Just purchased a slightly used 1500. When I bench tested it, the target ID, size depth, etc. was pretty accurate. However when I got say a quarter or dime in the 10-12 inch depth, the target ID changed and the size indicator indicate a big object instead of a coin sized object. Is this normal? If so, better dig those 10-12 inch soda cans!
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A Garrett 1500 target ID question
- Thread starter Killerb6
- Start date
Clyde(La.)
New member
Hello Killerb6,
You have made a very good choice for a coin detector. The air testing that you are doing is great, to get used to the sounds. I have used this detector for a couple years in the past. The 1500 imaging was accurate to around 6 to 7 inches in my ground. I could hunt with this detector all day, no weight problems. Just remember that the imaging is ONLY as accurate as you make it. You have to be centered over your target correctly. I would receive the most accurate by centering over target and keeping your swing speed the same while imaging your target. In my dirt where I hunted, I would never have to worry about a dime at 10 to 12 inch depth, because it would not see it. It would see a can at that depth and image correctly. I think it is a good coin shooter detector but great with the imaging. Don't forget to dig signals that are bouncing around on the I.D, that tend to stay in the same area on the meter. These will be your deeper, older coins that some of us look for. This detector is no different than most, as the I.D. will not lock on perfectly on deep coins. Once you learn this machine, then you will really like it. If you have any more questions, ask away, cause there are some good folks on this forum that will help you. If you can pry them away from the AT Pro questions:
Good Hunting,
Clyde
You have made a very good choice for a coin detector. The air testing that you are doing is great, to get used to the sounds. I have used this detector for a couple years in the past. The 1500 imaging was accurate to around 6 to 7 inches in my ground. I could hunt with this detector all day, no weight problems. Just remember that the imaging is ONLY as accurate as you make it. You have to be centered over your target correctly. I would receive the most accurate by centering over target and keeping your swing speed the same while imaging your target. In my dirt where I hunted, I would never have to worry about a dime at 10 to 12 inch depth, because it would not see it. It would see a can at that depth and image correctly. I think it is a good coin shooter detector but great with the imaging. Don't forget to dig signals that are bouncing around on the I.D, that tend to stay in the same area on the meter. These will be your deeper, older coins that some of us look for. This detector is no different than most, as the I.D. will not lock on perfectly on deep coins. Once you learn this machine, then you will really like it. If you have any more questions, ask away, cause there are some good folks on this forum that will help you. If you can pry them away from the AT Pro questions:
Good Hunting,
Clyde
Uncle Willy
New member
You have one of the best coinshooters in the industry but accuracy on readings begin to poop out beyond 6-8 inches. The coil has one transmitter and two receiver coils. That little receiver in the center doesn't have much muscle for picking up deep coins and centering the target correctly is absolutely crucial with a GTI. You can use the signal strength indicator to aid you in this. If you are off just a tiny bit the GTI will ID a quarter as a cent. Wiggle the coil around gently and the ID will change to quarter. That's how touchy and finicky it is.
Bill.
Bill.