I have been using the 3030 about 3 weeks coming from about 5 years on the Etrac. I must say I am impressed. One of my friends has a new Equinox 800 & we have been comparing a lot of signals. Now before I get in trouble, is it okay to compare these two machines on this forum or must that been done elsewhere. I can't seem to figure out how to find the forum rules on the site. I occasionally see some scolding for posting in the wrong place. As soon as I get some direction I will continue the post.