Minelab Vanquish 340 metal detector

Search Modes - Coin, Jewelry, All Metal
Custom User Search Profile - No
Operating Frequencies (kHz) - Multi-IQ
Noise Cancel - Auto (19 Channels)
Bluetooth Audio - No
Iron Bias - High
Sensitivity - 4 levels
Volume - 3 levels
Target Tones - 3 tones (Low, Mid, High)
Discrimination Segments - 5 segments
Target ID's - -9 to 40
Depth Indicator - 4 levels
Length - Extended: 1450 mm (57") Collapsed: 760 mm (30")
Weight (incl. batteries) - 2.6 lbs (1.2 kg)
Standard Coil - V10 10" x 7" Double-D
Audio Output - In-built loudspeaker, 3.5 mm (1/8") jack
Supplied Headphones - None
Display - Monochrome LCD
Supplied Batteries - 4 x AA Alkaline replaceable
Waterproof - Coil to 1 meter/3 feet
Operating Temperature Range -  -10°C to +40°C (+14°F to +104°F)
Storage Temperature Range -  -20°C to +70°C (-4°F to +158°F)
Key Technologies - Multi-IQ

Minelab Vanquish 340 User Guide

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Minelab Manticore metal detector

Minelab Manticore control panel

MANTICORE High Power Metal Detector

Our most powerful detector yet, Manticore finds targets faster, more clearly, and in even the most challenging environments. With impressive capabilities and technologies, nothing will go undetected. More effective than even the most high-end models in the market, Manticore brings power, precision and accuracy to detecting in a way that wasn’t previously possible.

MULTI IQ+:  Minelab’s revolutionary technology has 50% more power than traditional models and is the highest-powered simultaneous multi-frequency machine on the market.

FAST RESPONSE:  Identify your targets quickly and confidently to efficiently sort between trash and treasure with exceptional target separation performance.

POWERFUL 2D ID MAP:  Identify your targets with greater visual and audible target insights.

ENHANCED DISCRIMINATION: Exceptionally accurate target ID allows you to accept or reject finds quickly and confidently.

WIRELESS AUDIO: Clearly detect with audio controls set specifically for you in order to identify targets confidently, reduce noise and identify trash.

ULTIMATE SEARCH MODES: Over 10+ preset search modes allow you to set the stage for success, with the ability to customize up to 10 unique modes tailored to your specific needs.

UNRIVALLED CONSTRUCTION & WATERPROOF: Powerful yet lightweight, Manticore weighs only 1.3 kg (2.9 lbs.) and includes a three-piece, compact Carbon-Fibre shaft system. Waterproof up to 16 ft (5 m).

INTUITIVE CONTROL: The large LCD panel allows for easy viewing and clear navigation control.

BOOSTED EMI IMMUNITY: In challenging environments, improved EMI rejection uses higher sensitivity to isolate targets.

CHOICE OF COILS: Comes with the M11 (11" Round Double-D coil) and choose
from M8 (8"x5.5" Elliptical Double-D) and M15 (15"x12" Elliptical Double-D) coils.

LIGHTING & VIBRATION: Detect even when the sun goes down with features such as Control Box Flashlight, Display Backlight with Auto Adjust, Backlit Keypad and Handgrip Vibration.

CLEAR AUDIO: Built in external speaker allows for crystal-clear audio and comes with Low Latency Wireless Headphones.

BUILT TO LAST: A three-year warranty with software upgrade capability allows detection far into the future.

MANTICORE Technical SpecIfications

Detect Modes: (Customisable) All-Terrain (5), Beach (4), Goldfield (1)
Operating Frequencies: Multi-IQ+, 5 kHz, 10 kHz, 15 kHz, 20 kHz, 40 kHz
Noise Cancel: Auto, Continuous Auto, Manual (-9 to +9)
Ground Balance: Auto, Manual, Tracking
Sensitivity: 1 to 35
Target Identification: Conductive: 0-99 with ferrous indication
2D ID Map: Two-Dimensional ID Map System with Target Trace
Target Tones: 1, 2, 5 - Tone | 1, 2, 5 - Region All Tones
Target Volume: 0 to 25
Target Pitch: 1 to 50
Ferrous Volume: 0 to 25
Ferrous Pitch: 1 to 50
Audio Themes: Normal, Enhanced, Continuous Pitch
Volume Profiles: Simple, Medium, Rich, Overdrive
Threshold Level: 0 to 25
Threshold Pitch: 1 to 50
Recovery Speed: 0 to 8
Ferrous Limits: Upper: 0 to 14 | Lower: 0 to 9
Ferrous Limits Custom: 1 to 4
Shortcuts: Soft Keys: 2 (Action Bar), 1 (User Button)
Depth Indicator: 5 levels
Shaft System: 3-piece highly collapsible carbon-fibre
Extended Length: 1440 mm / 56.7 inch
Collapsed Length: 630 mm / 24.8 inch
Weight: 1.3 kg / 2.9 lb
Standard Coil: (M11) 11-inch round Double-D coil with skidplate (waterproof to 5 m / 16 ft)
Audio Output: Speaker | 3.5 mm (1/8") headphones | Wireless low latency headphones
Headphones: Minelab ML-105 wireless low latency headphones (non waterproof) (Included)
Display: Colour LCD
Display Backlight: Manual (1 to 10), Auto Adjust
Keypad Backlight: On, Off
Flashlight: Low, Medium, High, Off
Handgrip Vibration: On, Off
Battery: Internal rechargeable Lithium-ion battery
Battery Runtime: Approx. 9 hours
Battery Charge Time: Approx. 7 hours
Waterproof: Waterproof to 5 m / 16 ft, IP68
Key Technologies: Multi-IQ+ (High Power Simultaneous Multi-Frequency)
Included Accessories: USB Charging Cable, 5x Screen Protectors, 3.5 mm Headphone Audio Cable, Headphone Case
Software Upgradable: Yes - via USB connection (Windows or Mac OS compatible)

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Minelab Manticore Instruction Manual

• Pro-Switch: Switchable Frequency Technology 
• Search modes: 2 x Park, 2 x Field and 2 x Beach 
• Fully Waterproof: Waterproof to 5m (16ft) – IP68 
• Beach Performance: Saltwater Capability 
• Light and Compact: 1.3 kg (2.9 lb) and 63 cm (25 in) 
• Audio control: 5 Audio Modes with configuration options 
• Choice of coils: V12X (included), V8X & V10X (Accessory). Also compatible with all equinox series coils
• Lighting and Vibration: Control Pod Flashlight, Red Backlight Display, Backlit Keypad and Handgrip Vibration 
• Loud and Clear Audio: Built-In Speaker (included), Low Latency Wireless Headphones with Wired cable. Waterproof Headphones Optional.
• Built to Last: Rugged construction and up to 3-year Warranty

"The F22 is a fully weatherproof, easy to use turn-on-and-go metal detector. It has superfast retune speed with excellent target separation and easy to use Discrimination, Sensitivity, Notch and Pinpoint features. Fe-Tone® adjustable iron audio allows you to set the volume of ferrous targets lower than the volume of non-ferrous targets for increased clarity on desirable targets. Easily identify buried targets with the 9-Segment Target Categories and a 0-99 numeric Target-ID enhanced with 4-Tone Audio-ID System. Custom made to allow users to set their own tones. Go ahead, get it wet! The F22 can handle almost any environment!" Source: Fisher 2016 catalog

Fisher F22 metal detector

Fisher F22 control panel

• Fe-Tone® Adjustable Iron Audio
• 4 Modes of operation
• 9-segment visual and Numerical Target-ID
• Adjustable Sensitivity and Volume
• Static Pinpoint Notch Discrimination System
• Large 2-Digit Numeric Target-ID Numbers, 1-99
• Iron Identifier Icon
• Non-Volatile Memory Saves Settings
• Ultra-lightweight Only 2.3 lbs. Operational Weight
• 7.69 kHz Operating Frequency
• Operates on 2 AA Batteries
• 9-Inch Triangulated Concentric Elliptical Waterproof Searchcoil

Official F22 Product Page

Fisher F22 Owner's Manual

First Texas (Fisher) Metal Detector Forum

"THE MXT ALL-PRO is like having three metal detectors in one! You’ll enjoy the keypad, high-efficiency backlight, Grab and lock settings. This favorite comes with a 10” DD search coil. Three separate programs give you versatility with different target responses, display info and audio frequencies for relics, prospecting and coins/jewelry." Source: White's 2018 catalog

White's MXT Pro metal detector

White's MXT Pro display

• Backlit Display for hunting in low light conditions
• Tone ID seven tones in the coin & jewelry program to identify different targets before you dig
• Grab update ground tracking from a locked or tracking setting
• 3 Separate Programs unique target responses, display info and audio frequencies
• Coin/Jewelry display offers vdi -95 to +95, target blocks, coin/jewelry/trash-target labels, depth reading and tone id and more
• Relic specifically id’s buttons, buckles and bullets. Displays vdi range of -95 to +95, target blocks, relic target labels, depth reading and more
• Prospecting iron grunt for targets with high probability of being iron. Vdi range of -95 to +95, % probability of iron, ground phase and more
• 3 Options for tone id
• Automatic Ground Balance simple, fast, accurate
• 3 Easy-Adjust Controls
• Gain maximizes sensitivity and depth
• Threshold allows you to hunt with a slight hum or hear only the sound of targets
• Dual functions differently in each program
• Operating Frequency 14 kHz
• 10” DD waterproof search coil
• Drop-in Battery Pack 40-hours from 8 “AA” batteries
• Two Year parts and labor warranty

Official MXT Product Page

White's MXT Pro Owner's Manual

White's MXT - Steve's Review

White's 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

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Garrett Metal Detector Forum

"The F19 is the best relic hunting machine ever! Fe-Tone® adjustable iron audio allows you to set the volume of ferrous targets lower than the volume of non-ferrous targets for increased clarity on desirable targets. GROUND-GRAB® Computerized Ground Balancing and Manual Ground Balance making it easy to tune the F19 to the soil you are hunting in. Get your F19 and find what everyone else has left behind!"  Source: Fisher 2016 catalog

Fisher F19 metal detector

Fisher F19 control panel

• FeTone, Adjustable Iron Audio
• Enhanced V-Break, Tone Discrimination System
• Notch Window with Adjustable Notch Width
• Backlit Display (Backlight)
• Computerized GROUND GRAB, One Touch Ground Balance with Manual Override
• Unmatched Target Separation in Iron & Trash
• Continuous Ground Condition Readout: Ground Phase value indicates type of mineralization / Fe304 graphic indicates amount of mineralization
• Ground balance all the way to salt
• Static All Metal Pinpoint with Depth Indicator
• 19 kHz Operating Frequency
• Choice of 6" x 10" or 7" x 11" Waterproof DD Searchcoil
• Ultra-Lightweight, only 2.5 lbs. (1.1 kg.)

Official Fisher F19 Product Page

Fisher F19 Owner's Manual

Fisher F19 Data & Reviews

First Texas (Fisher) Metal Detector Forum

"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

Official Fisher 1280X Product Page

Fisher 1280X Owner's Manual

First Texas (Fisher) Metal Detector Forum

"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 CZ-21 is a multi-frequency metal detector that has adjustable discrimination, is easy to use and designed to handle the toughest mineral concentrations on any salt or fresh water beach. The CZ-21 also has Audio Tone Target-ID, a highly sought after feature that allows users to distinguish iron targets from gold. The CZ-21 delivers!" Source: Fisher 2016 catalog

Fisher CZ-21 metal detector

Fisher CZ-21 control panel

• Dual Frequency Fourier Domain Signal Analysis
• 5 kHz and 15 kHz Operating Frequencies
• One touch Pinpoint (V.C.O. non-motion)
• Manual Ground Balance
• All Metal Auto-Tune Mode
• 2 Year Warranty
• Discrimination Mode with 3-tone Audio Target-ID
• Large Target Alert Audio, Faint Target Audio Boost
• Adjustable Sensitivity, Discrimination and Volume
• Battery Test Mode
• Fully Collapsible Pole Assembly
• Submersible to 250 feet (76 m)
• Removable control housing
• Uses four 9V Alkaline batteries
• Available with 8" (20 cm) or 10" (25 cm) Concentric Round Open Searchcoil 
• Weight: 5.3 lbs. (2.4 kg) w/8" (20 cm) Searchcoil, 5.9 lbs. ( 2.7 kg) w/10" (25 cm) Searchcoil

Official Fisher CZ-21 Product Page

Fisher CZ-21 Owner's Manual

First Texas (Fisher) Metal Detector Forum

"THE RIGHT DETECTOR, AT THE RIGHT PRICE! All the features and sensitivity of the MX Sport - in a detector built for land and shallow water hunting. Just like Sport users have discovered, MX7 will give you a new opportunity to hunt those spots you’ve been before and uncover a new layer of depth. Super-sensitive to small gold targets, too. Plus, the MX7 is so light and balanced at just 3.5 lbs, you’ll be able to hunt all day,and find more." Source: White's 2018 catalog

White's MX7 metal detector

White's MX7 control panel

• WATER-RESISTANT HOUSING is perfect for land and shallow water hunting
• SIX ADJUSTABLE HUNT PROGRAMS. Coin and Jewelry, Beach, Relic,Prospecting, High Trash and All Metal. Plus, Pinpoint
• FAST RECOVERY SPEED. Pick out those good targets right alongside trash
• REJECT VOLUME™. Maximize depth and filter target responses by the intensity of the volume- 8 settings
• SALT TRACK. An option in all hunt programs, Salt Track enhances performance in wet sand, in some farm fields and in the alkali patches often found in prospecting areas
• TONE ID. Hunt in 1, 2, 4, 8 or 20-tone I.D.
• AUTO GROUND BALANCE WITH TRACKING. Grab options. Complete versatility to go from the park to the beach to the desert
• FREQUENCY OFFSET for hunting alongside other detectors
• OPERATING FREQUENCY 13.9 KHZ
• LIGHTWEIGHT DESIGN - JUST 3.5 LBS.
• ADJUSTABLE 3-PIECE ROD
• 8 “AA” BATTERY PACK included
• 9.5” CONCENTRIC WATERPROOF COIL (other Sport coils are available, sold separately)
• 2-YEAR PARTS & LABOR WARRANTY
• ADJUSTABLE ARMREST with arm strap

Official White's MX7 Product Page

White's MX7 Owner's Manual

White's Metal Detector Forum

"The TDI SL provide serious detectorists with affordable pulse power. Initially developed to meet the demands of gold prospectors searching for extremely small and deep nuggets, the TDI has evolved into a detector that has proven itself as an effective detector for relic hunting, beach hunting and, under the right conditions, even coin hunting. Many of the surface relics and nuggets have been found out there, leaving a layer of even more valuable treasures that other detectors couldn’t reach. That’s where the TDI’s pulse technology comes in. This is one deep-seeking unit - especially in the harsh grounds - where other detectors just can’t compete." Source: White's 2018 catalog

White's TDI SL metal detector

White's TDI SL control panel

• FULL-CONTROL GROUND BALANCE - Quickly balance out the iron mineralization of hot rocks, black sand and other tough grounds
• ADJUSTABLE PULSE DELAY - Settings from 10 microseconds (best for finding gold nuggets) to 25 microseconds (for relic, coin and beach hunting)
• VARIABLE AUDIO - Select with Ground Balance “ON”.
• 3-WAY TARGET CONDUCTIVITY SELECTOR - Allows variable audio to hear either only low conductive targets like most gold nuggets, or high-conductive targets like silver coins and large relics, or both. Unique ability to aid in identifying trash
• THRESHOLD CONTROL - Accurately adjust the audio to hear the smaller, deeper signals
• FREQUENCY CONTROL - Adjustable for hunting near power lines, microwave or other interference
• GAIN CONTROL - Maximizes sensitivity and depth
• BATTERY L.E.D. INDICATOR LIGHT
• NIMH RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK - Up to 6 hours of hunting. Backup “AA” pack included.
• WATERPROOF 12” SPIDER search coil
• TWO-YEAR Parts and Labor Warranty

Official White's TDI SL Product Page

White's TDI SL Owner's Manual

White's Pulsescan TDI - Steve's Review

White's Metal Detector Forum

"With innovative NEW simultaneous multi-frequency technology, the EQUINOX Series redefines all-purpose detecting for the serious enthusiast. Equally adaptable for all target types and ground conditions, just set your detecting location and go!" Source: Minelab website

Minelab Equinox 600 metal detector

Minelab Equinox 600 control panel

• Simultaneous Multi-Frequency - True intelligent Simultaneous Multi-Frequency for maximum performance, plus a wide range of single frequencies.
• 6 Custom Search Profiles - Each Detect Mode features 2 custom Search Profiles so you can save your favourite settings in each mode.
• Waterproof Design - EQUINOX is fully submersible, ideal for detecting at the beach and in rivers, streams and lakes. (3m / 10-feet)
• Fast & Accurate Target ID - Fast recovery speed with accurate Target ID ensures you won’t miss any valuable targets amongst the trash.
• Sleek & Lightweight - Rugged and lightweight construction allows you to enjoy long detecting sessions in any environment.
• Wireless Audio Compatible - Compatible with ultra-fast wireless audio with the WM 08, and fast aptX™ Low Latency / Bluetooth headphones.

Official Minelab Equinox 600 Product Page

Minelab Equinox 600 Owner's Manual

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Minelab Equinox Metal Detector Forum

"Powered by Minelab's Full Band Spectrum (FBS) multiple frequency technology, the Safari combines deep, sensitive and accurate detecting for anyone demanding both simplicity and performance. Safari uses advanced digital filtering to eliminate the influence of ground signals automatically so you can experience easy, seamless detecting whatever the field conditions. With its High Trash Density setting, Target Ids and audio tones are updated when sweeping over closely spaced targets fast! This improves the recovery of deeply buried high conductivity targets in a trashy environment and allows you to more accurately identify the type of target found. The Safari is also available in the Safari Pro Pack which includes RPG PH100R Headphones with adjustable headband and left and right channel volume controls, a NiMH rechargeable Battery Pack and a mains battery charger (240v or 110v version depending on country). Discover the adventure and excitement of detecting with a Safari today!" Source: Minelab website

Minelab Safari metal detector

Minelab Safari control panel

• FBS multiple frequency technology. 
• Ultra-lightweight 11" Double-D waterproof coil combines high performance, great depth and sharp pinpointing. 
• Four pre-programmed detection modes - Coin; Coin/Jewellery; Relic and All Metal. Each individual mode contains the optimum settings for identifying the characteristics of your preferred targets, allowing you to maximise your time in the field. 
• Pinpoint with audio and visual indicators for more accurate detection – press the pinpoint button and watch the Safari zone-in on the precise location of that precious target. 
• Trash Density - High ensures fewer false signals experienced in typical coin and relic environments so you don’t waste time digging for junk, while low is ideal for clean sites to make sure you don’t miss anything. 
• Target Volume Adjust - adapts target signal volume to suit user preference. 
• Noise Cancel - automatically selects the quietest, most stable channel for detecting. 
• Intuitive menu interface for fast and easy access and adjustment.
• Robust, well balanced design and long lower shaft for comfortable detecting over longer periods.

Official Minelab Safari Product Page

Minelab Safari Owner's Manual

Minelab Metal Detector Forum

"Built on the cutting-edge RACER technology, the Gold RACER offers advanced gold prospecting capabilities. Operating at 56 kHz frequency, the Gold RACER detects the tiniest nuggets while ignoring harsh ground conditions and hot rocks in gold fields around the world. Apart from its exceptional ground handling capability, the waterproof search coils make the Gold RACER an excellent gold detector for use in streams and rivers, too. Advanced features such as iSAT (Intelligent Self-Adjusting Threshold), iMask (Intelligent Masking), Tone Break, Audio Boost, superior discrimination ability as well as its improved ergonomics make this detector the most versatile detector on the market for finding nuggets, micro jewelry and even coins." Source: Nokta/Makro Gold Racer brochure

Nokta/Makro Gold Racer metal detector

Nokta/Makro Gold Racer control panel

• Easy to use single menu design
• 3 Search Modes: All Metal, DISC 1 and DISC 2
• Sensitivity adjusts to the depth of the device.
• iSAT Intelligent self-adjusting threshold control allows for a smooth and noise-free threshold sound in challenging terrains by avoiding disruption of the threshold in the all metal mode caused by high mineralization.
• Easily saves your settings or restores factory defaults.
• Extra features at the push of a button: Audio Boost, Audio Tone, Frequency Shift, LED Flashlight
• Magnetic Mineralization Indicator shows mineralization intensity of the ground.
• Digital Target ID and ID Filtering
• iMask eliminates false signals caused by ground noise or hot rocks when searching in discrimination modes.
• Adjusts the break points of the target response tones on the Target ID range.
• Ext. Battery Life offers 25-30 hours continuous operation.
• Ground Balance with 3 Options: Automatic, Manual, Tracking.
• High performance and unmatched depth.
• Professional design and superior quality for challenging terrains.
• Pinpoint and depth indicator
• LED Flashlight and Backlight
• Optional 2.4 GHz Wireless Headphones

Official Nokta/Makro Gold Racer Product Page

Nokta/Makro Gold Racer Color Brochure

Nokta/Makro Gold Racer Owner's Manual

Nokta/Makro Gold Racer - Steve's Review

Nokta/Makro 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

"The Omega has a unique control interface that incorporates both analog and touchpad controls; adjustments are easy to make with one hand. The Omega has three graphics that display information about soil conditions: Fe3O4 bar graph, Ground Phase number and Ground Error indicator. These indicators keep you aware of the ever-changing soil conditions, allowing you to keep your detector perfectly balanced to achieve the greatest possible target depth. If you hunt in difficult soil conditions, the Omega is for you." Source: Teknetics website

Teknetics Omega 8500 metal detector

Teknetics Omega 8500 control panel

• Adjustable Backlight
• Waterproof Elliptical Searchcoil
• Notching Controls – Discrimination & Variable Volume by Category
• Independent Gain & Threshold Control
• Ground Mineralization Readout
• Ground Phase Error Readout
• 2 Modes of Operation: Discrimination and All Metal
• Selectable V.C.O. Base Tone
• Choice of 3 Tones plus V.C.O
• Digital Target-ID System
• Ground Grab® Computerized Ground Balancing with Manual Override
• Frequency Shift to Eliminate Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)
• Visual Background Iron-ID
• Enhanced Multi-Level Depth Boost
• Static Pinpoint with Numerical Depth Indicator
• Large Target Overload Alarm
• Quick-Switch Mode Control – Discrimination to All Metal Mode
• Multiple Audio Tone ID Options
• Expanded Iron ID Range, 1-39

Official Teknetics Omega 8500 Product Page

Teknetics Omega 8500 Owner's Manual

First Texas (Teknetics) Metal Detector Forum

"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 QED design philosophy was to “to create a performance competitive detector at a realistic price for fellow prospectors”. The result is a single channel Pulse Induction metal detector that’s very well priced in relation to its competitors and has the performance to match the current tier 1 metal detectors of all other brands; you can swing it all day without a harness and bungy and the supplied LiPo batteries last all day." Source: Interfacion website

Interfacion QED PL1 metal detector

Interfacion QED PL2 metal detector

Features on both the PL1 and PL2 versions of the QED:

• It can use most of the past and present Mono (round or elliptical) coils, either flat wound, bundle wound, spiral wound or conventionally wound from all of the major coil manufacturers.
• It has a 5-year Industry high retrospective Manufacturer’s warranty on the QED control box/boxes, which commences from the original purchase date and is transferable.
• All Software updates are cost-free to units within the warranty period, however the QED Detector owner is responsible for all transport costs to and from the QED Manufacturer (INTERFACION PTY LTD).

Features on the QED PL2 model only:

• The main box re-located to under the elbow and the Control Box located forward for better weight distribution and better ergonomics
• 8 Modes increased to 15 Modes to improve performance over heavily mineralised ground
• The addition of Mode 16 for beach detecting
• The addition of the Automatic Ground Balance (AGB) function via a newly introduced fourth control button

Official Interfacion QED website

Owner's Manuals for QED PL1 and QED PL2

Quality Issues

Garrett Ace Apex metal detector - new for 2020

Garrett Apex Full Color Brochure

Garrett Apex User Manual

Garrett Metal Detector Forum

SPECIFICATIONS

• Multi-Flex™ Technology
• Single Frequency Options - 5, 10, 15 and 20 kHz
• Multi-Frequency Options - Simultaneous MultiFrequency and Multi-Salt
• Integrated Z-Lynk™ Wireless Headphone Technology
• Fast Target Separation/Recovery
• 1/8" Headphone jack
• Backlight
• Ground Balance, Auto High Resolution, 175 points
• Iron Audio™
• Iron Volume Control
• Notch Discrimination, 20 selectable segments
• Eight Iron Discrimination Segments
• Volume Control
• Pinpointing
• Water/Weather Resistance - Waterproof coil/stem and Rainproof control box
• Six Search Modes, with International and US Coins modes
• Large Digital Target ID, 0 to 99 scale
• Five Audio ID Tones included with hybrid binary and proportional audio system
• Eight Sensitivity / Depth Adjustments
• Target Depth Indicator 2" / 5cm segments
• Standard Searchcoil 6" x 11" DD Viper™
• Length (Adjustable) 43" to 56" (1.09m - 1.4m)
• Total Weight 2.5 lbs (1.13 kgs)
• Battery Source - Rechargeable Lithium Ion, built-in
• Battery Condition Indicator
• Warranty 2 Years, Limited Parts/Labor

Garrett Ace Apex multifrequency and selectable single frequency metal detector

Garrett Ace Apex metal detector with backlight, rechargeable battery, and wireless headphones

"Advance your hunting to the next level. GO-FIND 66 is a serious, high-tech detector. It delivers precision, performance and maximum depth to unearth more treasure. Packs in a load of excitement and adventure, too. Hunt like a pro today. Superior Performance - Advanced technology and innovative features for performance to the MAX. Compact & No Assembly - It’s easy. There’s nothing to assemble and no loose parts that can get lost. Ultra Lightweight - At only 2.3 lbs (1.06 kg). Easy-Trak Automatic - Auto ground-tracking reduces noise interference and maximizes target signals. Treasure View - Red = iron targets, likely trash. Green = non-iron targets, possibly treasure! Step up to the power, performance and ultimate technology of the GO-FIND 66. Go wild, find adventure like a pro." Source: Minelab website

Minelab Go-Find 66 metal detector

Minelab Go-Find 66 control panel

• Portability    Collapsible Body
• Find Modes    4
• Search Coil    Large (10-inch waterproof coil)
• Treasure View    5 LEDs
• Backlight    Yes
• Sensitivity    5 Levels
• Volume    5 Volume Levels
• Pinpoint Locating    Yes
• Bluetooth    Yes
• Smartphone App    Pro Version
• Smartphone Holder    Yes
• Digging Tool    Yes
• Earbuds    Yes
• Batteries    4xAA Batteries (not inc.)
• Length Collapsed    21.9 in / 555 mm
• Length Extended    51.4 in / 1305 mm
• Weight    2.3 lbs / 1.06 kg

Official Minelab Go-Find 66 Product Page

Minelab Go-Find 66 Getting Started Guide

Minelab Metal Detector Forum

"Here it is. The finest all-around metal detector. DFX™ is simply unsurpassed in its ability to find treasure - older, deeper and smaller items that other detectors pass over. DFX™ brings together the ultimate combination of sophisticated microprocessor technology, and turn-on-and-go simplicity. You’re out and hunting right away, but there are dozens of adjustments available if you choose. White’s patented multifrequency method partners with the target I.D. you get only from DFX. “See through” minerals in the ground and detect coins, jewelry and relics other detectors miss. Hunt in 3 kHz or 15 kHz (the two best frequencies for finding treasure) or use both together for unequalled hunting. Choose Best Data and the DFX™ displays data from the most reliable frequency. Choose Correlate and questionable targets, including iron, are rejected. All happening automatically while you hunt! There are dozens of features that come together in the DFX™ to create the world’s best metal detector. It’s built on White’s proven digital platform, with the features that give you more flexibility to find it all!" Source: White's 2006 catalog

White's DFX metal detector

White's DFX control panel

• Multiple Frequency Operation. Hunt in 3 kHz, 15 kHz, or both frequencies simultaneously.  BEST DATA analyzes and displays data from the most reliable frequency. Used for: Parks, beaches, yards and most other general hunting. Correlate compares both frequencies and displays target info. only when both frequencies “agree”. Used for: Homesteads and areas where nails and other iron are bothersome.
• 4 EEPROM hunting programs. Use these Pro-designed programs or erase them and create, name and store your own custom programs.
• DSF™ Digital Signal Filtration. Change your ground filtering - use 2 for quick response in high-trash areas or 3, 4, 5, up to 6 to optimize depth in mineralized grounds.
• Sweep Speed Adjust. Use higher settings to move quickly through an area with few targets, and lower settings when you want to move more slowly through areas where you need to get in between trash.
• Hot Rock Rejection. A complete accept/reject range.
• 9 Turn-on-and-Go! Programs - ready to hunt right out of the box. Completely automatic, professionally engineered for high performance.
• 10 Basic Adjustments and 34 Pro Options. Adjust every aspect of your hunting. Popular adjustments include Tone I.D., Sweep Speed, Silent Search, Fade Rate, Recovery Speed, Block Edit, and AutoTrac® Speed.
• Complete Visual Display. Target icons, VDI numbers and White’s exclusive SignaGraph® target signature. 3 independent and precise ways to define a target. Squeeze 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 for optimum depth and versatility.
• Slide-in Nicad Battery System. Up to 15 hrs. of power-packed hunting on a single charge. Backup penlight pack also included.
• Two-year Parts and Labor Warranty.

White's DFX | DFX 300 User Guide

White’s DFX (+ XLT) Handbook V1.1

White's Metal Detector Forum

"The F11 is an easy to use turn-on-and-go metal detector with one of the best feature sets of any metal detector in its price range. The F11 has speed with excellent target separation and easy to use Discrimination, Sensitivity, Notch and pinpoint. Easily identify targets with the 9-Segment Target Categories enhanced with the 4-Tone Audio-ID system. Target depth is displayed graphically both in real time and in pinpoint. Get your F11 and discover history now!" Source: Fisher 2016 catalog

Fisher F11 metal detector

Fisher F11 control panel

• 3-Modes of operation
• 9-Segment visual Target-ID
• Adjustable Sensitivity and Volume
• Static Pinpoint Notch Discrimination System
• Ultra-lightweight Only 2.3 lbs. Operational Weight
• 7.69 kHz Operating Frequency
• Operates on One 9 Volt Battery
• 7-Inch Waterproof Concentric Round Searchcoil

Official F11 Product Page

Fisher F11 Owner's Manual

First Texas (Fisher) Metal Detector Forum

12/1/2018 - Take note of a temporary offer to buy the AT Pro with the smaller 5" x 8" coil as standard instead of the 8.5" x 11" coil. Garrett AT Pro Sport Special

"This all-terrain detector offers new and exclusive Garrett technology that makes it ideal for hunting coins, relics, caches, jewelry, and even gold nuggets. The AT Pro includes Garrett's exclusive Target ID technology and patented discrimination features. Two indicator scales allow you to see the detector’s discrimination setting (Lower Scale) as well as the analysis of each target (Upper Scale). In addition, a Digital Target ID scale provides a more specific target value. The AT Pro also features High Resolution Iron Discrimination (40 points) for separating desirable targets from iron junk in cluttered areas, several advanced audio features and a standard 8.5" x 11" elliptical Double-D searchcoil engineered for optimum performance in more challenging mineralized soils. In addition, the AT Pro can be operated in a very user-friendly Standard (STD) Mode or in a more advanced PRO Mode for experienced hunters." Source: Owner's Manual

Garrett AT Pro metal detector

Garrett AT Pro control panel

• Pro Mode Audio - Proportional Audio response and Tone Roll Audio features allows user to hear subtle changes in target’s response to better judge conductivity, size, shape and depth.
• 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 (40 levels) for the most precise ability to separate a good target from iron trash.
• Iron Audio™ - Allows the user to hear discriminated iron (normally silenced) to avoid digging tricky, undesired flat iron objects (i.e. bottle caps, steel washers) and to alter the detector’s mid-tone signal’s range.
• Digital Target ID - Numeric scale from 0 to 99; indicates a target metal’s conductivity for increased ability to distinguish targets from each other.
• Fast Track™ Ground Balance - Automatic feature that allows the user to quickly ground balance the detector in mineralized soil conditions.
• Ground Balance (Manual) - Allows the operator to manually adjust the detector’s ground balance to reduce the detrimental effects of ground mineralization.
• Pinpoint - This non-motion All-Metal Mode function is used to precisely locate a detected target in the ground.
• Fast Recovery Speed - Allows greater ability to pick out good targets amongst trash.
• One-Touch™ Treasure Hunting - With one touch of a button, your detector is: powered on; automatically reset to factory (or your) settings; and ready to search!
• More Info: Continuous coin depth indicator to help determine target depth. Battery condition indicator. Graphic Target Analyzer identifies target conductivity. Adjustable Frequency helps eliminate interference.

Official AT Pro Product Page

Garrett AT Pro U.S. Owner's Manual

Garrett AT Pro International Owner's Manual

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Garrett Metal Detector Forum

"DEUS marks a technological breakthrough and is a real innovation in metal detector design. Its patented architecture is based on three elements: A Coil, a Remote Control and a set of Audio Headphones, which are unique in that they communicate with each other via a digital radio link. The search coil contains the essential components for processing the signals, which no longer need to be conveyed via a wire link but are digitised and analysed directly at source by an ultra-miniature digital circuit, which greatly improves the quality of signal acquisition. This circuit, which is integrated in the detection head, processes the information and sends it to the headphones and remote control in real time via a radio link." Source: XP Deus Brochure

XP Deus metal detector

XP Deus control panel

• 4 frequencies (4kHz ; 8kHz ; 12kHz ; 18kHz) + shift plus/minus
• Power and Recovery adjustable (2 or 3 times faster/slower than the Gold Maxx Power)
• Audio Response, Iron level, Multi tone, Notch, Discrimination etc…
• Many advanced functions (Expert)
• Ground balance: Tracking, Pumping, Manual, Beach
• Motion and 4 non-motion modes
• Extended discrimination range, with even greater precision for iron
• Pre-configured factory programs (9 Switch on and go programs) and memory of personal programs

Official XP Deus Product Page

XP Deus 2019 Model Brochure

XP Deus V5 Owner's Manual

XP Deus - Steve's Review

XP Metal Detector Forum

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21st century metal detecting - fully submersible with wireless headphones