coinhunter vlf/tr featherweight

[dixiedigger57]

hello folks. i have acquired a coinhunter featherweight vlf/tr push button, top control, with a twin circuit 10.5 coil. I believe it was made 77 to 78 or so. the unit is on the blink. wont even turn on. set up for years. i have an old friend that is starting back doing some electronics work, ham operator, so trained. we really need a schematic, or going to have to do it the hard way. I used to have a groundhog, and i understand or have been told that this was an early version. the hog was heavy,so traded . i just use a lite unit of another brand now, but would really like to get this old boy going. my buddy can extend a cable to hip mount it, and put an arm cuff, IF we can get it going. can anybody help? would like to be a member of the Garrett community again, but new purchase not in tight budget. any suggestions appreciated.

 

[Joel-Winnipeg]

The Ace 150 or better yet the ACE 250 are both good entry detectors.
If you watch the classified forun for detectors for sale they go for very reasonable price.
Both basic turn on and go detectors. Can't go wrong with either of them.

 

[dixiedigger57]

I use an older but advanced detector of another brand now, all manual ground balanced, and have a turn on and go of the same brand. love them both. new purchase out of question in current budget, getting hammered! just had the Garrett handed to me, it was going in the bin! and it looks good, i sprayed out the pots, checked the connections to batteries with a meter, but having to let friend check the board. we just need a schematic to make it easier. the old groundhogs work good in Georgia, wish i had my old one back, its just so heavy with my ailing joints. this is supposedly the pre-hog. i have seen the CSI models, old police colleagues have them in crime lab vans, and like them, would love an Infinium, but i dont play the lottery. lol. got to make the most of what i have. and i like the old units, simple is better!