Golden uMax All Metal Mode Question

[reddirtfisher]

Hi Guys, I really value the opinions, instructions, and experience of all you Tesoro users. I am kinda new to Tesoro and have an all metal mode question. I used to have a White's IDX Pro. It had a non-motion all metal mode pinpoint switch mounted under the handle ( like the Tejon has). When I used the Whites in all metal the target would get louder like normal. I could stop moving my target completey and the sound would stay there until you moved it away from the center of the coil. Now, on my Golden when I switch to all metal there is a sound like a VCO and it gets louder as the target approaches the center of the coil, but if I stop and keep the target in center of the coil without moving it then the sound just fades away. Is this normal? Should I send it in to have it checked? My Silver Sabre uMax almost does the same thing so I am wondering if this is just normal behavior for Tesoro units. Your help on this might save it a trip to the shop. Thanks, RDF

 

[Monte]

I am kinda new to Tesoro and have an all metal mode question. I used to have a White's IDX Pro. It had a non-motion all metal mode pinpoint switch mounted under the handle ( like the Tejon has). When I used the Whites in all metal the target would get louder like normal. I could stop moving my target completey and the sound would stay there until you moved it away from the center of the coil.

The White's Classic series have a slow auto-tune speed. If you hold them stationary over a located target for a long enough delay, they will gradually auto-tune (retune) to the Threshold level. For me it is a rather comfortable retune speed and quite functional.

Now, on my Golden when I switch to all metal there is a sound like a VCO and it gets louder as the target approaches the center of the coil, but if I stop and keep the target in center of the coil without moving it then the sound just fades away. Is this normal?

Yes, that's normal. The modern Tesoro's have a faster auto-tune speed and that's what you hear if you hold the coil stationary over a target. It is a rather brisk speed, and I personally with is was slower or more delayed.

Should I send it in to have it checked? My Silver Sabre uMax almost does the same thing so I am wondering if this is just normal behavior for Tesoro units.

Yes, it's 'normal' with most of them offered today. Some of the earlier Tesoro models, like the 'original' Bandido, had a little slower autotune speed that I did like, then they sped it up along the way.

Just one of the things we have to live with and sending it in would be a waste of time.

Monte

 

[Hombre]

Well RDF,

The Golden

 

[reddirtfisher]

Yes, That explains a lot. I just got confused when I read in the Golden uMax owner's manual that it has a non motion all metal mode Thanks for the input Monte and Hombre. It's great to have people on here that can help clear up some of these technical issues You guys have a great day, RDF.