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  1. J

    Explorer XS Iron Mask Values vs SE

    From my research it seems that Minelab doubled the IM granularity on the SE (0-32) vs the XS (0-16). If the “high” and “low” of the range was kept the same, why do I see a number of posts stating an IM setting of -22 on the SE is the same as -6 on the XS? Would it not actually be -11? Thanks...
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    Help with Sovereign XS EMI shield

    I have one of the earlier Sovereign XS's, which does NOT have the EMI shield that goes around the main circuit board. I have some ideas on how to add one to my Sovereign, but don't recall where the wire that connects to the EMI shielding was soldered to. Can anyone help me out here with a pic...
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    Interference when using Garrett Pro-Pointer with my XS

    Was hunting with my Sovereign XS last weekend, and found that if I had the Sovereign within 3 or 4 feet of the probe while it was on, the Sovereign would go crazy. The workaround was to either leave the sovereign a few feet away while I used the probe, or turn the volume down on either the...
  4. J

    Tejon Coin Hunting Tips?

    Hey all, Recently picked up a Tejon, and while it'll be another month or two before the weather allows me to get any hunting in, I have been thinking about the best way to set up the Tejon for coin hunting. Does anyone have any "coin specific" techniques for hunting with the Tejon? How does...
  5. J

    Will an EX2 upper fit the E-Trac?

    I have an Explorer 2 upper with a new Sun Ray probe attached to it and was curious if this setup is a direct swap? Would hate to have to buy another probe. Anyone had experience with this? Thanks, Jeff
  6. J

    Bad coil, ideas before I try and send it in?

    When I bought my Elite (new) back in 04, it came with a 5inch excelerator S coil from detech. Believe or not, I never even took it out of the box till tonight. Put it on my GT and brought it out in the back yard to do a few air tests, and found that instead of the nice loud beep when going...
  7. J

    Sovereign Straight Rod Pics

    I'm in the process of "putting together" my new Sovereign straight rod setup, and was hoping some of you with similiar setups could post a photo or two. My setup consists of: Sovereign GT control box Pluggers Straight Rod Minelab 180 meter Sunray S-1 Probe 8 inch coinsearch coil Few...
  8. J

    Sovereign knob/toggle switch nuts

    I need to replace a few of the nuts that hold the toggle switch and knobs to the faceplate on my Sovereign. Anyone know where I can find some replacements? Once post that came up in my search suggested they were
  9. J

    GT Meter on an XS?

    Can someone confirm that the GT meter does NOT work on the older Sovereigns? I've heard the GT requires slightly more voltage? If it did work that would be a nice alternative choice for me instead of a used DTI II which seem to be hard to find. Thanks, Jeff
  10. J

    Swapping between coils

    Well I'm thinking about picking up another coil for my Explorer XS. What are people buying in addition to the COIL that makes swapping between the 2 coils quick and easy. I assume people are buying a new lower rod? I don't think they make the Explorer XS upper and lower rods anymore? Any...
  11. J

    Newbie with Explorer XS (LONG)

    Hey all, I finally managed to get out today with my new to me Explorer XS. The hunting site was a local city park that used to be a picnic grove that dates back to the 1870's. I knew the Explorer was a different animal then anything that I was used to, so here's what I had done previously to...
  12. J

    Proper method for using noise cancel

    Hey all, I recently purchased a "new to me" Explorer XS. I've read and re-read the owners manual and Mastering the Minelab Explorer books, but am still a little unclear about the proper use method for using noise cancel. Do I find a spot on the ground that's clear of metal, and hit the noice...
  13. J

    Old foreign coin

    Greetings all, I found this when I was a kid metal detecting in my front yard about 25 years ago. Always wondered what it might be, any ideas might be appreciated Here's the front [attachment 48390 front.jpg] Here's the back [attachment 48391 back.jpg] Size next to a Merc Dime...
  14. J

    DD coil for GTP 1350?

    Hi All, Anyone know if they make a DD coil for the GTP 1350. I've seen them for the GTI 1500 and 2500, but not the GTP. Any info on their existance, or lack of, would be appreciated. Thanks
  15. J

    Question on Iron Null?

    My current detector is a Minelab Elite. Can someone help explain the iron null feature on the sovereigns for me? I currently run in disc mode, slight threshold, no notch and the disc as low as it will go. I understand that when the coil is over an iron object, the detector will "null" (I'll...
  16. J

    For those who have owned both....

    For those who have owned both a Sovereign and an Explorer XE, how much faster is the recovery time between targets? If there's one complaint about my Sovereign Elite, it's the time it takes to get a threshold back after passing over an Iron target. This "recovery time" is time I'd rather be...
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