somewhere that there was a 23% power increase from the coil?by ghound - Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
Re: New RUTUS VERSA - 17 days ago
The Alter 71 was one of my favourite detectors to use, but i just didn't get the finds with it vs other detectors!by ghound - Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
Re: D2, Nox900, Manticore question - 5 months ago
Many thanks Danielby ghound - Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
D2, Nox900, Manticore question - 5 months ago
A quick question for those testing these machines, which one does better for depth and accurate ID on low conductors (small hammered silver)in high mineral ground? I see the D2 is dropping the ID of low conductors near iron, is it the same in high mineral ground? Cheers, and merry Christmas folks.by ghound - Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
Re: Things come in twos.. - 6 months ago
As already said, it's a new Equinox 700 and 900.by ghound - Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
Re: This DEUS 2 is very deep straight out of the box (Video) - 9 months ago
Keith, if you get the time, try it on some of them hammered in your soil. Cheersby ghound - Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
Re: MINELAB MANTICORE: DATA & PERFORMANCE - 9 months ago
MANTICORE Technical SpecIfications Update! Detect Modes: (Customisable) All-Terrain (5), Beach (4), Goldfield (1) Operating Frequencies: Multi-IQ+, 5 kHz, 10 kHz, 15 kHz, 20 kHz, 40 kHz Noise Cancel: Auto, Continuous Auto, Manual (-9 to +9) Ground Balance: Auto, Manual, Tracking Sensitivity: 1 to 35 Target Identification: Conductive: 0-99 with ferrous indication 2D ID Mby ghound - Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
Re: MINELAB MANTICORE: DATA & PERFORMANCE - 9 months ago
khouse Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I believe it was said on a video that it has 2 equ > inox type batteries in the handle, making the hand > le a little more elongated. 7% more usable depth > could mean 1-2 inches. I think that would open up > another layer for me. My wife also said she could > use another 7%! Just saying. 7%,by ghound - Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
Re: Minelab Manticore announced - 9 months ago
In the video they say it has double the battery's as the coil transmits 50% stronger magnetic field, which in turn makes it go deeper. . I think Geotech said on another forum that a 50% increase in drive voltage gives about 7% increase in depth. I wonder are those the gains we could expect from this detector?by ghound - Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
Re: Minelab Manticore announced - 9 months ago
A video of it being used here on FBby ghound - Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
Re: Minelab Manticore announced - 9 months ago
Neil Jones says it's a replacement for the Etrac, so I'm guessing it's aimed above the Nox? He's trying it out at a rally this weekend and will report back on it.by ghound - Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
Re: Minelab Manticore announced - 9 months ago
Looks slick, i need a new detector! Good to see you back Keith.by ghound - Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
Re: Nokta Makro Legend Beginner's Guide Book - 10 months ago
Detectors and updates evolve quicker than folks can write books.by ghound - Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
Re: My Xp Deus 2 commentary., pics, videos, etc. - unit received 1-27-2022 - 1 year ago
Good man, looking forward to your view on it.by ghound - Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
Re: RUTUS Atrex multi freq - 1 year ago
There's alot to like in the Atrex spec. Built in Wifi, colour display, multi freq,shows on screen when EMI is effecting it etcby ghound - Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
RUTUS Atrex multi freq - 1 year ago
If I've read it correctly Rutus will be offering a multi frequency download for there Atrex model. They say the multi frequency is near finished testing by different folk around Europe.by ghound - Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
Re: Nokta Makro LEGEND Depth Test 18 inches on a penny ! - 1 year ago
It's the most useless test ever, the coil is stationary and doesn't see the soil.by ghound - Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
D2 relic IAR - 1 year ago
Very good video, does this explain why some of the videos in relic mode are getting big depth? If I'm understanding correctly, if your running a setting of say 1 or 2 out of 5, a target at depth isn't being filtered and basically it's in all metal, so it could be a coin at 10" or a lump of iron?by ghound - Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
D2 now in UK dealers - 1 year ago
I see one outlet sold out in under one minute!by ghound - Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
Re: How about some Legend Tests with common trash Items? - 1 year ago
A tester told me it was only a partial lift on the NDA, so i guess you'll have to wait a bit longer for them tests Tex.by ghound - Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
Re: Is 14 inches in wet sand on a Nickle good? XP DEUS II - 1 year ago
Seen a video of the Legend barely hitting a 12" Nickle in wet sand. That D2 is taking it to another level at 17" !by ghound - Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
Researching permissions. - 1 year ago
I love researching new permissions, this is an abstract from the landowner's memoirs back in early 1800's. I've went one to find items from the said church and silver coins of the period that i gave to the present landowner as he's into the history and mythology of the area as much as myself.(i also unearthed a WW2 mortar which needed the attentions of the army bomb squad toby ghound - Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
Re: Nokta Makro Legend on a UK beach hunt - 1 year ago
That depth video is a waste of time, the detector isn't seeing the ground as the coil is stationary, might as well be an air test. It is however perfect for sucking in the novice who will believe they'll get these depths in real life.by ghound - Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
Re: Video Deus 2 compared to EQx 800 looks like both wearing 11" coils - 1 year ago
My only guess is that Calabash was moving the coin and nails closer and closer until the Nox just missed it, but the Deus was still hitting it. Maybe there's only 1/2 inch difference between them, you won't know unless he runs it again.by ghound - Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
Re: Deus 2 compared to Eqx 800 extreme depth tests. - 1 year ago
I agree, pump a Deus coil in my front field and it's will quickly fill the mineral scale lol Pedlar mills Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Bad dirt is now my only concern for new detectors > coming out. Hunt some places that are 4 and even 5 > bar dirt some of that is due to fertilizer from th > e farmers some just high mineral dirt, so uby ghound - Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
Re: Reducing emi using Deus 2 video under high power lines - 1 year ago
I wonder is it just masking the EMI sound interference or actually able to remove it and it's effects? I'd guess you'd know by doing a depth test below the power lines to find out.by ghound - Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
Re: English Deus II vs Nox depth test - 1 year ago
Nice to see that it's at least as deep or deeper than the Nox, and much better than the old Deus. That cut half at 7" is a tough target! Another box tickedby ghound - Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
Re: Couple more Calabash vids comparing Deus 2 and EQX 800 - 1 year ago
I think he did mention he had went through the programme's off camera and there was no difference. Longbow62 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > On the nail test he used Field2. Why? He didn't sa > y I went thru all the programs and Field2 hits it > best so I'm using Field2. His own preferred progra > m for relic hunting is Park2 wby ghound - Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
Re: Nokta Makro update on Legend detector shipping dates and user's manual availability - 1 year ago
Gotta say it how you see it. From reports XP have just made all other SMF detectors old stock. I think ML's claim of the Nox making single freq obsolete was pretty true, though i'm waiting on one more bit of info from a UK tester and my Nox will be obsoleted by the D2! Such is life....by ghound - Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
