XP Deus VDI Numbers / Frequencies

[dbmcclus]

Just posted this on FB group, awaiting a reply. I am a newbie and have seen several XP Deus VDI charts. These charts all have four columns for four different frequencies. Isn't there a setting called ID Norm where once enabled, all the same specific targets will have the same VDI regardless of frequency? If so, why would anyone not want this feature enabled so you would only have to learn one set of numbers? Also I realize it is best to learn to dig targets by their sound and not necessarily by VDI and yes I am currently trying to learn that skill. Thanks!

 

[upstatedetector]

Someone will correct me if I'm explaining this poorly but the Deus normalizes IDs to 18khz which bunches the generally more sought after targets (coins) closer together at the top of the range. You can't tell the Deus which frequency to normalize everything to. Also, ID Norm doesn't exist with the HF coils if I'm not mistaken.

 

[parkgt]

Someone will correct me if I'm explaining this poorly but the Deus normalizes IDs to 18khz which bunches the generally more sought after targets (coins) closer together at the top of the range. You can't tell the Deus which frequency to normalize everything to. Also, ID Norm doesn't exist with the HF coils if I'm not mistaken.

You got it right. If your hunting with a frequency below 18khz regularly and can remember the numbers for the lower ones it does help having the numbers spread further apart. If coin shooting the lower frequencies have a theoretical advantage in hitting the higher conductive coins harder; so why not take advantage of the larger spread in numbers.

When you get to the higher frequencies especially with the HF coils I have found that copper pennys and clad dimes can occupy the same range depending on time in ground, corrosion and orientation. Sometimes I will dig a signal that I think to be a dime and find a penny and occasionally assume a penny and end up with a dime.

 

[LTimedigger]

Actually with the HF coils normalization is the only options which is why #s are more bunched together. Not really crazy about this but the advantages of the HF's out weigh this IMO.

 

[dbmcclus]

Thanks everyone!