Well fellas i been huntin in the factory presets and havin pretty good luck with it in this mode. Have been using the digital screen( these numbers are all new to me). So what doya think should i go to the advance ? If so dose anyone have any good programs i could try. I really like not hearing all the iron ( had enought of that with the Fisher ) WHATS NEXT ?
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Whats next ?
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greasecarguy
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I'd wait for Bryce to respond......
the smartfind screen...because if you have been using the digital numbers then you have not been in the factory presets.
Step # 2 would be for you to leave it in the factory presets with only one change. That 1 change would be for you to set the iron mask at -22 on the SE....or -6 on the EX2)...while leaving everything else in the factory presets.
Step #3 would be for you to get at least 5 more hunts on it before making any changes at all to any settings other than what I mentioned.
Just my personal opinion as well as advice.
Step # 2 would be for you to leave it in the factory presets with only one change. That 1 change would be for you to set the iron mask at -22 on the SE....or -6 on the EX2)...while leaving everything else in the factory presets.
Step #3 would be for you to get at least 5 more hunts on it before making any changes at all to any settings other than what I mentioned.
Just my personal opinion as well as advice.
dewcon4414
Well-known member
To add to Bryce's suggestions.... find an EXPERIENCED hunter in your area using your equipment. That always shortens the learning curve for any detector... not to mention making the trips a little more enjoyable. Digital screens are hard to get away from ... but i think the smartscreen has a big edge over not only the explorer but any manchine using a digital screen. Flipping to learn the numbers is fine to check targets..... but you tend to waste more time looking than digging. Start concentrating on what the tones are especially when you first get out there ... before your brain gets overloaded. With the gain factory set at 8 you should hear those weaker repeatable targets... if you arent then work some less trashy areas at first and work slow and low. They dont like space between the coil and ground or the golf swing. This isnt a race to see who covers more park... i think you will be surprised what you might find in a smaller area that you have concentrated on. Sounds like you are having fun with it... great.
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MNCoinhunter
Active member
The only change I made from factory settings, is I set my gain at 10 because my hearing is horrible. And I have dwelled into the realm of Iron Mask "22" on my last two hunts. Still a lot to learn.
Larry (IL)
Well-known member
Listen to your "Yoda of Explorers", Bryce. I think you will find the Smartfind screen will give you much more valuable information than the Co,Fe numbers IMHO. With the Smartscreen you can observe the action of the cursor and that combined with the audio will often indicate a very deep target that many would pass on if you were only reading the numbers. IM at -6 will knock out most of the small iron yet will still let you hear the silver hiding amongst the nasties. You can learn to read the numbers equally well, as many do, but for me, the Smartfind screen tells me so much more in less time, often at a glance. I wouldn't worry about programs, (patterns) until you get a better understanding of what the Explorer is telling you, give that some time yet. The next step I would suggest is adjusting the audio response to what sounds best for you. I found Bryce's suggestions in the Explorer Handbook and elsewhere "right on" for me with the SE Pro........
and I think the settings should be similar for the EXll. Good luck.
and I think the settings should be similar for the EXll. Good luck.Thanks Bryce i will try what you suggest. Im haven a blast with this machine theres just so many buttons its kind of overwelming. Thanks again BillBryce-IL said:the smartfind screen...because if you have been using the digital numbers then you have not been in the factory presets.
Step # 2 would be for you to leave it in the factory presets with only one change. That 1 change would be for you to set the iron mask at -22 on the SE....or -6 on the EX2)...while leaving everything else in the factory presets.
Step #3 would be for you to get at least 5 more hunts on it before making any changes at all to any settings other than what I mentioned.
Just my personal opinion as well as advice.