Shallow water use?

[Aaron]

Since the control box is removable, can this be used in the shallow water like say waste level if you were able to keep the box dry?

Thanks!

 

[MHirschmann]

From what I have read, you need a signal extension cable that clips on the coil and transmits the signal to the headphones and/or the head unit. The coil obviously cant communicate with the other items when it is under water and so I have read that XP have some sort of clip-on antenna that makes it possible. Hope this helps. -Marc

 

[Aaron]

Yes correct it wouldn't be able to transmit to the main unit under water.
Thanks

 

[targets]

there were direction on the UK XP FORUM , its easy to do with an antenna cable clipped up the stem till its above water and it works.
but really may not be practical .
but having said that if its done well it could be long lasting .
use tie wraps and tape onto the coil

 

[Terry(Mi)]

If u find that thread could you pm me the addy, or do a copy/paste of the instructions.thanks!

 

[Andy Sabisch]

With the addtion of the antenna that clips to the coil, you can wade out as far as you care to. One way peopole have used it in the water is to put in a waterproof case made for the iPods . . . . and then you can plug in a headphone without getting the control unit wet.

Here are a few examples of what can be used:

As the old saying goes, "Necessity is the Mother of Invention" . . . . I am sure there will be some great ideas developed and shared by users over time . . .

Andy Sabisch

 

[Schultzie]

Do they make the antenna for the coil for underwater use? Or is it something one would have to do yourself?

 

[Finder82]

Do they make the antenna for the coil for underwater use? Or is it something one would have to do yourself?

The antenna is easy to make yourself. Strip exactly( no less no more) 35mm= 1.37 inch off from the plastic insulation from both ends of the antenna wire to expose the copper, use heat shrink tube to seal the stripped ends, like in the picture:
http://www.abenteuer-schatzsuche.de/images/1982.jpg
http://www.abenteuer-schatzsuche.de/images/1980.jpg

Attach the antenna with cable ties and test it out.

 

[Dr.Deus]

Do they make the antenna for the coil for underwater use? Or is it something one would have to do yourself?

The antenna is easy to make yourself. Strip exactly( no less no more) 35mm= 1.37 inch off from the plastic insulation from both ends of the antenna wire to expose the copper, use heat shrink tube to seal the stripped ends, like in the picture:
http://www.abenteuer-schatzsuche.de/images/1982.jpg
http://www.abenteuer-schatzsuche.de/images/1980.jpg

Attach the antenna with cable ties and test it out.

Hey finder82 im curious if you tried this out, if so how does it work? i just tried another method but when i was submerged more than 6 inches i lost signal on the coil. But i can almost bet you i didnt do it right..lol any tips? thanks

 

[Finder82]

Hey finder82 im curious if you tried this out, if so how does it work? i just tried another method but when i was submerged more than 6 inches i lost signal on the coil. But i can almost bet you i didnt do it right..lol any tips? thanks

Nah. I have not tried this myself, because i am not into water detecting. Pictures are taken from a German online shop.

 

[Dr.Deus]

Ok thanks. im investigating...HH