V3's coil

[perchdoctor]

I seem to be having a problem finding where the pinpoint is on the coil that came with the V3, I assume its in the center but one time it appears to be on the front of the coil and then the next time not, but when I switch coils I have know problem, has anyone had this problem with there coil

 

[robertk]

Make sure you're pinpointing from two different directions, on an imaginary "X" over the target.. The target will be where the strongest signals on the two lines meet. On mine, with VCO turned on, when I pinpint, the target will be right under where the stem attaches to the coil.

 

[Schrecky]

robertk is right. The stock coil is a "DD" type coil so to pinpoint the target sweep your coil back and forth to determine the point where the coil is directly over the target. Then, while your coil is over that point, move 90 degrees to the side and repeat the process. The point where the target lines up under the center of the coil in both positions is your targets center point.

If your other coils are teh concentric type coils (non-dd) then you can pinpoint from just one position.

Turning on your VCO can be a big help in pinpointing with either type of coil.

 

[BHNugget]

On mine, with VCO turned on, when I pinpint, the target will be right under where the stem attaches to the coil.

Mine too,its very accurate.Ive always heard that DD coils are harder to pinpoint with,but I havent experienced that with this coil.

 

[teckpro]

DD coil is not harder to pinpoint , Just takes a second step , its a different technique.

 

[perchdoctor]

thanks all I'll be more patient

 

[Rob in (Ca)]

if your still having Pinpointing Issue's, you might want to Enable Ratchet Pinpoint, as this aids in pinpointing, by default it's turned off. Once you get better a PP you can turn it back off

 

[CROCK of COINS]

HOW CAN YOU HAVE A PROBLEM??????

Put a coin down and LOOK at it! Pin point it---DONE

Place a coin on a piece of cardboard---OFF CENTER! Tape in place!

Now turn cardboard over and spin it on the ground You don't know were the target is. NOW play with your detector and pinpoint till you learn that sweet spot ;-)

Have Fun
Jerry

 

[CROCK of COINS]

After you get the pinpoint down...Place other targets on the cardboard---like a pull tab or bottle cap.

Then try to pick the GOOD target from the BAD!!! It can be FUN

Jerry

 

[perchdoctor]

Jerry I work in a park that was flooded in 1972 plus it was beer tabs central since before that, its the coil I wasn't use to I usually use a 6 x 10 ( from my DFX ) and have found everything from tack heads at fourteen inches to fuse boxes at 2' , I'll play around with the D2 more, its all fun to me. anything old in this park is at least 6 inches down if not deeper, thanks no problem here

 

[CROCK of COINS]

I am sure you will get it. But A lot of others just don't take the time to test a new coil out. Just a few times out with the cardboard test and they learn the coil and detector too.


Good Luck
Jerry