Elete 2200

[fowlercharles]

I would appreciate any info on the Elete 2200.When made? Performance likes, dislikes, depth, & disc.abilities, and price(new or used) Also, does it have the Tone Control? I have a chance at a great shape used one and don't know squat about the machine. Looks like it would be a fun little machine. Thanks! Charlie

 

[mwaynebennett]

I bought a new one in June of this year at Big 5 Sporting goods for $139. It is supposed to be identical functionally to the Discovery 2200 sold by Radio Shack.

It has different times for different alloys detected. Silver and copper give a high pitch "ping" and iron gives a low tone "honk."

There is a depth read out that is quite accurate for coin sized items On the display are shown various "likely" target IDs including iron, pull tabs/screw tops/nickels, zinc, penny/dime, quarter, half dollar and dollar. They give a crude idea of what to expect. I doubt any metal detector can do much better. These alloys between iron and silver give mid tones.

I like mine and would recommend one to others. I do seem to go through batteries quickly, about 5-8 hours until the battery level shows half power. maybe it is ok to run at half power. I don't know. I change the batteries at that level. I just bought some rechargable 9v batteries on ebay. Once they arrive, I'll give them a whirl.

Mark
Elite 2200

 

[fowlercharles]

Thanks Mark, that is a big help. Sounds like a fair amount of machine for the price. Now all I got to do now is haggle with the guy at the hock shop(yeah right).HH, Charlie