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Hoff is of german, danish, dutch origin.  Maybe clean up the lettering and see if you can make out any more.

The angles of the two pipe facings is interesting and trying to visualize how this item would be integrated either solely or with multiple ones.

Nice job Mitchel, hard work pays off.

Regards,  Ceril

I had to buy a second scale with 0.001g resolution for the 6000 finds.

That is why I carry the wired cable with me at all times when I am prospecting as a backup to wireless.  Of course I am assuming that the detector will provide power, to the wireless headphones, through the cable and it will work even if the headphones are not powered up, will have to test this.

I tested it and it works with the cable and without powering up the headphones so it looks like the headphones are just passive when used with the oem cable.

Thanks for info.  Makes you wonder what good the insurance is if it insures nothing?

I found some gold ore some time ago and had a friend slice it for me on this diamond saw.  I would like to have some of it turned into jewelry.  Can someone advise me on where to go to get cabochons made for like a ring or a pendant and then set them.  I would want someone that is reputable to do it since I think these samples can yield multiple pieces and want to make sure I am not ripped off.  I have also watched some videos on how to make cabochons yourself but not sure if it is cost effective to invest in lapidary equipment for such a small quantity of ore.  I live in Hemet, CA and would prefer to go to a shop instead of mailing samples off to someone. 

Well the planets aligned and Chris at AZ Outback was able to supply one, finally the wait is over.

Thanks for the input guys.

Regards,  Ceril

Thanks Dave, I am now on Ron's wait list.  You got his last one, good luck using it.  Let me know how it compares to the stock 11 inch for depth on 0.5 gram or larger.

Has anybody taken delivery of NF Xceed 12x7 coil for 6000 in last two months?

I have been on wait list at Rob's Detectors for 2 months now.  Starting to wonder if manufacturing has stopped?  Would it help to put myself on wait list at other suppliers to see if there is a better chance with multiple suppliers?  Any other sources?

Thanks for the input guys.

One observation I should share.  I checked my SDC2300 Lithium Battery one time when I first got the machine and when it was fully charged it did not read anywhere close to the rated output of 7.4 Volts.  I don't remember what it read but it was way low.  Maybe someone else can put a meter on their battery to confirm my observation.

I need a new coil cover.  Where is best/easiest place to order one?

Has anyone compared the depth performance on different size targets between the NF 12x7 and the Stock 11 inch?

will check it out, thanks

On 3/19/2023 at 6:01 PM, Redz said:

Back country navigator pro has around 9 topo map options and several hybrid satelite topo options. You can also download the property boundaries as an add on.

Hey Redz,   Can you tell me more about the "hybrid satelite topo options".  I don't believe that I have used this feature and would like to know how to enable it.

8 minutes ago, Redz said:

Back country navigator pro has around 9 topo map options and several hybrid satelite topo options. You can also download the property boundaries as an add on.

This (BCN) is also what I have been using for about 6 years and does everything I need it to.  One time fee and I also bought the BLM map overlays for CA, NV, AZ.

On 3/2/2023 at 5:21 PM, Tony said:

It’s cheaper for me to fly the 10,000 miles to the USA, pick up my new 6000 and then return home than it is to drive the 15 minutes to my local Minelab dealership…..in fact, I would have enough for a few nights in Vegas as well 🤔

A few nights in Vegas will blow that discount out of the water

Beautiful !!  You can't sell that, keep it for yourself.

On 2/15/2023 at 1:42 PM, Sheppo said:

That explains why the Axiom I was having a go with the other day wanted absolutely nothing to do with the .5g nugget we’d found on the nose or tail of the coil. It was the same in the scoop aswell as in the ground. Not ideal having it use the centre of the coil to reduce a scoop of dirt.

I didn't like this feature of the ATX DD coil since it essentially reduced the sensitive part of the big coil down to a 5 inch round coil and this reduction in ground coverage was not ideal for me.

I owned one for about 6 months and sold it, great electronics, terrible package.

Nice chunk.

I followed up and did some more sensitivity testing a few days ago to characterize my GPX6 post "audio fix" performance. I went through all the settings again while using my #8 bird shot test target buried at 1 inch in mineralized soil.  I also brought my Gold Bug Pro-5inch round coil and my SDC2300 along for comparison.  The GB-Pro ground balanced at 88 with one to two ferrous bars showing to confirm the soil mineralization.

The GB and the SDC both detected the target with a descent audible tone, but of the two machines, the SDC had the quietest signal response on default gain of 2 with some improvement with gain of 4.

On the same target, the GPX6 still had a good audible signal response in all gain settings with a slight but noticeable better response on the higher gain settings.  Threshold was very stable with manual gain settings of 1-6 using both the internal speaker and oem BT headphones.  Threshold got progressively more unstable (warbly) with manual gain settings of 7-10.  Whilst going through all the settings I did make two observations.

1.  The threshold was noticeably more stable in Auto1 gain setting vs Manual-10.  Even manual gain settings of 7,8,9 appeared to have a more unstable threshold than Auto1.

2.  When using "Silent" threshold mode it is really silent now in the lower manual gain settings.  Before the repair I remember this mode wasn't all that silent with a few peeps now and then.  This might be the best indication so far that the "audio fix" has improved overall threshold stability of the machine.  I rarely, if ever use the silent threshold mode but I find this an interesting observation.

So in summary the sensitivity of my GPX6 is as good or better than my GB-Pro, on small shallow targets, and significantly better than my SDC with oem wired headphones.  Not saying that the SDC wont detect small targets, because it will, but the GPX6 responds significantly better.  I have found some tiny nuggets and also the usual small lead bird shot with my GPX6 and I still believe that it has the performance of a PI with the sensitivity of a VLF.

I was debating on selling my SDC2300, since I don't use it and it has become a backup machine to my 6000.  Now with this price drop on a new one it will be tough to get a fair price on a used one, even a gently used one with few hours like mine.  I might just have to keep it in the event that I start detecting in rivers or creeks.

16 hours ago, Gold Seeker said:

If you look at the photo again you'll see the outer ring in not raised but instead is down from the inner raised portion, you can tell by the shadow of the "X" portion on top of the coil.

Does that indicate it might be flat wound?