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53 minutes ago, RickUK said:

Any updates from the FLO or still waiting some feedback from them ??

They took it yesterday, but they are still waiting on the British Museum for an official report on it. So at the moment it is being recorded on PAS but not being reported to the coroner yet.... The suspense is killing me 😀

29 minutes ago, cuniagau said:

Did you do a little bit of "gold" dance?  Asking for a friend. (well maybe a couple, Andy and Lance) 

You bet I did..... 😃

51 minutes ago, RickUK said:

A very nice find for sure,like yourself the identity of the ring is a bit of a mysterious one for sure....in theory as it has no hall marks it should be old but not always the case as it could have been a special commission,also older rings like posy or for nobility would and usually have a inscription inside but that is not the case here.....is it medieval ?? pure gut feeling is telling me no as it looks like a modernist design.

It will be interesting to hear back from the FLO and see what they say about it,it certainly is a fabulous find and well done on connecting your detector with it and saving it.I seriously hope its a very old ring but gut feeling tells me otherwise.

Thanks for your thoughts RickUK , it's going to the FLO tomorrow and photos have gone to the British museum already, so hopefully a definative answer soon! 

28 minutes ago, Bfod said:

It has a few signatures of it being VERY OLD.

You should probably contact your local experts in the field, it may be worth multiple times its weight in gold.

Very nice find.

 

Thanks Bfod, it's going to my nearest Finds Liason Officer on Wednesday to see if it falls under the treasure act, if so It'll get handed in and will probably be bought by my local museum. Needless to say I'll be gridding that field to see what else might be in it!

6 hours ago, Sinclair said:

I've pegged the Minelab support again and this is one of their replies (ML85 / ML105):

"These range of headphones are a proprietary wireless system and are only compatible with the Manticore Equinox 700 & 900 and the Xterra Pro."

In my reply I've asked if it'll be possible to pair non-Minelab headphones and if there will definitely be no WM-style receiver.. Awaiting their response - but we all probably already know the answer.

Well, I guess I'll have to stick with my 800 - no new Minelab for me.

This was the response to my email to Minelab in Ireland regarding the headphone situation.

"At this time there are no alternatives to wireless audio other than the supplied ML105 Headphones or the ML85 headphones that ship with the EQUINOX 700 & 900 detectors.

This current limitation is because the MANTICORE and EQUINOX 700 & 900 detectors utilise our new proprietary low latency wireless audio codec that is not used on any previous products and delivers faster, higher quality audio than is possible with standard Bluetooth.

I am unaware at this time of any future developments that extend the variety of compatible wireless audio devices with the detector, but I shall raise your desire for a Wireless Module option for the MANTICORE as a feature request to our Product Development team.

The ML85 On Ear Wireless Headphones are expected to become available soon via our Approved Dealer Network with Minelab Accessory Part Number: 3011-0465 - ML85 Headphones.

The ML85 Headphones have the same physical form-factor as the ML80 Headphones that the EQUINOX 800 shipped with.

There is currently high demand and initial stocks in UK may be limited, but most dealers would be in a position to order these for you. Our UK Distributor can be contacted directly at the below details:"

On 5/30/2023 at 8:52 AM, Chesroy said:

For info 15 inch coils are being tested. Ignore the transmitter info if you wish but if you make to the end you will see he has a 12 x 15 coil attached. 

That's Neil Jones, he's one of the UK testers for Minelab...

30 minutes ago, Sinclair said:

Boy, that connector looks bulkier than the whole ear cup 🤨

I'd use a 3.5 audio jack or mini xlr - and rehouse the complete pcb in a 3d-printed case for example.

I've searched for ML85s some time ago.. seems you can't purchase them separately over here atm.

The guy on this video strips down the ML105s and states that putting the PCB into a 3D printed case would be a good solution. (You need auto translate on (unless you speak Russian!)) 

8 hours ago, Chesroy said:

You mean ML85 ? As shown in your picture

Yes, typo, ML85s...

The weather is heating up in the UK and the Manticore headphones are getting sweaty and uncomfortable. Minelab hasn't come up with any alternative solutions so it was good to see this hack by Scott Elliss in the UK. He's essentially used one ML80 ear cup and turned it into a WM08 style box that you can plug in any earbuds or headphones with a lead. He described the wiring as quick and simple to do, but didn't give an exact breakdown of whats involved.