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  1. Skip the lead acid batteries and grab a 6v Lithium battery. Capacity of around 7.5Ah is plenty of run time…..at least 8 hours. I run my GP3500 on these……super light and quick to recharge. Remember you don’t need a fancy regulated battery (from the GP3000 onwards….all regulated internally). Also, the old “dome” battery connect to the lithium batteries but are too big to physically mount to the lithium battery (unless you choose a higher Ah battery which then becomes physically bigger). The battery / headphone connector one in the photo is from an old SD2100 setup but they are easy to make yourself if you can basic solder. The 6v lithium batteries are cheap….depending on capacity. Mine was about $60 Aussie dollars. Grab an amplifier if you want to use an external speaker otherwise not needed for headphones. Have a great trip.

     

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  2. 7 hours ago, GB_Amateur said:

    I think there is something new, but as of now seems like maybe just a teaser.  The YouTube video Rob(CA) linked on page 1 of this thread as of a few minutes ago had the following sub-title:

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    So unless someone is spoofing, this was put out by Fisher.  It says '2 hours ago' so maybe updated since I watched it on Saturday.  Would be interesting if @Joe Beechnut OBN or others intimately knowledgeable with this detector can say if the one in the video is the original or has some changes.

     

    At least the revised user manual states the delay extends to 15uS…….somewhat encouraging.

  3. 7 hours ago, JPS said:

    THANK YOU TONY, IN SHORT NOTHING NEW. that's a shame. the impulse aq is too expensive for the problems it may have, and that's my opinion

    Yep……and everyone else’s opinion too. Who knows, Fisher may surprise us all and release a properly revised version. The bugs on the Limited model are well documented on this forum…..the ball is well and truly in Fishers court. The way I see it is either Fisher do the job properly or don’t do it at all. Joe (OBN) makes a good point…..he and other Beta testers have invested a lot of time and money using the AQ Ltd and have provided Fisher with all of the necessary feedback needed to progress this model to the next stage.

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  4. 1 hour ago, King-Of-Bling said:

    Limited , Unlimited , Gold....no thanks. I'll wait for the Platinum model ! A couple buddies have them and I'm not impressed. Even at a $G , I wouldn't buy one. I'll stick with my $600 DF thank you.

    What you says sums it up nicely……I’d also go for a proven and powerful detector with a great track record……my updated Garrett XL500 Pulse ain’t going nowhere. Hard to believe that Garrett essentially have the entire beach/water PI market to themselves if you’re after a new detector. 

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  5. It’s definitely got some grunt……Fisher really owe it to themselves to re-release this model with all of the issues ironed out. 95% of the hard work and cost has been done already. 
    With my GP3500, I can hit my smallish 6.5g 18K wedding ring at 17”. This is using a 14” DD coil (comparable in depth to my 11” Mono but much quieter). 
    These detectors draw 0.75A which goes a long way to achieving these depths.

    I’d be confident in getting 20” on that class ring of yours as it does have some profile to it. 
    Have a good summer 👍

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  6. 2 hours ago, Badger-NH said:

    If the Gold is as good on the beach as the AQ but with a much lower price, I might consider one.

    I don't need it to be waterproof. Also don't want headphones or a neutral buoyancy coil. No speaker please.

    Agree completely 👍

    I hope I’m wrong but I’m calling that Fisher won’t release any further AQ Impulse detectors at all. They are currently trying to offload the last remaining inventory of “Ltd” models……I sure hope any potential buyers know what they are getting into. I’d be surprised if they shift one unit. They might get a few bites around the $999 mark 🤔

  7. Anyone know what changes have been made to the AQ v AQ Ltd?
     
    I would like to know if Fisher have rectified these issues;

    • Are they still using Vishay Potentiometers (Rated to IP67)?
    • Are the rotary control shafts still attracted to a magnet (they should be stainless steel or solid nylon)?
    • Does the noise free frequency selection still drop out between the different modes (after initially locking in the best noise free pulse rate / frequency)?
    • Does the delay setting still default back to 7uS after switching the detector off (regardless of where the knob is set)?
    • What is the latest firmware on these Ltd units?
    • Have they sorted out the metal retaining nut on the coil connector that was causing “noise” from saltwater?
    • Has the battery pack been upgraded in capacity?

    If some or all of these issues are still with the AQ Ltd then I’m not sure that the product is really fit for sale 🤔

    Would really like to hear back from those in the know…..or maybe even from Fisher

     

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  8. Could have been a legendary detector but unfortunately it was poorly engineered in many aspects. I was really hoping that Fisher would relaunch a much improved version instead of letting it wither on the vine…..so much R&D, money and time has been sunk into this model that it beggars belief that Fisher can simply let this detector go the graveyard. Who knows, maybe Garrett might step in and do the job properly and put the AQ brain into a beefy waterproof enclosure with two or three beefy controls……get rid of the complexity with all the controls and settings and keep it powerful and simple…..just like some earlier companies did 20 and 30 years ago 😳

    $2000……..with the history behind it…..🤔

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  9. I’ve always used hardwood handles for my water scoops…..cheap and strong. I’ve never broken one……but I alway do a left to right rocking motion to break the suction and then a quick shake before I even attempt to raise the scoop from the sea floor……a bonus is you won’t ruin your back as well.

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