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Recent content by ralphiejc

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    CTX 3030-poor example of a `WATERPROOF`machine

    Ive had other `WATERPROOF`machines in the past and never had a water problem and paid less than half the price.Dont get me wrong...I love the 3030 and the things it can do.But when it comes to being waterproof it missed the mark....Ive had to put automotive battery terminal protector grease on...
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    GPS-battery drain?

    Does running in GPS mode put more of a drain on the battery?
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    my thoughts about adding GPS to a metal detector....

    I see in todays fast moving electronics world that all the `Toys`are morphing into the same item that does everything.The cell phone for example which primary use was for talking has many more uses and the least used feature is verbal communication(the original purpose)...The Gray Ghost...
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    gps ??

    I own the 3 Explorers,XS,II + SE and am thinking of the CTX..I just beach/shallow water hunt and have no use for the GPS nor the wireless headphones for that matter.My question is,do many of you use the GPS feature on the 3030 ? I would think anyone artifact hunting in wooded areas would...
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    RTG #710 LONGNOSE SCOOP ???

    Thinking about getting the RTG 710 scoop but would like to get some feedback first from anyone using it in the wet beach sand.Any input would be helpful..Thanks,Ralph
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    Love my Explorer`s

    I`ve been using the Explorer`s almost exclusively since they first came out in 99..I have the XS,II and SE pro..I`ve been so successful with them finding gold,platinum,silver etc that I had a shirt made showing the Explorer on the front and a jewelery box(that was filled 4 times) full of finds...
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    SEF coil for Soverign to Explorer???

    can an SEF coil for a Soverign be rewired and repluged to work on an Explorer or are they totally different coils???..anyone try it???Thanks,Ralph
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    Tesoro 9v battery mod

    I converted my Vaquero single 9v battery to a 6 cell AA battery pack(9v) for longer battery life(Photo shows AA battery size and battery from inside 9v,one of six).-first I stripped a dead 9v battery (duracell has strips attached)for the terminal end with the thin connecting strips...
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    Iron infested beach

    DeMarco did a utube on the 3030 to show how well it did picking out good targets amongst all the iron.Im wondering how the etrac or explorer (set up properly) would do on that same beach.Anyone try it?? Im trying to justify the price tag of the 3030...Ralph
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    Iron infested beach

    DeMarco did a utube on the 3030 to show how well it did picking out good targets amongst all the iron.Im wondering how the etrac or explorer (set up properly) would do on that same beach.Anyone try it?? Im trying to justify the price tag of the 3030...Ralph
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    Iron infested beach

    DeMarco did a utube on the 3030 to show how well it did picking out good targets amongst all the iron.Im wondering how the etrac or explorer (set up properly) would do on that same beach.Anyone try it?? Im trying to justify the price tag of the 3030...Ralph
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    Maiden voyage with Tiger Shark

    I took the Tiger Shark which I received yesterday,to a fresh water lake that I and a friend (and signs that others were there too) have worked a few times receintly.I thought we did a pretty good job of `cleaning it out`.So we thought!But as they say ,`its NEVER cleaned out!!.My friend used an...
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    TigerShark mode question...

    which would be the better operating mode for fresh water lakes...all metal fast,slow or disc..??..The disc mode seems to have a crisper response to a target than fast or slow in an air test which makes me wonder what the benefit would be in using AM fast or slow..(I dont mind digging bobby...
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    the Tiger Shark is said to be deadly on gold chains.which of their land machines are equal to the task??

    n/t
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    Any hope for my ailing Garmin265W.???

    My Garmin 265W doesnt turn on..When I hit the on switch `GARMIN`lights up and it says`loading maps`....thats it...(it started with a `freeze up`while navigating).When I connect to the computer and Garmins site it doesnt get recognized(but my Garmin205 does).Is there any future for this unit or...
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