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Just got a CZ-6 in nice condition :)

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MrBranton33

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I just received a nice CZ-6 in the mail this morning, that I had purchased on an auction site. I stopped on the way back home at the pharmacy and over paid for some 9V batteries, so I could test out the unit. The good news is that it works fine. This CZ 6 has a regular headphone jack, but it still has the 4 pin connector. I packed it up and went to the park, ground balanced, and went coin shooting. It seemed to do pretty good with the stock 8 inch coil. I found some clad, 2 wheats at around the 7 inch mark, and a 1940 nickle just over 7 inches. I ran the sensitivity at 6, volume 5, and discriminated out iron.

A few questions for you seasoned CZ guys.

My unit air tested 8- 10 inches on common coins. Does this seem about right for a CZ 6 ?

Does anyone have or know where I could find a 10 inch coil with this older style connector? If anyone has one they would be willing to part with, please let me know. I would greatly appreciate it, and am willing to pay a reasonable price. I'm really looking forward to spending some more time with the CZ, and getting to know it's subtleties.
 
First and foremost the unit is 20 years old and the female coil connector is made of plastic so only hand tighten...lest you run into problems. As far as finding a 4 pin 10inch coil like hens teeth to find as this connector was only made for approx. a year and they had problems with the formed 4 pin connector that failed on many CZ units and was changed to a 5 pin connector that could be repaired on the CZ6A which replaced it. Not a fan of air testing but 8 inches seems to be an anemic number but the unit will go deeper in the ground. The key to a CZ is go slow and practice the bobbing method of manual ground balance with the sens. and volume at 10 so you can hear the changes when bobbing. Poor ground balance will indeed cause loss of depth and stability so practice in your back yard until you get it down perfect and when you hit the field a couple of bobs and your good to go. Seems like over 20 years your unit may need a tuneup by Fisher to attain max. depth if you feel it won't go as deep as your buddies CZ and know of like units that came back from Fisher working much better after a tuneup. Whoops after you ground balance change the sens. and volume to your spec's...Having owned a CZ6 its a nice unit and good luck with it.
 
Thanks for the info Dan. I'm sure it could probably use a tune up, but I'm having fun with the unit anyway. It dig great at my local park and locked on to a bunch of nickles I must have passed on before. I'll use it as is for a while, and after I've got some time on the CZ-6, I'll give First Texas a call and see about a connector change and a tune. This one wasn't used much and the connector is in good shape. I does look like it was in the closet for a while. I'm glad to put it back to good use:)

Happy Hunting,
Gene
 
Personally I understand the changeover is expensive if Fisher still does it and if its not loosing contact wouldn't worry about it as some failed and some didn't. As far as a tuneup your call but just a suggestion and don't put much validity in air tests myself. If after some use and familiarity if you find deep coins might be better to let well enough alone. Putting money in a 20 year old unit is cost prohibitive in my book.
 
I'm sure you are right, I bet it would be costly to change it over. It's in such good condition that I'll just use it as is. I really like the weather resistant design of the CZ-6, and the one I purchased has very little wear. The display, housing, and armrest are in pristine condition. The bottom of the coil has some scratches, but seems to work just fine. If I get a couple more years out of it, I'll be happy. Considering the age of the unit, I'm impressed. The models seem to be built to last. It sure does run buttery smooth, no chirping or falsing. I was out with it yesterday and would wave it over the eyelets of my shoe to make sure it was still working if I hadn't heard a tone in a while. If the 3D's run that smooth, I may have to get one eventually.
 
I read they went all out on that model. With excellent seals and silica inside to absorb moisture. I recently sold a like new CZ6 in the case w/5'-10.5" coils. I wish I had spent more time learning to use it. For me the weight was an issue, I should have tried a chest mount. Of all the detectors I've sold I miss that one. I believe CZ's are special, but not very ergonomic.
 
I tried the hip mount but when I switch arms the head gets in the way. So, I tried moving it in the front. When I bend down the head digs into my gut. The best way for me is to run the head through a wide belt, buckle it and sling it so the head is resting on the left (or right) chest.
 
I found the parts online to convert the connector over, but I may just send it in to First Texas anyway, due to the sealed housing. I't seems like it may be a bit difficult to open it up, there are no visible screws to seperate the case. This unit still looks and works well, so to me it is worth spending some coin to make sure it's 100 percent. It will hit a dime at 9 inches in the air, and I've dug a few wheats at 7, but the signal was a bit weak. If I can get this thing tuned and rocking for under $200, I'd be happy. The CZ6 is built like a tank and has made it this long. If I could get a few more years out of it, I'd be very happy.
 
For $200 you can send it to NASA Tom and get it turned into a CZ3D w/4 tones and calibrated, I bet he'd do the mod for you too.
 
I had my C5 changed and it will still have 3 tones. Tom doesn't do repairs. When he found I had a bad coil connector i still had to fix it myself.
 
I got an email from him 3 weeks ago after I sent him one requesting info for a cz6a I had then, he said for $200 he'd turn it into a CZ2D and calibrate. I assumed that would make it a 4 tone.
 
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If memory serves me, he can turn it into a cz3d but not with 4 tones, stays with 3.
The CZ3d rings high tone on all American coinage, even nickels, if tuned properly.
Factory CZ3d is four toned.
 
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