Steve Herschbach Posted October 15, 2015 Author Share Posted October 15, 2015 I also dont notice any difference ground balancing with, or without the ferrite ring. Maybe it is catered to certain ground types? That has been my experience with the ferrite ring also. My theory has been this is all about issues more common in locations in Australia than in the U.S. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1515Art Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 i don't really understand why minelab would keep the ferrite as a part of the ground balance procedure when it would make more sense to me if they just tweaked the software to ignore that ferrite mineral in the first place. again in my ignorance and if it can be explained in simple terms, what is the advantage in using the ferrite all the time and letting the GB software exclude that combination of minerals vs just writing it out by programing, because it seems the end result is the same and it would be simpler not to deal with the ring all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Herschbach Posted October 16, 2015 Author Share Posted October 16, 2015 Excellent question I have wondered about myself. The GPZ is new technology and no doubt more complicated than I appreciate. I am pretty sure if it was easy we would not even be talking about it. Truth is I have no idea I just go out and put the hours on the machine. My own GPZ is running just fine for me. All I could seriously wish for was for it to weigh less. A long day swinging that thing is a workout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banjo Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 That has been my experience with the ferrite ring also. My theory has been this is all about issues more common in locations in Australia than in the U.S. There are already great reports coming in from WA on some of the forums over here how much better the 7000 is once updated. http://golddetecting.4umer.net/t22605p30-gpz7000-up-date Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUddicted Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Excellent question I have wondered about myself. The GPZ is new technology and no doubt more complicated than I appreciate. I am pretty sure if it was easy we would not even be talking about it. Truth is I have no idea I just go out and put the hours on the machine. My own GPZ is running just fine for me. All I could seriously wish for was for it to weigh less. A long day swinging that thing is a workout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUddicted Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 I think that's the first time you've complained about the weight. I just think it takes that much copper to have that much sensitivity. So we have to just suck it up. Too bad aluminum wire isn't as effective/ conductive. And what about those who are wishing for larger coils from Minelab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Herschbach Posted October 16, 2015 Author Share Posted October 16, 2015 I thought the White's TDI at 5.6 lbs was too heavy. I thought the Garrett ATX at 6.9 lbs was insane. The GPZ at 7.2 lbs is getting laughable. What next, a 10 lb detector? It is what it is mainly due to the unique coil design and battery power needed to run it all day long. I am not the guy waiting for a larger coil. I want a smaller coil which when paired with the CTX battery may knock over a pound off the weight. I walked miles on steep hillsides all day before making that post and no support system works as well in steep terrain as in the flats. I am up for it but there is no doubt the weight is an impediment for some people. It is not a complaint so much as a wish but short of a smaller coil I am not expecting much progress. And I am not holding my breath waiting for that coil. Now back to swinging the GPZ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Herschbach Posted October 16, 2015 Author Share Posted October 16, 2015 You know, now I think maybe the machine is a bit better behaved in alkali ground. More study needed...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mn90403 Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Is the ferrite ring going to make me miss meteorites? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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