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I myself can not be happier with my two AQ’s and in no way regret buying them. As a matter of fact I feel like, after a few modifications, I have a better built unit than the unlimited or whatever they call it. I’m not to big on the phones coming out the back of the control box and Joes battery gives me a nice M12 phone connection and plenty of run time. On top of that with only 30 or so out so far, it may become a collectors item. And as far as depth and gold, I have found none better for my area. So to each his own and thanks Alexandre. Also the service from Rick and First Texas is superb. Good luck everybody and stay safe.

I have had mine under chest deep for four hours at a time. One thing you will notice, if you look closely at the battery cap, it read IP 67. I also closed off my speaker grill via a thin piece of plastic and silicone.

I talked with Dilek about six months ago and she told me “ the name has been chosen, but announcing it would give the impression it was near release and it is not” end of quote.

It is Joe.

Quote: it’s true though a narrow deep pulse signal is always going to be non-ferrous — simple physics. This statement is much different than narrow signal that’s round — there is a very good chance that it will be non - ferrous. I also disagree that it’s simple physics. I do agree with your second statement partially that being there is a chance it will be non-ferrous. JMHO. Good luck everybody in 2021.

So did you buy the coil or just still testing?

I keep hearing snippets of Minelab releasing a new machine. Can anyone elaborate on this. That covers a broad range of detectors. Thanks

Hi Dew. Definitely strange. My thoughts. $59 for a charger to see if it’s the battery or toast ? Put it in your show case up front and marvel at it, and keep the $59. Nice.

I sent mail to Joan Allen weeks ago in reference to their add showing the LIMITED addition and £1000 pound price with questions to clarify their add. They did not respond.

Hi Dew, guess he doesn’t want to sell it to me. He never sent me any info. Oh well, may be for the best. Wish you a happy new year and good luck.

Guess you don’t want to sell it to me. No answer.

Try working east to west so that your swings are parallel to the water rather than working north to south which makes your swings east to west. Moving from wet to damp and damp to dry will give you a false signal.lower your sensitivity down to the suggested as Alexandre states you gain very little depth after settings 4 or 5. Also the earths magnetic field can evoke a response on the end of a swing as your coil cuts thru this magnetic field. I feel sure your issue is the the change from damp to dry and damp to wet though as well as trying to run a bit hot. Good luck everybody.

Good luck on the turn around time. I feel your pain.

Do you mind telling the issue ? I’m guessing the volume control ?

Thanks Dew. If they use the 4 drop in EBL batteries i think the run time will be fine. I doubt Joe would try and tackle a battery for this machine. His first battery for the limited was 4 EBL’s like the MDT uses. It had a good run time.

I’m curious where you saw an additional grand for the next version? I have not seen a price yet. Thanks

I think it’s an 8” coil not 6” and I know it has been tested. To small for my liking so I have gone other routes. Merry Christmas Dew.

That’s correct but nevertheless for sale overseas for the limited.

I see the limited AQ for sale over seas now on Joan Allen detectors. $1377.00 cheaper than I paid.

Both my stock batteries gave me 3.24 hrs each. I do not use them now though. All metal mode will drain your battery faster than tone mode so yours does not sound right. The batteries do drain down a bit when just sitting so I would charge just prior to your hunt. Beechnut offers a couple of different batteries and set ups if your interested. I know it’s a shame on the stock battery performance but just remember to charge just prior to use. Good luck and Merry Christmas.

Hay, I didn’t get no cap !!! Dimitar has been generous with extra parts for me though. Good luck and Merry Christmas.

Sorry to read this. Sounds like another bad pot. I still have not submerged mine yet so fingers crossed on that. Good luck and drop Rick a line. It’s best to let him know I think.

Man sorry to here that. I have heard little about issues with that machine. Not to rub salt in your wound, let me tell you about the Fisher AQ issues, FISHER PAID SHIPPING BOTH WAYS WITH ALL MY ISSUES !!! I tell you customer support is top of the line. Good luck with your MDT. The way to get around import fees where you are is Mark the package used or gift, otherwise ouch they get you good.

For me, I only have issues with the shaft for the AQ. Both mine are a bit shaky I guess is a way to put it. One has a bad cam lock which will not tighten down leaving the pin to stop left and right wiggle. If you step on the coil and shift the handle left and right there is a lot of play. I’m used to something ridged. The MDT has about the best set up I have ever used in that respect. I think the electronics of the AQ is good, with occasional bad pots. I’m not sure how they slip by their inspection process ? It appears their quality control is lacking somewhat. It comes with quite a list of items on a check list so it is puzzling how a machine with no threshold could go out the doors ? There must be great pressure on the number of units per week in production. The headphones are not up to par either but I hear they will be changing in the future. As far as Fisher and Rick goes, nearly 40 years in this hobby, and the owner of umpteen different detectors, none, I mean none have come close to the response I have received with “my” personal issues. Their response time and attitudes have been the best by far. This machine has been a game changer for me myself and I would not hesitate to say for a beach hunter it is hard to beat. Keeping in mind it is a PI and if your not used to their operation there is a bit of a learning curve. In my opinion for 1500 bucks or so you are getting a bang for your bucks !!! Good luck everybody and Merry Christmas.

Aaron what is the price if I may ask ?