Shortening Gold Bug 2 Cable

[Detectorist Dan]

Is it me or does it seem like the cable for the GB2 is about twice as long as it needs to be? I guess I understand that you are supposed to be able to mount the control box to yourself. Has anyone shortened theirs? Would this cause any issues with the detector? 

[Detectorist Dan]

Been doing that! But ground still froze and snow storm moving in.  Two weeks ago take 

[RONS DETECTORS MINELAB]

It can be done, but the wires are very small and hard to solder back on.  I had to fix several older coils with shrink wrap after the rubber coating became brittle and separated, so I had to take the connector off. You should use plastic dip also too keep the wires from twisting and shorting.

[MSC]

Yea, the cable is very long, your right, is because of the ability to mount the control box on your belt. the detector is so light I have just leave it on the detector. 

[hawkeye]

I wrapped a portion of the cable tightly with wraps touching and taped it to the rod with electricians tape.  Left enough loosely wrapped to allow full extension of the rod.  I would have included a photo, but the GB2 is in Arizona and I am in Alberta shoveling snow.  Not too smart.

[Detectorist Dan]

15 hours ago, hawkeye said:

I wrapped a portion of the cable tightly with wraps touching and taped it to the rod with electricians tape.  Left enough loosely wrapped to allow full extension of the rod.  I would have included a photo, but the GB2 is in Arizona and I am in Alberta shoveling snow.  Not too smart.

Thats how mine is too. Just figured it would be worth looking in to so i dont have to do that every time i switch my coil around. 

I guess I Brake For Bedrock comment got deleted from above. He was giving me a bad time, telling me to worry about gold and not worry about shortening the cable.