Faster VX3

[daddyflea]

Ok Guys I got my VX3 and I want it faster with more Separation in Trashy House Sites. I turned my SAT up Higher and turned my Recovery Delay lower from Factory Settings. Turned my Sensitivity up slightly and I put on a 6X10 DD Eclipse Coil on it instead on the 9.5 Concentric. I will need to get 8" depth. Am I on the right path here?

 

[Wayfarer]

Yes, but I would actually turn the sensitivity down a couple notches for trashy sites. In the trash you're not really after depth but separation. Turning down the sensitivity is a lot like putting on a small col, which is what you want. As a bonus, it will be smoother and easier to handle.

 

[daddyflea]

Yes, but I would actually turn the sensitivity down a couple notches for trashy sites. In the trash you're not really after depth but separation. Turning down the sensitivity is a lot like putting on a small col, which is what you want. As a bonus, it will be smoother and easier to handle.

Thanks that was what I was looking for. Since I changed from the Concentric to the DD I figured it was seeing less ground. I am sure I will have to adjust that on site.

 

[c4teeter]

You might want to try some of Fox's Programs... Made me fall in love with my VX3 (even with the stock coil) Anytime you can get a quarter at 12", it will make you smile Here is a link: Fox's VX3 Programs

 

[texjim]

The DD coils unleashed the beast in my VX3. I only use the stock coil at the beach.

 

[MackDog]

Good advice for trashier areas, the slower you go the more your detector will separate and tell you what it see's

 

[5900_XL-1]

Good advice for trashier areas, the slower you go the more your detector will separate and tell you what it see's

"the slower you go the more your detector will separate"

There is "too slow" though, especially with depth. Faster is necessary at times.

 

[daddyflea]

Good advice for trashier areas, the slower you go the more your detector will separate and tell you what it see's

"the slower you go the more your detector will separate"

There is "too slow" though, especially with depth. Faster is necessary at times.

I agree with the above. My Recovery Delay is set as fast as I can get it.

 

[Trashfinder]

The lower the recovery delay at a point depth drops off, so be careful.

 

[daddyflea]

The lower the recovery delay at a point depth drops off, so be careful.

I just checked and my RD is set on around 40 is that too low. I know that any lower and it starts to affect the signal.

 

[Trashfinder]

Use a deeper buried coin in your test garden and play and adjust it till you see it drop off. Your setting for 5,10 high and band pass make a difference as well, i believe 5 band is deepest. But requires slower sweep speed.