I've got a question and I'm confused as well......

[Old Katz]

About the x-terra 305. It has two operating frequencies, 2 and 7kHz's and it will accept the 18kHz's
as well. The key word here is "accept" the 18khz but will it actually OPERATE at 18khz. I am now hearing that
it does not do so. The 305 will allow it to be used but only at the lower frequencies not the 18khz.

An example of this situation is the Garrett Ace 250 and the Ace 350. The Ace 250 operates at 6.5 khz and the New
Ace 350 operates at 8.2 khz, but the coils are interchangeable. Some people thought all they had to do was but the new 350 coil which is bigger
and use it on the 250. Yes you can do so but it will NOT operate on the 250 at at 8.2khz but the the original Ace 250 frequency of 6.5. And the
6.5 coils will not suddenly start working on the Ace 350 at IT'S operating frequency of 8.2 but will remain at 6.5.

Is this or is it not true of the x-terra 305 regarding the 18khz? If it does not really ooperate at that frequency then why don't they just
say so rather than misleading people?

Does anyone have the right information about this?

HELP
Katz

 

[Carolina Phil]

A simple visit to the 305 page at Minelab's web site states the following;

Compatible with Medium Frequency (7kHz) and High Frequency (18.75kHz) waterproof coils...

It's the low frequency coils that are not compatible with the 305.


Happy hunting.

 

[ramairnut]

You beat me to it. I have a 305 and yes it is only compatible with the medium and high frequency coils. These X-terras as a whole are far better than the Ace 250/350 machines.The displays on the Garretts are too small for my older eyes. The X-terras are very versatile and the options for coils are numerous which makes it like owning 2 -3 different metal detectors all in one machine.

 

[7centsworth]

The x-terra 305 will operate at 7.5 khz and the 18.75 khz. It will not operate at 3khz and that is why it will not accept that coil. When you put on a coil there is a way that you can make it tell you on the display what coil frequency it is. Maybe some one can tell you how as I have forgot. Hope this helps.

 

[Old Katz]

Ok then. The 18khz operates at 18khz frequency and that means (in my opinion) that it WOULD pick up old nuggets just like the MXT operating at 14Khz. It's just not as sensitivity as the it's bigger brothers, am I correct?

I don't own an x-terra but I saw a 305 at what looked like a reasonable price and got to wondering about it.

How does the 305 work in the 18k mode? Would it be better to stay in the 7k mode while relic and cone shooting or would the 18k actually make for a better hunt?

I never had a problem using the MXT 14khz in relick and coin mode.
Katz

 

[Old Katz]

n/t

 

[7centsworth]

In my experience the 7.5 hit coins maybe a little better. But the 6 inch dd 18.5coil I have is really sensitive to small targets and lead. I found alot of small civil war revolver bullets at a so called hunted out spot with it. I am in the future going to buy a 9 inch or 10.5 inch 18.5 coil for civil war bullets. The 18.5 also hit better on nickels . Lead and gold should be about the same conductor I would think.