Joe Beechnut OBN

3 hours ago, tvr said:

Now that I saw the video:

Also working multi-freq and a new single freq. That was good info. His ears must be a little better than mine when he says he can 100% tell iron with the AQ. I can tell most; but not all. In the water is just a little tougher than on the wet sand where I can walk around the target. Then again his ears are younger than mine.

X-2 Buddy....lets hope in time we can gain this skill.

I think to be the best you can be when hunting requires a team effort of a good VLF like the NOX or Excalibur then the AQ as a special tool for those tough beach's. If you know your beach's well you will know which machine to take. As it stands right now it's a 50/50 split for me..........

And All of these post are just my opinion .....

3 hours ago, Badger-NH said:

I sensed a possibility that the guy in the video might have been slightly exaggerating the capabilities of the AQ.

 

The one with the 19 inch's in a 14k ring. I have experienced a few of those. For years I've just wanted deep and that is what I use the AQ for.... a deep PI....Now on the Discrimination modes, I just don't see me using them very much.. but I do need to learn or try.

3 hours ago, matt said:

Interesting how he said a couple times he was able to discriminate/discern with 100% accuracy the difference between ferrous and non-ferrous items, including bobby pins and at depth.

I didn't get the same opinion from the testers who post here

Bobby pins were tough for me, along with larger ferrous targets. I do think in time I will get better using the disc modes, but I doubt 100%. What I do like to do is go into a area's where I hunt and skip the shallow targets and go for the deeper one's. And this works at some places and not others.

2 hours ago, Rick N. MI said:

That puts it out of my price range.

Sad, I think many will say the same if those are the prices.

I have to look at it as a good thing, I won't see Any around here other then maybe TVR's. 

Very Nice! Love the color!!

I do hope Russ was wrong on the final versions pricing. The best info was a July release, possibly. I'd hoped for more details and a unveiling ...... Never happened.... Sorry.

Just now, PPP said:

Hi Joe!

First and most important thing,Welcome back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

Regarding the AQ show on Monday,i heard it is only for Youtube subscribers and not Facaebook and Russ is going to demonstrate how AQ works live if i'm right.

Could be, We will have to be waiting, I'll need to join then..

And Thank You. Good to be A live and Healthy!

Monday evening 7 pm..EST..  Russ should give a good update this time since he is right at the front lines.

Treasure talk... All about what is coming... and I believe he will have the New AQ to show.. don't miss it.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/265461581242945

https://www.facebook.com/events/356115269167973

On 2/10/2021 at 8:20 AM, schoolofhardNox said:

But what really surprises me is the fact that my favorite beach can be hit by so many people over the years and is not even close to being cleaned out. It really shows me the complexity of how beaches work and evolve and how they can hide targets so well.

Amen to that, I know technology has provided better results over the years but like you, I'm stunned on how much is left to find. Here we have spots that were dredged over and over and still have given up 40 plus gold in one season. 

Very nice report on the hunt also, Love the color of the 14k. 

Sorry about the stock head phones, to many times have we seen the stock AQ head phones fail.  Wish I worked at First Texas to solve these issues. I just fixed two sets of excal head phones for a friend, one the stock yellows, the other GGA's. Then I replace the coil on a Old Sword model that had the original stock, big cord red head set.. still working after 30 years. Something to be learned there....

On 2/12/2021 at 12:07 PM, Rick N. MI said:

Joe, I'm happy to see you're back. I'm going to get a warmer wet suit. My northern Michigan lakes are cold.

Stay safe! I love hunting during the winter, so many perks. But it just not safe if you hunt deep. If I do start hunting the winter again, next year, it will only be shallow. Waist deep the most. I know your temps are twice as low or bad as mine so you be careful. Good Luck..

5 hours ago, dewcon4414 said:

Joe do you think its more expensive because it could be SS?   I know some of our M12 connectors often pealed after being in salt water with the hours we put them thru? 

I agree Dew, a big upgrade from the normal composite material fittings....

Circular DIN Connectors are an ideal solution for ensuring that power and signal connections are not compromised in harsh environments and industrial applications. These connectors feature screw locking, IP67 degree of protection, robust metal connector, and excellent EMI shielding. These connectors are ideal for harsh environments and industrial

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M-8 5 pin female B Coded....2 meter cable... # PXPPVC08RAF05BCL020PVC

M-8 5 pin female B Coded... 3 Meter straight cable

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I did have the part number for the fitting only but can't find it. Found this one..

PXMBNI08FBF05BSC

M-8  5 pin female B Coded .......... Fitting only but expensive at 32.oo

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Yes, I order my first M-8 4 pin power cable from them. Just like any other place I've ordered from.. Mouser, Allied Electric, Digikey and Newark. I did have a issue with Newark one time but they finally got the order to me. The others including automationdirect have been perfect.  

https://www.automationdirect.com/adc/overview/catalog/cables/sensors_-z-_switches/pico_(m8)_harsh_duty_-z-_food_-a-_bev._q-z-d_cables

19 hours ago, Carolina said:

So did you buy the coil or just still testing?

It's mine

Clive .....I have to say I find the Excalibur in All Metal easier to determine the shape, size, and depth of the target. I think part of the reason is the excalibur has a much softer audio. The "AQ"s audio is on steroid's and one must use great coil control to be able to define the shape and size of the target. Depth seems to be a little easier but really can take time to adjust to if your use to other All Metal machines. I do a few scoops then check the target, Oooo it's the next scoop..and Bam its deeper, then every scoop it getting louder and louder..2 scoops later and hard to believe it's blasting like it's a can.. but its a coin or ring. Really takes getting use to a machine that is so powerful. 

I also love those one way signals on the edge of the detecting field. If you try and move around and get it better ... it disappears...Love this Machine.

Looks like a good time out learning the "AQ". I've yet to get in a wetsand hunt with it other then all of the testing I did early on. I would like to try it up at ship wreck beach in Delaware someday.

That's a great chunk of Gold!! And good to see the "AQ" is back on the hunt!

21 hours ago, Valens Legacy said:

Great finds and nice rings for sure.

I hope and wish you luck for your next hunt.

Thank you! And Best to you on your adventures!

14 hours ago, Rivers rat said:

Jez some nice crusty and uncrusty bits there!!!!!!!!Well done!!!!!

 

 

RR

Thanks River rat! 

10 hours ago, cuniagau said:

Love those old class rings.  I remember my dad wearing his 1924 class ring.  It seemed to be worn smooth back in the 1950's.  Congrats and get that AQ out there and see if you can find more classmates!!!

 

Thanks Cuniagau! And Good to see the "AQ" in the front lines!  I'll be out next week, which machine I take will be based on the water level.

41 minutes ago, Dances With Doves said:

Way to go Joe.Any silver rings ?It was nice being tied  with you on the gold count for a couple days.

Thank you Sir! No silver rings, they get ate up bad, and most just fall a part. Keep on Hammering! Going to be a slow year for me...

Thanks to everyone for the Kind words, Be Safe! 

23 hours ago, mn90403 said:

Well Joe.  I like what you find.

Toasty at high 30s ... you gotta be tough!  A lot to be learned from that statement.

What's the market like for old class rings?  Is there a premium above the other jewelry?  Are there collectors?  

Mitchel

Thanks You! Really it's not bad at all, I hate being wet and cold, one thing for sure... either of those and I would not be out during the winter. 

Market on old class rings...Just the melt value. Most are not in the best condition. 

Happy New Years to you RR!

That's a good outing with the new machine! And sounds like it punches deep.

Not much worse then car issues. I have one right now with my Honda, battery light just came on the last trip out. Years ago I would had no problem putting a new alternator on but seems the older I get the less I want to mess with that stuff. Now to set up a appointment  I can't imagine having the transmission going out. 😬

Enjoyed the story, amazing the scent travels 8 miles!

Something about a wood fire, seems to awaken something inside of me? Had the fireplace changed over to gas a few years ago, just not the same.

9 hours ago, mn90403 said:

  There is a price for such bliss in the form of a chimney fire if you are not careful.

Mitchel

One of my first homes had a wood stove, loved it until we had a chimney fire. The pipe was triple wall and that baby was cherry red and sound like a jet engine. Luck had it the house never burnt down but lesson learned. Stop burning pine.

5 hours ago, CCadrin said:

So my conclusion is that there are targets waiting to be found that others cannot hear.

Amen to that, been say that for years....And the AQ is the machine. 

5 hours ago, CCadrin said:

The beaches are pack dense clay, black/silver sand/sediment and easily I lose 2 to 5 inches in depth.

I've got spots like that the Excalibur may hit 6 to 8 inch's, I've noticed the AQ hits much deeper.. more like 12 to 14...tough digging thru shells and clay. Both machines in AM.

5 hours ago, PPP said:

Love the battery design by OBN,,but it seems according to the picture that if you drop the unit or put it on the ground ,the battery hits the ground first cause it sticks out of the foot support,or am i wrong?

Yes it does, that was the only short coming. If you set it against the wall it leans on the battery. I did have another design but to complicated to be around saltwater. After a few months it failed due to my fault. 

Another "AQ" Lover! And a beauty of a ring to prove it! Two scoops and gold..Love it! 

You cracked me up with the "Another fan of the Big Battery" Heck, I'm a fan of my own on the big battery. I made a small one I used a few times but the big one seems to really gives me peace of mind? 

21 hours ago, CCadrin said:

I've been limited to 2 hours and 45 minutes. I do have a second battery coming in and OBN said maybe around the middle of the month he'll have my battery built. I can't wait to get a 4 hour hunt in.

Got all supplies ordered, most will be here this week. Only hold up is the acrylic rod...maybe by the weekend. I do have enough rod to do a couple batteries so I will make sure I get yours ready ASAP. You wanted the M-8 connector? 11 hour battery or the 5.5 hour? I've miss placed my list so I need to go thru my emails and messages to gather the details on everyone that asked.

Another Great hunt Also! And good to see another AQ Lover! 

Love that color! Some nice looking treasures!