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WOW, Mark! Great job recovering all those REALLY small targets! It's pretty cool when the machine insists there's something there, and yet even your pinpointer can't find it... Nice job! Steve

67GTA -- very good point. I was not aware that Park1 defaults to 3, on the 600. If that is true, then absolutely run that thing down to 1, for maximizing depth. Steve

Brian, Super. It sounds to me like the machine is behaving just as it should. Remember, if you "like" the idea of hearing the iron audio, as well as the high tones, you'll have to hit that horseshoe button every time you turn the machine off, and then back on. That is not a setting that is "saved;" the default is all-metal mode OFF (i.e. iron discriminated) -- at least in Park 1 mode (I don't recall if that's the default on the other modes, but I think it is). Good luck on those old home sites! I bet you find a few goodies! Steve

Brian, Disturbed dirt (freshly dug) is notorious for reducing maximum detection depth. Still, 10" is a DEEP dig, for a coin a small as a dime, for even the very deepest of VLF-IB machines (and I include the Equinox in that list of "very deepest of VLF-IB machines). IF you are getting "peeps," on a 10" deep dime, you are doing pretty well, especially in newly disturbed/dug soil. Couple things...one, hit your "horseshoe" button, if you haven't already, to put it in "all metal" mode, and don't disc. anything. Doing so (all metal, no discrimination applied) you will probably get more consistent "hits" on the dime -- albeit "iron" tones. You should get a mix of iron tones and some high tone chirps/peeps. If this is what you find, on a 10" deep dime, in freshly dug dirt, you are doing pretty well, and I would be willing to say your unit is functioning properly. Steve

It's a good point, GB_Amateur. I forgot about the camo variations offered by Fisher, on some machines. I even think they did a pink camo on one of them, if I am not mistaken. Yes, colors are NOT for everyone. Some love them, while some -- like you -- were turned off by the idea (at least in terms of a camo pattern). Steve

Chase, People seem to like adding color to their machines; I would have never thought...but I guess it makes sense, when you think about it. It sort of "customizes" your machine, and sets it apart from others...sort of like a new set of rims on your car, or whatever. That blue arm cuff is certainly eye-catching, and I really like how he printed the lettering on it. Perhaps your son is onto something there, TripleT? Colored arm cuffs... It's an interesting thought, that if a detector-maker caught on, and offered their control boxes in customizable colors, even if for a small "up-charge" over the standard black, they might stimulate interest amongst some customers... Steve

Hmm... 😂 LOL!!! Seriously though, VERY nice cuff, that your son made for you. That's pretty cool. Steve

That's a good material to use, IMO, Bohemia Miner; thanks for sharing. I used to use that athletic tape, or something similar (vet wrap), in black -- and it works well for me. Like you say, when it gets dirty, it's so easy to just remove and re-wrap. Recently I was turned on to a "handle tape" made by the Winn company (a well-known company for golf club grips). This wrap that they make, is actually a fishing-rod handle wrap, but it works very nicely. It is cushioned, so a bit thicker -- and thus it makes your handle a bit thicker, but if that's not an issue for you, it's really nice stuff (it would be more similar to the tennis racket handle tape that someone else mentioned). Winn offers this tape in many colors, including a red/white/black pattern that is sort of "camo-ish," that looks pretty good on the EQX, in my opinion. Here's a picture of the grip, on my machine (with one of my red carbon-fiber shafts)... Steve

Steve, I will be listening to the interview shortly, but in the mean time, I am very glad to hear that you are having success at beating the alcoholism. What a great story; thank you kindly for sharing! It only increases my respect for you... Steve

NICE ring! Great dig! Steve

That is REALLY cool! I like it! Steve

Let me try to clear it up a bit, and add on to what Steve H. said. If you have the "regular" version of Pro Golds, they will not work if you plug them into the CONTROL BOX on the Equinox. They WILL work properly, if you plug them into the WM-08. If you have the "CTX" version of the Pro Golds, they will work on the Equinox when plugged in EITHER way -- control box, OR WM-08. Steve H. is right; I don't know why the Pro Golds aren't sold in JUST the "CTX" version, as that version is, I believe, compatible with ALL machines, whereas the "regular" version won't work when plugged into the control box of the various machines Steve H. mentioned... Finally, you CAN -- if you have the "regular" version of Pro Golds and desire to connect them direct to the Equinox control box -- send them in to have them "converted" by John Smith, for $20, as noted in the thread that Chase linked (thanks, Chase!) Steve

Nice dig! Great job on that "V" on edge! Steve

Steve/Dew -- Got it, thanks. I haven't seen those before, so wasn't aware of just what was being discussed. Thanks guys. Steve

Dew, tell me what "battery covers" you are referring to. I'm not familiar... Thanks! Steve