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Thinking on going cordless
- Thread starter sasquache
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kschae4
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Sasquache- Yes, quite a few of us. Try the search hyperlink function above, then in the search messages field -add "wireless headphones" ,select minelab safari/ quattro forum (or other minelab fbs detector forum if you'd like) ,then under options, select all dates... hope this helps.... give it a few minutes to return results....HH today, should be in upper 40s here near the Jersey shore.
Been enjoying the discontinued RS 33-283 headphones for about five years now...
Been enjoying the discontinued RS 33-283 headphones for about five years now...
I went wireless with a few machines,then bought a few of the newer machines that come wireless..At first it was great,then I got tired of charging,storing,and just one more thing to make sure is working correctly before going out hunting..Main reason I don’t want any machines that need to be charged,I’m old school and prefer aa batteries..I’ve since went back to my gray ghosts and couldn’t be happier,just plug them in and nothing to worry about.
Goldstrike
Well-known member
Yep, another old schooler here and I stay with corded phones. I always carry 2 spare headphones just in case I'm far away from home and stores!
Goldstrike
Well-known member
sasquache said:
You got it sasquache!!
Although I invested in a RnB 3100 battery and haven't used AA's for a long time now. It's so much more convenient because I'm not looking at the battery status all the time. I'm buying the 3400 battery and will have 2 battery's which is more than enough power to stay out in the field or beach for many, many hours. I would never go back to buying AA's. I was burning through those too quickly!!!I'm taking the opportunity while the colder weather is here to go over my equipment and discovered a problem with the headphone connector on my detector. I took apart the handle (again) Ive done this a few times to check the wires and battery contacts for corrosion over the years etc;. Anyway, I discovered nothing wrong with the headphone connections on the detector but the push in 3.5 mill plug was defective!. It was only working in mono but not stereo!. A new push in plug was all that was needed. Now to get out in the field and see where all that gold and silver is hiding!!lol
Works well and I can use my existing pairs of corded headphones with it.
The only issue I have using it on my E-Trac is attaching the module. It is designed for the standard round shafts on most units, so it does not fit as well on the E-Trac.
I just got the 2 modules and not the wireless headphones. That way, if things go South when hunting, I can just unplug the module and plug the corded headphones directly back into the machine.
I do agree that charging these days can become a bit of a pain. Sometimes it is easier to grab the units that take batteries, extra set of batteries, corded headphones, and go out knowing there won't be many issues in the field.
It is nice hunting with wireless units though !
The only issue I have using it on my E-Trac is attaching the module. It is designed for the standard round shafts on most units, so it does not fit as well on the E-Trac.
I just got the 2 modules and not the wireless headphones. That way, if things go South when hunting, I can just unplug the module and plug the corded headphones directly back into the machine.
I do agree that charging these days can become a bit of a pain. Sometimes it is easier to grab the units that take batteries, extra set of batteries, corded headphones, and go out knowing there won't be many issues in the field.
It is nice hunting with wireless units though !
kschae4 said:
I've been using the Auvio (RS 33-283) for many years and they work great. I also use Deteknix Wirefree on my ETrac the charge last longer than the Auvio but I have extra transmitter and headphones for the Auvio so I don't have to worry about having to stop detecting because of a dead battery. Wireless is the way to go especially if you hunt in the woods as you don't want to deal with getting tangled in brush and limbs..
ronaldj2
Well-known member
I am currently using the zlink wireless heaphones that came with my Garrett AT max and a zlink transmitter on my Safari. I have been wireless for years now, these are by far the best that I have used so far. This is my own honest opinion. I do a lot of bush wacking with my detector and I dont have to worry about the cord getting caught on small tree or bush branches. The good folks at Serious Detecting might be able to help you out, or ask whoever it is you buy your detecting supplies from. Hope this helped. HH