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My MXT PRO IS COMING
- Thread starter widebody
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nyrelichunter101
New member
You can usually find Jeff Foster's MXT Edge on eBay. I think there is one on there now.
Larry (IL)
Well-known member
Here is some reading and videos, that should keep you busy for a while. http://whiteselectronics.com/mxt-pro.html
You can contact Jeff Foster direct, to get his website, Google Jeff Foster.
You can contact Jeff Foster direct, to get his website, Google Jeff Foster.
the Owner's Manual. It's only a metal detector and, like the others you have, will only be required to do "the basic stuff" until you learn it.
I know, just ordinary things like ... detect metal ... seems to be rather simple to state, but each type of detector design does it differently, and some will handle some things better than others. The main questions to ask when learning any detector are really the first questions you ask yourself when shopping and after buying. Things such as:
I wonder what different detectors might do?
I wonder if this or that model will help me find what I haven't been finding?
Maybe a new design will help me get more silver or gold jewelry?
I sure hear great things about the XXXXXX, so I wonder if it will work better than my XLT or Ace 250 or Explorer SE Pro?
Those are what you might ponder before buying, but only you could have other, more particular questions that relate specifically to each of the models you currently use. Once you buy a new detector, new questions come to mind. Some relate to earlier questions as you compare it with other models, and new general questions related to use. Thoughts like:
What is different about the VDI readings compared with what I am used to?
Am I getting better depth, or am I getting less depth than before?
This uses a different sweep speed or has more give-and-take in sweep speed. I wonder why?
Should me new detector be noisier?
Wow, this unit has different audio response, I wonder if it is better? Maybe it is, maybe it isn't?
Now that I have this new detector, I wonder which model it will replace? I wonder why I got it? I wonder if what I have, or had, will do a better job for my types of hunting than this unit does? What's the difference in performance from what I am used to?
Other books might not answer a lot of these questions, or other questions you might ask yourself. Metal detector selection can be a rather interesting adventure in a shopping experience. You might have to be careful because if you get overloaded on the number of detectors you own and use, it can call for a lot of field time to learn them, learn their differences, and master them. Sometimes people get too many units and never put in the time to really get to know what they have. Never really master it.
I'd simply suggest reading the Owner's Manual and make sure you understand what it is talking about as it describes features and performance. Next, compare what you are learning with what you are used to and then you can see if there is a performance edge, or know which questions to ask. Direct those specific questions to your detector dealer, to someone who might have a good answer, or fire away with specific questions on a forum.
Also, think about your detecting experiences or testing and write some notes. Refer to your own notes when you double check a 'test' or comparison with a different model and you will learn from that, alone.
The MXT has been a very good model for White's, and after working with an early prototype of what became the MXT Pro, I was favorably impressed. Then, the final product was even better! More simplified touch-pad controls, and the best feature (other than the excellent back-light) was adding the Ground Grab touch-pad. That makes one-handed operation and quick updating of the GB very quick and easy.
Since your MXT Pro "is coming" it seems you probably didn't buy it from a local dealer so you might not have any local dealer help learning it. After you get it and play with it a while, shoot me an e-mail. I'll work in a day to drive up your direction and we can do some detecting and I'll give you what help I can.
Monte
I know, just ordinary things like ... detect metal ... seems to be rather simple to state, but each type of detector design does it differently, and some will handle some things better than others. The main questions to ask when learning any detector are really the first questions you ask yourself when shopping and after buying. Things such as:
I wonder what different detectors might do?
I wonder if this or that model will help me find what I haven't been finding?
Maybe a new design will help me get more silver or gold jewelry?
I sure hear great things about the XXXXXX, so I wonder if it will work better than my XLT or Ace 250 or Explorer SE Pro?
Those are what you might ponder before buying, but only you could have other, more particular questions that relate specifically to each of the models you currently use. Once you buy a new detector, new questions come to mind. Some relate to earlier questions as you compare it with other models, and new general questions related to use. Thoughts like:
What is different about the VDI readings compared with what I am used to?
Am I getting better depth, or am I getting less depth than before?
This uses a different sweep speed or has more give-and-take in sweep speed. I wonder why?
Should me new detector be noisier?
Wow, this unit has different audio response, I wonder if it is better? Maybe it is, maybe it isn't?
Now that I have this new detector, I wonder which model it will replace? I wonder why I got it? I wonder if what I have, or had, will do a better job for my types of hunting than this unit does? What's the difference in performance from what I am used to?
Other books might not answer a lot of these questions, or other questions you might ask yourself. Metal detector selection can be a rather interesting adventure in a shopping experience. You might have to be careful because if you get overloaded on the number of detectors you own and use, it can call for a lot of field time to learn them, learn their differences, and master them. Sometimes people get too many units and never put in the time to really get to know what they have. Never really master it.
I'd simply suggest reading the Owner's Manual and make sure you understand what it is talking about as it describes features and performance. Next, compare what you are learning with what you are used to and then you can see if there is a performance edge, or know which questions to ask. Direct those specific questions to your detector dealer, to someone who might have a good answer, or fire away with specific questions on a forum.
Also, think about your detecting experiences or testing and write some notes. Refer to your own notes when you double check a 'test' or comparison with a different model and you will learn from that, alone.
The MXT has been a very good model for White's, and after working with an early prototype of what became the MXT Pro, I was favorably impressed. Then, the final product was even better! More simplified touch-pad controls, and the best feature (other than the excellent back-light) was adding the Ground Grab touch-pad. That makes one-handed operation and quick updating of the GB very quick and easy.
Since your MXT Pro "is coming" it seems you probably didn't buy it from a local dealer so you might not have any local dealer help learning it. After you get it and play with it a while, shoot me an e-mail. I'll work in a day to drive up your direction and we can do some detecting and I'll give you what help I can.
Monte
[size=large]i have found that the machines i have/ had were basically the same. they were just package differently. some with finer tuning. my first thoughts were how well balanced the xlt was compared to even the light weight ace 250. second is the swing speed. I'm just used to a faster speed.
Luckydig came up from Portland last Sept. with his brand new MXT PRO and i got to handle it for a short time. I'll be trimming down my collection of detectors. i don't need the deepest machines. i can't dig that much. i tried for four months to learn the other machine. i don't have the patients for it. it's a relief to hunt with the XLT compared to the unbalanced other machines.i bought and sold many a pick-up til i came across my perfect fit. i feel this MXT will be the same. .i have seen mostly whites machines here in the Kelso area. I'd try to arrange for a seminar but arranging things is above my skills. i know the detectorist around here would really really like to have one.
anyway i think getting the machine i can understand and i appreciate knowing there's big help close by as well as on this forum.
thanks everyone for all the in-put.
Monte, I'll try to see you at the seminar at the end of the month in portland. if i can more this carcass that early.
HH [/size]
Luckydig came up from Portland last Sept. with his brand new MXT PRO and i got to handle it for a short time. I'll be trimming down my collection of detectors. i don't need the deepest machines. i can't dig that much. i tried for four months to learn the other machine. i don't have the patients for it. it's a relief to hunt with the XLT compared to the unbalanced other machines.i bought and sold many a pick-up til i came across my perfect fit. i feel this MXT will be the same. .i have seen mostly whites machines here in the Kelso area. I'd try to arrange for a seminar but arranging things is above my skills. i know the detectorist around here would really really like to have one.
anyway i think getting the machine i can understand and i appreciate knowing there's big help close by as well as on this forum.
thanks everyone for all the in-put.
Monte, I'll try to see you at the seminar at the end of the month in portland. if i can more this carcass that early.
HH [/size]
leebowhunts68
New member
I got my Pro about a month ago and have read all that I could find but the best thing I have done is get out and pay attention to the vdi and dig it all so that I know what the machine is telling me each time. I can tell you on mine if the vdi is real jumpy that its probally deep Iron but I witch it over to prodspecting and check it to see what it reads . then I dig and see what it is. I love ine. I had a V3I and Im finding stuff I missed with it. Just hunt dig it all to you know your machine. good luck and you will love the machine
[size=large]Leebowhunts68,
that is one of numerous selling points for this machine. the ability to check targets like that quickly. I'm not in any hurry but i like the idea.
as for reading, i have Andy sabisch's book on the minelabs and it has all kinds of great info for all detectors. I'm thinking the Jeff foster book will be the same as regards info that can be used on any detector but some of the finer points that apply to the MXT. I've been wanting the MXT for some time. been studying and grabbing all tid-bits of info. I'm ready for the mass confusion. i think my learning frustration will be less than i have with the ml.
HH[/size]
that is one of numerous selling points for this machine. the ability to check targets like that quickly. I'm not in any hurry but i like the idea.
as for reading, i have Andy sabisch's book on the minelabs and it has all kinds of great info for all detectors. I'm thinking the Jeff foster book will be the same as regards info that can be used on any detector but some of the finer points that apply to the MXT. I've been wanting the MXT for some time. been studying and grabbing all tid-bits of info. I'm ready for the mass confusion. i think my learning frustration will be less than i have with the ml.
HH[/size]
Great post Monte. I wish you lived close to me in Kentucky!
Widebody, White's has several books by various authors that I found helpful to me but none specifically about the MXT Pro. Jeff Foster's book is great but it was written before the Pro came out but has been updated I think to include the Pro. I found the best thing for me is to just go out and hunt and when I have a question come home and ask someone on the forum. You'll get great input. When it is raining I like to watch videos on YouTube. You will love your machine! Good luck!
Widebody, White's has several books by various authors that I found helpful to me but none specifically about the MXT Pro. Jeff Foster's book is great but it was written before the Pro came out but has been updated I think to include the Pro. I found the best thing for me is to just go out and hunt and when I have a question come home and ask someone on the forum. You'll get great input. When it is raining I like to watch videos on YouTube. You will love your machine! Good luck!
[size=large]you can count on a straight answer from monte. i too enjoy the you tube vids. but now they are re-runs of the re-runs.
i certainly agree one needs to get out and turn the machine to learn it. and i will. the bad part is i ordered it and the 5.3 and 950 coils for it before i saw my dr. and now i'll be down for about a month and a half
. my hunting buddy is going to help me get it out. he wants one real bad so this will give him the opportunity to try one out before he settles on one. i'll get to carry the hand help pin pointer. 
HH[/size]
i certainly agree one needs to get out and turn the machine to learn it. and i will. the bad part is i ordered it and the 5.3 and 950 coils for it before i saw my dr. and now i'll be down for about a month and a half
. my hunting buddy is going to help me get it out. he wants one real bad so this will give him the opportunity to try one out before he settles on one. i'll get to carry the hand help pin pointer. HH[/size]
