Anfibio users some questions please

[bigtim1973]

Well I have been looking at the anfibio. I have the forscore in the past. i thought it was built like a tank and performed well. However I have moved on and got used to an F75 now. I like it too. It is a good machine too. I have no problems with it. However, has anyone moved to the anfibio from an F75 and have you noticed a difference or better performance? I am not bashing the F75 at all. I like it so I wanted to ask before I decide to part with my F75 and if it only a marginaly difference I may just stay with what I have already. Now if you have the anfibio now and your other unit was not an f75 but another machine feel fee to chime in too. I have used a ton of units so chances are I would be familiar with what you used previously as well. Please share your thoughts, Thanks, Tim

 

[bibelot]

Hi Tim.I had a T2 classic which is not a F75 but is somewhat close and I don't miss it all that much although it was a great machine for me The coil choices are better for the Anfibio as it has both a double D and a 7" and 9" concentric coil choices The Anfibio has wireless headphones, waterproof box, auxiliary battery capability(which I use all of the time), the controls are simple, no having to go into all metal mode to GB and then switching back to disc mode, you can save program settings.28-29 ID are almost always a nickel, every once in a while a beaver tail broken off a pull tab will read the same but very seldom.The faint silver signals from my T2 is replaced with a solid tone, I've not got a dime deep enough for that faint murmur sound that I constantly got with the T2 and I've dug silver dimes in the 10" mark area with this anfibio. Setting the notch/notch volume for iron wrap, tone, tone volume selection is what I like., it might be the digital hearing aids I wear, but setting the tone bin makes a big difference for me, You can make a non ferrous target pop through while amongst iron, Target separation is really good on the Makro machines. You get switchable 5,14,20 Khz instead of the single 13 khz the T2 had. I thought the T2 was a solid machine but I would not use it if I still had it. Ivan

 

[coin-star]

I am not the OP, but you make a pretty strong argument for the Anfibio. Very well thought out and written post. Thanks!

I had the Multi Kruzer and I really liked the Makro wireless headphones. I can't use wired headphones any more now that so many machines have built in wireless. I have an Anfiobio on the way, can't wait to try it!

CS

 

[Coin Rescue Inc]

I have and up graded F 75 that I used exclusively for about 4 years then bought a Makro Multi Kruzer last spring 2018.
Although the MMK is similar in performance of the F 75, the MMK has something extra seeing thru iron plus all the added features like water hunting.
The F 75 is put away now for 18 months.
I understand the Anfibio is a tad better that the MMK so I would not be shy about getting one.
I am thinking about getting an Anfibio coil for my MMK for increased depth.

 

[The Digger]

I had been using a Minelab Explorer XS for nearly the past 20 years, before buying an Anfibio Multi. I am still in the learning phase, but have been able to find older coins that I know were undetectable with my Explorer. The Anfibio is so much lighter and easier to swing than the Explorer. What's really nice, is that that I'm able to go to my hunted out sites and still find coins.
The Anfibio is a noisier/chattier machine than my Explorer, so I seem to be constantly checking the many beeps I hear. I seem to be digging a little more trash, but that may change as I put in a little more time with it. So far, I am certainly enjoying my time detecting with it.

 

[bigtim1973]

Thanks for your input from each and everyone of you. It is very tempting and I like the design. It looks sturdy too. I have always been a hardwired kind of guy. You know with the headphones I prefer and all of that. The only think I am kind of not really liking is the rechargeable stuff like the headphones and all. Does it have a special battery pack that you can put AA batteries in if the battery gets low for a spare pack?

 

[bibelot]

Thanks for your input from each and everyone of you. It is very tempting and I like the design. It looks sturdy too. I have always been a hardwired kind of guy. You know with the headphones I prefer and all of that. The only think I am kind of not really liking is the rechargeable stuff like the headphones and all. Does it have a special battery pack that you can put AA batteries in if the battery gets low for a spare pack?

yes, The auxiliary battery pack lets you run 4 AA batteries.The headphones hold a charge for quite a while. upon start up they beep 5 times when fully charged and on down from whatever battery life is left.I use the auxiliary battery pack on both the Kruzer and Anfibio, buy the cheap red/black sunbeam batteries from Dollar tree, they last as well as energizer or duracells, 4 batteries for $1.There is a jack that can hook into your auxiliary battery pack to run a wired headphone set., I have one somewhere but I honestly have never used it yet.

 

[bigtim1973]

I am seeing these come in different frequencies and also a choice of single frequencies. I really do not need multi frequencies. However, I think the 14khz is what i would go for. I have also saw a new one coming out some of you have probably already saw as well. i am tempted to hang on and get the little Simplex that is going to hit the market soon. I may do that.....heck who knows. I am finding it a little tough to let go of the f75 but I know someone would probably like it and put it to good use.

 

[bibelot]

A picture of the headphones linked into the auxiliary battery pack

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[dfmike]

I am seeing these come in different frequencies and also a choice of single frequencies. I really do not need multi frequencies. However, I think the 14khz is what i would go for. I have also saw a new one coming out some of you have probably already saw as well. i am tempted to hang on and get the little Simplex that is going to hit the market soon. I may do that.....heck who knows. I am finding it a little tough to let go of the f75 but I know someone would probably like it and put it to good use.

Resale value is a consideration. I am tempted by a Kruzer or Anfibio myself and I would probably use it at 14 kHz 90% of the time. Why pay more to get the other frequencies right ? The multi frequency Kruzer and Anfibio seem to be in much higher demand and I'd be worried about having to sell it at a bargain price later on if I bought a single freq unit. It might be worth paying a little extra for the 2 other frequencies for this reason alone. Just my 2 cents.

The CoRe will pick up stuff that all my other units leave behind. I have experienced this time and time again. The Anfibio is probably even better at this plus it has so many addes features and goes deeper. With small coils, the Makro/Nokta units are pretty amazing in trash.

 

[bigtim1973]

I am seeing these come in different frequencies and also a choice of single frequencies. I really do not need multi frequencies. However, I think the 14khz is what i would go for. I have also saw a new one coming out some of you have probably already saw as well. i am tempted to hang on and get the little Simplex that is going to hit the market soon. I may do that.....heck who knows. I am finding it a little tough to let go of the f75 but I know someone would probably like it and put it to good use.

Resale value is a consideration. I am tempted by a Kruzer or Anfibio myself and I would probably use it at 14 kHz 90% of the time. Why pay more to get the other frequencies right ? The multi frequency Kruzer and Anfibio seem to be in much higher demand and I'd be worried about having to sell it at a bargain price later on if I bought a single freq unit. It might be worth paying a little extra for the 2 other frequencies for this reason alone. Just my 2 cents.

The CoRe will pick up stuff that all my other units leave behind. I have experienced this time and time again. The Anfibio is probably even better at this plus it has so many addes features and goes deeper. With small coils, the Makro/Nokta units are pretty amazing in trash.

Well I am like you, I think I would use the 14khz most of the time. heck for the most part, the majority of the units out now that are in the rage of machines I am liking are anywhere from12khz to 15khz anyways. I had an xterra I used the 18khz 6"DD coil on for coin shooting on old house site. It was a great combo. I fell in love with that at the time and since then when other technology hit the scene, I moved on. but for that time it was good for what it was. I have had the forscore and the original red racer. The only thing I did not like about the racer was the S type handle. I loved the forscore as it was built like a freaking tank but mine was an early one and it did not have the inches depth read out. Only in MM and I could never really get used to it. But it did work good. So I am hot for a new toy. I have listed my F75 for sale here on FM in hopes of funding my new anfibio. I believe I am going to go for one. I am not 100% certain on the exact model yet but I have to start somewhere right?

I like how the set up is on the anfibio control rod. It looks real nice and balanced. Also I like the new coil design too. The forscore I had had the issue of the coating peeling away from the plastic on the search coils ear. I know they have made them better now. That was my only issues with the fors core.

 

[Jack Barlow]

Mr. BigTimer!

If you decide to go with an Anfibio... any questions you can't find answers for, just please ask me. But there is a sharp bunch of fellows already here. Very smart points were presented by DFMike..on the resale value with buying the "Multi." That is a very valid point, as someone looking at your machine may be looking for deep silver, and want the lower frequency model, then the next person, may wish to do a bit of prospecting and want the 20 KHZ. The tried and true frequency, the middle 14 KHZ. is what the old stalwart AT MAX uses at 14.6 KHZ. An excellent all around frequency. But personally the modest difference in price may well lead you toward the "Multi." This is not just an issue of having your favorite frequency, but I find on my Anfibio Multi, I am normally switching frequency primarily for the EMI factor! Often just a simple change of the major frequency will yield far quieter results! That alone would cause me to buy another "Anfibio Multi." Good Luck!

Jack

 

[bigtim1973]

Mr. BigTimer!

If you decide to go with an Anfibio... any questions you can't find answers for, just please ask me. But there is a sharp bunch of fellows already here. Very smart points were presented by DFMike..on the resale value with buying the "Multi." That is a very valid point, as someone looking at your machine may be looking for deep silver, and want the lower frequency model, then the next person, may wish to do a bit of prospecting and want the 20 KHZ. The tried and true frequency, the middle 14 KHZ. is what the old stalwart AT MAX uses at 14.6 KHZ. An excellent all around frequency. But personally the modest difference in price may well lead you toward the "Multi." This is not just an issue of having your favorite frequency, but I find on my Anfibio Multi, I am normally switching frequency primarily for the EMI factor! Often just a simple change of the major frequency will yield far quieter results! That alone would cause me to buy another "Anfibio Multi." Good Luck!

Jack

Thanks for your input on the nokta anfibio. When I mainly detect there is hardly any issues with emi. Most of the time all of the finds are in the 6 inch and less level. The ground is primarily mild here in TN where I detect. I have been looking at the equinox 600 or a single frequency anfibio. To have the option of choice of the frequency you want to choose at the site your at is a positive thing. And yes, i believe the it would be an advantage to choice the frequency you want. The past several machines I have had have been in the 12 to 14 khz range. I know the 14khz would be a good all around choice but I am kind of leaning toward the 19khz. though. If i ever take it to a salt water beach the higher frequency may be a little better on targets. But I am leaning toward the higher frequency because i think it would be a good frequency for picking stuff out of higher iron infested areas. These are just my personal thoughts and i have not really researched any online about it.

however I know the nokta has an available battery pack that can be mounted under the arm rest too. I have watched a couple of videos on depth as well between the 2 units.I do not remember my racer being so chatty with higher gain. I am seeing this in some videos I watch too with the anfibio with depth test. I am used to that somewhat from the first Texas products that I am very familiar with. So all in all, I am basically looking for a new toy to mess around with and have some fun with at the same time. I have not made my mind up completely yet but it is getting there.

 

[Jack Barlow]

I have the Nokta/Macro AUX. BATTERY PACK also on my Anfibio Multi. It is REALLY a sweet item. You don't even notice the little extra weight, because the engineers where smart enough to mount this unit way up on the top end of the shaft, counter-balancing the coil. The machine feels better balanced WITH the auxiliary pack on! Now I use the rechargeable battery pack that first came out to fit the Garrett AT Machines. This battery fits this external battery pack perfectly! Now...you are all set...you just detect and detect, and finally when the aux. batt is low, you simply unscrew the connector to it, and the main internal battery kicks in. I hardly ever reach that point, and I'll go out in the Florida heat for a couple hours and call it a day. But after 3-4 trips, I just unscrew the big threaded cap by hand, slide the battery out, and (I actually have 2 of these batteries) and slip in the next sleeve. All under five minutes and very simple to do out in the field. NO tools required! And do they last with the Anfibio Multi! The brand is RnB and MUST be the one that fits the Garrett AT Max. An absolute perfect fit in the Anfibio... Expect to spend about $60-80, but I watch on the big auction house for someone who has sold their machine, and then the battery separate. Last one I bought was $50.

So there you have ANOTHER great reason to buy the Anfibio Multi, or the frequency of your choice. Use the savings to buy the external battery pack! Good Luck!

Jack

 

[bigtim1973]

Well tomorrow I will be pulling the trigger on a new anfibio. I will try to decide on the multi or single freq model over night. I still am not 100% sure I need the extra freqs but it may come in handy like jack Barlow has mentioned on the EMI interference. Also if I am correct, the iron cuts off at 40 too. So that sounds maybe like it is a metering system similar to the 0-99 which is a little more to what I kind of cut my teeth on. Looking forward to it too. I am hoping it will be here by Saturday if I order early enough. So we will see. I guess the first thing I am going to have to do is charge the batteries on it.

 

[joe dirt_1]

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