vanursepaul Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 2 hours ago, mn90403 said: I have an inverter that is always charging my detecting equipment whenever the engine is on. The phone is charged on a separate plug but the USB would be good. A word of caution for Mitchel--- be sure to rotate the USA 12v cigarette ligher plug 180 degrees opposite of how you plug it in here in the USA or it wont work.... things are upside down there and it may overheat or something if you get it reversed.... Just a note--you sure dont want to blow a fuse down there because there fuses are left or right only.... Have fun mate? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanursepaul Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 2 hours ago, mn90403 said: I found the adaptors but now what plugs on that? haha It looks like a separate bracket. You may want to invest in a small fire extinguisher too Mitch....lolol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mn90403 Posted May 7, 2019 Author Share Posted May 7, 2019 Well, I've learned a few things today. First thing I learned was that my T-mobile account is active in Australia with unlimited texts and data! That would be good for meetups and maps for sure. If I need to check my voicemail or talk to someone then I pay $.25 a minute no matter if I make or receive the call. So a $30 local sim plan with unlimited international calling would let me call my voicemail to see if I need to respond to anything. This would have come in handy if the dual sim phone I was setting up worked but it had a software problem. Another thing I learned was that I do need to put all batteries in my carry on bags. Fred had made a suggestion very similar but I went to the Qantas counter tonight and they told me TSA would open a container, box or suitcase if they see any kind of battery in check on luggage. The 800 has a built in battery and the brains should be in my carry on bag but it is not necessary for the 7000. The battery for the 7000 and my old 3030 should be put in my carry on bag also. They said the remaining portions of the detector should be fine. We'll see. (What would they pay if lost or stolen?) There is no WiFi on Qantas. bummer Mitchel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mn90403 Posted May 7, 2019 Author Share Posted May 7, 2019 Simon, Everything comes off the inverter and runs into a power strip that has 2 USBs that I use to charge the 800. I plug in the transformer for the charger that charges the battery and that charger has a USB where I plug in the WM12. At times I plug in a AAA battery charger and I use those batteries for my flash lights when I night beach hunt. It's worked with the two cars I have here. Mitchel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afreakofnature Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 Good luck down there Mitchel!! I will have questions for you and all in the next 2-3 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northeast Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 I assume you are on the ground and hunting somewhere in the GT Mitchell? How was the trip out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mn90403 Posted May 9, 2019 Author Share Posted May 9, 2019 1 hour ago, Northeast said: I assume you are on the ground and hunting somewhere in the GT Mitchell? How was the trip out? I got here yesterday and started my training. We've 'slept in' late so far today in the rain and will go for another tour in a bit. I might not get detecting until tomorrow after the heavy rains are over. The temps are around 50 right now. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mn90403 Posted May 9, 2019 Author Share Posted May 9, 2019 Looking out a marvelous picture window at roos everywhere and birds and wow! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busho Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 20 minutes ago, phrunt said: Where are you that you can look out your window and see roos everywhere? in the outback already or across the road from a zoo? ? They come and eat the grass on our front lawn this time of year. Most country towns have them invade after dark for food. See them everywhere I go in central vic. Ultra common. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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