"Gold detecting is a fascinating and rewarding activity enjoyed by people all over the world. By getting to know your GPX Series detector you can become one of the many who find gold and valuable treasure on a regular basis. The GPX 5000 and GPX 4800 are high precision instruments incorporating Multi-Period Sensing (MPS), Dual Voltage Technology (DVT), Smart Electronic Timing Alignment (SETA), and advanced digital processing. The GPX 5000 and GPX 4800 will locate gold in all types of ground, especially highly mineralised ground conditions, with great efficiency. This manual is designed to help both the beginner and expert prospector get the best performance out of their GPX 5000 and GPX 4800." Source: Owner's Manual

Minelab GPX 5000 metal detector

Minelab GPX 5000 controls

• MPS, DVT & SETA Technology 
• 8 Timings make the GPX 5000 very versatile. It's like having 8 detectors in 1. In addition to five of the Timings found on the previous model the GPX 5000 introduces three new Timings: Coin/Relic, Salt/Gold and Fine Gold. 
• Fine Gold Timing gives even more depth and sensitivity than Enhance — bring home more nuggets even from ground thought to be completely worked out! 
• Salt/Gold Timing is great for all nugget sizes in salty ground — outstanding at the beach! 
• Coin/Relic Timing is the deepest ever for benign ground conditions. 
• Improved Enhance Timing for more depth 
• Improved electronics for increased target sensitivity and ground balance performance 
• Six preset Search Modes gives you easy switch on and go detecting. In addition to General and Deep search are: Hi-Mineral, Patch, Hi-Trash and Pinpoint. All six Search Modes can be modified to your personal favourite settings. Menu accessible Search Modes can also be renamed. 
• Increased Rx Gain adjustment allows you more precise sensitivity control for optimum performance. 
• Automatic Ground balance options make it easy to adjust the detector to suit all ground conditions. e.g. (Fixed, Tracking, Tracking speed, Ground Balance Type, Quick-Trac button). 
• Audio adjustments to maximize target signals for your personal hearing ability e.g. (Threshold, Tone, Audio Type, Signal Peak, Response, Target Volume, Volume limit, Stabilizer). 
• Iron Reject adjustable to suit the iron trash level where you are detecting. 
• Motion control, adjustable to match your sweep speed and optimise target responses. 
• Tune (also known as Noise Cancel) - Automatic and Manual options to minimize electrical interference. 
• Backlight so that you can read the LCD menu in any light, allowing you to detect day or night. The back light also has an adjustable timeout to help preserve battery power. 
• Lightweight Li-ion Battery with inbuilt Speaker Booster capability 
• Two coils as standard: 11” Double-D coil plus 15 x 12-inch Monoloop coil giving you added versatility and value. 
• Languages: English, Spanish, Russian & Arabic (manual only)

Official Minelab GPX 5000 Product Page

Minelab GPX 4800 | 5000 Color Brochure

Minelab GPX 5000 Owner's Manual

Minelab GPX 5000 - Steve's Review

GPX 4000 - 5000 Timing Charts

Forum Threads Tagged "minelab gpx"

Minelab Metal Detector Forum

The Impulse AQ has been released first as a limited production model (less than 100 units will be manufactured), the Impulse AQ Limited. This machine has a depth rating of three feet and a NiMH battery with running time of up to 3.5 hours. The battery is attached by an exposed cable that is the main cause for the 3 foot depth rating, and which must be handled with care. The Fisher Impulse AQ Limited is being offered for a short time to enthusiasts who understand and accept these limitations, at a very attractive price. Development will continue on a future release with a deeper waterproof rating and longer battery life in a more robust physical package, but at a higher price.

New Fisher Impulse AQ Ltd pulse induction metal detector

The Fisher Impulse AQ offers excellent depth and superb sensitivity to gold jewelry - the machine is highly optimized for finding gold rings in particular. The most anticipated feature is discrimination better than that currently offered on any other pulse induction metal detector. The discrimination is focused more on high value gold rings than coins, and may actually exclude many coins if enabled. This is not considered a problem for many serious beach hunters as a lot of time is wasted recovering coins under difficult conditions when gold rings are actually the desired target. The compact waterproof design and relatively light weight is also attracting attention. Other Impulse models are expected to be aimed at gold prospectors and possibly even the relic/coin detecting market.

Fisher Impulse AQ Ltd metal detector

Threads on this websites First Texas Forum are tracking the latest developments. Information will be added here periodically.

Fisher Impulse AQ Limited Specifications

• Latest pulse induction technology
• Tested waterproof to 1 meter / 3 feet for up to four hours
• Ergonomic balanced design
• Detachable NiMH battery
• Standard battery run time 3 - 3.5 hours depending on mode (All metal has shortest battery life)
• Time to charge fully depleted battery 5 hours
• Battery may be swapped out with an optional fully charged battery for more run time
• 12.5” Mono Coil, weighs 400 grams or 14.1 ounces
• 8” coil accessory coil will be available
• Yoke type lower rod for extra coil stability in water
• Knob controls for easy control location and use in low visibility conditions
• Detector complete with battery approximately 4.2 lbs
• Weight of detector without battery approximately 3.2 lbs 
• Length 43" - 48" adjustable
• Warranty 2 years parts & labor non-transferable
• Limited Edition Price $1499
• Controls:
• Volume 1 - 9
• Threshold 1 - 9
• Sensitivity 1 - 9
• Auto Tune Speed (ATS) 1 - 10
• Reject (Iron Mask) 1 - 12
• Pulse Delay / Frequency Adjust (Noise Cancel) 7 uS - 15 uS
• Mode Switch:
• Power On/Off
• Battery Test / Frequency Adjust (EMI Noise Cancel)
• All Metal (Monotone)
• Tone (Two Tones, Ferrous and Non-Ferrous)
• Mute (Block the Ferrous Tone)
• Volcanic Sand
• Battery Check LED

First Texas - Bounty Hunter, Fisher & Teknetics Metal Detector Forum

Fisher Impulse AQ Ltd Color Flyer

Fisher Impulse AQ Ltd User Guide

Fisher Impulse AQ Essential Information

Fisher Impulse AQ Ltd controls

A major design difference from the AQ model will be the inclusion of a ground balance control to deal with mineralized ground conditions. There may or may not be any ferrous discrimination features as are offered in the Fisher Impulse AQ due to the almost infinite range of target id numbers spanned by naturally occurring gold nuggets. It is likely that this model will also find applications with relic hunters, as has been the case with previous pulse induction gold prospecting metal detectors.

Production of the AQ Limited ceased in December 2020. According to this post, the final Impulse AQ will be released by July 2021, and it will sell for between $2800 and $3500. How this relates to the Impulse Gold model is unknown at this time.

The photo below shows the Fisher Impulse AQ prototype - the Fisher Impulse AU is probably of similar design although testing has been mentioned with a smaller coil.

Fisher Impulse Gold Prototype

New information will be added here when available. All information here is very preliminary and subject to change, especially pricing and final specifications. Everything is really just guesses based on the Fisher Impulse AQ plus a couple things mentioned on the forums, such as the coil size.

Terra Should Not Be Long

Terra 8" Coil

• Latest pulse induction technology
• Handles highly mineralized ground
• Very sensitive to small gold
• Rechargeable batteries
• Light weight, ergonomic design
• 8” mono coil standard?
• Optional 12.5” mono coil?
• Detector complete with battery under five pounds
• Price US$2499 -$2999?

First Texas - Bounty Hunter, Fisher & Teknetics Metal Detector Forum

"The metal detector engineered for one job... find gold nuggets in mineralized soil. Many gold bearing areas are literally peppered with small nuggets just inches below the surface. The trouble is, most metal detectors pass right over them. The nuggets are too small and the ground too mineralized. But not for the Gold Bug. It performs where others can't. Users have already reported finding thousands and thousands of nuggets in highly mineralized soil from here to Australia. Only 2.9 pouinds with a cushioned arm rest and grip, double locking fiberglass stem, push-button retune and double derivitive, quartz crystal locked electronics. All backed by a 5 year Limited Warranty and the world's oldest and proudest name in metal detectors." Source: Fisher Gold Bug brochure

Fisher Gold Bug metal detector

Fisher Gold Bug control panel

• Powerful 19 kHz VLF ground rejection. High sensitivity to gold
• 16-turn, fine-tune ground adjust
• Auto-Tune and No-Motion modes with threshold tone; silent running Motion Mode
• Double-derivative, quartz-crystal locked electronics
• Push-button instant retune
• Convertible to hipmount
• Only 2.9 pounds. Cushioned arm rest and grip
• Standard 10 inch elliptical search coil; optional 14 inch elliptical, 6-1/2 inch elliptical
• Double locking fiberglass stem
• Built-in detector stand
• Drop-in batteries, long battery life
• 5 year limited warranty

Fisher Gold Bug Color Brochure

Fisher Gold Bug Owner's Manual

Advanced Nugget Hunting with the Fisher Gold Bug Metal Detector

Forum Threads Tagged "fisher gold bug"

First Texas (Fisher) Metal Detector Forum

"The Gold Bug 2 is the best detector on the market for finding the tiniest gold nuggets. It offers extraordinary sensitivity; at 71 kHz it features the highest operating frequency on the market. The Gold Bug 2 also features iron discrimination, is dust and moisture resistant, has audio-boost and can operate in any type of soil with the choice of three mineralization modes. In the Iron Disc Mode the detector can identify hot rocks and small iron trash items like nails. An Audio Boost Mode increases the depth capability and automatically increases the volume of any faint signal such as a small or deep nugget." Source: Fisher 2016 catalog

Fisher Gold Bug 2 metal detector

Fisher Gold Bug 2 control panel

• High Precision Dual-Control Ground Balance
• Iron Disc Mode for Iron & Hot Rock Rejection
• Deep Target Audio Boost Mode
• High, Normal and Low Mineralization Modes
• Adjustable Threshold, Volume and Sensitivity
• Audio-Tone Battery Test Mode
• Lightweight and Hip-mountable
• 1/4" (6.3 mm) headphone jack
• Uses two 9V batteries
• Available with 6-1/2" (17 cm) or 10" (25 cm) DD Elliptical Closed Waterproof Searchcoil
• 71 kHz Operating Frequency
• Weight: 2.9 lbs. (1.3 kg)
• 5 Year Warranty

Official Fisher Gold Bug 2 Product Page

Fisher Gold Bug 2 Owner's Manual

Fisher Gold Bug 2 - Steve's Review

Forum Threads Tagged "fisher gold bug"

First Texas (Fisher) Metal Detector Forum

"Built on the famous FORS platform, the FORS Relic offers new features and unbelievable unmasking capabilities for relic and coin hunting. Operating at 19 kHz frequency, the FORS Relic features 6 search modes, iMASK (Intelligent Masking), Tone Break, Iron Volume and can easily be used on beach,  mineralized ground, and rocky areas which are problematic for most detectors. FORS Relic's superior discrimination ability will enable you to detect relics and coins missed by other detectors in the trashiest sites and in iron contamination. In addition, the waterproof search coils make FORS Relic the best choice for metal detecting on the beach or in rivers" Source: FORS Relic Brochure

Nokta FORS Relic metal detector

• Dual LCD Display
• Digital Target ID & ID Masking
• 6 Search Modes
• Adjustable Tone Break
• Adjustable Iron Volume
• Ground Tracking
• Auto & Manual Ground Balance
• Pinpoint & Depth Indicator (cm/inch)
• Frequency Shift
• Built-in LED Flashlight
• Waterproof Search Coils
• Easy Use Ergonomic Design
• Long Battery Life
• 10 Languages

Nokta/Makro FORS Relic Brochure

Nokta/Makro FORS Relic Owner's Manual

Nokta/Makro Metal Detector Forum

"The Scorpion Gold Stinger is the cure for today’s common Gold Fever! Its world renowned 15kHz Groundhog circuitry has the power to penetrate heavily mineralized soils to locate nuggets, placer, float and ore veins.  Use it when prospecting to sample ore and check “hot rocks” with ease and dependability. Choose between Non-Motion All-Metal operation, Motion Discriminate for coin searching or true TR Discrimination to accurately identify or grade conductive ore with the flip of a switch. The Scorpion discovers more gold and ignores more junk metal than other detectors in its class." Source: 2008 Garrett catalog

Garrett Scorpion Gold Stinger metal detector

Garrett Scorpion Gold Stinger control panel

•  Discrimination Control, 0 - 9
•  Audio Threshold, 10-Turn
•  Depth (Sensitivity) Control
•  Ground Balance, 10-Turn
•   All Metal Deepseeking Mode
•   Audio Threshold, Adjustable
•   Discrimination: Full Range
•   Headphone Jack
•   Sensitivity / Depth Adjustment
•   Speaker
•   Surface Mount PC Board Technology
•   Non-Motion All Metal: hovers over targets
•   Calibrated TR Discrimination and ore grading
•   Standard Motion Discrimination
•   Length: 42” to 51” (1.06m - 1.29m)
•   Weight: 3.3 lbs. (1.5 kgs.)
•   Frequency Detection - 15 kHz
•   3 - 9V batteries
•   2 year warranty, limited parts/labor

Garrett Scorpion Gold Stinger Owner's Manual

Garrett Metal Detector Forum

"The AT Gold operates at a high frequency optimized for gold prospecting and includes a True All Metal Mode. The ALL METAL Mode is preferred for prospecting because it provides the greatest possible depth and sensitivity. It also provides a continuous audio response to allow the operator to hear the subtle detection signals produced by faint targets. The AT Gold includes manual and automatic Ground Balance—plus an exclusive Ground Balance Window™ feature—to optimize the detector's performance in highly mineralized ground, where gold is most often found. This detector is also waterproof to a maximum depth of 10 feet (3 meters) for searching in freshwater lakes and streams. In addition to its True All Metal Mode, the AT Gold includes two Discrimination Modes, making it a versatile coin and relic hunting machine. When selecting either the DISC 1 or DISC 2 mode, the operator gains more Tone ID information from targets in addition to the ability to discriminate unwanted trash targets (e.g. nails, foil, pull tabs)." Source: Owner's Manual

Garrett AT Gold metal detector

Garrett AT Gold control panel

• True All-Metal Mode - Detects all types of metal and provides the greatest possible detection depth and sensitivity.
• All Metal Iron Audio™ - Garrett Exclusive feature that audibly identifies discriminated iron while operating in a True All-Metal Mode (also available in the two Discrim Modes).
• Higher Frequency - 18 kHz to enhance detection of small gold nuggets.
• Ground Balance Window - Garrett Exclusive feature that allows user to “spread” the ground balance setting to reduce the response to subtle ground variations.
• All Terrain Versatility - Weatherproof design for dusty, humid, or wet environments; and fully submersible to 10-foot depth.
• High-Resolution Iron Discrimination™ - Provides fine resolution of iron discrimination (44 levels) for the most precise ability to separate a good target from iron trash.
• Digital Target ID - Numeric scale from 0 to 99; indicates a target’s conductivity.
• Pro Mode Audio - Proportional audio response and Tone Roll Audio features provide more target information.
• Fast Track™ Ground Balance - Automatic feature that allows the user to quickly ground balance the detector in mineralized soil conditions. Ground balance can also be adjusted manually.
• Adjustable Threshold - User can manually adjust the audio threshold (the constant background sound or “hum”) to better hear targets.
• Fast Recovery Speed - Allows greater ability to pick out good targets amongst trash.
• Three Search Modes plus Pinpoint
• More Info: Continuous coin depth indicator to help determine target depth. Battery condition indicator. Graphic Target Analyzer identifies target’s conductivity. Adjustable Frequency helps eliminate interference.

Official Garrett AT Gold Product Page

Garrett AT Gold Owner's Manual

Garrett AT Gold - Steve's Review

Forum Threads Tagged "garrett at"

Garrett Metal Detector Forum

"This compact waterproof detector comes with easy-to-use controls and is assembly-free. Quickly find more gold patches and more gold nuggets! The SDC 2300 was field tested by Minelab professional testers in real gold fields (heavily mineralised) and delivered proven results. "SDC 2300 strikes gold in field test land previously hunted by another (brand) midrange machine" - Minelab field tester. “You will find more small nuggets and fine-threaded specimen gold in mineralised soils with the SDC 2300 than any other gold detector, including the GPX 5000.” “The SDC’s unique advantage is ultra-low ground noise in mineralised and saline soils AND very high sensitivity to fine gold and fine targets (like chains) at the beach.” - Bruce Candy (Chief Scientist Minelab Electronics, SDC Inventor)." Source: Minelab website

Minelab SDC 2300 metal detector

Minelab SDC 2300 control panel

• Compact - Folds to small portable size, 8.5” (216mm) by 15.7” (400mm).  Fits into carry-on luggage and most backpacks.
• Waterproof Capability - Fully submersible to 10’ (3m) for detecting riverbeds and shorelines, allowing you to transition with ease from land to water. 
• Rugged & Assembly Free - Military grade construction, one piece detector designed to perform in the toughest conditions. No assembly required.
• Easy Patch Hunting - Search quickly and efficiently in hard to reach and remote places to find those elusive gold bearing clustered deposits.
• MPF (Multi Period Fast) technology incorporates extremely fast Pulse Induction switching between Transmit (Tx) and Receive (Rx) detector signals. Therefore minimal residual transmit signal is present during the receive cycle, enabling clear sharp detection of very small gold.

Official Minelab SDC 2300 Product Page

Minelab SDC 2300 Owner's Guide

Minelab SDC 2300 - Steve's Review

Forum Threads Tagged "minelab sdc 2300"

Minelab Metal Detector Forum

Tarsacci is a new U.S. based company just getting off the ground , founded by Dimitar Gargov. Dimitar worked previously at Fisher Labs and is credited with being a major force in the development of the Fisher Gold Strike, Coin Strike, and ID Edge detectors.

The Tarsacci MDT 8000 is a different detector in that it is employing time domain processing in a selectable single frequency detector. This is in addition to the frequency based phase processing typical of most single frequency detectors, and so the MDT 8000 is being referred to as having multi domain processing, or as the Tarsacci website calls it, Mixed Domain Technology. This means the MDT 8000 has some unique capabilities and operating characteristics compared to nearly all standard single frequency detectors on the market today. The method employed is unique and currently has a patent application pending.

In particular, the MDT 8000 features completely different controls for handling ground balancing, and also what it refers to as a salinity balance control. Multifrequency detectors usually handle the compensation for ground and salt mineralization as an under the hood process beyond user control. The Tarsacci MDT 8000 gives you the ability to ground balance with one control, and compensate for salinity and other low conductive issues with a separate control. In a nutshell, this unique ability is what makes the MDT 8000 different from other metal detectors available today. See the owner's manual link below for details.

Tarsacci MDT-8000 metal detector

From the Tarsacci MDT 8000 Owner's Manual:

"The Tarsacci was developed under the premise of mineralized dirt. There is a wide variance of minerals around the World. As such, performance may be gained (in many cases) with "Black Sand" and/or "Salt" Mode(s) invoked, even if local dirt conditions do not contain black sand or salt. Finding a few deeper targets; then experimenting with the Black Sand and Salt Modes on these deeper targets, can be a real eye-opener. For example: a combination of natural graphite (a form of hot rock) present in mineralized magnetic soil. In this case, find a piece of native graphite. Using the salinity balance function, balance the detector to it: then ground balance the detector. With a proper salinity balance setting, the graphite will no longer exist to the detector and the targets ID and detectability range, in graphite presence, will be greatly improved (unmasking more targets).

Depending upon local conditions, the Tarsacci can use the conductivity of the wet-salt to enhance overall depth performance. This is to say; there may be cases whereby buried wet-salt performance presents better results when compared to air-test performance. It is also common for the conductive wet-salt to increase depth performance too much; subsequently, lowering the Sensitivity a few points becomes a 'stability' requirement. Remember: The intended purpose of balancing the Tarsacci to "Salt"...… is to generate a condition whereby the Tarsacci no longer sees the wet-salt; unlike conventional detectors that must phase-shift out/compensate for the wet salt. If the Tarsacci sees/uses too much of the conductive properties of the wet-salt, the unit may become unstable; hence, zero the salt via "Salt" balance. Use this function wisely and to your advantage. If the volume of salt becomes too conductive (i.e.: submerged in salt water) it may also become a requirement to lower Sensitivity in order to bring excessive (unstable) depth performance back down to maximum (stable) depth performance."

Tarsacci MDT 8000 control panel and display

• Technology : Mixed Domain (Patent Pending)
• Operating Frequency : 6.4kHz/9kHz/12kHz/18kHz
• Ground Balance : Manual / Fast Auto
• Tracking : Yes
• Black Sand Mode : Yes
• Salt Mode : Yes
• Salinity Balance : Manual
• Salinity Level : 0 to 50
• Target Identification : Ferrous -30 to 0 / Non-ferrous 1 to 30
• Sensitivity : 1 to 9
• Threshold Level : -9 to 0
• Target Volume : 1 to 15
• Target Tones : 4
• Tone Break : Ferrous and Non-ferrous with adjustable notch filter
• Audio Modes : All Metal / Discrimination / Mix
• Audio Output : Speaker / Headphones
• Display : 128X64 Graphic LCD
• LCD Backlight : Yes
• Battery : 26650 Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery (3.7V @ 5000mAh)
• Battery Life : Up to 18h@6.4kHz/24h@9kHz/30h@12kHz/36h@18kHz
• Operating Temperature :-10C to +50C (+14F to +122F)
• Search Coil : Tarsacci MDT 11” x 9” DD
• Optional Coil : 12” DD
• Shaft : Telescopic 3K carbon fiber with molded 3K carbon fiber “S” rod and armrest
• Length : 965cm to 1346cm (38” to 53”)
• Weight : 1280g (2.82 lbs) including the battery
• Waterproof : IP68 (Up to 1.5 meters for up to 30 minutes in still water).
• Headphones (Included) : Wired 3.5mm non-waterproof

Tarsacci Company Website

Tarsacci Metal Detector Forum

Tarsacci MDT 8000 Owner's Manual

Tarsacci MDT 8000 Quick Start Guide

Tarsacci MDT 8000 Usage Notes, Part 1

Tarsacci MDT 8000 Usage Notes, Part 2

Excellent video for hearing how the MDT 800 sounds plus a look at the optional 12" coil.....

"XLT® is high-performance simplicity and versatility at it’s best. High tech treasure hunting is as easy as turning on the XLT® and selecting a Turn-on and Go! program. With 5 expertly-designed programs to choose from, you’ve got virtually every kind of hunting covered. It’s easy to enhance a program, too, for your particular hunting with one of 10 Basic Adjustments or even a Professional Option. Completely automatic or totally adjustable!" Source: White's 2006 catalog

White's Spectrum XLT metal detector

White's XLT control panel

• 5 Turn-on-and-Go! Programs - ready to hunt right out of the box. Completely automatic, professionally engineered for high performance.
• 10 Basic Adjustments Adjust every aspect of your hunting. Popular adjustments include Tone I.D., Silent Search, Fade Rate, Block Edit, and AutoTrac® Speed.
• 29 Pro Options
• Complete Visual Display. Target icons, VDI numbers and White’s exclusive SignaGraph® target signature. Flip the trigger and activate the depth screen.
• Automatic Ground Balance with AutoTrac®. Tracks and adjusts to changing grounds as you hunt.
• High Definition megapixel display.
• Powerful, waterproof 9 1/2” search coil.
• Slide-in Nicad Battery System. Up to 15 hrs. of power-packed hunting on one charge. Backup penlight pack also included.
• Two-year Parts and Labor Warranty.

White's XLT Owner's Manual

White's Metal Detector Forum

"The gold detector of the future, here today! The Fisher Gold Strike takes over where our legendary Gold Bug series of detectors left off. The high-sensitivity Gold Strike comes equipped with advanced new features designed to revolutionize gold detecting and make your treasure hunting adventures “golden.” " Source: Fisher 2002 catalog

Fisher Gold Strike metal detector

Fisher Gold Strike control panel

• NEW Fisher TRAK AFS© - Adaptive Feedback System (patent pending)
• NEW F.A.C.T. - Fisher Adaptive Coil Technology (patent pending)
• Innovative 2-tone audio system (simultaneous “all-metal” and “good target”)                     
• Two search modes: true “all-metal” mode and “disc” mode   
• All new digital I/O — keypad and large 
• LCD with constant control read-out
• Fast, automatic ground-tracking system 
• Precision auto-ground balance system                       
• 30 kHz Operation on 10” or 6 1/2” elliptical coil                               
• Optional manual ground balance            
• Extreme accuracy on iron discrimination 
• Automatic hot-rock elimination                                             
• See small gold nuggets behind hot rocks                
• Last-setting / favorite-setting memory feature                                                   
• Automatic low battery indicator   
• Audio alert for large target and low battery                                                
• Lightweight with cushioned armrest and grip                 
• Hip-mount configuration & 3-piece handle                                  
• Lifetime Limited Warranty

Fisher Gold Strike Color Brochure

Fisher Gold Strike Owner's Manual

First Texas (Fisher) Forum

"The I.D. detector of the future is here! The Fisher Coin Strike brings you a new level of performance and features that include fast automatic ground tracking, a precision auto ground balance system, four-tone ID system, programmability and our new D.P.A. (Digital Phase Analysis) technology. Throughout this operations manual, we are going to explain to you the controls and LCD Display Panel of the new Coin Strike as well as give you a few tips to get you hunting. As with any new detector, we strongly encourage that you read the entire operations manual and call your local dealer with any questions. The Coin Strike control panel and LCD display is designed to give you constant control read out. In addition, the Coin Strike provides a 4-tone audio system to give you more target information." Source: Coin Strike Owner's Manual

Fisher Coin Strike metal detector

Fisher Coin Strike control panel

• New D.P.A. Technology©
• Fast, automatic FisherTRAK© ground-tracking system
• Extreme depth and I.D. accuracy
• High resolution numeric I.D. readout
• Visual precision pinpointing (linear numeric readout)
• Precision auto-ground balance system
• Accurate Numeric I.D. in both ALL METAL or DISC mode
• Notch Discrimination (Foil, Nickel, Tabs, Zinc)
• Numeric I.D. averaging function control
• 3 modes of operation: true ALL-METAL motion mode, DISC mode, & all-metal PINPOINT mode (non-motion)
• All new digital I/O --- keypad and large LCD with constant control read-out
• 4-tone audio I.D. system (IRON, FOIL/NICKEL, TABS/ZINC, COPPER/CLAD/SILVER COINS)
• Programmable interface: last-setting, favorite-setting, and factory preset memory features
• High resolution Iron Discrimination
• Salt mode for beach hunting - Splashproof control housing
• Lightweight with cushioned armrest & grip
• Hip-mount configuration
• 3-piece handle
• Limited Lifetime Warranty

Fisher Coin Strike Color Flyer / Specifications Sheet

Fisher Coin Strike Owner's Manual

First Texas (Fisher) Forum

Bounty Hunter Titanium metal detector

Bounty Hunter Titanium control panel

• Seclusion 3D camo finish
• 7.8kHz frequency
• Two search modes
• Discrimination mode offers you three tones
• Wide-coverage 8" open-face coil system

Official Bounty Hunter Titanium Product Page

Bounty Hunter Titanium Owner's Manual

First Texas (Bounty Hunter) Metal Detector Forum

"The Quick Draw Pro is the result of nine years of software engineering and features the latest advancements in lightweight design, target accuracy and deep-penetrating detection technology. The Quick Draw Pro can be used with its default turn-on-and-go settings, or it can be programmed to your specific treasure hunting goals and objectives or desired settings. Treasure hunting enthusiasts from around the world were involved in the development of this revolutionary new detector." Source: Owner's Manual

Bounty Hunter Quick Draw Pro metal detector

Bounty Hunter Quick Draw Pro control panel

• FeTone, Adjustable Iron Audio
• Pinpoint Mode
• 0-99 Target-ID Numbers
• Graphic Target Depth Indicator
• 3-Tone Audio ID

Official Bounty Hunter Quick Draw Pro Product Page

Bounty Hunter Quick Draw Pro Owner's Manual

First Texas (Bounty Hunter) Metal Detector Forum

"The Land Ranger Pro is the result of nine years of software engineering and features the latest advancements in lightweight design, target accuracy and deep-penetrating detection technology. The Land Ranger Pro can be used with its default turn-on-and-go settings or it can be customized for any of your treasure hunting applications with its unique features like Enhanced V-Break®, High Resolution Conductivity Arc and Program Memory, as well as Manual and Automatic Search Modes. Treasure hunting enthusiasts from around the world were involved in the development of this revolutionary new detector. This manual has been written to help you get optimal use of your detector so we hope you will read it thoroughly before your first outing." Source: Owner's Manual

Bounty Hunter Land Ranger Pro metal detector

Bounty Hunter Land Ranger Pro control panel

• V-Break, Variable Tone Breakpoint
• Pinpoint Mode with Depth Indicator
• FeTone, Adjustable Iron Audio
• Menu System with Variable Notching
• Ground Grab, Computerized Ground Balancing

Official Bounty Hunter Land Ranger Pro Product Page

Bounty Hunter Land Ranger Pro Owner's Manual

First Texas (Bounty Hunter) Metal Detector Forum

Bounty Hunter Discovery 3300 metal detector

Bounty Hunter Discovery 3300 control panel

• Manual ground balance
• Zero in with microprocessor-controlled discrimination
• Deep-seeking one-touch pinpoint
• 5 Modes of operation
• 4-Tone and 11-segment target identification

Official Bounty Hunter Discovery 3300 Product Page

Bounty Hunter Discovery 3300 Owner's Manual

First Texas (Bounty Hunter) Metal Detector Forum

"The versatile Vaquero is an all-around detector designed to do just about anything a detectorist could want. Named after the Spanish word for “cowboy,” the Vaquero lives up to the hard-working, take-on-the-tough-jobs reputation that made cowboys in the Old West famous. What enhances the Vaquero’s versatility is its 3-3/4-turn manual-adjust ground balance, which gives the detectorist the capability to set up the machine to suit mineralization conditions and personal treasure-hunting style. We’ve also added an ED180 discrimination feature for filtering trash from treasure, a push-button pinpoint for easier digging, and a VCO-style all-metal operating mode—features that give the Vaquero its “do anything” power. With a weight of just under 2.2 pounds, the flexibility to use any Lobo SuperTRAQ or Tejón accessory coils, and its lifetime warranty, the Vaquero is the ultimate go-anywhere treasure tool." Source: Tesoro 2007 catalog

Tesoro Vaquero metal detector

Tesoro Vaquero control panel

• MicroMAX Design
• VLF 14 kHz Frequency
• One Drop-in 9V Battery
• Variable Threshold
• 3 3/4 Turn External Ground Balance
• Ultra-lightweight Design
• 9x8 Monolithic Coil
• 3-Piece Knockdown Pole
• Limited Lifetime Warranty
• Operating Frequency    14.3 kHz, 14.5 kHz, 14.7 kHz
• Searchcoil Type    Monolithic (Carbon Fiber)
• Searchcoil Size    9 x 8
• Searchcoil Family    Delta
• Cable Length    Approx. 3'
• Audio Frequency    Approx. 293 Hz or VCO
• Audio Output    1 1/2" speaker and headphone jack
• Headphone Compatibility    ¼" stereo plug
• Weight (may vary slightly)    2.2 lbs

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"The Tiger Shark is hands down one of the best fresh water metal detectors on the market. This simple machine is made for the detectorist who wants to spend their time finding treasure, not memorizing special controls and techniques. The Tiger Shark’s Salt Mode changes the ground balance range to handle salt instead of minerals. This detector’s coil and headphones are hardwired to the machine to protect the machine from leaks, allowing it to be submerged up to 200 feet. Available with an 8” or 10.5” search coil."  Source: Tesoro 2013 catalog

Tesoro Tiger Shark metal detector

Tesoro Tiger Shark control panel

• Operating Frequency    12.5 kHz
• Searchcoil Type    Round, open center concentric
• Searchcoil Size    10½" diameter
• Audio Frequency    Approx. 270 Hz
• Audio Output    Stereo Piezo Headphones
• Weight (may vary slightly)    Less than 4½ lbs.
• Battery Requirement    Eight AA DC (alkaline)
• Battery Life (typical)    10 to 20 hours
• Optimum Temp. Range    30° to 100° F
• Operating Modes    No-Motion All Metal (Fast & Slow Tune)
• Normal Mode
• Salt Mode
• Silent Search Motion Discriminate
• Maximum Depth Rating    200 ft

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"The Tejon features a dual discriminator that is activated by an effortless trigger switch, allowing for an instant target check. This detector also includes a tone adjustment option, which is designed for treasure hunters who have lost the ability to hear certain audio frequencies. The Tejon pushes the coil’s signal deeper while increasing sensitivity for smaller targets. This unit is full of features that amount to more informed choices, less time digging trash, and most importantly: more time hunting." Source: Tesoro 2013 catalog

Tesoro Tejon metal detector

Tesoro Tejon control panel

• Dual ED180 Discrimination Circuits
• Easy To USe Trigger Mode Switch
• MAXBoost Sensitivity
• Adjustable Audio Tone Control
• 3-3/4 Turn Ground Control
• Compatible With Lobo SuperTRAQ Coils
• Operating Frequency    17.2 to 17.6 kHz
• Searchcoil Type    Monolithic (Carbon Fiber)
• Searchcoil Size    9 x 8
• Searchcoil Family    Delta
• Cable Length    Approx. 42"
• Audio Frequency    Approx. 215 to 830 Hz
• Audio Output    2 ¼" speaker and headphone jack
• Headphone Compatibility    ¼" stereo plug
• Weight (may vary slightly)    2.98 lbs
• Battery Requirement    Eight AA (alkaline)

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"The Silver μMax represents the evolution of the Tesoro Silver Series. The Silver Series is known for its capable, uncomplicated two-knob detectors. With both a sensitivity and discrimination adjustment, the Silver μMax provides more information about your targets and the conditions of your hunt. This machine also offers the option to change search coils, enhancing the versatility of this ultra-lightweight machine." Source: Tesoro 2013 catalog

Tesoro Silver uMax metal detector

Tesoro Silver uMax control panel

• Microprocessor Technology
• MicroMAX Design
• Low Noise Circuitry
• VLF 10 kHz Frequency
• One Drop-in 9V Battery
• Push Button Battery Test
• Silent Search All Metal Mode
• Silent Search Discriminate Mode
• 8" Concentric Coil
• Interchangeable Coils
• Built-in Mineral Rejection
• Limited Lifetime Warranty

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"The Sand Shark is the perfect beach companion. The combination of moving salt water and mineralized soil can wreak havoc with the standard metal detector. The Sand Shark utilizes Pulse Induction technology to eliminate this issue and allows the detectorist to hunt in areas that frustrate others. This unit provides control over the pulse width to balance battery life and depth. The Sand Shark also includes a tone adjustment, allowing the user to choose either a variable pitch or a single tone. The Sand Shark’s headphones and coils are hardwired to the detector to protect it from leaks, allowing it to dive
up to 200 feet. Available with an 8” or 10.5” search coil." Source: Tesoro 2013 catalog

Tesoro Sand Shark metal detector

Tesoro Sand Shark control panel

• Operating Frequency    600 pps
• Searchcoil Type    Printed Spiral
• Searchcoil Size    10½" diameter
• Audio Frequency    Approx. 220 - 450 Hz
• Audio Output    Stereo Piezo Headphones
• Weight (may vary slightly)    Less than 4½ lbs.
• Battery Requirement    Eight AA DC (alkaline)
• Battery Life (at preset)    10 to 20 hours
• Optimum Temp. Range    30° to 100° F
• Optimum Humidity    0 to 75% R.H.
• Operating Modes    VCO Motion ALl Metal
• Adjustable Audio Frequency All Metal
• Maximum Depth Rating    200 ft

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"The Outlaw represents the return of true no motion, all-metal treasure hunting. This detector is a continuation of the Bandido series of metal detectors, which was designed with all of the controls needed to get maximum performance from its machines. Like its predecessors, the Outlaw has discrimination, sensitivity, threshold, and ground balance adjustments. Its “Retune” button is used to reduce the response from the metal, which shrinks the target area and allows for precise pinpointing. The Outlaw is available with either an 8” round concentric coil, or a three-pack of coils: 5.75” round concentric, 8” round concentric, and 12x10” widescan. The 8” coil provides great balance between depth and sensitivity, and is an efficient pinpointer. The 5.75” coil utilizes tremendous sensitivity, making it an optimal tool for pinpointing targets. The 12x10” coil is less susceptible to ground effects, which means it is perfect for heavily mineralized sites or hunting larger targets." Source: Tesoro 2013 catalog

Tesoro Outlaw metal detector

Tesoro Outlaw control panel

• MicroMAX Design
• Low Noise Circuitry
• VLF 10.6 kHz Frequency
• One Drop-in 9 volt Battery
• Silent Search Discriminate Mode
• No-Motion All Metal Mode
• Motion All Metal Mode
• 3-Piece Knockdown Pole
• Limited Lifetime Warranty

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"The Mojave is a newly designed 12 Khz detector with 2 position HIGH and LOW ground condition switch for varying soil conditions. The Mojave will broaden hunting capabilities from coast to coast! In low to moderate ground conditions the LOW setting will gain more depth. The HIGH setting will overcome the worst ground conditions while maintaining smooth and clean target responses. From land to sea and deserts to mountains, the Mojave has the power and performance to tackle any type of changing ground conditions and soil types around the world! The Precision 7” featherweight and thin profile coil is the ideal size for tough trashy areas for jewelry, coin, ring and relic hunting. Lightning fast response and retuning allow the Mojave’s 7” coil to surgically remove targets amongst the trash. Pinpointing is a snap with the new target centering reticle. New TRI-COLORED ZONES with easy identifying and adjustment in discrimination level. The Full Range 180 Discrimination covers everything from ALL METALS to screw cap rejection. WHITE, YELLOW and RED Zones from 6 o’clock to 4 o’clock for easy reference to the user." Source: Tesoro website

Tesoro Mojave metal detector

Tesoro Mojave control panel

• Stealthy Black Micro Housing and Hardware.
• Fully Adjustable Sensitivity.
• HIGH/LOW Ground Selector.
• Fully Adjustable Tri-Colored Zone Discrimination.
• Waterproof Coil.
• Featherweight 2.2 pounds.
• Fully Adjustable rods.
• ¼" earphone jack.
• External Speaker.
• 9 Volt Battery for 15-18 hrs.
• All Epsilon 5 Pin Coils Interchangeable.
• Limited Lifetime Warranty

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Tesoro Mojave Owner's Manual

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"The DeLeón is a Target Identification Detector or T.I.D. The DeLeón is designed as an easy to use, turn-on-and-go detector. The faceplate has only four controls: Sensitivity, Discriminate, Threshold and a Mode Switch. It uses the same circuitry as the Cortés, so you can expect the same depth and sensitivity from the DeLeón that the Cortés is already well known for. The DeLeón’s display screen is one character high by eight characters wide. It is larger and easier to read than the Cortés display. Starting from left to right on the illustration, you will see that the DeLeón has a Coin Depth reading, a five segment bar graph and a two digit Target ID Number. The bar graph shows several categories for ID purposes, but we recommend that it be used with the ID Number for the most accurate information." Source: Tesoro 2007 catalog

Tesoro DeLeon metal detector

Tesoro DeLeon control panel

• Operating Frequency    10 kHz
• Searchcoil Type    Concentric
• Searchcoil Size    9 x 8
• Searchcoil Family    Epsilon
• Cable Length    Approx. 3'
• Audio Freq. All Metal VCO    Approx. 350 to 950 Hz
• Audio Output    2¼" speaker and headphone jack
• Headphone Compatibility    ¼" stereo plug
• Weight (may vary slightly)    2.98 lbs
• Battery Requirement    Eight AA (alkaline)
• Battery Life (typical)    10 to 20 hours
• Optimum Temp. Range    30° to 100° F
• Optimum Humidity    0 to 75% R.H.
• Operating Modes    No Motion All Metal
• Silent Search Discriminate

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Tesoro DeLeon Owner's Manual

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