Bada Bing

Full leathers ....... yes, yes - I have heard all the brokeback mountain stuff from my mates....

120 Bucks made in Bali - absolutely fantastic.

All of the above and sat phone. We always go with 2 vehicles - both fully setup with all the fruit. 280L of fresh water and food reserves for 3 weeks. First aid kit is packed - just in case of below.....

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BB

Not magnetic (just checked) but a nice mix of ironstone/quartz. About 5g. The ironstone has tiny slivers infused into it as well, hard to see.

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BB

I agree, the quicktrak button is an under utilized resource.

The ability to create custom modes like the 3030 would be very useful to those who wished to fiddle - especially between normal and difficult ground modes.

I was hoping the 7000 screen would have had the ability to swivel (say 20 degrees either way) and to be locked in that position.

The quicker they team up with Oziexplorer the better - that would be superb.

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BB

G'day all. I was chatting to a minelab dealer who said that there are several upgrades coming before the end of the year for the Zed (apparently......). He could not say what, but I assume it will be software upgrades. Has anybody else heard about this ???
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BB

Just tried mine - no go with alkaline or standard rechargeables. I'm draining a few batteries to zero now to try as dummies.

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BB

Typical early season "working the bugs out" stuff. Thanks to a Good Samaritan I did not get left out with a dead truck battery! Backup starter/deep cycle battery with charging station and solar panel now ready to go on future outings.

Kind of the same deal with the module. I have been experimenting with different audio and harness options. Decided I do not need the full harness setup - my little Camelback style rucksack and bungee setup suits me fine. So now I will put a pouch on the pack just for holding the WM 12 and that will be the end of that nonsense.

Steve. Here is my setup using the pro-swing and incorporating a small camel pack. The pick holder is inspired by one of my prospecting mates. The pick is up out of the way and nicely centered. The major reason for this quantum leap in prospecting was - it frees up your left hand to walk with a beer and prospect - true story...

We are also going the Velcro route. I'm off to Bali and am getting a few made for the module and also a cover for the Zed. Will post when back ...

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BB

I received a Minelab hat and key chain registered post yesterday with the booklet on the 7000 congratulating me on my purchase.

Nice thought.

Would rather be able to get second WM12 unit, carry bag, spare battery, 20 inch coil etc etc right now ........  

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BB

Bada Bing, did you try JP's suggestion here:

Sounds like there is a fair component of salt in your ground down that way, to get less salt signal try the General Xtra Deep/Difficult mode and increase the Gain/Sensitivity to compensate for signal response reduction. Best way to determine Salt is to lift the coil above knee height, if there's a strong signal as you bring the coil away up to knee height and above then salt is present.

JP

Lunk - we tried everything in every setting. Spent hours fiddling. There was a lot of residual moisture in the ground. We just had a cyclone through the area which with the 5000 gives better penetration. We will go back when it has dried out fully and retest.

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BB

All good mate. Downloaded yesterday and whacked them on the 3030. Going out Tuesday to Mt Magnet so will have a look - apparently there is some trash there...   

Good work

Thanks

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BB

The 7000 in spite of the weight. It is deadly on the little stuff and punches deep with the DoD 14 inch - the 20 inch should be something to behold.

I was worried about the weight but after a week of swinging it is fine. I picked up the 5000 for a swing to check some targets - it was like a feather with the 17 inch mono ....

If there is a lot of salty ground I would possibly reconsider - we found the 7000 was very unhappy in salty mineralized ground.

Good luck

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BB

Great post Gold Hound, thanks. Have you ever tried the 17 inch coil ?

BB

Big.........

20 inch or bigger please.

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BB

I come to this forum for information - I goto our Aussie forums for a laugh .....

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BBB

Marty is the swing arm included as well? I thought I read in the manual that it is an accessory you can buy for it????

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Steve and Chris. Sorry for all the questions .....but ...... did either of you get to have a crack on a salt lake by any chance?

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BB

Thanks Steve. I'll have mine Monday and be out there Wednesday. We'll see how it goes in some hot conditions (both temp and mineralization). I'm in the Murchison area of W. Aust, 40C + atm

Thanks for you info

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BB

Steve and Chris - I've read the manual and am wondering about the sound signal for large deeper targets.

The manual states :

"Large deep nuggets (typically ≥ 50 grams)

produce complex and subtle audio

responses"

What was your experience ? Any info appreciated .....

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BB

Any ideas on whether they will come out with a range of smaller and larger coils at the same time of the release?