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As 1515Art points out there were very few issues with the first run aside from screens and Ground Balance. Only complaints I've heard over the years were about later run GPZ's not being as effective as the first run when the owners sent them in and received a replacement GPZ in stead of a repaired one. I personally question it as I gave a bit of assistance to one such holder, he'd gone thru a few of them, and later on ran into him to find out my advice "fixed" his issue with the later issue Zed he owned. Like 1515Art I have an original brown box unit, the first demo unit for a certain company ;), and have had no issues with it at all. Most of the newer ones coming over the auction block are due to people being dissatisfied with the unit for various reasons. Weight being one of them and the need to use a harness. My opinion.

The results sound interesting on caps and warp around effects. I do hope this detector is tough on aluminum slaw as well. But how about bullets on the prospecting angle? Bullets are one critter I've yet to see anything tackle well when it comes down to nugget hunting.

Kinda like real estate Location, Location, Location.

Thanks for that Steve. I'd read it but it didn't click. So I reckon it wont be long till there is a hack.... well a few years maybe if you like your warranty ;) and have a couple of grand to break things with. Hahh. I was excited and well pleased with the new tech of the Zed so I am keeping an eye on this as my old DFX is a bit long in the tooth for a multi freq park sniper.

So when you say the 600 disallows access to the top two frequencies is this something in the reading material? :{) Are the goodies in the box waiting for curious fingers to turn on.....

Your forum here has evolved nicely as it is Steve no need to add bloat to it in my opinion. Just the kind of KISS forum I like to read in and participate in. :)

Well boots down in Oz land, tis magic. Got a small bit to break the ice on a hard hunted patch. .3 grams but its a start. Doing a section 40 and going to point around a bit. No glamor shots :) Slow and quite for a bit while me and my mates figure out our targets. Cant describe the smell of eucalyptus in the morning from the local fires or the beauty of the bush from a long drive from Perth but it puts in in ya. Coogardie is the drop TA!

If I can ever unass myself to get away from the beauty of the desert bush I'd love to get some fishing in, but I suffice to just sit by a dam and yabbie fish with a slab of coldies and a good book Hehh! The remoteness of it all is one of many reasons I do love Oz. The big smokes have their appeal, some of the cleanest cities I've ever encountered, but even they shutter up like small towns after a time. Not like here in the States where its full on in most places 24/7. Well tomarrow is the hop and in a week it'll be campfires and swinging. Mayhap I'll run into someone from here but I expect it'll be sunrises and sunsets with a bit of gold in my pocket to polish the day. Luck to ya Norvic, Nursepaul see ya in the flip.

Good on ya Aussieau! Good of ya to finally be able to turn them out on some good ground. Moral here I see is,"Never turn down an offer from the Locals." We yanks can be stubborn as mules sometimes but then I know a few blokes down there just as stubborn and usually they are on the gold ;)

Good thing my plates are WA and I can speak the lingo at need after a few coldies. But then not to many mess with the Mad Yank ;)

Appreciate the review :) Way to go Finders Keepers Tin City is in for a rumble I reckon.

Every time I've gone down under I've asked "What do you think of Australia?" and every time the reply is, "Tis paradise Mate." And I can believe it. You can make some good cash in the parks while ya wait to get on the gold. All those lost Abo's and Kanga's add up quick. Best hunt I had, in Perth, netted 225 dollars in a day. Wont say where but I was asked to leave ;)

Well with luck you'll figure out a pidgeon english with him that ya both can rely on after he gets over his bluey. Till then just open up note pad on your computer and share messages that way ;) My mates in WA usually just smile an nod knowingly when I start speaking Yankanese. Hahh! Hope they use a reliable donkey to get his bags to ya. Knock on wood I'll arrive full kit next week myself on the other coast. Luck with the hunt Norvic, Nurse Paul.

Finders Keepers in Kalgoorie keeps them in stock. https://www.finderskeepersgold.com/product-category/gpz/ Matt, the owner, will ship to the USA.

1. A signal graphic similar to the DFX but based on audio response with variable update speed, tie the baseline to threshold. 2. A reading on current GB so I can see when it begins to struggle instead of guessing with my audio 3. The ability to suspend coil operation temporarily while digging, taking a break or just going over to see what my mates found and compare signals. Tired of having to turn things on or off and chucking the detector away so I can dig in peace. 4. As said before, on screen clock without having to open the GPS Both 1 and 2 could be put together but would require a better screen.... 3 would mean a bit of circuitry or maybe programming... 4 should have been a no brainier for the engineers.

Most likely they did Steve. You have just that kind of forum when it comes to the who's who and whats what on new and old metal detectors. I reckon it does not hurt your a well known tester either ;) Mate down in Oz is going to give the Monster a go so I'll see it in action this year I believe. He wants to see how it mates up with his SDC. Me, I'll stick with my Zed. Gave up VLF for prospecting a long time ago however I do appreciate its use's for those who do use them.

Good gold and a good time, or just a good time, are what its about. Great stuff Fred Like the landscape a lot. Northeast, the Australian dollar is about the size of a quarter and a little thicker than a nickle. The 2 dollar coin is a bit smaller then the nickle and a third thicker. The 2 dollar loves to fall outta pockets but the dollar jumps just as often :) Made a bunch of cash in Ozzy parks detecting for that gold while in the big smokes.

All those thoughts on the old GP :) I have, retired, my old 3000. 3500 really did not do much better in my thought as I knew my 3000 and usually smoked 3500 users. Only things it really needed were the button mod, did that myself back when I got Rob A. to send me a 3500 handle on the sly.... ML didn't want anyone buying one unless they had a 3500... hehh next came the Pocket Rocket to replace the Humpy and Audvio wireless and a great coil for me was the NF 16" DD with reversable polarity. Other coils and such but still an effective combination here I reckon. Cant get some of that stuff anymore but then I have the Zed. Price wise on the 19 and an old GP unit in good nic I'm of the opinion I'd get more miles out of the GP due to its abilities to go where the Zed winges a bit. Something to be said about old analogue machines.

Gotta say thats not a Zed hole ;) Good on ya JP hahh would have dug a hole thrice that locating that target.

Don't own the 19, probably wont The 14 is and exceptional coil compared to the GPX series in my experience. Even on small stuff the Zed did as well on the small stuff as the SDC on hunted patches. Minor opinion. JP's got some strong mojo on the coil however its where yo hunt not what you get when it comes to results. My thoughts. Lot of areas where the Zed, large or small coil are limited.

Another great contribution JP and Steve. Got a bit of a kick in the last part of that vid watching JP dig like a honey badger and hearing the pitch of the detector shoot off like an angry humming bird. Hahh 🙂

Fred, Delays of that nature are not real common in today's aviation industry. However I did put the caveat of planing to stay in ones destination till wandering bags appear. Yeah it puts a dampener on plans and if there is a tight schedule its all the more important to make those buffers between destinations and final end points. Cheaper to discard a reservation than to show up at the counter without one. Between you and me this year is not a scheduled holiday should things work out ;) I dont do tours however my initial adventure to WA was an eye opener of sorts.... rebuilt a vehicle, hooked up with a guide *of sorts* and traveled from Victoria to WA... Kevin Hiller was on that trip so was Scotty but most dont understand that gotta understand Jackhammers army..... The previous trip 1999 was pretty much a play by ear but I did not suffer much more than an accelerated education. On that point... what do you do?... see previous post. Well no one's chimed in so here is a good hint... back packers.... seems we are the only country that does not cater to the industry.

BWAHAHAHAHAAHH! I snuck up on my ute one time thinking I was going one way when I went another... I have still yet to figure that out. Did it agian a few years later. No Old Bold pilots here. Bush is bush. Carry extra batteries and be prepaired for a long dark night. Compass is easy, note your sunrise and set in camp and note your track away from the tracks. Kinda sucks in OZ as the sun is in the north and you have to flip your file for that. Seriously though like said all the suggestions here are good and useful. Carry fire, carry water and a bit of tucker but if in a difficult spot STAY PUT and make some noise.... fire, radio, flares what ever. Also never ever leave without letting someone know where your going and when you will report back! Might help some one cares enough to go looking for your nugget cup. geo I'm diabetic so you know my meds are on me but its a valid point... not much use to me If I run out of food but heart med's dont require sugars ;).

Disguise is one way of hiding baggage. *nods to Steve* However most bag theft is related to new bags, markers or just plain physical markers like a lock. Photo's are always a great idea. Tell ya what I'm going to open this topic up a bit more. Give me some love here people :) I got over seas, with my bags, so what do I do to find a place to stay? Travel about the place~ Europe, Asia, Australia. Accommodations while you wait to get to a gold field or what ever you are hunting for *me a bucket list item is Great Britannia and the old fields there *... port of call, or just someplace you want to get a detect on ;). I will tell you mine but you gotta tell me yours. Travel is a significant thing to myself and those who just "want/dream" to go... and may do so. Heck just getting to Hawaii or Guam, Porter Rico can be a challenge but when you step outside the territories, I except Canada unless you a gun enthusiast, there are things one simply Must understand. It is not America anymore and that can be off putting. Got Ideas or practical advice on travel well spell it out mates PLEASE DO SO! No use keeping inside a pup tent in the American deserts when a few of us got out and about a bit. Me I'll keep quite a bit. Seems I killed my own thread with to much advice though it has gleaned some better information....

Gets my blood hot and that little desert devil is the tops :) Good stuff and in the heat. LOL gotta think of the fly's!