Question about tones

[Al/lindley]

I'm still learning my ctx3030. I'm using a couple programs that I downloaded to find coins. My success has been moderate, and enjoyable, but I ran across something I guess I don't understand.
In my downloaded programs, the tone ID profile was set on "combined tones" and that seemed fine to me. However, when i passed the coil over a coin, I had an audible noise of around 975 hz.
I wanted a coin to scream in my ears when I went over one. So I changed the sound and set it for 1200 hz.
Now when i go over a 12-42, or some similar reading, I have a really audible, high pitched squeal. That is easily identified.
So is this wrong?
thanks!
Al

 

[laplander]

Not at all. it's all about personal preference. The programable detector is an amazing piece of electronics.
HH Jeff

 

[IDXMonster]

Jeff is right, you can set the tones in each “bin” to whatever you want to hear. I have my “coin bin”(where Indians and up would fall) to 1200hz. ALOT of people do this for the very reason you said….it attracts your attention.

 

[Al/lindley]

Well that 's cool then. Thanks guys! i was worried I was screwing so ethin up by changing the setting!
Al

 

[robinb]

It took me a few months to set it up how I wanted.
With right tones for me.

I go with 4 band ferrous