WM-10 Audio Plug problems

[Electriken]

Hello everyone, While detecting on the beach today had my audio signal from my CTX3030 to my Koss UR-30 Headphones turn off ? Checked my CTX3030 screen and all the Audio indicators and settings were good.
Eventually worked out that there is a problem with the cable going into the Audio plug that plugs into the WM-10. When you wiggle the cable at the plug the Audio signal will come back on. Can some one tell me how you can remove the Curly cable on the Audio plug so that I can check and repair the fault? Does the plug unscrew or can you just pull the metal section away from the Black plastic body ? the unit is only 6 moths old or do I send it back to Minelab for repairs?

Regards Electriken
Barwon Heads Vic
Australia

 

[Deep Digger Dan]

The Koss headphones fail often. Minelab will replace ove and over until your warranty expires

 

[Electriken]

Thanks Dan ,
Have looked after them really well and to die on me like that in only 6 mths is a real inconvenience I will contact Minelab to see what they can do for me? The next set I get I will be placing some heat shrink tubing over the cable and plug to strengthen the cable. Should do the trick?

Regards Electriken

 

[Champ Ferguson]

1) Get ML to replace them.
2) Set the new set aside as a backup.
3) Go to Radio Shack or somewhere similar and buy a replacement plug. They're inexpensive.
4) Cut off old plug on old headphones, strip wires, and install new plug. Some plugs are even screw-ons and don't require any soldering if you don't want to do that.

Did that a couple of years ago and have had no problem since. Some folks recommend getting a replacement plug with a 90degree angle and depending on the way you configure your gear, that may be an even better option.