Steve Herschbach

The idea of crowd sourcing a detector is intriguing. The first hurdle is coming up with something everyone can agree on enough to attract the money, but the real problem of course is turning wishes into reality. Most detectors are just old ideas in new boxes. To be truly new, truly different, requires access to patentable ideas from brilliant engineers. And as we have all seen making those brilliant ideas actually work is a difficult project indeed. The reality for me personally is I am not a techie and am far more interested in using detectors then making them. I still have to finish a simple detector mod I started and never finished a couple years ago! The good news is I think we will see all the stuff we want anyway in the next couple years. If not from White's then somebody else.

I believe that is true Carl. Garrett hints at as much in their Searchcoil Tech Sheet: Technically then an Infinium or ATX mono coil is not really a mono coil as normally defined for PI detectors, where a single loop alternates between transmit (TX) and receive (RX) phases. But not really a DD coil either.

Only Infinium coils will work properly on the the Infinium.

From Minelab just now: We are excited to announce the release of our new PRO-SONIC Wireless Audio System, which is available to order now from our Australian dealers, and will be available in other regions from January 2017 onwards! Showing as in stock at Miners Den for AUS$399.00 ($269 at U.S. dealers)

Whoever did the video knows detectors and knows exactly why people like me want the V4 update. The video really nails it.

Jack's videos were some of the earliest and best on the subject not only of metal detecting but prospecting in general. I have the original four videos but I see there are now two more for a six volume set. Has anyone seen the last two volumes? http://goldhunterdetectors.com.au/videos-and-training-material/

I saw this over at Tom's and laughed my posterior off! This is not new - it refers to the delay announced back in September. At that time is was said "A test phase will take place in October and November 2016, and then, we will be able to announce a launch date." Well, I have not heard anything since and December is almost over, so this video really rings a bell with me. I admit recently I was thinking I should just sell the stupid thing, since the only reason I really got my Deus over a year ago was to try the V4 update! DO NOT WATCH THIS IF YOU ARE OFFENDED BY LOTS, AND I MEAN LOTS OF PROFANITY!!!!!

I think we can all agree that Garrett has been very effective in marketing their product in the last decade. Much of the credit goes to Garrett Director of Marketing Steve Moore, in that position since 2006. I have never met Steve but have communicated with him over the years. Steve comes to his interest in metal detectors by way of history. He is a very accomplished author with eighteen titles to his credit under his full name, Stephen L. Moore. As a sixth generation Texan he has a focus on Texas history and also World War 2 history. He has two titles about metal detecting in particular, Relic Quest and European Metal Detecting Guide. You can find all his titles online at Amazon in case you are looking for a last minute gift. 2013 Interview With Steve Moore of Garrett Electronics Hobby, History and Humor by Stephen L. Moore Rediscovering History by Stephen L. Moore

Well Mike, if that is not a motivator for me I do not know what would be. I always enjoy your knowledgeable posts on jewelry detecting. I will have the new forums up and running in a couple days.

There is a good deal for somebody Tom, along with some other refurbs, thanks for posting. As I said, I will not be looking at the MX Sport again unless a physical change is made to the unit to differentiate brand new machines from existing units on the market. I am glad to hear it is selling well for you guys - Merry Christmas!

A modified version of the original post has been posted on Minelab's Treasure Talk blog.

I admit to worrying about legions of kids getting turned loose on parks with detectors, most with no supervision. I doubt I need to worry much though as you will never pry most kids these days away from their video games and cell phones. Detecting requires patience and everything now is instant gratification. If I ever see another detectorist in a park it is always just another old fart like me.

This forum is the prospecting forum - nothing changes in that regard. Though perhaps a Gold Panning, Sluicing, and Dredging Forum is possible. Like I said though, for people who like how things are now, just keep doing what you are doing. Nothing will really change on this forum and I expect it to continue on as is.

There would be no additional log in requirements.

Interesting way to launch a product Adjustable to fit most kids 7 and up 5 Segment Target ID Selectable Sensitivity PinPoint Mode 1/8” Headphone Output Lightweight Construction Waterproof Search Coil 2 AA Batteries Included $119.95 with Free Shipping

Here is all the latest along with the new instructional video.... Video Review... Specifications and pricing.... Garrett has released a new set of headphones with built in proprietary wireless capability, the Garrett MS-3 headphone. These headphones can interface directly with new Garrett models with built in wireless, like the new Garrett AT Max. They will not work with anything other than Garrett Z-Lynk compatible detectors and accessories. Garrett MS-3 Z-Lynk™ Wireless Headphones PN: 1627710 MSRP $119.95 Built-in Z-Lynk receiver. High-fidelity audio. Volume control. Adjust signal levels to suit individual hearing requirements and to enhance weak signals. Comfortable headband and ear cushions. Folds down for easy storage. USB charging cable included. Speaker impedance: 8 ohms Frequency response: 30-18,000 Hz. The new headphones can be purchased alone or as part of a system with a transmitter box that can work with any detector. Garrett MS-3 Z-Lynk™ Wireless Kit PN: 1627720 MSRP $189.95 Includes: Garrett MS-3 Z-Lynk Wireless Headphones WT-1 wireless transmitter 2-pin AT connector to Micro USB cable—connects AT detector to transmitter ¼" Jack to Micro USB cable—connects detector with ¼" jack to transmitter USB charging cable Mounting band For any style metal detector with 2-pin AT connector or ¼" headphone jack Garrett Wireless Pro Pointer AT Information

You are looking at the Archives which are not active forums - you can't post to them. The Archive is a collection of old threads from this forum that get moved there when I do periodic housecleaning. It makes it easy to find old threads collected by subject. You can see the overall structure at http://www.detectorprospector.com/forum/ What I will be adding is several more active forums open for posting at the top along with this forum and the classifieds.

Thanks to all the great members I think this has become one of the best gold prospecting/metal detecting for gold forums on the web. However, I am certain now that when people drop by looking for information on, for instance, coin detecting or jewelry detecting, that they see nothing going on here and move on. There are posts on these subjects but they are scattered few and far between prospecting related stuff. I have decided therefore to add just a few more active forums (as opposed to the Archive). It would not really change anything going on here as this forum will just continue on as it is. It could be the other forums would never really take off. Then again, they might so may as well give it a go. I think the same basic desire exists out there for people who want to have forums on other subjects that are information oriented and as drama free as possible. The forums I will add for sure are: Metal Detecting For Coins Metal Detecting For Jewelry Metal Detecting For Relics Rocks, Minerals, Gems & Geology I am open to suggestions but I want to keep it as limited as possible. I am not too interested in manufacturer or model specific forums at the moment as they exist in plenty elsewhere. Models come and go and for me at least it is more about what I am looking for, not what model or brand I happen to be using at the moment. People have done a good job here being able to talk about different brands with minimal conflict. For now model specific stuff will still get moved to the appropriate archives as time goes by. The only other one that really comes to my mind is Metal Detecting For Meteorites but Bill Southern already has a great meteorite forum and I don't know that enough people here are interested. Thoughts? Another might be Metal Detecting in Australia for Australia specific information since we have so many Aussies here. One real advantage of having just one forum is just one place to check for latest posts. I will probably add a "new threads" sidebar to help in that regard. If you look at the menu bar up top you will also see the "Activity" tab. There is not only an unread content option, but a lots of ways to create your own custom "Activity Streams" to monitor multiple forums, etc. That is it for now. I just wanted to give you all a head's up first looking for suggestions. One thing that will never change here however. No drama. My fuse is shorter then ever in that regard! Mutual respect and politeness is job one.

This thread is well over a year old and John is no longer a member of the forum. You can find him at Tom Dankowski's forum.

I am not surprised the MXS gives the CTX a serious run for the money in the worst ground. A well designed single frequency generally has a bit more punch, which is why nearly all prospectors use single frequency units. My ground is similar to Daniels - some testing with various VLF detectors in the last week were getting about 5" depth in the "good" ground and in one of my "bad" locations a measured 3" depth to get a bare signal on a dime! I may get another MX Sport if White's changes something on the machine physically (new decal?) to differentiate them from existing units.

The CTX is a killer beach machine and I find the 17" coil very easy swinging - although that may be due to all my hours behind a GPZ!

All I see is a buy here with one click button, so it is a regional thing. I am a big Kindle fan myself. Nice to take my library with me while prospecting.

The book is available on Kindle here but maybe not in Oz?

Volume Limit is just a blast limiter - it chops off high end responses without changing low responses. In theory lowering Volume Limit while increasing Volume will boost faint signals but it will also boost ground noise.

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