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    You wanted it and we did it - Concentric coil...

    Yes, White's made a larger-size 950 which was slightly over 9.5" in diameter. Your 8" coil looks great to me and doesn't need a hole in the middle. It ought to work well in areas that are over-grown, and places that have stiffer short weeds that might be a few inches high, I think you haveve...
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    You wanted it and we did it - Concentric coil...

    RG, in over 57 years of detecting I have had the opportunity to own, or have been supplied with, a lot of search coils of various physical design. My larger-size search coils are all of the 'open' design which helps reduce the weight and feel. Large coils I seldom use unless on a beach or...
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    Vanquish vs Nox 600 or similar opinions

    Detecting, avidly, for over fifty-seven years and using SMF's since the mid '90s. Some Single-Frequencies do not handle some site challenges well and the same goes for SMF's. Good ones and bad ones based on the particular site conditions, how they are set up and used, and the operator's...
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    You wanted it and we did it - Concentric coil...

    Doesn't just "look good" in a general way, but it isn't thick, it lacks open holes to snag, and best yet is the rod-mount is in a proper position so the center-axis to pinpoint is right in front of the operating rod. Perfect! Monte
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    Vanquish vs Nox 600 or similar opinions

    That's called marketing. Frequencies can be a reason for EMI, or for impaired performance in some ground environments, and also weaker performers on some metal types. An SMF might be using a couple of frequencies that therefore could result in impaired results rather than better. Through...
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    Vanquish vs Nox 600 or similar opinions

    Most detectors in use today, for a long time, and into the future are Single Frequency. I have 9 detectors right now and only one offers SMF operation and that is an Apex. And I do not always run multiple. Most SMF operate on two frequencies, the White's V3i and VX3 can operate on 3...
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    Vanquish vs Nox 600 or similar opinions

    I agree with most of what Nauti said, especially not needing the most expensive, and using a detector that works well that you like. I will add this, having owned 3 Vanquish 540 Pro Packs and 4 Simplex + .... I would take a Simplex + over a Vanquish without hesitation. I will also add, do not...
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    Can a detector erase a signal?

    Can a detector erase a signal? NO. It can't 'erase' anything. A detector might produce a dig-worthy signal if a target is swept one direction and not on a reverse sweep. That might be caused by the orientation and the ground environment, a nearby rock or intense "mineral body", and most...
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    Ground balance in Florida?

    They are correct, the Tesoro Cortes has an external GB control for the Threshold-based All Metal mode, but the silent-search Disc. mode GB is set by an internal trimmer, aka a 'fixed' or 'preset' GB. Yes, you could or should be concerned about the Ground Balance. If you are using a detector...
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    You wanted it and we did it - Concentric coil...

    RG ... Thank You .. Thank You .. Thank You!!! On my Forums and most that I have visited for decades, I am, and have been, a big fan of Concentric coils and have begged (kindly asked) many manufacturers to please provide us with one or two good-working Concentric coils. This is some of the best...
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    Reposting a ground balance question tech advice needed

    Some folks confuse the term "auto" or "automatic" meaning 'fixed' and that is wrong Fixed or preset simply means the GB has already been set or regulated in software. An example would be a Tesoro Cibola or Silver Sabre microMAX. Next comes Manual GB which is simply means You, the operator...
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    Reposting a ground balance question tech advice needed

    The Vanquish does rely on a 'fixed' or 'preset' GB in circuitry, but there are actually two different GB settings used. It depends upon the factory search mode. There are three modes and you can hear the GB behavior when you activate the Horseshoe button to accept ALL of the Disc. segments...
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    Reposting a ground balance question tech advice needed

    Tmops50: The detector used an make a difference, and the search mode used can make a difference. I have only been to Florida once and traveled around the whole state and worked the Atlantic and Golf coasts as well as places inland. I was calling on detector dealers at the time, too, and we...
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    How Do You Supper Tune The Tejon

    No, 'Super-Tuning', which I started and called it "Hyper-Tune', was increasing the Threshold control in the silent-search Disc. mode. As for the Sensitivity control, Tesoro referred to that added 'orange' zone as Max-Boost. Also, on most Tesoro models, the All Metal mode had a fixed...
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    Minelab Vanquish users...

    As Jim TN mentioned, location is the biggest factor if you are intentionally searching for gold jewelry. Next you have to consider the conductivity of all sorts of gold and silver jewelry. That is a combination of the object's size, shape, orientation, and whatever alloy mix was used. All of...
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    Pinpointers

    I haver a Nokta/Makro Pulse-Dive PinPointer I use on occasion but have it as a loaner device for friends and family. Most of the time I use one of my four Garrett AT Pointer w/Z-Lynk that are paired with the MS-3 Headphones I haver for my Garrett Apex, Fisher F75+, Fisher F19, and another...
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    Equinox 600

    Just remember, there is no 'perfect' detector and we should, and can, learn more as we go. Therefore, do just the opposite as well. Work a dedicated area with the Equinox 600 first, then spend an equal amount of time, using similar s4ttings and search coils, with the T2+. We can always learn...
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    Back after 15 years

    My two favorite Tesoro's serve me quite well, and I have had two or more Tesoro models around for 39 years as of next month. I pamper all my equipment and have n ever hada Tesoro break down or need repair. Throught the years I try to get a hold of any clean and decent Bsndido II microMAX...
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    Out With The AT Pro Coin Shooting. Ordered A New Coil For the APEX

    John, good to hear you'll be getting more hunt-time! RLOH, I've never been a big fan of aftermarket coils, and Garrett has almost all the coils I want. On my Apex the Ripper is a perfect sizr for day-to-day hunts, and the 8.5X11 Raider is all I need for plowed fields and open areas. However...
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    Has Anyone Ever Used These Coils On A Tesoro

    I only had an original Golden microMAX a short while, and tried the revised version. They didn't work well in the mineralized ground I searched in Oregon, Utah and Arizona and tone response was off. Dimes and half the quarters responded in the next lower tone. I thought they came with the 8X9...
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