different frequencies????

[whadda]

my wife and I have only been detecting for a couple of weeks as some of you know,( and the bug has bit hard as I new it might) but under bad advice got 2 detectors with the same frequencies ( not from this Forum),, this is alright so long as we stay away from each other,, which at times is not great as Carla has some trouble getting used to her machine it is good to be close so we can work these things out,,and also share the joy of our finds as they happen,, so have thought a bit about a new machine and was wandering what is a good step up that still does alot of the same things as the Ace 250,, thought a bit about the 2500 as it seems to be the dream machine of many,, have sold some other hobby items of mine so cash is up a bit,, we will be mainly using them in parks and at the beach,, not in the water,, have thought about the gold idea but getting the time at the moment is not easy so am ruling that out for now,, maybe there will be room for a dedicated gold machine a bit later on ,,any advise would be great,

Cheers Roger



Ps. we are in Australia so high mineralization is on the cards

 

[dahut]

You could just stagger, one in front of the other, and slightly off to on side. You are still close that way, but not interfering with each other.

However if you just want another unit to try, the question has to be asked: Are you intent on a Garrett?

If so, then the GTP 1350 is like a Super Boosted ACE 250.

It is everything that little detector wants to be. If you like the ACE, you are bound to LOVE the GTP 1350.
It also has auto ground tracking, a salt elimination mode for the beach and the newer ones have a special chip set to handle "hot" ground conditions. I'd call it a good step up.
The Gold Stinger from Garrett can also handle whatever conditions you throw at it, as it is a prospecting unit and so made to handle bad ground conditions. But it is strictly "beep and dig"... no display, no tones, etc.

You may not know, being new to this forum, but I use upper-end detectors from each of the main U.S. makers. I've even had a go at a few of your own country's Minelab offerings.

If you want something other than Garrett, PM me and I'll be happy to make a recommendation.

 

[metalhead]

Dahut offers some good advice.That 1350 seems like a really great machine, although it's not one that I own or use.(Maybe in the future) My choice would be the Scorpion because it is one heck of a coin shooter as well as a great gold machine. You'd be killin' two birds with one stone. The price is right, too! There were so many of them flooding the Australian market back during that latest big gold rush I bet you'd really be able to find a used one over there for dirt cheap, then use the money you saved for some more prospectin' equipment.

Best of luck to you whichever machine you decide to get.Happy Hunting!

 

[dahut]

My choice would be the Scorpion because it is one heck of a coin shooter as well as a great gold machine. You'd be killin' two birds with one stone. The price is right, too! There were so many of them flooding the Australian market back during that latest big gold rush I bet you'd really be able to find a used one over there for dirt cheap, then use the money you saved for some more prospectin' equipment.

These are good points.

 

[Uncle Willy]

A friend of mine ( former head sales Rep for Garrett) markets a frequency adjuster that mounts to any detector and changes frequencies to whatever level is desired. If interested I'll check with him. I think he advertises in Lost Treasure, W&ET, and other treasure mags.

Bill

 

[metalhead]

A friend of mine ( former head sales Rep for Garrett) markets a frequency adjuster that mounts to any detector and changes frequencies to whatever level is desired. If interested I'll check with him. I think he advertises in Lost Treasure, W&ET, and other treasure mags.

Bill

Now THAT is something that I would be very interested in having. Especially since I got an Ace for myself now and join wifey with her Ace. If I could adjust the frequency on my Ace, that device would be worth it's weight in gold to me.

Please let us know where to purchase this frequency modifier Uncle Willy. I'm gonna see if I can find any more info on it, too. Thanks a million!Happy Hunting!

 

[Uncle Willy]

I'll let you know. I'm getting some more info on them. Suggested retail is $49.95 but I may be able to get them for less. They are available for all makes of detectors.

Bill

 

[whadda]

that's interesting keep us posted ,, will buy one for sure,

cheers Roger

 

[metalhead]

 

[metalhead]

Just curious if Uncle Willy or anyone has found any info on these frequency adjusters?Through where can they be purchased? I haven't been able to find any info on them. Thanks in advance.Happy Hunting!

 

[whadda]

I talked to a rep who talked to Garrett Australia today, and he said that if we send the detector back to him,for a small charge they can be ajusted on the board by replaceing a diode or something like that,, thought I might go that way, he also said just swaping the standard coils from one machine to another might just change things enough that we should be able to be within 10 feet or so, I am going to try this tomorrow, will let ou know if it helps

 

[Mick in Dubbo]

Phil (Australian Garrett importer) really knows his stuff. A straight shooter too. He's given me some good advice in the past.
It looks like you have the best outcome. Having the same machines will really help with learning your machines.
Mick Evans.