A place to talk about & receive information about your favorite Los Banos Fisher detector. 1200 series, Coin Strike, ID Excel, ID Edge, Gold Bug, 2 Box. This forum hosted by Bill Ladd http://www.findmall.com/list.php?35Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:06:34 -0600 Phorum 5.2-dev http://www.findmall.com/read.php?35,1094453,1094453#msg-1094453 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?35,1094453,1094453#msg-1094453 BuckeyeBrad Fisher Classic ForumFri, 20 Nov 2009 11:45:24 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?35,1091310,1091310#msg-1091310 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?35,1091310,1091310#msg-1091310 u2robert Fisher Classic ForumMon, 16 Nov 2009 17:38:50 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?35,1090329,1090329#msg-1090329 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?35,1090329,1090329#msg-1090329 amcjavelin Fisher Classic ForumSat, 14 Nov 2009 15:09:49 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?35,1090286,1090286#msg-1090286 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?35,1090286,1090286#msg-1090286 shooter Fisher Classic ForumFri, 13 Nov 2009 19:10:01 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?35,1088186,1088186#msg-1088186 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?35,1088186,1088186#msg-1088186(This message does not contain any text.)
]]> SoCalLisa Fisher Classic ForumThu, 12 Nov 2009 20:32:14 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?35,1086955,1086955#msg-1086955 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?35,1086955,1086955#msg-1086955 u2robert Fisher Classic ForumSun, 15 Nov 2009 07:19:08 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?35,1086646,1086646#msg-1086646 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?35,1086646,1086646#msg-1086646 shooter Fisher Classic ForumFri, 13 Nov 2009 19:04:51 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?35,1086553,1086553#msg-1086553 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?35,1086553,1086553#msg-1086553(This message does not contain any text.)
]]> Frank in NH Fisher Classic ForumTue, 10 Nov 2009 10:36:22 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?35,1086499,1086499#msg-1086499 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?35,1086499,1086499#msg-1086499
When I tried to purchase this book from a book seller that had it listed for sale it turned up out of print. Being new to the 1280X for water hunting I need all the help I can get. Please advise if you have a old copy that you would like to sell. harpolds@gmail.com
Thanks Jim]]> waterboy Fisher Classic ForumWed, 11 Nov 2009 15:42:06 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?35,1085760,1085760#msg-1085760 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?35,1085760,1085760#msg-1085760 shooter Fisher Classic ForumFri, 06 Nov 2009 22:43:36 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?35,1085577,1085577#msg-1085577 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?35,1085577,1085577#msg-1085577 u2robert Fisher Classic ForumWed, 11 Nov 2009 18:51:45 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?35,1085535,1085535#msg-1085535 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?35,1085535,1085535#msg-1085535 Bill-NC Fisher Classic ForumTue, 17 Nov 2009 01:52:03 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?35,1082574,1082574#msg-1082574 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?35,1082574,1082574#msg-1082574What settings would you use ??
BJ]]> BJ in Okla. Fisher Classic ForumFri, 06 Nov 2009 12:14:11 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?35,1081759,1081759#msg-1081759 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?35,1081759,1081759#msg-1081759 Andy/Memphis Fisher Classic ForumSat, 31 Oct 2009 21:36:11 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?35,1080976,1080976#msg-1080976 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?35,1080976,1080976#msg-1080976
Sure had a good time with that old machine... Sure is true what that young one said about "Suprise Hunting" as I dug all targets that beeped...

HH Robert]]> bertman Fisher Classic ForumFri, 30 Oct 2009 18:11:50 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?35,1075238,1075238#msg-1075238 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?35,1075238,1075238#msg-1075238 shooter Fisher Classic ForumSat, 24 Oct 2009 14:04:35 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?35,1075228,1075228#msg-1075228 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?35,1075228,1075228#msg-1075228It has been awhile since i have used it ... i think i am doing it right, holding head off ground, handle button in, tune, release button,let head go to ground and re-tune depending on which way needle on meter goes... Thanx in advance ...]]> Weirdneighbour Fisher Classic ForumWed, 21 Oct 2009 09:44:45 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?35,1073288,1073288#msg-1073288 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?35,1073288,1073288#msg-1073288

]]> LX Kid Fisher Classic ForumMon, 16 Nov 2009 00:22:33 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?35,1072669,1072669#msg-1072669 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?35,1072669,1072669#msg-1072669
Any Help??

Thanks Mark ( ohio )]]> Mark ( ohio ) Fisher Classic ForumWed, 21 Oct 2009 08:27:56 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?35,1071858,1071858#msg-1071858 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?35,1071858,1071858#msg-1071858 treasuredog Fisher Classic ForumTue, 17 Nov 2009 03:04:27 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?35,1071031,1071031#msg-1071031 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?35,1071031,1071031#msg-1071031 jabbo Fisher Classic ForumWed, 14 Oct 2009 07:51:09 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?35,1068111,1068111#msg-1068111 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?35,1068111,1068111#msg-1068111 joe dirt_1 Fisher Classic ForumFri, 23 Oct 2009 12:41:26 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?35,1068097,1068097#msg-1068097 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?35,1068097,1068097#msg-1068097 goldman55 Fisher Classic ForumFri, 23 Oct 2009 00:02:35 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?35,1066754,1066754#msg-1066754 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?35,1066754,1066754#msg-1066754___________________________________________
1280x and Fisher Repair New
Registered: 1 year ago
Posts: 114
Sent my old 1280x in to have the coil changed...First Texas would NOT honor the lifetime warranty....$265.00 later and 4 weeks I got it back looking and working like new......Shame it only worked for an hour and a half before it quit. After 2 hours of arguments with repair they told me to send it back and they would "Look at it"

Last Fisher ... Or FIRST TEXAS Product I'll ever own
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Its only fair that our loyal Fisher customers get to hear what I found regarding this repair and warranty. Here are the details.

1280X
RMA# 4854
serial# 14224 mfg date March 7, 1988 ---(This is almost 12 years before Fisher even offered a Lifetime warranty!)

Customer called claiming lifetime warranty.
We did not find it in the life-time warranty database. Not registered. Felix then asked for some proof (sls rcpt, etc). No response to our request for proof. Customer sent unit in for repair.

We called with the estimate, $261.87. Customer claimed surprise to hear that he had to pay.
Felix requested proof of LT warranty again.
Felix requested name of dealer, anything we could do to help resolve.
Customer claimed he did not remember dealer, and that dealer was out of business.

He paid for the repair with credit card, approved on 9-9-09.

Detector failed very soon upon receipt.
We paid the freight to bring it back.
We calibrated the detector incorrectly and our inspection failed to catch the calibration error. We opened CA or Corrective Action report for this.


While it is unfortunate we did not fix the detector properly we did resolve it quickly and paid the return freight.

We did not begin to offer lifetime warranties until December 1999 and this detector never had a lifetime warranty-not even close-even thought the customer tried to claim this and then made a malicious post on this forum about us not honoring a LT warranty that he had to know never existed! He either bought it used without a warranty or new long before LT warranties existed.

Fisher always has and always will honor lifetime warranties on detectors that have it. Unfortunately customers that know they dont have and never had one try and claim they do which leads us to have to take the following steps;
1. check our lifetime database
2. request proof of purchase
3. see if the serial number falls under the lifetime warranty range

If the customer cannot supply this information and it falls in the right range we ask for the dealer they purchased it from and will try and confirm the dealer was or is an authorized dealer and confirm the sale though them.
We always try and make customers happy but are also reasonable with what we can and cant do. We always try and fix detectors properly and are proud of the quality of our repair work.

Thank you,

Mike Scott
Global Director of Hobby Sales
First Texas Products
Office 414-897-7005
Mobile 915-667-2225
E MAIL - ms@frsttx.com
1465-H Henry Brennan, El Paso, TX 79936, USA
www.tekneticst2.com www.fisherlab.com
www.detecting.com www.nightowloptics.com]]> Mike Scott Fisher Classic ForumSat, 10 Oct 2009 05:26:11 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?35,1065937,1065937#msg-1065937 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?35,1065937,1065937#msg-1065937 Pookybear Fisher Classic ForumTue, 06 Oct 2009 20:55:52 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?35,1065700,1065700#msg-1065700 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?35,1065700,1065700#msg-1065700
Took off for an hour and went to a lake that is about 10 minutes from home and fired up the Fisher.

First impression of the Fisher was that it was not on as it is so quiet and a tad on the heavy side compared to the Seahunter. Notched the discrimination half way as with the volume control which is a great feature. Coil is larger and the wire to the headphones appeared to be much more rugged. Have Rick from Sweetdreams Detector hooking me up with an extra battery pack (one in it a tad finnigy) and a hip mount.

For the pleasant half hour that I used it it was a joy and doesn't chatter or fad in and out like the Seahunter. Managed 13 coins at 39 cents, a dinkie and a religious medal thingie. Overall first swish was a success but from the reviews I'll limit it to fresh water and leave her home when I go south this winter!

Any advice on the operation of this machine appreciated!
]]> Leslie(nova scotia) Fisher Classic ForumTue, 10 Nov 2009 12:18:47 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?35,1065510,1065510#msg-1065510 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?35,1065510,1065510#msg-1065510Online it seems good for large objects, but how would it do with coins, watches in soil and on the beach??
Any idea as to possible depths in low mineralized soil
Thanks, Cesar]]> port1972 Fisher Classic ForumMon, 05 Oct 2009 22:20:54 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?35,1064712,1064712#msg-1064712 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?35,1064712,1064712#msg-1064712 shooter Fisher Classic ForumSun, 04 Oct 2009 05:38:44 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?35,1064612,1064612#msg-1064612 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?35,1064612,1064612#msg-1064612 shooter Fisher Classic ForumMon, 19 Oct 2009 19:41:13 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?35,1064268,1064268#msg-1064268 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?35,1064268,1064268#msg-1064268
Has anyone tried this type of test with a 1236? I don't have a big old iron nail to test this. I would sure think that this recovery speed would be an extremely important ability for a detector. I read on another site that the 1236 was only average in this ability.

Thanks,]]> Osage Fisher Classic ForumWed, 14 Oct 2009 16:34:29 -0500