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MINELAB E-TRAC METAL DETECTOR
Product Review by: Des Dunne
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Some further
comments
from other Minelab Field Testers
around the world have said about
the new
Minelab E
- Trac Metal Detector
United
Kingdom:
“First
impression... Wow! Where do I start? Two search patterns (Quick
Mask), larger viewable screen and a lighter overall feel are going to
be real winners. The choice of tones selection modes is a welcome
addition. And I like the extra control I now have to adjust the way
the detector performs on bad ground (using the 'Trash Density' and
'Ground' controls).” ... “I dug a lot of very deep signals….and
found a Roman silver siliquae and Charles I hammered half crown at
exceptional depths.”
“Coin
mode ….This is a very good starter program for first time
users of the E-Trac. In fact….a
good program for experienced users to use as well. On a pasture
yesterday, I switched from my custom program to ‘Coin mode’ and
immediately dug two Roman coins at over 10” depth!”
“Relic
mode ... Damn this is a good program! This is also the
perfect base ‘Pro’ setting, the starting point for all really
advanced programs. All I needed to do to customise the E-Trac
to my style of detecting was to change ‘Sounds’ from
‘Ferrous’ to ‘Conduct’ and then add my own custom disc
pattern. In this mode...on a British 5p coin it gave a positive
signal response at 12”.
“Although I never used auto sensitivity on the SE (model), I’m
impressed with the way this works on the E-Trac,
a great improvement! The recovery rate is noticeably faster. I am
really looking forward for the crops to come off so I can get this on
my best fields. I like the louder clearer signals to small target... I
tested a cut quarter next to iron rejecting just 'nails' and the
response was identifiable! This evening I've been detecting on a site
where the soil is more mineralised. In fact the performance of the E-Trac
was bloomin’ fantastic!!! It banged out loud clear signals on finds
... and the signal quality was a lot better on the deep small native
targets with the E-Trac (sharper
and clearer audio responses)... some of the trickier SE signals just
wouldn't have been dug if the E-Trac
hadn't already given positive signal on them. This
is a great machine and it's going to earn me a lot of money!
Well-done!”
United
States of America: (Field Tester #1)
“The last target I dug was
a quarter at 16”— excellent performance! I had a really good
time with it today.” ... “Trash density: When set to high
the machine not only quieted down noticeably but I was able to recover
coins at up to 8” with aluminum trash in the hole right above the
target. Amazing guys, and a job well done on this feature.”
United States of America: (Field Tester
#2)
“Sensitivity:
The E-Trac hits harder and
provides a more consistent signal on deeper targets or those masked by
nearby trash. The ergonomics & balance is clearly significantly
better. The menu structure is significantly better. Trash
density: One target I picked up at the fairgrounds was a
solid 12/13-45/46. I cut a plug and saw a rusted Bic cigarette
lighter about two inches down in the plug. As I looked at the
bottom of the hole, there was a clad dime – not a great find but it
demonstrated the “see-thru” capabilities.”
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