Fisher AQ Limited Is Now Available

[Tony]

Anyone know what changes have been made to the AQ v AQ Ltd?
 
I would like to know if Fisher have rectified these issues;

• Are they still using Vishay Potentiometers (Rated to IP67)?
• Are the rotary control shafts still attracted to a magnet (they should be stainless steel or solid nylon)?
• Does the noise free frequency selection still drop out between the different modes (after initially locking in the best noise free pulse rate / frequency)?
• Does the delay setting still default back to 7uS after switching the detector off (regardless of where the knob is set)?
• What is the latest firmware on these Ltd units?
• Have they sorted out the metal retaining nut on the coil connector that was causing “noise” from saltwater?
• Has the battery pack been upgraded in capacity?

If some or all of these issues are still with the AQ Ltd then I’m not sure that the product is really fit for sale ?

Would really like to hear back from those in the know…..or maybe even from Fisher

 

[Tony]

That asking price is brutal……..others apparently share a similar view.

 

[Tony]

I’m not hating on Fisher but I checked out the latest Fisher user manual for the AQ (Revision 2)……there’s about two or three typo’s in the first page alone…..could they at least get this bit right by proof reading the layout before publishing. The rest of the manual is littered with mistakes…..it’s just careless and rushed……there’s a pattern here ???

[eclipse]

I have one of the initial run. Also bought the Manta v3 which is a clone of Eric Foster designs. The Aq seems a bit pumped up Whites TDI. Its not ground breaking tech, no matter how they present it.

[Badger-NH]

If the Gold is as good on the beach as the AQ but with a much lower price, I might consider one.

I don't need it to be waterproof. Also don't want headphones or a neutral buoyancy coil. No speaker please.

[Tony]

2 hours ago, Badger-NH said:

If the Gold is as good on the beach as the AQ but with a much lower price, I might consider one.

I don't need it to be waterproof. Also don't want headphones or a neutral buoyancy coil. No speaker please.

Agree completely ?

I hope I’m wrong but I’m calling that Fisher won’t release any further AQ Impulse detectors at all. They are currently trying to offload the last remaining inventory of “Ltd” models……I sure hope any potential buyers know what they are getting into. I’d be surprised if they shift one unit. They might get a few bites around the $999 mark ?

[Joe Beechnut OBN]

11 hours ago, Tony said:

Agree completely ?

I hope I’m wrong but I’m calling that Fisher won’t release any further AQ Impulse detectors at all. They are currently trying to offload the last remaining inventory of “Ltd” models……I sure hope any potential buyers know what they are getting into. I’d be surprised if they shift one unit. They might get a few bites around the $999 mark ?

At 999.oo and knowing there would be No more, I would buy a third unit.....but not 2G?

For sure the machine has issues but after using mine, one for 3 and the other 2 years, as a PI, all metal only..seeing what they can do and the gold they have found for me, I would miss them alot if something were to go wrong with either.

Is this the end of the AQ line? Maybe do a Poll ?

One of many test video's of the AQ with my buddy Mike, a few years ago... Look ? close...

 

[Tony]

It’s definitely got some grunt……Fisher really owe it to themselves to re-release this model with all of the issues ironed out. 95% of the hard work and cost has been done already. 
With my GP3500, I can hit my smallish 6.5g 18K wedding ring at 17”. This is using a 14” DD coil (comparable in depth to my 11” Mono but much quieter). 
These detectors draw 0.75A which goes a long way to achieving these depths.

I’d be confident in getting 20” on that class ring of yours as it does have some profile to it. 
Have a good summer ?

[King-Of-Bling]

Limited , Unlimited , Gold....no thanks. I'll wait for the Platinum model ! A couple buddies have them and I'm not impressed. Even at a $G , I wouldn't buy one. I'll stick with my $600 DF thank you.