GotAU? Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 For those of you that carry a PLB or EPIRB, I’m not sure which Minelab or PLB and EPIRB models are affected, but there’s an interesting discussion and a Minlelab advisory about accidental activations due to a PLB sitting too close or touching an active coil. Just something to look out for if you carry one when you’re out and about. They recommend keeping it further away than 10 cm from a active coil. https://www.prospectingaustralia.com.au/forum/viewtopic.php?id=35628 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheppo Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 2 hours ago, GotAU? said: For those of you that carry a PLB or EPIRB, I’m not sure which Minelab or PLB and EPIRB models are affected, but there’s an interesting discussion and a Minlelab advisory about accidental activations due to a PLB’s sitting too close or touching an active coil. Just something to look out for if you carry one when you’re out and about. They recommend keeping it further away than 10 cm from a active coil. https://www.prospectingaustralia.com.au/forum/viewtopic.php?id=35628 Apparently carrying the PLB in a Faraday bag helps alleviate the problem aswell. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GotAU? Posted April 20, 2021 Author Share Posted April 20, 2021 And apparently, it doesnt matter if the switch or button is not pushed, the unit self-activated in their testing. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afreakofnature Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 Well this is good to know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatup Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 interesting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VicR Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 Great information to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valens Legacy Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 Thanks for sharing the information this could possibly save someones problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cascade Steven Posted April 25, 2021 Share Posted April 25, 2021 This is very interesting and brings up another question: does anyone know if any other metal detector brands (such as Fisher, Garrett or White's for example) are susceptible to the same problem? Inquiring minds would like to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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