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GPX 6000 - How Do Others Compete?
beav_can replied to Steve Herschbach's topic in Detector Prospector Forum
Mine deteriorated in fresh water (never saw ocean). I think it was the fiberglass resin somehow chemically attacking the PVC outer jacket on the coiled cable. But that is just my opinion. -
Eye Candy Story
beav_can replied to mineit's topic in Gold Panning, Sluicing, Dredging, Drywashing, Etc
I for one am looking forward to the tons of dredging stuff you will post, Steve! -
Whiteโs Electronics Done After 70 Years
beav_can replied to Steve Herschbach's topic in White's Metal Detectors
You are SPOT on Steve. -
Minelab Vanquish 440/540 Internal Photos, Etc.
beav_can replied to Steve Herschbach's topic in Minelab Metal Detectors
Looks like the Equinox is an 8-layer circuit board. You can see the 8 little white outlined boxes in the upper middle edge of the board. There is a #1 in the first box, for layer 1. Only reason I know is I do PCB Design and development for a living, and that's the way I indicate my layer stacks as well. ๐ -
Garrett ATX Poor Design - Stay Away From This Unit
beav_can replied to GeoJack's topic in Detector Prospector Forum
Sold my ATX early this year. Had coil replaced once under warranty for the curley coil cable jacket cracking. Garrett told the dealer that would be the LAST and ONLY time they would replace for this particular defect. So got the brand new replacement coil at the doorstep and thought before I installed it, I would check the coil cable - can you guess?...Yep, brand new coil right from the factory had the cracks in the jacket! And before you say it wouldn't affect performance - try running it in SALT water like I did with the original coil...false signals and would not balance in the end, even after washing with fresh water and letting dry for months. The cable was compromised by water ingression. Needless to say, someone else owns my ATX now. As Steve said, the design of the whole thing made me shake my head. Thanks for speaking the TRUTH, Steve. You are admirable that way. ๐ Beav -
Under 4 Pound, Under $2000 Gbpi Challenge
beav_can replied to Steve Herschbach's topic in Metal Detector Advice & Comparisons
Every point you hit on Steve, is SPOT ON! Could not AGREE with you more. That's why I sold my ATX... Many more (if there are any owners left) will do so as well Beav -
Did The Second Reg Sniff Mod To My TDI Sl....
beav_can replied to Jim in Idaho's topic in White's Metal Detectors
Nice description and explanation of this mod, Jim! Thanks for sharing with the forum. Beav -
Headphones Waterproof / Resistant Aptx-ll ?
beav_can replied to lepreshawn's topic in Minelab Equinox Forum
Thanks VERY much Voyager32 for the details! Beav -
Headphones Waterproof / Resistant Aptx-ll ?
beav_can replied to lepreshawn's topic in Minelab Equinox Forum
Which exact model of Avantree unit is this Voyager32? Was gonna order the same off Amazon or AliExpress but want the same ones you have so I know they will work. Thanks ~~Beav -
I could not agree with you more, phrunt! I just love Steve's honesty. Beav
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I would say this is a small inconvenience versus the performance you are gaining by using the coil. That's the way i would personally look at it. Beav
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Future Manta And The White's TDI
beav_can replied to Mark Gillespie's topic in Metal Detector Advice & Comparisons
That pretty well sums it up, Steve. You're spot on! -
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Hi Steve. I just want to say I personally appreciate ALL the work you are putting in to do this. I have enjoyed the "old" Steve's Mining Journal a lot over the years. Now you are making it even better with hi-res pics and new format. So, I just want to say THANK YOU. Beav
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The Simple Reason Why Equinox Is Special
beav_can replied to Steve Herschbach's topic in Minelab Equinox Forum
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Am I reading this right...? $2200 bucks for mods to a 4500? Beav