Garrett Scorpion Threshold

[Ken in NC]

Wanted to ask about the Threshold tone on the Scorpion.

The threshold tone on the GTI model is more of a "background" tone. It is useful as an aid to make sure the machine is operating, but I feel it is just an artificial tone. It does not rise and fall with targets, and the target tone is injected in place of the threshold tone when a target is detected. It works fine, and one can get used to it.

I do wonder is the Scorpion employs this same system, or if it has the older threshold tone that rises and falls with targets?

Thanks for any insight from Scorpion users. I have read the manual for the Scorpion, but am still unsure of how this tone sounds in operation.

 

[John-Edmonton]

The threshold on the Scorpion serves a different purpose. Whereas, the threshold on the GTI series lets you know it is working and will let you know about the slightest snap, crackle or pop which should be followed up with further investigation, the threshold n the Scorpion has added features. I like to think of it as another way of setting up the sensitivity for more depth. As you advance the audio control, you will get added sensitivity and depth. This is useful for finding tiny nuggets, or deeper targets. I set mine lower when searching in sports fields for rings and coins, and increase it when searching in the woods for relics, as I want to dig all targets. Usually, the slightest change in thresh hold, usually indicates a metallic target.

That is one of the reasons I like the Scorpion so much. I have a lot of control in my hands to set it up for the type of hunting I want to do. Also, because it is an analog unit, the tones are more pronounced and give me a good understanding of the size and depth of a target. If you put in the time to really learn the Scorpion, you will discover how much of a great machine it really is.

 

[Ken in NC]

I have enjoyed reading your posts in the past. From you answer, it seems that the Scorpion has the type of threshold system that I would enjoy using.

 

[bearkat4160]

I must disagree about the GTI's threshold. It is only the GTI 1500 where it is used to tell if the machine is operating. The 2500 in All Metal mode is differen tand has a threshold that is used in similar way as the Scorpion and can be tuned also for sensitivity. If you turn it way down your signal threshold drops to where you wont here it. Just like the Scorp. Is just a function of an All Metal mode. Just to clear up any GTI 2500 errors. The 2500 using the threshold for fine tuning with the manual ground balance is very hot on gold nuggets and useful for prospecting while using the stock coil. Like the Scorpion.

Alan