George Kinsey Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 Why is this pinpointer coveted by many? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB_Amateur Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 In my case, my favorite feature is the forward aiming sensitivity. I like to think of it as the reverse of a flashlight (beam forward) vs. the reverse of an incandescent light bulb (light emitted in all directions). I'm less likely to get fooled by a target in the side of the hole I'm digging. I also like the proportional audio rate response (probably there's a better term for this...) -- beep rate increases but doesn't saturate until you get very close to the target. A non-performance advantage is that it will run on two AA batteries (as well as one 9 V). That saves money, at least if I'm using disposable batteries. For full disclosure, I actually carry both the White's Bullseye TRX and Garrett Carrot when coin detecting most sites. For nugget hunting and dig-all relic hunting in soft ground like out West I just use the Carrot. But for my general parks and schools detecting I start with the Carrot set on high sensitivity to find a target and get me in the ballpark, then the TRX to home in for the kill. (The TRX proportional audio gives me confidence that I won't damage the target as I know when I'm getting close and can ease up on my digging and work around the target.) BTW, I do realize that the Carrot has dynamic gain adjust -- so does the TRX for that matter. But for me I find that the TRX's proportional audio works better when I get close, as does its forward sensitivity. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Kinsey Posted November 13, 2022 Author Share Posted November 13, 2022 Thanks for the information. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locator Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 21 hours ago, GB_Amateur said: In my case, my favorite feature is the forward aiming sensitivity. I like to think of it as the reverse of a flashlight (beam forward) vs. the reverse of an incandescent light bulb (light emitted in all directions). I'm less likely to get fooled by a target in the side of the hole I'm digging. I also like the proportional audio rate response (probably there's a better term for this...) -- beep rate increases but doesn't saturate until you get very close to the target. A non-performance advantage is that it will run on two AA batteries (as well as one 9 V). That saves money, at least if I'm using disposable batteries. For full disclosure, I actually carry both the White's Bullseye TRX and Garrett Carrot when coin detecting most sites. For nugget hunting and dig-all relic hunting in soft ground like out West I just use the Carrot. But for my general parks and schools detecting I start with the Carrot set on high sensitivity to find a target and get me in the ballpark, then the TRX to home in for the kill. (The TRX proportional audio gives me confidence that I won't damage the target as I know when I'm getting close and can ease up on my digging and work around the target.) BTW, I do realize that the Carrot has dynamic gain adjust -- so does the TRX for that matter. But for me I find that the TRX's proportional audio works better when I get close, as does its forward sensitivity. Great explanation. Couldn't have said it better. 👍 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSPR Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 It seems nobody has any more new available. Might be able to find one used on eBay for anyone looking for one. I gave up and ordered a Fisher instead but it does have side sensitivity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
☠ Cipher Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 For me it’s the depth. It has amazing depth. That combined with proportional response helps not damage the target. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD8GIS Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 I loved the TRX, But I'm going deaf. So wireless with the Z-Link. Miss the TRX, dang good pinpointer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strick Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 there is one on e bay for $499 🙂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phrunt Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 i'll beat that, someone can have mine for $450 😛 Any when that sells, I'll sell another one for $450 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunterjunk Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 By far the best pin pointer for depth , and it's tip directional accuracy . Unfortunately I have one that has died altogether and another that keeps losing it's ground balance . So sad after so many miles and finds together ! If Garrett would reproduce them I would be in the market for two more , and I am sure so would many others . Total waterproofing would be the go , water is the downfall of both of mine . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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