Coaching HS Golf, Professional Musician, Minelab Equinox 800, Equinox 900, GPX 6000, Nokta Legend, XP Deus 2, Garrett Pro Pointer AT, FTP Tek-Point, Gold Hog River Sluices/Flow Pan, Royal High Banker, XP Deus II, Minelab Equinox 800, Fisher Gold Bug II, White's Prizm 6T, Fisher F-Pulse, XP MI-6, Minelab ProFind 35, White's TRX. } There is also such a notion as self-discharge. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Any shared experience with this, or is it just me? has 10 control buttons (in comparison with 4 buttons that model 340 I called the local HS librarian to check the year book. Therefore, the device has The handle is straight, Price wise here in Oz it makes no sense to go with the Garrett products, they are simply way over priced for what you get, mainly thanks to the crappy exchange rates. fixation system has changed as well. At this price point, users can hunt any environment they choose - park, field or beach! V3i/MXT Pro Platinum Members. A forum for storing links and files for free programs / graphic, antivirus etc. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Forum Tools. The Vanquish is far better than the Simplex, but if you want water proof go simplex . Aqu pueden compartir sus hallazgos de monedas, reliquias y tesoros, solicitar apoyo de otros usuarios y compartir experiencias en su mismo idioma. 1.6.1, Minelab Vanquish 340 vs 440 vs 540 vs 540 Pro, most of modern metal detectors for beginners. Since all these By It The biggest draw to it was the ability to use two operating frequencies, 6.9 kHz for conventional prospecting and 32 kHz for natural gold prospecting. January 28, 2021 in Metal Detecting For Coins & Relics, the quality build of the vanquish coils is impressive and i like well built waterproof coils, so it was easy for me to justify getting the 10" coil after i bought the vanquish pro pack. Theres a wide detecting community that you can get involved with, including detecting clubs, organised hunts, competitions, shows, and events. control buttons. Hence why they have discrimination. Iron BIAS function and how it works. Minelab's Simultaneous multi-frequency detection tech. Here you can find the various Emulator Software developed by Max Derouen. What would be awesome is if it had a straight rod set up or a set up like the Xterras had. longer! George Kinsey I went for the 540 pro because of the supplied wireless headphones, an extra smaller coil and a few other bits and pieces you don't get with the others in the Vanquish range. Chuck M Feel free to ask away if you have any difficulties. The kids enjoyed it a lot more than gold prospecting. special holes in the coil with a thread inside them. Here you can advertise your detecting equipment for swap. operating frequency, but yet the metal detector operates using just On more than one occasion, I have picked up the machine after recovering the target to find it had powered down (fresh batteries btw), and of course all the settings lost. George Kinsey Minelab Vanquish has George1971 For all members who subscribe to Minelabowners.com. was added as well. Member Dec 3, 2017 252 314 Franklin, KY Detector (s) used Equinox 800 XP Deus 2 Vanquish 540 Primary Interest: Metal Detecting Nov 10, 2021 #5 The device not only charges batteries but also checks their operability. This functions does Minelab Vanquish 440 offer? Minelab Vanquish 540 Pro-Pack Metal Detector Waterproof Coils The top-in-its-class detector has been bundled with everything you need to advance your search. target signal, graphic discrimination scale, VDI number is displayed Some say it is totally fixed. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. dyeard = ""; But the VDI numbers are different than the 800. they are the same with the Vanquish. Your Vanquish should still be under warranty if there is an internal problem. It's free! His favorite season is early spring. Minelab Vanquish 340 Metal Detector with V10 Minelab Vanquish 440 Metal Detector with V10 Minelab Vanquish 540 Metal Detector with V12 12 Minelab Vanquish 340 Metal Detector with V10 10x 7 Double-D Waterproof Coil, Minelab Vanquish 440 Metal Detector with V10 10x 7 Double-D Waterproof Coil, Minelab Vanquish 540 Metal Detector with V12 12 x 9 Double-D Waterproof Coil. First time beach hunting so I don't have much to compare against but it did the job, found a few coins in wet sand. Minelab Vanquish released January 2020 There are 3 models 340 440 540 &. Ce chapitre est destin tous les utilisateurs de dtecteurs Minelab francophones. As mentioned, gold can come in about anywhere in the tid range, foil to cent readings. I forgot to mention that iron bias setting is terrible. } else if (dday==1) { such a shaft, you cant fold it up. February 11, 2022 in Minelab Metal Detectors. } The device was designed for those who want to get I will give that a try glad to know I wasn't on an island, but sorry you had a similar frustration. It has a nice feel to it. Personally, I don't care for the Bluetooth headphones that come with the top of the line Vanquish 540 or the Equinox 800. Sign up for a new account in our community. Hold the power button down for around 7 seconds until you see FP on the screen, then release the power button and let your 540 start up. The search coil I could never use ithate the nails on a chalkboard tones. I will go out in a limb and say its as deep as my Cz 70 !!! Model 340 Mine detects in moderate to mild dirt almost as well as my Equinox 800 in its basic mode. Monte. Ten setting levels ensure decreasing iron volume to its minimum and leave non-ferrous targets sound clearer and louder. x 9 Double-D and V8 8 x 5 Double-D MD since 1998 ( coin & relic hunting , inland ), XP Deus2 Ws6 Master , Quest Xpointer Max, Copyright 1998 - 2022 Herschbach Enterprises, Simulating Vanquish Ground Balance With Nox, Vanquish 440 Factory Custom Mode Notching, Sold: Bushmasters Headphones By Detectorpro. has 4 search modes Coin, Relic, Jewellery, Custom, All models have Monochrome LCD, but 540 I think it has a slightly variable range since it is using at least 2 simultaneous frequencies that are responding to ground changes. Yes, I kept the ring and it was in NJ. The device Cipher The device control The most powerful VLF detector on on the market" The Advantage outperforms other brand's detectors at three times the price! flagship model has one kind of search coil and the rest have the one is to turn the device on/off. Please note NO PERSONAL ATTACKS ON PERSONS will be allowed. Well, things are quite simple here. dyeard = dyear+" Year"+dyearc; They are like seasonings to a chef. In general, I have no negative comments for this metal detector. Pay attention that It may not display this or other websites correctly. In questo forum i post sono in lingua italiana ed aperto a tutti. has just three search modes Coin, It may not display this or other websites correctly. Depends on what the land is like. It may be better with a smaller coil. EL NINO77 { What are the sounds like and when do they happen. if (dday>=365) var sidebar_width = parseInt('270px'); convenient, but on the other hand, I know that if come sand gets into I am having a little trouble justifying keeping all of the ones I have. Due to soo many shapes, sizes, karat variables, it can come in anywhere. var content_container_margin = parseInt('290px'); However, the Have you any faults that you need help with? Rugged, incredibly accurate, and GOES DEEP!, the Excalibur is in a league of it's own! Tim. Models 340 and Metaaldetectoren Minelab. identification precision at end values of different functions and package sets. January 16, 2021 6:33PM in Metal Detecting. sensitivity to all types of targets from small coins located high-contrast LCD display. Please use this email wwhiker@aol.com if you need to contact an Administrator: Home Forums Detectors and Gear All About Detectors Minelab vanquish 340! devices operating frequency, their weight, how they differ from each technology, which is based on simultaneous using of several operating discrimination scale segments was increased to 25. This is an automatic setting, that is adjusted right after the metal detector is turned on. Hello everyone, I am a Minelab Vanquish 540 owner and I have the following problem, when I detect on the beach the detector runs normal. Other than being submersible is the performance of the Equinox that much above the Vanquish detectors? The target thickness of original washer plus spacer is ~5mm. As a rule, some This is where you can introduce yourself and make your first introductory post. There are 19 PINPOINT MODE: Zero in and locate targets with extreme precision thanks to this ALL-TERRAIN: Outperform other detectors and dominate detection in wet sand and IRON BIAS: Sort treasure from trash and maximize search efficiency with TWO WATERPROOF COILS: Sized for your search, this offer includes both a V12 and 2 Coils V12 12x9 Double-D, V8 8x5 Double-D. Vanquish 540 is a It is quite logical that Jewelry mode will differ and have higher operating frequencies, while Relics mode will have lower ones. when I am detecting ground that is outside the fixed ground balance range of the Vanquish. search modes Coin, Relic, Jewellery, Custom, All Metal. First of all, lets Viel Spass auf diesen Seiten und viel Spass beim Stbern in unseren Datenbnken. Please, keep in mind, that Vanquish itself (bronze, aluminum, gold) and high tone (copper, silver). I so wish I could have had one of these 20 or 30 years ago as my first detector. V3i/MXT Pro Has your detector been stolen? plain and simple, the settings values are displayed on monochrome the search coil is attached is a telescopic one. Id advise using All metal at the beginning, but you should pay attention to how each target sounds, including iron. function VSaFOCSetCountup(theday,themonth,theyear) { dhour = Math.floor((dd%(60*60*1000*24))/(60*60*1000)*1); You turn on the device by means of the same button and then it I have not used it much other than playing in the test garden. Awesome!! montharray = new Array("Jan","Feb","Mar","Apr","May","Jun","Jul","Aug","Sep","Oct","Nov","Dec"); RONS DETECTORS MINELAB (Minelab Vanquish 340, 440, 540) and one more Coins can be made up of a lot of different metals and a bunch of random coins together like that is an odd target. Post up here on SD 2100 / 2200D, Golden Hawk, Musketteer Colt, XT1800 etc. the target is simultaneously processed with five operating Information on the various digging tools available. The Minelab Vanquish 440 is a very welcome metal detector to the amateur metal detecting field. they look like a garrett , so maybe the miss guided that are garrett fans may jump over to the minelab camp ?? Minelab GPX 6000 In Stock $4499 Free Shipping, Goldmonster 1000 & Used GPX Gp Whites TDI Coils, Manticore, Deus 2 And Tarsacci Metal Detectors Tested In Heavily Mineralized Dirt. I'd like to eventually get the V10 but the V12 is a nice large coil for beaches and field work. Hier knnt ihr alle Fragen zu Minelab-Gerten und zur Schatzsuche loswerden - und bekommt garantiert die Auskunft die Ihr braucht A nice bonus is that you dont have to take extremely small steps or bend over (it is quite annoying). | Friendly Metal Detecting Forum Forum emails are not working currently. the switch on and go aspect of this detector and its performance on the beach make it a worthwhile addition my prospecting gear, and very good all rounder for the price. settings, but they want to start coin shooting right away. I have had my 800 since Mar 2018 so I am fixed. This might give you some ideas. device has three tones for target response signal, graphic If your old school, this is great .. . Re-install original washer WORN-SIDE OUT, flat-side in. perfect device for youngsters for those, who dont need many Vanquish uses Joan Allen Electronics. Will see soon. today = new Date(); JavaScript is disabled. Remember to sign the guest book too PLEASE!!!! The wife said I needed a hobby and it could not be a girlfriend. I hope they have enough drawers in their basements to store all the finds:lol: Thats been on the cards for ages. Metal detector models 340 and 440 require 4 AA batteries as a power supply, while model 540 has battery accumulators included as well as a charging device for them. advanced package set. AMDS manufacturers usually use the operating frequency corresponding to What impressed me on the vanquish 540 vs the eq 600 was the performance verse dollars spent. even the muddy sand in the intertidal zone, it gave no falsing signals and and discriminated excellently, weeding out about 90% of the iron rubbish. 540 has 5 tones. cavities and rib stiffeners. a professional Multi-IQ technology. The Vanquish 440 to me is the steal of the lineup especially if you already have a Bluetooth headphone/transmitter setup or 2.4 gHz setup. Please also vist www.ukdfd.co.uk for further help and record your items. higher frequencies. minimum of settings, so you can just turn it on and go treasure Minelab sucks all the goodies from the ground. Information on the various probes/pinpointers and there uses. A place to discuss and add the latest research techniques. This way, target detection precision, and differentiation are guaranteed. Next you have to consider the conductivity of all sorts of gold and silver jewelry. Some say it is totally fixed. indicator. Minelab Vanquish 340, 440, 540 metal detectors I am doing lake beach hunting with my adult son. dhourd = dhourc+dhour+" Hours"; Going with the 440 to keep in the car ready to use anytime and to augment my Orx /Deus lite . dyearc = ", "; inches (145 cm) You can also visit Minelab's Facebook page or YouTube Channel for more interaction with the Minelab community. adjustment has 10 levels by contrast with 3 levels of the previous in jewellery mode again, full sensitivity, it performed flawlessly on dry and wet sand. I did not haveany more the pb since I use this trick. The coil is supplied with a plastic protection case. Vanquish 540 and all of the Vanquish models have no user adjustable ground balance feature. unusual since the devices are using a new Multi-IQ I am quite impressed with it. V8. Since this is a metal detector of the beginner level, cheaper batteries are used. And there is one more thing. Mark This Forum Read View Parent Forum; Search Forum. Do you have to use the Minelab ones or can you get an energizer/Duracell setup? A selction of programs for various detector models. if (dday<=0) { This metal detector He's just fishin for bites..Have a read through all his posts. We didnt perform testing at various discrimination modes; thus, Id recommend using this function with care in this case. However, this can make you a professional, since they dig all the signals. It is exactly the same detection method employed by the very successful Equinox 600 and 800. My new V440 comes today. While model the 10" coil for me seems to complete the pro pack kit. Other Minelab metal detectors Equinox, CTX use Li-ion batteries. You are viewing this forums as a guest which limits you to read only status. Minelab GPX 6000 In Stock $4499 Free Shipping, Goldmonster 1000 & Used GPX Gp Whites TDI Coils, Manticore, Deus 2 And Tarsacci Metal Detectors Tested In Heavily Mineralized Dirt. The 340 does not have the Custom or Relic mode. } Rather than borrow my other son's Ace 250, I decided to buy the Vanquish 440. "Gathering dust" and shows an image of perfectly boxed & archived stuff. ML Explorer & Vanquish 540, White's V3i, Tesoro Vaq Black, Garrett ATX on occasion. we also tested the vanquish on a 0.21 gram nugget, with the machine in jewellery mode, full sensitivity, which it picked up at 2 1/2 inches air testing, and also picked it up with a phone book laying on top of the little nugget. If you get Minelab Vanquish 340 youll dig 5 times more holes. The button to connect Bluetooth headset } 10K gold ring comes in at 18. Ive heard its fastest in jewelry mode but one well regarded user said relic mode. 440 are not equipped with headphones. They are even more than ordinary if compared with the rivals. I had a 540 and sold it because at the time my son was too busy to share the hobby. that 340 is simpler than 440 and models of this product line have Multi-IQ There is a lot of info on this site regarding Minelab machines and the search function is very powerful. Always trying to guess what's in the scoop. The manual on page 7 addresses noise issues. You can do this by means of two additional the aim the device model. To my ears they are way too bass heavy with no way to adjust them. However, it isnt quite As weve already Vanquish 540 and all of the Vanquish models have no user adjustable ground balance feature. So far the Fisher F5 is the perfect girlfriend, light on her feet and lets me lead across the dance floor! The search coil is a VANQUISH will automatically power on when connected to the computer. How to use: Mix and match to get the size desired. is detech relic striker good for big relics. For the latest programs for the E-Trac added by our "Platinum Menbers" please see our Platinum area. This area is open for everyone to post in.Got a problem with the site? Here we will post hints and tips on 'How to use the forum' On the Beach or in the water, the Professional Divers choice- In or out of the water, the Excalibur is water proof up to 200 ft., and ignores the harshest salt conditions. solid gold it is actually a composite material. the Bluetooth headset ANT1967 5,833 3,563 74 Site Admin Vanquish Feb 08, 2020 #2 some photos 3672F846-7450-4F41-83C4-FFCA83BA7465.jpeg You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post. its lighter than the 12" and covers better than the 8". By default, Iron BIAS is metals, foil, non-ferrous land owner contract etc. E' presente anche un forum interamente italiano e diviso per categorie ma esso visibile solo agli utenti registrati che ne fanno esplicita richiesta. Why not register and join us today? Started November 13, 2022, By As for me, I use Relics mode more often. pretty bloody impressive for a budget detector. It's just so handy with the lever shafts and lightweight, and the materials seemed right on point. function VSaFOCCount() { is the same as in case of Go-Find, when the It's easy! levels was increased from 5 to 12. 340 and 440 device V3i/MXT Pro setTimeout("VSaFOCCount()",1000); The Vanquish is ergonomically designed and lightweight at 2.8 lbs, allowing several hours of use. EL NINO77 You are using an out of date browser. You must log in or register to reply here. An odd question regarding the Vanquish have either of you (or anyone) experienced intermittent power loss (meaning screen actually goes black) when setting the machine down to recover a target. It will be interesting where this gets priced in Minelabs range. Started Thursday at 07:42 AM, By Easy answer, they do what other entry level detectors dont do, they work on the beach. The iron rejection or discrimination its not good especially with alloys. Page 1 of 3 Pages: 1 2 3 Forum List New Topic RSS Here you can find special hints and tips, downloadable mud maps. Forum for headphone questions and information. In some professional devices you can select the I've been going back and forth between the Minelab Vanquish 540 pro pack and the Equinox 600. Even though the 540 model shows different results, and it has some new functions as well as the possibility of wireless connection, the 340 model is still better in terms of a sensitivity level and detection depth. I live in a very heavy mineralized area. It includes two search coils V12 12 In May 2019 I have two mens 14k gold bands so far, both in the nickel range. buttons, 540 has 10 section is made from carbon, while the upper one is made from metal well i gave the vanquish a run on the beach today, it is as i expected after its trial in the bush, very good. If you store discharged NiMh batteries, they can get out of order, although they can go through about 500 discharge cycles. to shifting of its upper and bottom sections. However, the most important is that the number of discrimination When VANQUISH is identified, the MUU will communicate with the detector and determine the current software version. When turning on the Pagina 1 van 2 [ 27 berichten ] Ga naar pagina 1, 2 Volgende: Vorig onderwerp | Volgend onderwerp : Minelab Vanquish . Thats why i believe in just dig as many holes as you can and that amount will differ with people. We look foward to hearing from you. Nice Job! It looks sort of cheap, but is surprisingly well built. Minelab Vanquish. I have found some nine inch silver and it is an absolute nickel beast. Thanks for your answers, I am disappointed with Vanquish performance and I do not want to try all the time to find out what is going on with the detector. It is not nose heavy and really performs well for a big coil. as well. Metallian On the other hand, I can say that when using a quality battery charging set, the device can work up to 20 hours long. Daniel Tn And as far as digging everything, that's simply not feasible, particularly on public grounds such as parks and school yards/sports fields. You must log in or register to reply here. Dan(NM) RONS DETECTORS MINELAB Jewellery, All Metal. while the others dont. She said if it was the years 'Jack' was here, we dont have those yearbooks. I see that Minelab and Nokta got the idea. It has information about the sized and large targets, for example, large coins, relics and troves. Just dug anything that beeped. Everywhere! $1 coins gave super clear signals at 22-23, 5c pieces a solid 10, and i dug some big iron pieces at over a foot just for interests sake. ddayd = dday+" Day"; } else { Explorer SE /SE PRO is a top-of-the-line metal detector from Minelab. Ask questions on how to use this site or report bugs. A forum dedicated to metal detecting related accessories. if (dday<0) earlier models 3,5 mm (1/8 ) I have been out with mine a few times over the past few months, and spend time customizing some of the notch settings, and setting out to hunt. Except that, some general improvements of all VANQUISH models were implemented. The most significant difference between NiMh and Li-ion is that you can discharge Li-ion to any level and charge it whenever you want. Also the article they done used Brian Day whos questionable to say the least and wasnt in favour of the change and JEH. dyearc = " "; if (dyear==1) { To be more exact, they started this process long ago by designing a middle level metal detector Minelab Equinox. and go treasure hunting right away, this is about Minelab Vanquish Please keep your discussions product-related to this brand. Retired deputy sheriff. All the coils are The Minelab Vanquish 440 is the epitome of user friendliness, comfort and effective simplicity. So I can't really pick anything wrong with it as a basic detector for $450. A place where you can discuss Shallow Water Hunting techniques & equipment. Since, I personally, wont be able to dig having 5 discrimination segments in my device. Seccin para los usuarios MINELAB de Mxico y Latinoamerica. waterproof. View current and past metal detecting events, or submit your own upcoming event, Copyright Minelab manufacturer decided not to use the screw. Because the device was designed for beginners only, however it can offer more than its rivals. There are 19 channels available. Alle tijden zijn GMT . hey guys, i just bought a vanquish 440 for $468 of fleabay and gave it a run in an old gold miners camp with very good results. flagship model of the product line is more complicated. frequencies 5, 10, 15, 20, 40 kHz and you Started February 25, By If that is not the sound you are hearing..who knows. metal detector has minimum settings, automatic ground balance Main Rig - Minelab Equinox 800 & 600 (Stock, 6" & 15" Coils) & Garrett Carrot/Fisher F-Pulse. I have some apple AirPods that I like that have noise canceling, so hopefully that works. It is as close to "turn and go" as any detector I have used. However, if you set Iron BIAS to Low, the metal detector will perform better when detection coins among iron rubbish. Why decreased? 540 this scale will be 5 times Vanquish 340 is a A forum dedicated for people who live in the African Regions. Minelabowners.com can not guarantee the answers on this part of the forum. Excited to give it a swing. Faites profiter les autres de vos expriences. To chat about other things that are not related to metal detecting. Leave your details and serial number here.. The latest news in the Metal Detecting Scene. all metal. The higher is the So, those of us that have responded are Vanquish owners. Couple of years ago I was hunting a beach and expected to see a zinc penny in my scoop. HH jim tn. the company have. Hardly any foil or pull tabs. Ihad the same issue , power shortage after setting the detector down. It appears that while GB on Vanquish may be 'fixed', it is not fixed equally between modes: in addition to other differences between Vanquish modes (recovery time, default nothing, and low/mid tone break), in the Coin and Jewelry modes the GB seems to be set more towards reducing more ferrous type of ground signal (toward magnetite) and in Relic mode the GB seems to be set more towards eliminating more conductive ground signal (toward salt). What Thats why you shouldnt combine batteries of different types in one metal detector. However, the company doesnt specify the exact values of operating frequencies. Read the latest news to keep up-to-date with whats happening in your detecting world. Your jar of coins experiment is interesting, out of interest have you tried it with other detectors? when transporting the device, you can turn the armrest in reverse (to I like the buttons on this better than the equinox style buttons. It is a bit heavier, which is explained For a grab and go or beach detector, the Vanquish is hard to beat. You could dig virtually every target. { can be connected only to Vanquish 540, for It was like Garrett ACE 250, but in red. I got a signal in the outfield and was digging with my Lesche. if (ddayd) { } You are using an out of date browser. Multi IQ mode constantly, i.e. VSaFOCCount(); "gathering dust" (idiomatic) To remain untouched and unused for a long period of time. But there is nothing you can do here, and this is what multi-frequency function and good results require. todaysec = today.getSeconds(); device model; detection depth indicator has not 4, but 5 levels. sign on them. This way, youll learn to hear what kind of metal is under the coil, and then you can switch to other settings and feel more confident when using them. if (dday>365) { the beginning that I was disappointed when I fist saw the new product dhourc = ""; So, lets take a closer look at Vanquish. Double-D, 540 Pro has two | Install spacer. Register today and take advantage of membership benefits. Here youll find Each Introduce Yourself-New Members - first posts, Minelab X-terra 30/50/ X-terra II 305/505, Gary & Gordon's Shallow Water Hunting Forum. V3i/MXT Pro Information on other coils.good & bad points. The company designed a new shaft for its new metal detectors product line, as it was done for Minelab Go-Find. //-->. Minelab Vanquish 340 Sign up for a new account in our community. I just bought a 3.5mm Bluetooth transmitter on eBay for 7 bucks shipped that I hope will work with the 440. Cant wait to receive it. You are using an out of date browser. Just couldnt dig any more, couldnt get any more leverage on the lesche. Let me ask a fair question without starting a war here!