hi i have read many stories on here saying how deep they get on their Excalibur but i don't seem to be getting anything like them I'm only getting something like 4/5 inch on a wedding band I've tried lots of ways but only get a signal when the target's in range i don't get any lift in the thresh hold on deeper targets to let me know theirs something there any ideas thanks
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- Thread starter eloros
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What model do you have Blue, Yellow or 2? Either way it is a good bet that you need to send it in to be repaired. If U R running sens at about 12 -2 o'clock, 0 disc U should be getting 12 inches + on a med size gold band. If it is not under warranty and you need it sometime this year send it to Bill in NV
Art (NWOH)
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What kind of distance can you get on a quarter with an air test? You should get a good 10" or better with sensitivity at max.
While air tests are not usually worth much, you can determine to a considerable degree if there is something seriously wrong when using a standard air test target. Rings are questionable because of size and composition differences.
HH
While air tests are not usually worth much, you can determine to a considerable degree if there is something seriously wrong when using a standard air test target. Rings are questionable because of size and composition differences.
HH
). Did you happen to recently purchase the Excalibur from a less than reputable seller? Or a to good to be true deal? I'm not saying that's your issue, but it's a possibility. Sometimes you will just get a break in your threshold. Not a change in the threshold tone but a break in the threshold needs to be investigated. If you are just getting 4 or 5 inchs sounds like you are out of adjustment somewhere. In the water or wet sand 12 inchs is nothing for that machine if it is set like erikk told you. Hope you get your machine straightened out. HH
Buried Crap NJ
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You don't say where your testing this out. But if it's at home that could be a problem. Get out away from any electrical sources. Then try the test. At my home I can't turn the machine on without it going wild.
Critterhunter
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When sweeping over a target that deep in normal "search mode" you might only notice a null or change in threshold. Once you hit a change like that in threshold (null or tone change) then you need to center the coil over the target and wiggle it as fast and as short as possible. That will produce proper ID and audio on deep targets. Often a normal sweep over something that deep isn't going to sound off properly until you wiggle.
Also, you may have sensitivity too high. I've found too high can null out a target or at the very least produce a really bad ID/audo. Next time you stick it in the ground play with your sensitivity level. Change it and then wiggle short/fast over the target. I would be you'll be shocked to find that even if noon or 11PM on the dial seems stable, something as low as 2PM will hit hard on the target while something much higher (yet stable) will null it right out or at the very least destroy a good signal. Higher is NOT better or deeper, despite what people have learned on other machines. These Minelabs don't like riding the edge of stability if there is any kind of mineral content in the soil or sand. When that's the case something much lower gives much more depth. Try it.
Also, you may have sensitivity too high. I've found too high can null out a target or at the very least produce a really bad ID/audo. Next time you stick it in the ground play with your sensitivity level. Change it and then wiggle short/fast over the target. I would be you'll be shocked to find that even if noon or 11PM on the dial seems stable, something as low as 2PM will hit hard on the target while something much higher (yet stable) will null it right out or at the very least destroy a good signal. Higher is NOT better or deeper, despite what people have learned on other machines. These Minelabs don't like riding the edge of stability if there is any kind of mineral content in the soil or sand. When that's the case something much lower gives much more depth. Try it.