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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.

1 hour ago, GB_Amateur said:

Just curious how you know this is Joe.  Statistical argument?  ("Who else would be in the Chesapeake Bay at this time of year??")  No mention that the person is wearing a diving suit.  The "five minutes in the water" statistic implies he wasn't.  Of course the reporter may have had little information.  The part about someone thinking he may have been detecting (again, not the substantiated info a thorough, thoughtful writer would include) also seems to indicate this story was quickly slapped together.

Regardless, I hope the person recovers.  If it was Joe he'll have quite a story to tell.

It is Joe.

6 hours ago, cjc said:

Let me qualify that statement.  When you have a pulse that you are really familar with--that you know the feild size well on, and you hear a very faint, narrow signal that's round--there is a very good chance that it will be non-ferrous.  I can certainly do this with the Cuda--having run it for 30 years....

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.

On 1/5/2021 at 8:44 PM, Joe Beechnut OBN said:

First out for the year, found a spot that has cuts that are over my head. I know how they got there but best I hold on that for now. One thing for sure targets are every where, on the top shelf, down the slope, and in the bottom. Just have to wait for a better tide so I can hunt the whole bottom and not worry about sliding down the slope. Most targets are shallow. First gold was maybe 12 inch's? Going to be interesting to see how long this spots stays intact-ed. I knew something was up and one reason I took the Excalibur for I had no clue on what I would be walking into. I am debating on taking the 8 inch on the "AQ" next trip. Seems to be no trash at all....

Three hour hunt, 1916 Class Ring and 1929 Class ring. 4 Silvers, which are eaten bad by the brackish waters of the Chesapeake Bay. Water is just dipping into the high 30's, full hunt I was toasty but Need to make some adjustments to my gloves, left glove is like wearing a sock.. No mobility.

 

So did you buy the coil or just still testing?

7 hours ago, PPP said:

I think it becomes a big problem for the Fisher when Minelab releases their new detectors this year if AQ does not come to market soon.I personally saved money for AQ for a long time and it may go towards the minelab maybe,really sad.

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

2 hours ago, dewcon4414 said:

This is my first.  No one to my knowledge has found one of these.  Seems to be more for sleep patterns.  $299.... so it’s pricy too.  Ouraring.com is the site if u want to check them out.   Going to cost me $59 to buy a charger if I want to keep this novelty.  Many of the fitness watches are cheaper... but aren’t this waterproof.   Down loaded the app but it appears the battery is down on it... or at least I hope.  1 scoop so pretty shallow .... came in loud like a TI ring.   Ceramic so it’s light as a feather.

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.

5 hours ago, PPP said:

Hi guys!

Finally 2021 arrived and we are still waiting for the AQ.It would be nice if someone could confirm if the release date for the final product is still in April as i heared before?

I found a link for a pre-order of the final unit at a UK website(Joe Allen) but they have removed it.That was a bit strange.Any report on the 8 coil and even price which Joe do right now would be interesting as well.any comments?

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.

On 12/24/2020 at 7:02 AM, dewcon4414 said:

Thomas.... since you have one... id be asking whats the price without the coil.   Why... might just help ya pay for that 12" lol.   Dimitar and Fisher are killing me right now.... neither has their coils out and we dont know when they will ..... nor the production model of the AQ.  This upgrade on the MDT was really needed for the real beach hunters..... and gives an option to the relic hunters.   I realize most arent in the water right now..... like we are here in Fl.   Crappy winter right now unless you want to dry sand hunt.  

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. 

On 12/19/2020 at 2:19 PM, Carolina said:

Aaron what is the price if I may ask ?

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

8 hours ago, GaryC/Oregon Coast said:

Nice finds!  I'm also experiencing/struggling with the falsing on my Oregon beaches, in the wet (with the AQ).  I also get the falsing swinging one way than the other.  Using very similar settings as you.  Still looking for my first Oregon beach gold with the AQ.  Very slim pickings up this way.  Looking for those King Tides later this month.  GaryC/Oregon Coast

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.

3 hours ago, okara gold said:

The volume control has not been working properly for awhile. Same amount of volume was heard on approximately the 2 through 8 position. Crackling static sound when turning it and now it is on loud as soon as the machine is turned on and slowly dies down in pitch until an object is detected and then continues loud again and then gradually goes down. 

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

17 hours ago, okara gold said:

I’ve been using the AQ exclusively since I’ve had it and already am missing it’s performance. I’m hoping I won’t have to wait a month again to get it back. If so then I would think FT should take care of us on the end term of our warranty by extending it accordingly. It’s the proper thing to do. 

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

2 hours ago, dewcon4414 said:

Thomas..... i have NOT seen a final price .... but they have stressed its going to be much more expensive.  Thus the number buddy.   Im expecting it to be between $2200 and $2500..... but id sure be pleased if it was lower.  Id think they would be consistent with other PIs of this quality..... like the Aquascan, Garretts ATX, the ML PIs.  With Whites out of the game that could raise it to what i expect the price tag to be.  Then IF Joe does a battery for it.... add that.... AND id want both coils lol.  Adding Joes battery was pretty huge for the AQ too.   Fisher has made a pretty good investment in this machine.... so i also assume they would like to get that back quickly.  This has been a BAD year for business and Texas has been hit hard.

Mike im not sure thats a bad thing.  Had you been able to transfer that warranty .... now theres a deal enticer.  Plus the machine seems to be constantly changing for the better.

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.

22 hours ago, dewcon4414 said:

Clive i dont disagree..... but is it worth it to pay an additional grand for those not quite using it as much?   I do like the design that Joes showing..... im hoping Joe has a battery for it as well.   The 8" will be an interesting addition if the depths right.   I seen JoanAnn is taking pre-orders.  You know those are diehard hunters on that list with no expected time-frame out yet.... or they know some thing the US dealers dont?   Id drop a little money on a pre-order if it would give us a time-frame.   Especially with money being tight for a lot of hunters this year.  Ive been on a roll spending money on..... big projects around the home..... so whats a little more lol.

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

5 hours ago, dewcon4414 said:

I’m waiting on the production model.  More info coming out on performance and of course quirks.   Which I’m sure are being addressed.  Sure do like Joes battery really has made the machine worth having.  Keep things standard....simple... like easy headphone connectors and the battery life Joe added.  Has that 6” coil that was expected in September came out yet?  Hopefully after the shots get out things can get shaking

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.

8 hours ago, Badger-NH said:

It's a pre-order. Same as they did with the Equinox.  https://joanallen.co.uk/fisher-impulse-pre-order.html

 

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. 

1 hour ago, CCadrin said:

My first time out all I got was 2.5 hours before the red flashing low batter light started to flash and sound off.

My second hunt was 2 hours went I called it quits due to weather. I then did batter check at the end of the hunt, the light was yellow assuming I had less than 30 minutes. left. So my second hunt would have lasted no more than 2.5 hours.

Here are my setting:  Volume 8, sensitivity 5 to 6, threshold 3-4, ATS 8, reject 6, mode was TONE, delay frequency 7.5 for an hour and 8 for an hour. 

I know the lower the delay frequency the more battery drain.

When I charge, it is full charge in 2.5 to 3 hours. I left it on for 5 hours just to be safe.

So my question is, what is your average battery life on your hunts?

 

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.

1 hour ago, Rivers rat said:

Maybe i will have a Tarsacci cap in the box 

 

RR

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

11 minutes ago, okara gold said:

My AQ has been working fine since I got the new headphones BUT ... on the last 3 times out hunting, the volume knob is starting to act up.  From the 2 position to about 8, the volume stays about the same. No difference. And when turning it, it makes a static crackling sound. Then when you turn it above the 8 position it goes to full blast loud. I’m living with it for now as I hate to send it in but I think eventually the volume will not be adjustable and it will have to be returned. If I play around with the knob I can get it to a position where it works for me and I won’t touch it. I had it all set today but had to increase the volume a little during the hunt and it would not increase until the full blast position. 

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.

1 hour ago, Rivers rat said:

Well i know what you are talking about .....got the same problem with my Tarsacci last week got the switch on/off button faulty and did paid 48 GBP to send it to the US as no repair centre in Europe now DHL just asked me 18GBP for customs charges to get my OWN machine back so all together 66GBP out of pocket and trust me i havent find them yet with the machine.😁😂👍😁

 

RR

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.

2 hours ago, Steve Herschbach said:

It is worrisome to me that they can't get hand built under a microscope units right after all these years. We have been told the electronics are "finished" but that appears to be premature thinking.

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.

1 hour ago, Aaron said:

I have 2 of those units, Dimitar made a few for R&D purposes.

I’m selling one if anyone is interested.

Aaron

Aaron what is the price if I may ask ?