Could use some help in Iowa...

[SteveB]

Does anyone with a CTX 3030 live near Grinnell, Iowa? I'm hoping someone in the area could give me some pointers. I've have mine for nearly a week now, and am having the devil of a time of getting a solid signal. Thanks!

 

[C&RHunter]

What kind of a signal do you mean? Are you referring to the GPS, or a tone response from a target?

 

[Grumpyolddiver]

Steve I'm in Waterloo so am not to far from ya.Is the ground thawed out there yet? It sure isn't here. Have you tried putting a coin down or done an air test.(prob.a stupid question)? If you have and it works.But not out in the ground.Then I'm not sure.I had help from the dealer the I bought it from setting up the bins and tones.So I'm not overly versed in it but I know if its not set right it makes a big difference.Mine is setup to be very similar to the ex-cal.And it works great.I'm working double shifts this weekend so won't be available but maybe sometime next week i could slide down your way for an hour or two and compare detectors. Grumpy (Doug)

 

[SteveB]

Thanks! Not the GPS, just the target responses. It seems I'll see a 12/44 on the first sweep, a 01/39 on the second, and maybe a 09/42 on the third. Sometimes repeatable, sometimes not.

I'm using the stock coin program. Did the air tests, put a variety of clad and pre-'65 on the ground and signals are fine. I'm using the 6" coil.

It's more than likely operator error and inexperience - just need more time on my knees digging signals.

I did get out for a couple of hours today and found a grand total of 11 cents. Money on my first time out! WooHoo!

Grumpy, get that overtime! We'll get together sometime soon. Thank you very much for the offer!