Jeff in Pa

I too have a "slipping, wiggle" feeling on my Nox but mine is the arm cuff moving. I did put some duct tape in underneath it "can't see it" and that did help but I think I need a second layer.

Maybe some of the issues are coming from interference from your cell phone? Try putting your phone in airplane mode or just turn it off.

I just went thru this issue and it frustrated the heck out of me till I realized what was going on.

I have one on it's way to me. Should have it on Monday.

Looks like a real nice cover.

23 hours ago, Steve Herschbach said:

So did everyone get their detector? Anyone still waiting, and how long have you been waiting?

I been #2 on a list for over a month now. I did give him $100 on 3/12/18 to get on the list and at that point I was #3 on the list.

It was this thread that prompted me to start sending emails out to dealers and I did get one from AUAK in Alaska. Betty was great to deal with!

  Still waiting on my second machine.

Dang you are Killin it!!

I managed to get out a little while this weekend, nothing special.. just another learning experience making adjustments to both Park 1 and 2 plus refining my User Profile.

One thing I did learn that is positive (depending on what tools you have with) is this machine goes DEEP!! Dang, a very small alumium screwcap at over 10"!! The detector was banging hard on it, ID was pretty good too.

Anyway I experienced first hand the dreaded cell phone interference. I can't put mine in my front pocket at all and even in my back pocket I was still getting a little interference. Me being the dummy I can be at times, I kept playing with the machine..noise cancel, ground balance.. nadda.

Finally I think about the Gigmaster video I watched where he was having the same issue. If I turned it off or on airplane mode it went away. Instead my one daughter was along so I gave her my phone. She was getting bored so the phone gave her something to do.

  After I got by that I was able to push my sensitivity anywhere from 23 to 25 before any chatter. This machine is very very sensitive. I personally prefer using earbuds plugged into the module over headphones.

  Great machine at a great price!

Thanks all.

When I swung the coil over that target I stopped thinking "No way, there's no way that's an indian" hitting 19, 20 in park 1.

Then when I see it in the dirt I just had to go inside and get my sports video camera.

Unreal was one of the words I used. I hope I can find some time this weekend to put some hours on this machine.

First thing today after work, put it together, charging and waiting.. too long.. LOL.

Anyway I got the headphones paired and out to my front yard I go. First the history. My house was built in the 1850'S and had a bar right next to it. I have pounded this very small section  ( maybe 45 feet by 30 feet) with many explorers, Etracs, Deus's and CTX. Mainly the Deus and Etrac. I have pulled dozens of indians, largies, 2 centers, v nickels, buffalo's, wheats but mostly indians. I have cleaned this ground so dry that the non-ferrous targets are gone or at least I thought.

Alright I had no more than 10 minutes to spend today swinging in this iron infested ground.

Very first target, one way jumped out at me.. dig me! The other direction it sounded bad but consistent. 

So I dig, 4 to 5 inches.

Bam! 

I guess you guys weren't kidding after all!!

It's gonna be a good year!!

21 minutes ago, schoolofhardNox said:

Minelab will be the death of me yet ? 3rd beach hunt yesterday and I'm just amazed at this machine. I wasn't ready to drive a couple hours to get to a beach and take a chance at not finding much, so I brought the GPX to hopefully get some silver. That way my hunt was successful and I could go home knowing a had a good day. The GPX delivered about half the silver coins pictured. But when I pulled the Equinox out, it started finding targets right away. First bits of chains, then a 18K gold cross, then silver dimes, then 2 other (junk) chains, although the religious metal attached is sterling, then a beautiful 925 Italy chain. Also hit a small locket which has writing I can't read, but I believe it's gold. Also a 10K Signet ring and finally a 14K marked earring. A total of 4 gold on this hunt and I think 19 silver coins. I didn't want to leave, but after 10 1/2 hours I was spent! Minelab you are killing me ..........with gold ?

Oh my!! That gold cross is amazing!! Great hunt to say the least, congratulations!!!

1 minute ago, Johnnysalami1957 said:

Mine is coming on Monday! YAY! Pre ordered a 6" coil and lower rod too! Richard from Backwoods Metal Detectors in TN. took great care of me. Traded in the Deus, ordered the NOX and had it in a month. Got the military discount too.

 

 

Congrats Johnny!! Richard is a great guy!

Thanks all for the comments. Everything I have been reading and watching points to the depth meter being inaccurate. It will be interesting to see if this machine is as good as everyone says.

Gonna be fun testing and running it thru it's paces as much as I can.

Finally, tomorrow I will have a Nox!!

Betty from AKAU  was great to deal with!! Very nice person!!

Gonna hit some places that I have cleaned out ALL  non-ferrous targets. I hope I get to see just how good this machine really is!!

I have a 2nd 800 on order just waiting for the call.

Gonna be a good year!!

I have a couple that also hit that high out of the ground. I would say steveg has logical explanation.

On 2/28/2018 at 4:12 PM, The_Stalker said:

I started shopping for an Equinox 800 on February 14th and was able to have one in my hands by February 27th and here is how.  

By lurking on this and other forums I quickly realized that if I put an order in with those big internet metal detector companies, I would have to wait until April at the earliest to get one.  My second thought was to wait for that big hunting and fishing store to receive a large stock and order from them.  My only concern was that this could become a trap, where they are just creating a pre-paid wait list just like the other internet sales companies.  I quickly realized that this was going to be like trying to buy Springsteen or The Who concert tickets.  

My approach was to go on the Minelab website and start calling the dealers that were close to me.  Since I am in Western Pennsylvania I called the dealer in Erie PA.  Brian was very nice and answered all my questions about the Equinox 800.  My final question to Brian was, "What is your wait list looking like?"  Brian's answer was, "If you send me a $100 deposit you will be number one and receive the next Equinox 800 I receive."

It was really just that simple.  Run a dealer search on Minelab.com, Pick up the phone and ask about their wait list.  I know as of yesterday, Brian in Erie was back to a wait list of Zero.

I hope this helps someone get their hands on a wonderful product and helps your local dealer earn your business.

 

Bill

I just called Brian. Same deal and I am now number 3 on his list.

  Thank you Brian AND Stalker!

I agree completely and must say we are all very fortunate to have Steve's opinion about this machine.

 Thanks

1 hour ago, Chase Goldman said:

Minelab is walking back from using the “O” word with its new adverts.

Yeah I seen that, thing is.. they already said it. As they say "the damage is already done" it's a little late to back pedal on a comment like that.

I just hope this detector lives up to all the hype.

If it doesn't WOW us all, I bet things turn real ugly across the global detecting world.

I want one just to see how in the ____ this new technology can make the Deus obsolete? That was a very very bold statement that Minelab made. I can't wait to see what the overall final consensus is.

Good idea Steve. I mentioned to clock because I know it will be brought up. I always know when the little clock on my Deus says 18:00 it's time for me to go home and get something going for supper. 

No that's not the way I read it but I hope your right. I think it overwrites the factory program. I thinks that's why there is a section that tells you how to restore the factory program settings.

There is one thing I noticed it's missing and there will be people jump all over this one.

Where's the clock?

  LOL

Yes that is correct. Any USB charger that you would use on a tablet or phone will work.

Reading thru the instruction manual and seeing what this machines offers.. I would say Minelab must of had ALOT of input from guys like Steve who actually use a detector and know what is desired.

Steve thank you so so much and thanks to all the others out there who Minelab listened to!!

Simply amazing!!

P.S.

Now I know why Steve started selling off other machines!!!

Thanks Steve.

59 minutes ago, MineBlab said:

I think it's probably similar to the silencer adjustment on a Deus. Sensitivity to iron independent of disc setting. Would also be related to reactivity and maybe swing speed. If I'm right then overall detecting depth would be adversely affected by too high a setting.

Or not.

I agree, I like using the Silencer on my Deus. It can be very useful.

I would bet it's gonna be very similar to the "Silencer setting" on the Deus.

  I always wished for a wider range of it on the Deus. I see so many people don't use the Silencer but there are many times that it can help to "clear up" a signal.

Just another plus for this new machine.