My limited observations on using the e-trac so far.

[robertj298]

I'm still learning the machine but so far what I've learned in my type of hunting is #1- Almost all the old houses and schools I hunt I find it very difficult to hunt in multi tone so I use TTF. Its been too muddy to hunt any fields around here so I don't know which tone will work there. #2- In these same old places I find the SEF 6X8 coil what I've been using almost exclusively. I don't believe I lose much depth at all compared to the pro coil, found an indian today that was very deep, and its much better in trashy areas.#3- I find I dig far less trash with the e-trac than with my older detectors because the ID is so much better at depth. It may not be perfectly accurate but usually you can tell if its a coin a large % of the time.#4 I still have a lot to learn. #5- I guess you can teach an old dog new tricks lol

 

[LittleJohn]

Glad you are liking the etrac. I have been through quite a few different machines myself....from the low end to the top, and from the time I have put on my etrac so far, I am really stuck on this machine. My only regret is that I didn't buy one sooner. Several of my buddies talk smack about the etrac, but I know now that's because they don't have one, and have never had one...so they dont understand what they are missing...but that's ok...I'll gladly come along behind them and dig what their detectors couldn't see....ha ha.

LittleJohn

 

[squirrel1]

Yes the etrac can make a rookie look like a pro using another brand detector. In high iron/trash areas the 6x8 is good. Go slow and remember in conductive mode to have to have your screen open down to at least 25 ferrous. I run mine down to 27 and have found a few deep (9-10.5 inch deep targets,silver ring and v nickle) , I wouldn't have found if not running an open ferrous line down to 27. Don't be dissappointed if you hunt a site and find litlte or nothing at all. I've been back and have been successful. To really learn your etrac you need to hunt socalled pounded sites. Finding those deeper or more masked targets is where you really learn your machine. Let's face it digging most coins down to 7 inches using an etrac is like shooting fish out of a barrel. For the money the etrac is still IMO the best bang for the buck for the coin hunter. And for its(etrac) time on the metal detecting scene it has probably id and recovered more silver coins than any other single model detector in the US. It's simple ground balancing and deep ID capabilites make it tops in the field for even a rookie. Two to three months of regular use will get quite proficient. Most other high end detectors will probably take 6 monmths to 2 years of regular use to attain similar proficiency. I equate etrac to a vacuum cleaner. And if you look at the different detecting forums you will see why. Either the non etrac users are not finding as much or they are not posting their finds. Wonder which? I think I know based on my limited experience with a few of the other high end(supposed detectors). The silver tone on the etrac is hard to beat. Once one gets their etrac setup properly to make the silver scream they will be successful.

 

[LittleJohn]

Yes the etrac can make a rookie look like a pro using another brand detector

Nice...not sure who you are referring to, nor does it matter. Obviously you have gained some joy in your reference.

LittleJohn