EMI

[Passing Thru]

How well does the Racer handle EMI from power sources with the gain set high. I use the IDX Pro which has the Ground Balance Mod, Threshold Mod and the SAT Mod which works with the Black Sand and the Norm position with the ( Eliminator Coil ) for the soul purpose only of handling any kind of EMI.

Where I live the county has their power plant and the heavy current coming through the lines can be heard at a distance of maybe 30 yards away. My ground is very low in mineral content and I can run the IDX at full sensitivity with no problem ground balancing under these lines. I have watched many videos on the Race and have yet seen anyone do an EMI test...

 

[amberjack]

Gold Racer picks up lights in a park so they are no Tesoro's that's for sure in the emi stakes.

AJ

 

[sasquache]

Hello in my area the EMI is bad as well but only when I'm near the city power lines near the roads so all i do is adjust the frequency adjust button on my Racer and it is gone but i haven't seen too many detectors that i could get a total quiet near power lines.

 

[Des D]

Sounds like heavy-duty issues for you there Passing Thru?

EMI "gets worse and increases" from noon on till about 6pm

Hard [ to do a video ] specifically about EMI on any detector: it just mightn't happen the day/time there while it could be extremely bad an hour later or on another day.

What [ I do know ] is where the "Racer Red" was [ unusable ] on a site corralled on all sides by electric cattle fencing, the Racer 2 took it in it's stride with an infrequent "blip" every few feet or so but not enough to have to pack up and go home as was the case with the RR.
Next time I'm back at that site if I remember to do a video I will.

 

[WestTn]

Whenever EMI seems to be a problem with the Red Racer or Racer 2, you first need to find the best frequency to operate on. By simultaneously pulling the trigger and pressing either the right or left button you can toggle between channels 1 thru 5 to fine the cleaning sounding channel. Find your cleanest sounding channel (pick the channel with the least wavy sounds or interference) and then you can adjust gain to smooth out any remaining EMI, then proceed to ground balance as the final step before you hunt.
GL&HH
WestTennessee

 

[Des D]

......always GOOD advice!"

 

[Passing Thru]

Coaxial Coil Drawbacks:
• Small detection depth - disadvantage of all "mini coils"
• By virtue of their smallest coverage area and conical electromagnetic field detection pattern, coaxial coils impose a very disciplined scan rate and overlap which, if not maintained, may result in missing many targets.

Coaxial Coil Advantages:
• Uniform electromagnetic field detection pattern
• Better separation of trash and desirable targets in close proximity
• Ability to detect closer to metal poles without detecting them compared to other designs
• Resistance to 60 Hz AC electrical interference

Hello in my area the EMI is bad as well but only when I'm near the city power lines near the roads so all i do is adjust the frequency adjust button on my Racer and it is gone but i haven't seen too many detectors that i could get a total quiet near power lines.

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It's not the detector in question, it's the coil that is used.......