This forum covers the Minelab Sovereign, Sovereign Elite/GT and Excalibur Metal Detectors.http://www.findmall.com/list.php?21Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:07:11 -0600 Phorum 5.2-dev http://www.findmall.com/read.php?21,1093288,1093288#msg-1093288 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?21,1093288,1093288#msg-1093288 risus69 Minelab Sovereign Elite/GT and Excalibur ForumWed, 18 Nov 2009 18:13:11 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?21,1092446,1092446#msg-1092446 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?21,1092446,1092446#msg-1092446
Jerry]]> YAKE Minelab Sovereign Elite/GT and Excalibur ForumThu, 19 Nov 2009 10:27:04 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?21,1091582,1091582#msg-1091582 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?21,1091582,1091582#msg-1091582
Thanks, Eric]]> Eric Minelab Sovereign Elite/GT and Excalibur ForumMon, 16 Nov 2009 04:31:00 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?21,1091014,1091014#msg-1091014 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?21,1091014,1091014#msg-1091014 JHM Minelab Sovereign Elite/GT and Excalibur ForumSun, 15 Nov 2009 23:46:17 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?21,1090594,1090594#msg-1090594 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?21,1090594,1090594#msg-1090594I assume state parks are out but city parks, schools, ect ???
Any info greatly appreciated
Thanks
Grumpy]]> grumpy Minelab Sovereign Elite/GT and Excalibur ForumSun, 15 Nov 2009 22:08:25 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?21,1090251,1090251#msg-1090251 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?21,1090251,1090251#msg-1090251
Thanks for any help or advice,
Chris]]> southernstyle Minelab Sovereign Elite/GT and Excalibur ForumSun, 15 Nov 2009 00:51:41 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?21,1090153,1090153#msg-1090153 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?21,1090153,1090153#msg-1090153 Canewrap Minelab Sovereign Elite/GT and Excalibur ForumSat, 14 Nov 2009 07:33:05 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?21,1090124,1090124#msg-1090124 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?21,1090124,1090124#msg-1090124 crazyman Minelab Sovereign Elite/GT and Excalibur ForumSat, 14 Nov 2009 06:17:25 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?21,1089848,1089848#msg-1089848 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?21,1089848,1089848#msg-1089848
I'd like to get a hipmount bag for my XS-2a Pro. Is there anything about the 'new' GT hipmount bag that would prevent it from working with the older Sovereigns?

Is there something better that I should consider for occasional beach hunting? I want to keep the sand out, protect the housing and not have strain on the connector. And comfortable would be nice.

Second, any difference in the lower isolation rods with older and newer sovereigns? Changing coils is so much easier when each coils has a lower rod.

Appreciate any feedback.

Rich (Utah)]]> Rich (Utah) Minelab Sovereign Elite/GT and Excalibur ForumSat, 14 Nov 2009 04:52:17 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?21,1089692,1089692#msg-1089692 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?21,1089692,1089692#msg-1089692 edvard.d Minelab Sovereign Elite/GT and Excalibur ForumFri, 13 Nov 2009 18:17:20 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?21,1087885,1087885#msg-1087885 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?21,1087885,1087885#msg-1087885
There are several locations I plan to do these test hunts at which should offer good comparison info. One location is realitively clean, at the most moderate in trash, and has produced several deep mercs and Washingtons for me. I've worked this area with numerious machines, including the 6000 Pro XL, QXT Pro, and then later an Explorer. The QXT Pro was able to pull coins at it's maximum depth range....somewhere around 8 to 9 (at the most) inches in depth. The ground here isn't highly mineralized or contain a lot of iron or hot rocks. This site is much older than those Mercs and Washingtons and saw a lot of public traffic dating back to about the late 1800's. For this reason there should be deeper and older coins at this location.

Encouraged by the numerous deep dimes and quarters I was pulling with the QXT Pro, I was anxious to get back to this spot with a new Explorer. I hunted this area as a newbie Explorer user and then later as I gained the wisdom to hunt with it properly for maximum performance. I tried hunting in several configurations, including auto and manual sensitivity and with other various settings. The Explorer was not able to pull any more coins out of the area, let alone any deeper ones. Now, before anybody jumps down my throat about the Explorer let me just say that I've owned 2 or 3 and they are awesome machines. They'll hit harder and deeper on many metal types than the QXT Pro, but if the QXT is set up and used properly it gets about the same depth in non-mineralized ground on silver/copper coins. The QXT is a low frequency detector so silver/copper is it's specialty when hunting. However, if there is any kind of ground minerals or hot rocks in the area the Explore blows it away in depth on silver/copper. I just feel from my experience that under ideal ground conditions the QXT can match the Explorer in depth on silver/copper, probably why the Explorers I used were not able to pull anything deeper using the stock coil.

Anyway, this gives you an idea of what this one site is about. If as a newbie I start popping deeper coins I'll be real impressed. But I don't expect that to happen. We'll see, but as a more seasoned user later on down the road it will also be real interesting to see what this machine and 10" Tornado coil is able to do depth wise there.

Another few spots I have lined up are as follows. One particular location has such heavy hot rock and mineral concentration that ALL my previous machines were unable to get stable performance there. If you wanted to dig targets you had to dig the iffy ones because they were all that way. Lowering the sensitivity made the machines more stable but also limited depth largely. When I got my Explorer I went back to this spot and instantly starting popping barber dimes, indians, and 3 large cents. While the Explorer still wasn't given 100% perfect coin signals on everything but the large cents, it was giving me coin signals that were about 90% "perfect" and as a result gave me the ability to target potential coins and not just dig anything that sounded off as with the other machines. While these coins were only about 4" or so deep, the 3 large cents in seperate holes were in the 7 or 8" range and sounded real good (the ground in this area didn't have the hot rocks or mineralization. They did, however, each have an old square nail either on top to them, right next to them, or fused to the coin. Very impressive. So, this area will be both a good test of the Sovereign GT in high minerals/hotrocks, and also a good test for it an better area minerals wise but containing a lot of iron. A good test of both abilities of this machine.

At least one other spot (there will be others, I'm sure) that I plan to try it at is in the woods high on a ridge. This area is so remote and hard to get to that I'm confident nobody has ever hunted it. I managed to pull a 1909 barber half, 1904 barber dime, and an indian head penny from this site. It is infested with iron so I'm fairly confident there are more coins to be found if the Sovereign's Iron Mask can see the good through the bad.

Other spots will be described and the machine tested at, and as I said they will be visted as a newbie to the Sovereign and then later as I get more experience. The first thing I plan to do is do a comparison of the build quality of the Sovereign versus the Whites, as well as it's weight compared to them and the Explorer. That's the next message.]]> Critterhunter Minelab Sovereign Elite/GT and Excalibur ForumFri, 20 Nov 2009 13:46:51 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?21,1087657,1087657#msg-1087657 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?21,1087657,1087657#msg-1087657
I would like to see the new coil that is on the SE PRO, and the E-Trac to be standard on a new Sovereign. If Minelab can pull off a trigger pinpoint with the ability to still hip mount, that would be awesome but most likely impossible. I would like to see a target id built in if possible, instead of having to buy the meter separate. I would also like the target id tones to be digital in order to have a more distinction between various targets. So what would you like to se in a new Sovereign? And I dare ask does anyone know of any rumblings within Minelab that a new Sovereign is on the way? And God forbid that Minelab discontinue the Sovereign line. Can you imagine that:goodnight:]]> JASONSPAZ1 Minelab Sovereign Elite/GT and Excalibur ForumMon, 16 Nov 2009 20:32:26 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?21,1087323,1087323#msg-1087323 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?21,1087323,1087323#msg-1087323
**Treasure_Hunters** Minelab Excalibur 1000.

Basically, I determined the length of the cable that was needed on both ends..

Coil end & Control Pod end...

I removed "Cut" the existing connector that was on the WOT coil..

I then removed just enough of the cable casing in order to fit the wires into the
screw terminals, Without having too much of the casing removed. I had to use small needle nose pliers to grab the wire, bend and insert them into the terminals..

I applied a small amount of RTV Silicone Gasket Sealant to the Cable jacket where the wires came from and to the wires on the terminals. Just as an added precaution.


I would have used a rubber heatshrink tubing to completely cover the terminals and the wires. But I didn't think that it was necessary.. Just because of how snug the neoprene cable glands and grommets were to begin with.. along with all of the O-Rings that make up the Connectors.

I also added the Cable Strain Relief ends to both sides of the connectors..


Here are a few pictures of what I did...
I hope that this may help those who are trying to do the same thing for themselves..

These connectors are IP68 rated.]]> mtpockets Minelab Sovereign Elite/GT and Excalibur ForumSun, 15 Nov 2009 18:35:13 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?21,1087175,1087175#msg-1087175 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?21,1087175,1087175#msg-1087175
Complaining about the poor performance of the all metal mode of the Sov in another thread, I was advised by Oldbeechnut to try the reverse disc, that means searching in P/P mode, and checking in disc.

Waow ! what a difference. Once the threshold is stable, you get no falsing, no masking and a larger and deeper detection pattern.

I found the objects on the first picture at stunning depths with the 10" tornado :

The copper furniture decoration just over 16"

The Dutch coin (diameter 33mm, pure nickel) over the 12"

The tiny silver chain at about 3"

While hunting I found also TWO gold rings at more usual depths, so my first outing under "reverse disc" label is frankly a success.

Thank you Oldbeechnut !

HH

Nick]]> nick hunter Minelab Sovereign Elite/GT and Excalibur ForumThu, 19 Nov 2009 23:49:39 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?21,1086666,1086666#msg-1086666 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?21,1086666,1086666#msg-1086666Live in FLORIDA,need it now. The problem with my old one was salt water in the cable which travel to the box.
Sent it to MINELAB, repairs would cost up to eight hundred dollars.]]> colonboy Minelab Sovereign Elite/GT and Excalibur ForumSat, 14 Nov 2009 15:38:43 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?21,1086425,1086425#msg-1086425 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?21,1086425,1086425#msg-1086425Sadly it was only gold filled. Still it was a nice find.
Hear are all my other keepers for the week
Any Early Eagle and Flag with Shield gilt brass press on top to a milk glass bottle.
1-1/2" inch across - lettered all around on the edge, unreadable.
Any one ever seen one like this or know any thing about it ? I make it for 19th. century
Nice Philadelphia police button 5/8" inch across, age unknown.
Buffalo Nickel date unknown.
Barber Nickel date unknown.
Very nice medallion
Reads - I am a catholic in case of a accident call a priest.
with a the image of the patron saint of the traveler.
and a really neat little buckle 7/8" inch by 1" inch.
Hope you all had a great week!!!
The dog]]> dirtdog Minelab Sovereign Elite/GT and Excalibur ForumMon, 09 Nov 2009 13:38:32 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?21,1085657,1085657#msg-1085657 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?21,1085657,1085657#msg-1085657 crazyman Minelab Sovereign Elite/GT and Excalibur ForumMon, 09 Nov 2009 11:37:06 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?21,1085649,1085649#msg-1085649 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?21,1085649,1085649#msg-1085649
Thanks in advance

jason]]> JASONSPAZ1 Minelab Sovereign Elite/GT and Excalibur ForumSat, 07 Nov 2009 06:11:20 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?21,1085587,1085587#msg-1085587 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?21,1085587,1085587#msg-1085587 Critterhunter Minelab Sovereign Elite/GT and Excalibur ForumMon, 09 Nov 2009 11:17:48 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?21,1085263,1085263#msg-1085263 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?21,1085263,1085263#msg-1085263
H.H.]]> Waterman Minelab Sovereign Elite/GT and Excalibur ForumFri, 06 Nov 2009 08:45:23 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?21,1085081,1085081#msg-1085081 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?21,1085081,1085081#msg-1085081
Thanx

Beachnut]]> Beachnut Minelab Sovereign Elite/GT and Excalibur ForumThu, 05 Nov 2009 18:07:58 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?21,1085080,1085080#msg-1085080 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?21,1085080,1085080#msg-1085080Any one know of a waterproof case for a Sovereing GT
Dirtdog]]> dirtdog Minelab Sovereign Elite/GT and Excalibur ForumThu, 05 Nov 2009 17:42:23 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?21,1085046,1085046#msg-1085046 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?21,1085046,1085046#msg-1085046 dmohney Minelab Sovereign Elite/GT and Excalibur ForumSat, 07 Nov 2009 00:11:56 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?21,1084957,1084957#msg-1084957 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?21,1084957,1084957#msg-1084957
I'm hoping there are sound and visual clues to what the coin is on the GT just like there were hints in the QXT Pro. I know the old rule...don't rely on the meter. Still, I do like to have a clue as to what the coin might be before I dig it just for the anticipation factor. A friend's 6000 Pro XL with the old analog meter gives a much more refined target ID. He can tell by where the needle is if it's likely a clad dime, silver dime, clad quarter, silver quarter, half, and even dollar. Seems strange that a digital meter wouldn't have the same resolution. Are any of the analog ones for the GT ability to do this?]]> Critterhunter Minelab Sovereign Elite/GT and Excalibur ForumFri, 06 Nov 2009 02:31:11 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?21,1084596,1084596#msg-1084596 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?21,1084596,1084596#msg-1084596 Critterhunter Minelab Sovereign Elite/GT and Excalibur ForumThu, 05 Nov 2009 10:50:32 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?21,1084443,1084443#msg-1084443 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?21,1084443,1084443#msg-1084443 Ben ( Lancaster, OH ) Minelab Sovereign Elite/GT and Excalibur ForumThu, 05 Nov 2009 15:17:23 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?21,1084418,1084418#msg-1084418 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?21,1084418,1084418#msg-1084418 Ben ( Lancaster, OH ) Minelab Sovereign Elite/GT and Excalibur ForumWed, 04 Nov 2009 17:14:21 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?21,1084242,1084242#msg-1084242 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?21,1084242,1084242#msg-1084242
I got myself a nearly new GT one month ago.

I love the unit and found already keepers with it, two gold rings, silver, etc.

I find it different (of course) and better (my humble opinion) than the Quattro (collecting dust ever since : will be a good backup).

Being a veteran Ther, I know how to ground balance a detector.

It's just that I notice that the response in disc is much deeper and audible than the response in all metal.

I know of course that deep targets can whisper in AM, but the deepest I hear are not that deep.

Plus I do not hear them easily.

Is it just me or am I missing something ?

HH

Nick]]> nick hunter Minelab Sovereign Elite/GT and Excalibur ForumTue, 10 Nov 2009 23:37:32 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?21,1083941,1083941#msg-1083941 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?21,1083941,1083941#msg-1083941THank for the help
Grumpy]]> grumpy Minelab Sovereign Elite/GT and Excalibur ForumWed, 04 Nov 2009 08:02:26 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?21,1082815,1082815#msg-1082815 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?21,1082815,1082815#msg-1082815Thank's Gary]]> gear box Minelab Sovereign Elite/GT and Excalibur ForumTue, 03 Nov 2009 11:06:49 -0600