Where are all the CTX users?

[Sand dog]

I really hope we see a light weight CTX replacement with more power and speed and even better disc in a high quality waterproof package with at least the same carbon fiber rod setup “manticore rod twists too much” John

 

[robby4570]

I'm here! Wanted a 3030 since I first swung a buddy's back in 2012 but couldn't afford one so I got an E-Trac in 2014 and swung it (with a short stint of 'Nox 800 use) until I got my CTX 3030 in January 2023. My E-Trac still gets used but my CTX is my primary machine. That CTX is great! This is one park I'm working that I was told by several detectorists in the area that it was "hunted out". Without the CTX I would have a tough time proving it isn't hunted out, both because I don't think I'd have found most of these finds without the abilities of the CTX and the GPS allowed me to log those finds and share them. This is 26 hunts over the course of 1 year.

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[jyt2017]

I really hope we see a light weight CTX replacement with more power and speed and even better disc in a high quality waterproof package with at least the same carbon fiber rod setup “manticore rod twists too much” John

this is unlikely. i emailed them and got to the top. they are not making a successor to the 3030. at the time i was told they had over 80 engineers working hard. and since then the manticore released. that is your 4040...or whatever it is they would call the successor to it.

 

[professor-tones]

this is unlikely. i emailed them and got to the top. they are not making a successor to the 3030. at the time i was told they had over 80 engineers working hard. and since then the manticore released. that is your 4040...or whatever it is they would call the successor to it.

It's like they keep re inventing the wheel with new vlf models that come out. More bells and whistles but no real BIG improvements , just saying...

 

[Sand dog]

New tech is coming in 2026 so I’ve heard.

 

[Delta Digger]

Popping in to see how my fellow detectorist are doing. Nothing to show life keeps getting in the way. My ctx bought new has maybe 3 hrs on it. I know I’m ashamed lol. My Etrac bought new has maybe 40 hrs on it. This is my 3rd Etrac and my first ctx. I got my ctx out Sunday night charged the battery and the transmitter battery. Ran a few coins under it I was bored lol. Check the battery on the Etrac it’s a rnb battery. It’s still fully charged after one year of no charges. Got to love that battery and how it holds a charge. Lords willing I’ll retire next year. Then I will have plenty of time to detect. I have permission to hunt several old sites. So I’m pretty stoked about that. Just wanted to pop in and say hello. And this is the best damn detecting site on the net bar none. So in the meantime get out there and dig and get some exercise while you’re at it. Later peeps

 

[Fireredz28]

Add me to the ctx crowd, I just picked a new one up for the $1500 sale price and got the 17" coil. This thing is built like a tank!

 

[Sand dog]

I couldn’t resist getting another CTX with 17” coil.

 

[Cichlid363]

I have a CTX with all 3 coils. It’s going to Florida with me next month. I can’t wait!!

 

[IngoHartig]

I bought my new CTX3030 30 days ago. Very few CTX owners post here any more. Lots of good archival stuff. Did they all buy Nox 800 or XP Deus detectors?
Same with other forums. Actually this is the best forum for CTX info. It is just older stuff. Which is not bad, because CTX info is pretty timeless. Just wondering.

CTX 3030 is a great machine. Last time out detecting, I backed over my tool bag and crushed a number of assessories. I decided to buy a Manticore instead of repairing and replacing parts. Good luck!!

 

[D&P-OR]

Add me to the ctx crowd, I just picked a new one up for the $1500 sale price and got the 17" coil. This thing is built like a tank!

Heavy as a tank to!----Whoa---did I say that??

 

[daddyflea]

Guys I just bought a CTX does anyone know if the GPS software will work with Win 11 or whatever is the newest version?