It's fixable and the patch should be available ASAP!
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Garrett is working on fixing the recent VORTEX VX9 issue discovered by someone .
- Thread starter John-Edmonton
- Start date
Lucky you!
Try keeping the coil and inch or less above the targets.
Yep, still no issue.
Censor huh.
These were about only videos showing these new models on the internet in action.
This place seems is as bad as fan boy Facebook group.
So.
The management can delete my account and everything I have ever posted here.
And this is why metal detecting forums are drying up on the bone.
No one including Garrett, John Edmonton has said anything about models Vortex VX7 or VX5 having flaws.
So I don’t know even what the manufacturer knows about these issues on these models.
Bye
These were about only videos showing these new models on the internet in action.
This place seems is as bad as fan boy Facebook group.
So.
The management can delete my account and everything I have ever posted here.
And this is why metal detecting forums are drying up on the bone.
No one including Garrett, John Edmonton has said anything about models Vortex VX7 or VX5 having flaws.
So I don’t know even what the manufacturer knows about these issues on these models.
Bye
Sorry Squirrel, I don't work for Garrett. I am not privy to a lot of inside issues. I turned 70 earlier this year. I was a friend of Charles. We used to correspond by mail, as computers weren't main stream yet. Anyhow, I volunteer my services, to keep my mind sharp after recent retirement. Look, the unfortunate issues affecting the Vortex are a disappointment for all of us. But, put in perspective....it's a machine. Not a mother, father, sister brother friend etc. It will have a fix. It's not worth your while stressing and releasing harmful hormones. A month from now, hopefully all will be well, and things will settle until another machine is deemed defective, then this whole cycle will repeat itself. I will not allow a crazy frenzy to happen here. If you feel you you can't come here under those restrictions, then perhaps this isn't a good fit for you. And nobody has any intentions of banning you. My goal is to have a Garrett forum where everyone feels at ease posting their Garrett finds and supporting each other.
Justbeinme
Well-known member
They will get it resolved. I am watching and may just add one to my arsenal soon. I really liked the at gold i had, and wish i never sold it
As upsetting as this is we need to give Garrett a chance to address these latest issues. They are a good company with great build quality , customer service and are just venturing into the SMF field. They really need to take a deep dive into how they test their machines before releasing them and how capable their field testers really are. Not many American manufacturers remaining and I really wanted to buy American like all my previous machines dating back to the seventies.
Coin Rescue Inc
Well-known member
If you think about it all new Multi Frequency detectors from each manufacture have had some sort of performance issues after the product roll out . EACH requiring one, two or multiple updates. The updates made the product better.
No need to get too excited or bash the company.
Give Garrett a chance to sort it out.
No need to get too excited or bash the company.
Give Garrett a chance to sort it out.
A friend recently bought the Vortex and did pretty good with it when we went to a park a couple weeks ago.
I don't know if he is aware of the issues mentioned, so I'll mention it to him next time we meet.
Garrett has been a major player for years - I feel they are looking into an update/fix. Give them time.
Although I'm old school, it is kind of nice that one would be able to get the update/fix from right at home - can't do that with my old school detectors when back in the day would have to ship the detector to the manufacture. And even then, can't do that with some now (for example if my V3i needs work White's is no longer).
I don't know if he is aware of the issues mentioned, so I'll mention it to him next time we meet.
Garrett has been a major player for years - I feel they are looking into an update/fix. Give them time.
Although I'm old school, it is kind of nice that one would be able to get the update/fix from right at home - can't do that with my old school detectors when back in the day would have to ship the detector to the manufacture. And even then, can't do that with some now (for example if my V3i needs work White's is no longer).
Garrett should be able to repair the V3i model, as they inherited all the parts and components with the purchase of White's.