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    Two E-Tracs. Each performs differently?

    A couple months back I decided to pick up a second E-trac. I recently had to send one in for repairs and went into depression without it. Sooo with the release of the CTX why not pick one up for cheap just in case one ends up going in for repairs again. What I have noticed however is that...
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    Minelab Service Turnaround Time?

    So Minelab has had my detector since the 16th. I emailed them two days ago. They responded back telling me that no one has had a chance to look at it yet. Is this normal? LOL. I was so depressed about not having my E-Trac that I bought a second one while my first one is in the shop. Not...
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    In the first two years what has broken? Repair costs?

    This February it will be two years since purchasing my E-Trac and X-1 probe. This set up has been fantastic and I have enjoyed every second of it...well almost every second. In this time I have managed well over $1,000 in clad, 93 silver coins and over 400 wheat pennies. Repairs: -Bad 11in DD...
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    Sunray X-1 probe with the CTX???

    I've been looking everywhere for an answer to this question So I'll just ask. Can the Sunray X-1 probe be used with the CTX or is one is the process of being made??
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    Swing Technique Question

    So I've got a buddy of mine that has been metal detecting now with an E-trac for about 6 months. He is about 2 inches taller than me but has his shaft adjusted to about 1-2 inches shorter than my set-up. The reason his shaft is shorter is because he has a tendency to swing about one inch off...
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    Summer MDing. Brown Plugs

    So the other day I was detecting a curb strip in the downtown area of where I live just across from a business. A couple guys began to stare at me so I gave them a wave. One older guy approached me and asked how I used that thing and if I ever had any luck with it? I said sure. He then led...
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    64 Silvers, 345 wheats and NO INDIANS!?!

    I've been detecting now with my E-Trac for 15 months and have had plenty of success here in the Seattle area. Tons and tons of wheats (345) oldest 1909 x2 and a good amount of silver (64) oldest 1899 barber dime and an 1892 Barber Quarter but where in the world are all the Indian Heads? As I...
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    Done carrying X-1 probe on my E-Trac. Too Heavy

    When I first saw people on youtube attaching their X-1 probe to their detectors I thought it looked really cool. So for a year that's what I did. During some hunts when I was digging target after target I didn't mind the extra weight because I was taking constant breaks. However, when the...
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    (X-1 Probe) E-Trac Shaft Adaptation

    I just had to do it. Actually I was a bit jealous of those that are able to tuck their cord up inside the shaft of their detector. I have always been wanting to do this with my X-1 but didn't think it was possible? It works really well. Also I reinforced the part where the cable touches the...
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    A few good reasons NOT to get an E-Trac

    You probably shouldn't get an e-trac if these things are relavent to you: 1) Smart Phones, they look so confusing. All those buttons... 2) Digital Cameras, they look so confusing. All those buttons... 3) You still use America Online to get on the World Wide Web 4) If you don't know how to...
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    Actual Replacement Tip for Sun Ray Probe

    So for a couple months now after wearing out out my original red tip I've been looking everywhere for a replacement. I've tried tape, chair ends from Lowes and nothing seem to satisfy me. So the other day I called up Sun Ray and talked to Ralph. A real nice guy. I told him my situation about...
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    Hot Glue Gun Meets E-Trac

    I was really getting tired of cleaning out the gaps in the coil after a wet and muddy hunt. This was my solution. Also after 8 months of detcting I had officially wore through my red tip. This one eighth chair leg tip did the trick.
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    Second Guessing 12-35 as Zinc??? DON'T!!! GOLD!!!

    Wow was I amazed today. I thought 100% for sure that I was digging another zinc penny. I mean come on 12-35??? Zinc for sure right? No way Jose. Dig the zinc!!!!!!! I used to pass on them all time. Boy am I glad that I decided NOT to on this occasion. 14k at 10.4 oz on my scale. Melt...
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    I'm not really missing my 11" DD Stock Coil

    Yesterday I unfortunately had to send in my malfunctioning 11" DD stock coil for my E-trac. It had been acting up and I had no idea what was wrong with it. I've got a separate post going on how that situation ends up. Could take between 2 to 4 weeks. The crappy part is that it was only six...
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    DD 11 inch stock coil gone bad?

    I've only had my E-Trac now for 6 months and already my 11 in. DD has gone bad. When I turn my machine on it absolutely goes nuts with signals. When I swap it out for my sunray x-5 sniper coil it sounds perfect. I've gone over both the coil cover and the coil itself with a fine tooth comb...
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    Struggling with Co numbers 02-08 and 31-39

    While out hunting I always seem to struggle with Co numbers 02-08 because they are your platinum rings and 10k ring ranges HOWEVER these numbers, 99% of the time will be some sort of aluminum. From 31-39 this represents the 14k range HOWEVER this will 99% of the time come up as zinc. My...
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    Upper and Lower Shaft Slop?

    After four months I love love love my e-trac however I've noticed one thing that really bothers me. There seems to be quite a bit of play between the upper and lower shafts. Try this. Put one hand on the grip and one foot on the coil. Then give a wiggle. How much play are you noticing? I've...
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    Maybe the oldest coin I'll ever find? (Washington)

    Well I'm sure most of you count victories in silver...me on the other hand living in WA I count them in wheat cents. Of the 3,000 or so coins that I've dug in the four months since owning my e-trac only 17 have been wheats. One 64 Rosie and one war nickle in my silver collection. Nice to have...
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    Minelab Coin Program w/upper right open?

    Does anyone know where I might be able to find an exchange program that is identical to the Minelab coin program with the 1-42 area wide open? I like Andy's program but I struggle with it because the FE disc is too low for my liking. A mix of both programs would be great! Thanks. Maybe I...
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    Good Hunt Yesterday

    Pulled some good stuff today from a fairly large state park in my area which allows MD as long as you fill out a quick registration card each time you visit...no fee either. Earlier on I was at another state park and was run off by a really nice park ranger and maintenance guy. Both...
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