T2 AND CELL PHONES

[johnnybegood]

Hey everyone just wanted to point out when im out in the forest i get lots of interferance with my cell phone on.
But when im in populated areas i get none.
Is this because my phone is searching more in the woods...
thanks
John

 

[JeffNS]

My Fisher F4 will not operate with any stability at all if I don't turn off my cell phone. EMI big time. Do yourself a favor...turn off your cell phone when hunting with the T2. The Fisher F series, T2 detectors are all suceptible to EMI more so than most other machines...especially if using the large DD coils. Even if you're not experiencing alot of EMI, having your cell phone turned on while hunting will certainly affect the detectors ability to achieve maximum depth...not unlike hunting in close proximity to another metal detector.

 

[adams449]

Cell phones are intelligent to conserve battery power. They only transmit enough power to reach and stay connected to the nearest cell tower. When you start getting into a fringe area, you may notice the cell phone getting warmer. This is heat generated by the transmitter and the heat generated when the battery is expending power quickly. Best bet is to turn off a cell phone when hunting. Both my T2 and Omega have receivers that are so sensitive to overload, they are nearly useless when carrying a cell phone turned on. Don't get me wrong, this is a good thing. That is the thing that makes a detector work well, a sensitive receiver and filters to enhance its ability to receive the specific frequencies it is designed for. The outside interference from a cell phones indicates the receiver is on the cutting edge and should be a deep seeker.