The Fisher 1280X metal detector was introduced in 1985 and is still in production. It is a fully submersible 2.4 kHz induction balance metal detector aimed primarily at underwater use. The 250 foot maximum depth makes the 1280X suitable for use while SCUBA diving. Note that as a diving detector both the headphones and coil are hardwired into the control box and cannot be changed. There is a choice of 8" or 10.5" concentric coils at the time of purchase.
"The CZ-21 and 1280X are housed in the most rugged enclosures and each have the same collapsible pole assemblies. A short pole assembly is desired when diving, but full extension is preferred when standing or wading. Both are submersible to 250 feet. The control housing can be easily removed for hip-mounting or it can be chest-mounted with an optional chest harness. The CZ-21 has a reputation for being the best saltwater metal detector ever made, while the 1280X is known for being the best fresh water detector, but both can be used in either environment. The deep-seeking 1280X Aquanaut features turn-on-and-go operation because it automatically tunes itself to the changing conditions. It is very easy to use. No fine tuning, no threshold and no ground balancing adjustments are needed. Turn it on, set the volume, sensitivity and discrimination, and you are set for hours of care-free hunting." Source: Fisher 2016 catalog
Fisher 1280X metal detector
Fisher 1280X control panel
- Automatic turn-on-and-go operation
- Adjustable Sensitivity, Discrimination and Volume
- Audio and Visual Target Response
- Battery Test Mode
- Fully Collapsible pole assembly
- Submersible to 250 feet (76 m)
- Removable control housing with belt-mount attachment
- Arm Strap included
- Uses 8 AA batteries - Up to 75 Hours of Battery Life
- Available with 8" (20 cm) or 10" (25 cm) Concentric Round Open Searchcoil
- Weight: 5.8 lbs. (2.6 kg) w/8" (20 cm) Searchcoil or 6.3 lbs. (2.9 kg) w/10" (25 cm) Searchcoil
- 2.4 kHz Operating Frequency
- 2 Year Warranty
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