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New Vortex vx 9

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RLOH

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Been waiting for some ground to thaw here in northeast Ohio. Yesterday my south facing front lawn was somewhat unfrozen and took the Vortex for a quick spin. I ran it wide open with no filters in zero mode. Ps, one of the best detectors I have used for quick adjustments. Super easy! I have scoured my lawn with many high end detectors and was hoping for just find anything that was not rusty iron. I found a jeans rivet with a banging signal at 6 inches. The number was 55-56. That was impressive for such a small item. A few minutes later I got a loud , steady 52 signal and was hoping for a nickel. It was a nickel and it was 7 to 8 inches deep. My Legend is the best nickel detector I have ever used and the Vortex banged it as good as the Legend. All in all, a short sample size, but I should be able to get to some of my regular spots in the next couple of weeks. So far, so good!
 
RLOH said:
Been waiting for some ground to thaw here in northeast Ohio. Yesterday my south facing front lawn was somewhat unfrozen and took the Vortex for a quick spin. I ran it wide open with no filters in zero mode. Ps, one of the best detectors I have used for quick adjustments. Super easy! I have scoured my lawn with many high end detectors and was hoping for just find anything that was not rusty iron. I found a jeans rivet with a banging signal at 6 inches. The number was 55-56. That was impressive for such a small item. A few minutes later I got a loud , steady 52 signal and was hoping for a nickel. It was a nickel and it was 7 to 8 inches deep. My Legend is the best nickel detector I have ever used and the Vortex banged it as good as the Legend. All in all, a short sample size, but I should be able to get to some of my regular spots in the next couple of weeks. So far, so good!
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Forgot to add. version 2.07
 
Thank you for the first run report. It is very encouraging to say the least. Some people were disparaging Garrett for the time of release and some initial problems. We have become so “I want it and I want it now” culture.
IMHO Garrett knew there would have to be some issues addressed and some tweaks made. Releasing it when they did allowed them to address this before the spring detecting season starts and it appears they have done so.
Look forward to your assessments in the future. Thanks again.
 
RLOH said:
Been waiting for some ground to thaw here in northeast Ohio. Yesterday my south facing front lawn was somewhat unfrozen and took the Vortex for a quick spin. I ran it wide open with no filters in zero mode. Ps, one of the best detectors I have used for quick adjustments. Super easy! I have scoured my lawn with many high end detectors and was hoping for just find anything that was not rusty iron. I found a jeans rivet with a banging signal at 6 inches. The number was 55-56. That was impressive for such a small item. A few minutes later I got a loud , steady 52 signal and was hoping for a nickel. It was a nickel and it was 7 to 8 inches deep. My Legend is the best nickel detector I have ever used and the Vortex banged it as good as the Legend. All in all, a short sample size, but I should be able to get to some of my regular spots in the next couple of weeks. So far, so good!
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good to know RL.. we still have some time till the lawn and fields are good to detect tho... May see you up walnut beach some time early spring to see what the winter waves may have uncovered..

Mark ( ohio )
 
Good to hear there is a field test, maybe not too much, but most are new to this detector and many of us have some snow and frozen ground around. I been doing a feel air test and coins on the floor of my bar when I get some time and do see it does well on ID with the nails and other metal under the floor. I like the loud signals without the headphones, but the headphone I have tried do seem to have enough volume for me and by bad hearing. I bought a set of the Garretts wireless headphones with the pinpoint probe and they didn't have the volume I need, tried several of my wired headphone and they are about the same or maybe a little louder. Going to try others too and see if I can find a set of wireless that will work for me.
So far I like what I see with my Garrett and doing some actual hunting will tell me more. so I am wishing for a early spring.
Just need more time to try all my detectors as I have a new Legend I got when they come out and never been out with it. Got My Minelab Sovereign GT, my Sovereign XS 2 I got with the 550 meter on it and converted to the 180 numbers, plus my Equinox 800 and a Quattro with the SunRay X1 probe which I want to try again plus the Shadow X 5 with the 7 and 9 inch oil and got a Minelab Simplex 540 for my wife and I am sure I will have to learn to teach my wife to use. I got 2 of these as I order in 1 twice as I was tired when I ordered the first one that the neck night I forgot I ordered it and ordered it again. As you see as I get older I cant membered what ordered the day before I also bought a used Deeptech Vista that will have to go as I am more of coin hunter than relic, but just had to try., I am sure others as the get older do the same thing. Going have to sell some of my Detectors soon or my wife may get rid of me.

Good luck to all and hope we see more reports on the Garrett Vortex as we like to know.
 
Rick(ND) said:
Good to hear there is a field test, maybe not too much, but most are new to this detector and many of us have some snow and frozen ground around. I been doing a feel air test and coins on the floor of my bar when I get some time and do see it does well on ID with the nails and other metal under the floor. I like the loud signals without the headphones, but the headphone I have tried do seem to have enough volume for me and by bad hearing. I bought a set of the Garretts wireless headphones with the pinpoint probe and they didn't have the volume I need, tried several of my wired headphone and they are about the same or maybe a little louder. Going to try others too and see if I can find a set of wireless that will work for me.
So far I like what I see with my Garrett and doing some actual hunting will tell me more. so I am wishing for a early spring.
Just need more time to try all my detectors as I have a new Legend I got when they come out and never been out with it. Got My Minelab Sovereign GT, my Sovereign XS 2 I got with the 550 meter on it and converted to the 180 numbers, plus my Equinox 800 and a Quattro with the SunRay X1 probe which I want to try again plus the Shadow X 5 with the 7 and 9 inch oil and got a Minelab Simplex 540 for my wife and I am sure I will have to learn to teach my wife to use. I got 2 of these as I order in 1 twice as I was tired when I ordered the first one that the neck night I forgot I ordered it and ordered it again. As you see as I get older I cant membered what ordered the day before I also bought a used Deeptech Vista that will have to go as I am more of coin hunter than relic, but just had to try., I am sure others as the get older do the same thing. Going have to sell some of my Detectors soon or my wife may get rid of me.

Good luck to all and hope we see more reports on the Garrett Vortex as we like to know.
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whoa... that's alot of detectors you have Rick.. I was once like you too, but got help LMAO. !! Just down to 3 now, but over the last 25+ yrs I figure I"ve had around 35-40 ? Maybe more.
Here's hoping for that early spring thaw. Mark ( ohio )
 
Mark ( ohio ) said:
Truth be told, I"ve done better at fairport just because of the shear size of the place, but it take me an additional 30+ minutes to get there . Walnut is a straight shot for me.
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I love Fairport after a big nor Easter storm.
Sadly Fairport though a very old location.
Having stared as a port in the 1700's.
Has been completely reworked back in the 50's.
The oldest coins I've found were from the 50's.
Found 24 silver quarters after a 3' cut on the beach from a storm. All 1950's or newer.
Most I've ever found there.
Have yet to find a ring or anything special there.
Though I have yet to go in the water.

I like headlands. But it's just to big for me anymore.
Nearly 500' of beach before you even reach the water in some places.
In my present condition.
I'm not sure I could even get to the water.

This summer if my body allows.
I'd like to hit an 1805 property again.
Found my first large cent there. Concord.
If you're interested drop me a PM.
 
Odanscoils said:
I love Fairport after a big nor Easter storm.
Sadly Fairport though a very old location.
Having stared as a port in the 1700's.
Has been completely reworked back in the 50's.
The oldest coins I've found were from the 50's.
Found 24 silver quarters after a 3' cut on the beach from a storm. All 1950's or newer.
Most I've ever found there.
Have yet to find a ring or anything special there.
Though I have yet to go in the water.

I like headlands. But it's just to big for me anymore.
Nearly 500' of beach before you even reach the water in some places.
In my present condition.
I'm not sure I could even get to the water.

This summer if my body allows.
I'd like to hit an 1805 property again.
Found my first large cent there. Concord.
If you're interested drop me a PM.
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I certainly will give you a holler when I make a trip your direction. I did make a mistake and said fairport when I really meant headlands beach. Any permits necessary for beach hunting there. I was usually there mid-late sept. No one ever batted an eye towards me.

Mark ( Ohio )
 
Mark ( ohio ) said:
I certainly will give you a holler when I make a trip your direction. I did make a mistake and said fairport when I really meant headlands beach. Any permits necessary for beach hunting there. I was usually there mid-late sept. No one ever batted an eye towards me.

Mark ( Ohio )
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Yup. I'll post a link. Free
Just register with your email.
Must do a significant items report each November.
Or else you don't get the automatic permit the following years. Covers most of lake metro parks.
I believe Cleveland Park system is the same.
Just click on it. Fill it out. $0 charge when you complete it. Read the rules.
I don't believe you can go into the woods and detec at the big parks. Not certain.
I know I can't fly my drone over the parks.
I wonder what their hiding. 😆

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