I have read and re-read the E-trac instruction manual, and also Andy Sabisch's book on the E-trac about normal and sizing mode. I have tried both out in my coin garden, and really can't tell much difference in them. It would be very helpful to use the sizing mode to tell the difference between a crushed can and a coin. Can anyone explain the difference, and how to use them? Thanks.
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Help with Normal and Sizing mode
- Thread starter Mosley
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silvereagle
Member
I use sizing,when i hit a coin you will amost know it is a coin by the short sound you get,hope that helps
Myownwings
New member
Take a short piece of copper pipe and test that, you'll soon understand the difference.
Mosley,
Think of it like this; In the NORMAL mode, when you press the pinpoint button and swing the detector over the target you have found, the sensitivity of the detector will decreases a little bit each time you swing the coil over the top of the metal object, until you get just barely a whisper after several swings which helps many people 'pinpoint' the target better.
In the SIZING mode, the detector will NOT decrease in sensitivity as you swing the coil of the target. This allows you to get an idea if you are over a large target, small target, a long and narrow target, and therefore size and shape the target using the pinpoint mode. You can watch the Intensity meter that comes up near the top of the screen as you do this. The pinpointing segments come in from the left and right as the coil becomes centered over the target even if the audio level seems like it is at max.
If you are over something big, you can 'detune' the pinpoint mode by starting the coil out partially over the target when you press the button and begin pinpointing. This effectively starts you off with less sensitity. Conversely, if you are having a hard time pinpointing something and can't seem to find it, you may have unknowingly started your pinpointing directly over the target, or something large nearby. Try moving the coil to a clean area and repressing the 'pinpoint' button, and begin your pinpointing again.
It was suggested above that you try both modes with a piece of pipe or similar and you will very quickly see what each mode will do.
Let us know how if that works for you.
Rich
Think of it like this; In the NORMAL mode, when you press the pinpoint button and swing the detector over the target you have found, the sensitivity of the detector will decreases a little bit each time you swing the coil over the top of the metal object, until you get just barely a whisper after several swings which helps many people 'pinpoint' the target better.
In the SIZING mode, the detector will NOT decrease in sensitivity as you swing the coil of the target. This allows you to get an idea if you are over a large target, small target, a long and narrow target, and therefore size and shape the target using the pinpoint mode. You can watch the Intensity meter that comes up near the top of the screen as you do this. The pinpointing segments come in from the left and right as the coil becomes centered over the target even if the audio level seems like it is at max.
If you are over something big, you can 'detune' the pinpoint mode by starting the coil out partially over the target when you press the button and begin pinpointing. This effectively starts you off with less sensitity. Conversely, if you are having a hard time pinpointing something and can't seem to find it, you may have unknowingly started your pinpointing directly over the target, or something large nearby. Try moving the coil to a clean area and repressing the 'pinpoint' button, and begin your pinpointing again.
It was suggested above that you try both modes with a piece of pipe or similar and you will very quickly see what each mode will do.
Let us know how if that works for you.
Rich
EladSwerdna
New member
A few days ago I read this post. That same day I went out detecting and switched over to sizing mode. I have to say, I like it and will probably stick with it.
So, thanks!
So, thanks!
E-Trac-Ohio
Well-known member
I switched over to Sizing Mode about 6 months ago - went back to Regular Mode for a day - didn't like it.
I like Sizing Mode the best - just my opinion - guess it's also what ever you get use to.
I like Sizing Mode the best - just my opinion - guess it's also what ever you get use to.