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Tom_in_CA Wrote:
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> Steve Herschbach Wrote:
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> > instead of opinions fr
> > om those who have never held it. Unless you are
> bl
> > ind or willfully ignorant the evidence is piling
> u
> > p.
>
> Steve, I don't think the
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canslawhero
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DigDugNY Wrote:
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> I don't own an Equinox yet but am planning too. I
> have been paying attention to posts and videos and
> I guess the main thing I've seen is that people ar
> e bummed about how compressed the TID range is. Th
> at too many non ferrous targets fall closely toget
> her. To my question, is th
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canslawhero
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detectingMO Wrote:
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> It feels like the first 6-8" is not modulated but
> then after 8" signal does get softer/quieter and t
> hinner like it is modulated. To me anyway.
>
> Pin Point is so HOT to the depths disc is detectin
> g anyway I haven't noticed much there. Detuning h
> elps.
I agree w
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canslawhero
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woodchiphustler Wrote:
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> Multiply by 3 and correlate it to your other detec
> tors with VDI numbers to 100? Example nickel 12x3
> = 36?
nickel on my G2+ is 58, 13 on my changer
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canslawhero
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cjc Wrote:
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> With my Bosh hammer...
>
> cjc
haha, painful waiting for the thaw, you should just take the Kruzer and 800 and fly off to one of your spots...
question for you re: 800...with all the crap in our parks what will you do for ground balancing? advice?
cheers, beaches guy....
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canslawhero
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detectingMO Wrote:
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> So I've been doing poor mans analysis of different
> modes freq use by checking gb numbers. Anyone kno
> w of gb technical discussions? I have some though
> ts.
>
> Also the instructions make it sound like ctx. not
> really needed in mild ground. Just trying to find
> discusions
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canslawhero
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cjc Wrote:
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> These machines have similarities and differences.
> Both have a great bias for clean "non-alloyed" met
> als. As well, both have extremely sensitive repor
> ting--that is they can sound off on everything a t
> arget contains. My tests with the Eq so far show
> that many bottle caps give broke
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canslawhero
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woodchiphustler Wrote:
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> The game changer changed the game on the amount of
> trash you will have to dig to get those coins your
> after. In the relic fields there is hope. On a sal
> t water beach it's got its niche. Who ever ordered
> the "towels" keep them on standby.
Maybe you should go out and hu
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canslawhero
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NASA-Tom Wrote:
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> I'm trying to figure out.... how NOT to 'infringe'
> .
just writeup what you feel is relevant and send it to Minelab for approval prior to posting...
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canslawhero
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detectingMO Wrote:
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> just got the new pointers and they exceed my expec
> tations. well done
good to hear Craig....another +
something I notice (among other things) with the carrot is that the button is very tough material and very stiff...annoying
definitely unlike my older black version...hummmm, wonder if the button can b
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canslawhero
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NASA-Tom Wrote:
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> Rick has a valid point. Since I'm on the physics/e
> ngineering side of the house.......... I still hav
> e not been given a 'go' to speak about it yet.
> (((shoveler......valid)))
makes sense, but I'm really curious as to how it compares to the F75, hint hint, wink wink, lol
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canslawhero
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TheHunterGT Wrote:
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> sumrtym Wrote:
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> > I imagine it will be like the Vibraprobe, also a
> P
> > I pinpointer, in that it would make my detector
> go
> > crazy when you used it. I don't need my headpho
> ne
> > s going nuts
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canslawhero
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Diggs4ever Wrote:
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> Nothing changed on my end. My units are set to arr
> ive next week (Canada)
how many are you buying and how many did your dealer say they will get?
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canslawhero
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lytle78 Wrote:
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> The guy who was responsible for designing the TRX
> is the same guy who designed the Fisher/Tek PI Poi
> nter. He seems to think that his new machine is t
> he better of the two.
>
> If you’re not in a hurry, you might want to wait t
> ill direct comparison tests by actual users are av
> ai
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canslawhero
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thanks Mike, I used the old DetectorPro 'box' pinpointer (plug in phones) years ago and it was DEEP but FRAGILE.
After your report I've decided to spring for the Tek version (colour is important!, lol) when it's available here in Canada.
good job Carl! hopefully I won't be cursing you in the future once I get it, lol...
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canslawhero
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NASA-Tom Wrote:
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> For charging the EQ...... I recommend a fairly goo
> d quality USB wall charger that is (at minimum) ra
> ted for 2-Amp output. (((At 5-VDC))).
I'd go for an Apple brand 2.1 amp iPad charger, very good quality...
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canslawhero
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I think Minelab will need to make a new statement re EQ Feb 1st, either an "Emeril" BAM they are at the distributors (or close) right now.
Or, sorry there will be a delay and customers won't "be able to lay their hands on one" till March, April whatever due to "unforeseen" circumstances.
Regardless, whether good or bad news Minelab needs to provide a new state
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canslawhero
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Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
cz5, cz70, f75, explorer se, etrac, g2, ctx, g2+, R2......
I'm positive $'wise overall by far what with selling them used (only have g2+ now) and including my clad/jewelry finds $$$....what a great hobby that pays!
$'s are ready to go for the pickup of my EQ800 when they arrive late January/eary February most likely......
and will likely sell that for the EQ1000(?) with fe
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canslawhero
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Mike Hillis Wrote:
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> A new in box Eurotek Pro with a 5 year warranty fo
> r $149 bucks shipped is a very good deal.
>
> HH
> Mike
kind of makes on think pinpointers are a bit overpriced.....lol
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canslawhero
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Igor Wrote:
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> I guess very few information is about the newest A
> KA model.I will copy some information from my anot
> her thread here and put it here.
> It would be useful I suppose to discuss if interes
> ting.
> This detector is the latest AKA model.Can have 6 A
> A or 4 AA batteries.With 6 AA it is more powe
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canslawhero
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