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M-6 Beach Mode

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Rob (IL)

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Ok, I've seen this on several forums.

The M-6 has a Beach Mode, which they say is Smoother Running and More Stable on saltwater beaches,than the MXT.

If this is the case, could someone explain what Whites changed to make this happen? I thought they both used the same tracking system. Monte are you out there? Rob
 
It is my understanding that the M6 "Beach" setting is identical to the MXT "Salt" setting. In each case, it merely expands the VDI (a.k.a. GND) range to which the ground-balance is allowed to track.

The MXT's intended use includes both beach and prospecting environments. Saltwater beach and desert alkali locations both have increased electrical conductivity in the soil because of the common characteristic of salt in both locations. Because of this, the setting that allows the ground-balance to track close to a VDI of 0 was named "Salt" on the MXT. On the M6, which is targeted towards coinshooters, this setting was named "Beach" in an attempt to better match it to the majority of the intended customer applications.

The M6 is based on the MXT platform. In addition to the obvious differences, the MXT's ability to adjust its audio threshold gives it an advantage over the M6 in hearing deeper (weaker) signals.

Enjoy.
 
Thank you Jeff. Rob
 
All I want to know is what I could expect for depth with the M6 in old coin hunting. This seems to be a problem for the users here.
I am looking to buy the M6 for it's simplicity and quality. I have never owned a Whites before and am finding it hard to get any information here on this Board.
Thank you should you respond to my question.
 
for the White's line. The author of two great books on the MXT and the DFX, Jeff's books are considered "Bibles" of their respective subjects. The easy answer you are seeking doesn't really exists and all we can offer, is opinions from our own experiences. As an Explorer user, you know depth will vary from 4 inches to 12, depending on the user and ground conditions. Jeff pretty well stated that the M-6 is a great coin machine, the MXT is slightly better. The DFX can be massaged to better depth yet. (The DFX, is my opinoin). If you don't want to go through the leaning curve of the Explorer, for the DFX, the MXT might be your best buy for an easy to use detector with great depth and ease of use. Nancy, with her MXT in old coin territory, is tough competition for me and my DFX. You really can't go wrong with either the M-6 or MXT for finding those oldies.

Larry
DFX Classroom Moderator
 
Thanx Larry,
I guess my simple question should have been more detailed or technical.
All I was looking for was an honest user example of the depth that some have achieved with the M6.
I have used the MXT. I am an Explorer user and can say to anyone that asks, I've dug coppers at 13 inches in loamy low mineral soil.
With my X5 I have dug coppers and silver at an unmeasured 12 inches.
I'm not trying to sound like an a$$, I'm just asking for an, "I've dug coppers at.................."
 
There seems to be a problem for the users here

There is no problem. Most guys have an MXT, hence the name of the forum. I tried to answer each of your questions. Maybe you would do better on the main Whites forum.

All I want to know is what I could expect for depth with the M6 in old coin hunting.
I hunt old coins and some relics and do not need all the programmability of the DFX or XLT.

In your other post ;
Hi Guys, I'm new to the Whites line of detectors and have a couple questions please.
I answered;
The M6 shines, my latest 2 deep finds (merc and a walker) were in a patch of land that had just been hunted by a Minelab SE, the ML missed them, the M6 did not, both were at around 9 inches in compacted earth and the M6 target ID was spot on both times,

It does a darn good job of finding relics as well, just go zero discr and you will pull bullets at 9 inches,

Have found several silver coins in areas of the park that is trashed with pulltabs, fence clippings etc...I get an average depth of about 7 on the 5.3 coil.


I went back 7 pages and most M6 posts were beach and school hunting. Does anyone out there use the M6 for old home sites and old coin hunting in general??
I answered, ...performs like a dream, on inland farms,fields,parks etc

If you want to get in touch with the guy whose review I quoted, send me a PM. I also know he hunts the woods a lot also. Also as Larry said your ground makes a difference. Guys on the east coast do well in the wet sand with the M6 and MXT, on the west coast beaches they do not. I don't get the claimed depths that guys are claiming with their M6 and MXT where I live. Good luck. Rob
 
Sorry, I was writing my post before your last post. I don't thing you will get a," I've found a copper at 13" with a M6." Rob
 
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