New Patriot

[Picketwire]

I just sent my new Patriot off for service. I paid to ship it because I didn't send it in within a month although I really haven't used it except to make sure it sounded off on different coins and such. I did notice that the GB was higher than usual. I did not notice the mineralization display didn't work. Basically, I did a quick test and put it away to wait on the small concentric F75 coil. When I thought I could afford the small coil and received it, when installed, the detector would not GB at all; it showed 90+ on the screen and still sounded of when raising the coil like it was too negative. I sent an email on 9/20 and got a reply on 9/25. I really did think that they should pay for shipping because it is defective and the lady who answered the call said no but she would see what could be done about it. I never received a call back.

So if you buy a Patriot and have a problem, be sure to send it back within a month or you will be paying for shipping. I presently own both Omega models, a T2, F2, F19, an Fpulse, and a Gold Bug, but really can't see where I would ever buy a First Texas product again after this experience. I miss Felix. I was quite satisfied when he was there.

 

[MuddyMo]

I guess I better test the Liberator I bought for a Christmas gift. Thanks for the heads up.

 

[wildbill!!]

I just sent my new Patriot off for service. I paid to ship it because I didn't send it in within a month although I really haven't used it except to make sure it sounded off on different coins and such. I did notice that the GB was higher than usual. I did not notice the mineralization display didn't work. Basically, I did a quick test and put it away to wait on the small concentric F75 coil. When I thought I could afford the small coil and received it, when installed, the detector would not GB at all; it showed 90+ on the screen and still sounded of when raising the coil like it was too negative. I sent an email on 9/20 and got a reply on 9/25. I really did think that they should pay for shipping because it is defective and the lady who answered the call said no but she would see what could be done about it. I never received a call back.

So if you buy a Patriot and have a problem, be sure to send it back within a month or you will be paying for shipping. I presently own both Omega models, a T2, F2, F19, an Fpulse, and a Gold Bug, but really can't see where I would ever buy a First Texas product again after this experience. I miss Felix. I was quite satisfied when he was there.

I had the same thing happen to me but with the 15" coil for the T2+. the machine won't ground balance, 90 was it. I bought it from Kelleyco and sent it back and got a refund with no problem. I was kinda glad this all happened because it was a very heavy coil and it was hard to swing for very long.

 

[autopilot42]

I would think they are winding that done. Nothing new in years.