Sildale Pty Ltd    (Trading as:)    

Treasure Enterprises of Australia

Australia's Oldest & Largest Supplier of Metal Detectors, Gold Prospecting and Treasure Hunting Equipment   (Est. 1976)

The Leading Professionals for Internet, Mail, Fax and Telephone Orders

Email:      sildale@yahoo.com      

P.O. Box 383, Archerfield, Brisbane, Queensland, 4108, Australia

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  MODEL: AUD $ PRICE

(Incl. GST)

SALE PRICE

     
  GOLD BUG 2  with 10" Elliptical Coil 1,495.00
  GOLD BUG 2 with 6½" Elliptical Coil 1,450.00
     
  F - 75 with 11" Open Frame Elliptical Double D Coil  Currently 

Out of stock

     
  F - 70 with 11" Open Frame Elliptical Concentric Coil  1,295.00

995.00

     
  F - 5 with 10" x 5½" Elliptical Concentric Coil 775.00

650.00

     
  F - 4 with 11” Open Frame Elliptical Double D Coil 595.00

495.00

     
  F - 2 with 8" Concentric Coil                                                               395.00

325.00

   
  CZ - 21 TARGET I.D. 10" coil  (Underwater Metal Detector) 1,795.00

1495.00

***** CZ - 21 TARGET I.D.  8" Coil   (Underwater Metal Detector)  1,695.00
     
  1280 X Aquanaut (No Case) with 10" Spider Coil     (Underwater Metal Detector) 1,540.00

We currently have a demo model available at a special price

950.00

***** 1280 X Aquanaut (No Case) with 8" Spider Coil          (Underwater Metal Detector) 1,495.00
     
  F-Point / Teknetics  'Pin-pointer' 85.00
     
  GEMINI - 3      Cache Finder Detector  (2 Box) 1,395.00

1195.00

     
  ACCESSORIES:  
     
  14" Elliptical Coil with 7' lead     (Gold Bug 2) 240.00
  10" Elliptical Coil with 7' lead     (Gold Bug 2) 200.00
  6 ½" Elliptical Coil with 7' lead   (Gold Bug 2) 180.00
  14" Elliptical Coil Cover      (Gold Bug 2) 24.00
  10" Elliptical Coil Cover      (Gold Bug 2) 19.50
  6 ½" Elliptical Coil Cover    (Gold Bug 2) 17.50
     
  11' DD Oval Open Coil      (F-75) 195.00
  11" DD Oval Open Coil     (F-4   &   F-2) 160.00
  11" Oval Coil Cover    (F-4 & F-2) 22.00
     
  10" Round Open Spider Coil  (F-4 & F-2) 105.00
  10" Round Open Spider Coil  Cover (F-4 & F-2)  19.50
     
  8" Concentric Round Open Coil  (F-4  &  F-2) 95.00
  8" Round Coil Cover   (F-4  &  F-2) 18.00
  4" Concentric Round Closed Coil  (F-4  &  F-2) 85.00
  4" Round Closed Coil Cover   (F-4  &  F-2) 16.00
     
  Carry Bag (Vinyl) 75.00
  Cash / Trash Cloth Apron 15.00
  Cloth Badge - Large 20.00
  Cloth Badge - Small 7.50
     
  Control Box Housing Cover (F-75) 15.00
  Battery Box Cover (F-75)  15.00
 
  *****   Ordered upon request  
 

 

MODEL INFORMATION:

 

Gold Prospecting Metal Detector:

GOLD BUG - 2

           

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The Gold Bug – 2    is the most popular and highly successful gold prospecting metal detector in Australia and is without a doubt a favourite amongst today's serious electronic gold prospectors.

This VLF (Very Low Frequency) motion metal detector offers an extraordinary ultra-high frequency thus being extremely sensitive to the tiniest gold nuggets not forgetting that it has the ability to operate in most areas of high iron mineralization.

SPECIFICATIONS:

  • All Metal mode.
  • Frequency:  71.1 kHz (being the highest frequency on market today)
  • Mineralization Level Settings: Adjustable - High; Normal & Low.
  • Dual-Knob Manual Ground / Accept - Reject Balance for coarse adjustment and a 16 Turn fine adjustment to null the effect of the iron mineralization in the ground.
  • Iron Discrimination (Rejects steel-iron targets / Hot Rock Identification) motion mode.
  • Adjustable Threshold Tone.
  • Adjustable Volume - On/Off control.
  • Adjustable Sensitivity control.
  • Audio Boost mode for hearing those faint and deeply buried targets.
  • Manual Battery Test.
  • Standard 3-piece Adjustable Rod.
  • Hip mountable Control Box if required.
  • Length: Adjustable 40" to 53".
  • Weight: 2.9 lbs (1.3 kg). 
  • Battery System: 2 x 9-volt Alkaline batteries (which generally have a battery life of around 30 hours). 
  • Headphone Jack (¼") is fitted for use with Stereo headphones.
  • Search Coil: This model can be purchased with either the 10" Elliptical or 6½ " Elliptical submersible search coil.
  • Resistant to dust and moisture. 

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES:

14"  Elliptical Submersible Search Coil (For large gold nuggets at depth)

10"  Elliptical Submersible Search Coil  (This is the recommended "all-round" search coil.

6"    Elliptical Submersible Search Coil (For even tinier gold nuggets closer to the surface)

Coil Covers

Stereo Headphones (with volume adjustment)

Vinyl Carry Bag

 

                                                      'Gold Bug 2'  Elliptical coils (14"; 10" & 6½")

Gold finds with the Fisher 'Gold Bug' metal detector 

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Coin, Treasure & Relic Hunting Metal Detectors:

 

F - 75

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FISHER'S 75th ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL !

 

The latest technology from the oldest name in the industry !

This new improved Fisher F - 75 metal detector is a multi-purpose high-performance computerized metal detector and is among the lightest and best balanced of all high-performance metal detectors, so you can hold and swing it almost effortlessly.

It has the high sensitivity and ground balancing control needed for professional gold prospecting, the discrimination responsiveness as well as the visual target ID needed for serious coin and relic hunting under difficult conditions.

The entire menu is always visible on the LCD display.  The LCD display indicates the electrical signature (target I.D.) of the detected metal object. The display also provides continuous information on battery condition and on ground mineralization, which affects detection depth.  Help messages are automatically displayed on the bottom of the display when necessary.

FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS:

  • Multiple Search Modes:  VLF Discrimination; VLF All Metal (Non-motion / Static); VLF All Metal (Motion).
  • Operating Temperature Range : 4 to +122 degrees F (-20 to +50 degrees C).
  • Trigger actuated FASTGRAB™ ground balancing with manual over-ride.
  • Ground Balancing Range: From ferrite (Iron mineral) to salt, inclusive.
  • Operating Humidity Range: 0-90% non-condensing.
  • Discrimination Ground Suppression: Combination of second and third order methods allowing the F75 to operate smoothly on different types of soil.
  • Discrimination & Notch modes.
  • Trigger-actuated target pinpointing with variable audio pitch.
  • Frequency:  13 kHz. Quartz crystal timing reference
  • Basic Sensitivity: 6 x 109 root Hertz (Detectivity).
  • Intuitive menu-driven user interface.
  • Large LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen
  • Visual indicators of important values such as: Target Identification; Target Confidence (How confident the detector knows what the target is); Target Depth (both running-depth and pinpoint-depth) and Ground mineralization.
  • Display backlight for night and low-light conditions.
  • S-rod with electronics housing mounted on handgrip, 3-piece breakdown, Locking collars, batteries under elbow, 2-way armrest adjustment forward/backward & around forearm.
  • Hand-grip:  Durable high-friction foam elastomer, comfortable in any kind of weather.
  • Fully Adjustable Arm Rest.
  • Light weight and well-balanced: best ergonomically engineered detector in the industry.
  • Static Balance: Force in vertical plane normal to elbow 0.47 pounds (0.22 kg). Varies with adjustment and user's stance and arm/hand physiology.
  • Sweep Effort: Lateral moment 5.2 foot-pounds (7.1 newton-metres).
  • Headphone Jack (¼") is fitted for use with Stereo headphones (extra).
  • Weight: 1.6 kg.
  • Battery system: Four (4) 1.5 volt AA Alkaline batteries. Battery life approximately 30 hours.
  • Search Coil: 11" x 7.5'' Open frame Elliptical Double-D BiAxial™ submersible search coil.

 

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES:

Coil Cover

Stereo Headphones (with volume adjustment)

Vinyl Carry Bag

Control Box Housing Cover.

Battery Box Cover

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F - 70    

        

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The F - 70 is a great "all-round" metal detector for gold prospecting, coin, treasure and relic hunting. It can also be used for shallow water hunting in both salt and fresh water up to depth of approximately 2 feet (60cm).

Fisher says “Use your F70 right out of the box.”

The F - 70 is a very easy detector to set up, and very easy to use. Assemble detector, install 4 x AA batteries then turn detector on. Toss a coin on the ground, sweep coil back and forth over the coin a few times to get the feel for how the detector responds. You’re pretty much ready to go hunting.

 

SPECIFICATIONS:

  • VLF Motion Detector
  • Frequency: 13 kHz.
  • Frequency shift for eliminating electrical interference and cross-talk.
  • High resolution push button Ground Balance with readout.
  • Ground Balance range goes all the way to SALT.
  • Continuous display of ground mineral concentration.
  • All Metal auto-tune mode for deep searching in non-trashy areas.
  • Advanced software-based motion discrimination with notch for searching trashy areas.
  • Large LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen.
  • Visual Target I.D. by category and 0 – 99 indication, both discrimination and Auto-tune modes.
  • Target "Confidence" Bar Graph. (How confident the detector knows what the target is).
  • Push-button static pinpoint with variable audio pitch and visual depth reading.
  • Switch back and forth between two (2) programs, saves both programs when turned off.
  • Independent Sensitivity.
  • Independent Threshold setting
  • Speed Selection: Normal for most situations, Slow for deep coins in non-trashy areas.
  • Headphone jack  ¼"
  • Two (2) Piece adjustable rod
  • Length:  43.5" to 52.5"
  • Weight:  1.3 kg.
  • Batteries:  4 x 1.5 volt AA Alkaline Batteries. Battery life approximately 40 hours.
  • Weight:  1.3   kg.
  • Length    43.5"  to 52.5"
  • Adjustable Arm rest  (Optional Arm Rest Strap)
  • Search Coil:  10" x    5.5"  Elliptical Concentric submersible search coil.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES:

Coil Cover

Stereo Headphones (with volume adjustment)

Vinyl Carry Bag

 

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F - 5                

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Fisher proudly named the F - 5 a "Professional" metal detector due to the many professional features that were incorporated into the F - 5. It combines the best in analog and digital technology for a unique detecting experience.

It is a great "all-round" metal detector for gold prospecting, coin, treasure and relic hunting. It can also be used for shallow water hunting in both salt and fresh water up to depth of approximately 2 feet (60cm).

The F - 5 is a high tech metal detector that is very automatic making it a detector that is easy to set up and easy to use in the field. A large visual display gives you Target Identification, Target Depth while in either search mode, all metal or junk discrimination the F - 5 operates on all types of soils with their computerized ground balancing circuit allowing you to detect in areas difficult for other metal detectors.

A professional metal detector at a budget price!

 

SPECIFICATIONS:

  • VLF Motion detector.
  • Independent gain and Adjustable Threshold adjustment provide complete control over sensitivity.
  • Adjustable Volume control
  • High resolution manual Ground Balance with continuous ground balance readout.
  • Ground Balance range goes all the way to SALT.
  • Continuous display of ground mineral and phase.
  • Three (3) Search Modes: All Metal (Auto Tune); Variable Self-adjusting Motion Discrimination with Notch Discrimination and Pin-point Mode.
  • Push-button static pin-point with variable audio pitch and visual depth reading.
  • Frequency: 7.8 kHz.
  • Frequency Shift for eliminating electrical interference and cross-talk.
  • All Metals auto-tune mode for deep-searching in non-trashy areas.
  • Advanced software-based motion discrimination with notch for searching trashy areas.
  • LCD Display
  • Visual Target Identification with 0 - 99 segments in both All Metal & Discrimination modes.
  • Target "Confidence" Bar Graph. (How confident the detector knows what the target is).
  • 4 Audio Tones
  • Weight:   1.3 kg.
  • Length:   41.5"  to  51.5"
  • 2 Piece Adjustable rod
  • Arm Rest  - Fixed    (Optional Arm rest Strap)
  • ¼" Headphone jack
  • Low Battery Warning
  • 2 x 9v Alkaline Batteries. Battery life approximately 40 hours.
  • Search Coil:  10" x   5.5"  Elliptical Concentric submersible search coil.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES:

Coil Cover

Stereo Headphones (with volume adjustment)

Vinyl Carry Bag

 

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F - 4

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The F - 4 is also a great "all-round" metal detector for gold prospecting, coin, treasure and relic hunting. It can also be used for shallow water hunting in both salt and fresh water up to depth of approximately 2 feet (60cm). 

SPECIFICATIONS

  • VLF Motion detector.
  • Deep-seeking All Metal auto-tune mode.
  • LCD Display.
  • Eleven (11) Segment digital target identification.
  • 3-digit numeric target value.
  • One-touch pinpoint mode.
  • One-touch notch immediately eliminates unwanted targets.
  • 4-tone audio feedback provides maximum identification of buried objects.
  • Coin Depth Indicator
  • Frequency 5.9 kHz.
  • Weight:  1.3 kg.
  • Length:  41.5"  to  51.5"
  • 2 Piece Adjustable  rod
  • Arm Rest  - Fixed    (Optional Arm rest Strap).
  • Headphone jack  ¼"
  • Requires two 9 volt Alkaline batteries.
  • Low Battery warning signal.
  • 2 x 9v Alkaline Batteries. Battery life approximately 40 hours.
  • Search Coil: 11" x 7.5'' Open frame Elliptical Double-D BiAxial™ submersible search coil.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES:

11" DD Oval Open Coil

10" Concentric Open Spider Coil

4" Closed Concentric Coil

Coil Covers

Stereo Headphones (with volume adjustment)

Vinyl Carry Bag

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F - 2

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The Fisher F - 2 metal detector features a large control panel with seven big push buttons and an equally big display. The control panel is very simple to operate, making this an excellent detector for anyone who wants to start off in this fantastic hobby.

It is a great "all-round" metal detector for basic gold prospecting, coin, treasure and relic hunting. It can also be used for shallow water hunting in both salt and fresh water up to depth of approximately 2 feet (60cm).

On the control housing you will see both a two (2) digit display and a target category readout on the top showing items from iron/foil to non-ferrous targets. An arrow will illuminate under the target category and a two digit number will show specific target value that helps you identify your target.

The F - 2 features “Notch Discrimination” which allows you to pinpoint an item and prevent the detector from detecting it again (great for those pesky pull tabs!). It has an “All Metals” mode which is great for scanning parks, beaches and old home sites for coins and jewellery while still ignoring old scrap steel / iron.  Meanwhile, the depth readout will tell you exactly how deep to dig for your target.

The light weight of the Fisher F2 combined with the adjustable arm rest will keep you hunting for hours!

SPECIFICATIONS:  

  • VLF Motion detector.
  • 4 Tone Audio I.D. 
  • 7 Target segments - Notch mode
  • Sensitivity Adjustment
  • Pinpoint mode – one touch
  • On-Screen Continuous Coin Depth / Target I.D. Readout
  • 2-Digit numeric target value
  • 2 Piece Adjustable rod.
  • Arm Rest  - Fixed    (Optional Arm rest Strap).
  • On-Screen Battery Indicator
  • Weight  1.2 kg
  • Length:  41.5"  to  51.5"
  • 2 x 9 volt Alkaline Batteries. Battery life approximately 40 hours.
  • Headphone jack  ¼"
  • Low battery warning
  • 2 x 9v Alkaline Batteries. Battery life approximately 40 hours.
  • Search Coil: 8" Round Concentric submersible search coil

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES:

11" DD Oval Open Coil

10" Concentric Open Spider Coil

4" Closed Concentric Coil

Coil Covers

Stereo Headphones (with volume adjustment)

Vinyl Carry Bag

 

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Underwater Metal Detectors:

 

1280-X AQUANAUT

            

 

 

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The deep-seeking, totally submersible 1280-X Aquanaut Underwater All-Purpose VLF Slow Motion Discriminative (2.4 kHz) metal detector features automatic 'turn on and go' operation for both salt and fresh water or even for land use. Ignores small pieces of trash.

 

SPECIFICATIONS:

  • VLF Discrimination Slow Motion detector with Patented Quartz Crystal Circuitry.
  • Factory set pre-set ground balance.
  • Frequency: 2.4 kHz.
  • Operation:  Salt, Fresh Water & Land operation.
  • Totally Submersible to 250 feet.
  • Variable Sensitivity Control  (Includes Battery Test setting).
  • Variable Volume Control  (Includes On/Off setting).
  • Self-adjusting Variable Discrimination.
  • Visual target response / strength:  LED (Light Emitting Diode).
  • 2 Piece Rod (adjustable)
  • Belt Clip: Detachable for mounting the Control Housing Box on your hip or belt.
  • Length:    33” to 49”.
  • Weight:  8" coil model - Complete with headset 2.3 kg; Search Coil  1.05 kg; Control Housing  1.04 kg).
  • Weight: 10" coil model - Complete with headset 2.5 kg; Search Coil  1.2 kg; Control Housing  1.18kg).
  • Search Coil:  8 “ or 10” Concentric Co-Planar  (Non-Interchangeable)
  • Batteries: 8 x 1.5 volt AA Batteries
  • Battery Life:  Alkaline:  60 – 80 hours.   Carbon Zinc:  30 – 50 hours.
  • Headset:  Non-removable.   Type:  Piezo Electric, Custom Design.

 

 

 

 

   

 

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CZ - 21 TARGET I.D.   (Underwater Metal Detector) 

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This multi-use CZ - 21 Underwater metal detector incorporates all of the features of the field-proven Fisher earlier models the CZ-5 and CZ-6 with the exception of the meter, and will be a popular detector with not only water and beach hunters, but with coin and relic hunters too who want a top-notch detector that is totally impervious to the elements. This is truly a detector that will perform equally as well in salt-water surf as it will in a fresh water lake, and anywhere else you will find TREASURE !

SO EASY TO USE:

Put on the headphones, turn the detector on, swing the search coil, and listen to the 3-tone target I.D. A low tone means you are over iron, a mid tone means pull tab or gold ring and a high tone means a coin. When you get a distinctive bell tone – it lets you know when you are over big, shallow targets, no more digging beer cans! For precise pinpointing, use the Pin-point button, which puts the detector in a no-motion-required , “All Metal” mode.

SPECIFICATIONS:

  • Type: VLF Slow Motion Multi-frequency transmission with Dual Frequency for superior deep searching.
  • Frequency: 5 kHz & 15 kHz.
  • Ground Balance: Push Button - Automatic.
  • Ignores the destabilizing effects of salt water and iron mineralization.
  • Silent search.
  • Totally Submersible to 250 feet.
  • Wide scan All Metal Auto Tune Mode.
  • New and improved Push button “No Motion” Pin-pointer control.
  • Faint Target Audio Boost.
  • 3 Tone Audio Target I.D.
  • Control Housing Mounts / Belt Clip: Detachable for mounting the Control Housing Box on your hip or belt.
  • Battery Compartment: Separately sealed.
  • Batteries: 4 x 9 volt Alkaline Batteries  
  • Battery Life:  Alkaline:  Approximately 40 - 45 hours.

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Cache Hunting Metal Detector:

GEMINI-3

Discover Big Treasure with the Gemini-3
Put the power of a two-box detector to work for you !

       gemini iii       

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If you're a two-box Treasure Hunter you probably know that the early Fisher Gemini-II has the reputation for being the best around. 

But not any longer. The new Gemini-3 goes even deeper, traces farther and is easier to use.

The GEMINI - 3 'Two Box' Cache Finder has a reputation world-wide of being the best there is. It is designed to locate deep objects, depending on the ground mineralization and target size objects may be detected as deep as 20 feet. As a guide: this unit will easily detect a target of approximately 30 cm square upwards. It will not locate targets smaller than this. The Gemini-3 goes deeper, traces farther and is easier to use than any other cache finder in its class.

  • Designed to locate large, deep objects, like an iron chest, ore vein or metal pipe, the Gemini-3 is used by professional Treasure Hunters, prospectors, geologists and public utilities. Depending on ground mineralization and target size, objects may be detected as deep as twenty feet or more.

  • Easy, on-handle operation:   as shown or use it in the two-man, Wide-Scan Inductive Search mode where two operators walking 35 feet apart can search large areas fast. Fisher patented the first two-box metal detector over 50 years ago, and we've been advancing the state-of-the-art ever since. The new Fisher Gemini-3 is our best ever.

  • Find deeper, larger targets: Designed to locate large, deep objects - like an iron chest, an ore vein or metal pipe - the Fisher Gemini-3 is used by professional Treasure Hunters, prospectors, geologists and public utility employees. Depending on the ground mineralization and target size, objects may be detected as deep as 20 feet or more.

  • Search large areas fast: Use the easy, on-handle operation as shown or use it in the two-man, wide-scan search mode to find long objects or ore veins. In the wide-scan mode, two operators walking 35 feet apart can search large areas fast.

 

  

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SPECIFICATIONS

All Metal (no motion) LF (Low Frequency) TR  (Transmit-Receive / 82 kHz Crystal-controlled transmitter and receiver. search mode. 60 cycle noise reduction circuitry. Adjustable Sensitivity and Volume controls. Target Response Meter / Strength LED light. Manual Battery Test. VCO Audio response for Target Pin-pointing. A ¼" Headphone Jack is fitted for use with Stereo headphones.

It comes standard with a 2-piece rod / handle. The Control Box can be hip-mountable if required. The Gemini-3 detector is powered by 16 .... 2 packs of  8 x (AA) 1.5-volt Alkaline batteries (not supplied) which generally have a battery life of around 50 hours. Weight: 7 (lbs.) pounds.

An optional 'Conductive' trace accessory is available, if required. Further details upon application.

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Coin & Relic Pin-pointer:

 

F - Point / Teknetics  

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The F-Point / Teknetics  'Pin-pointer' .... pinpoints exact location of coin-sized buried metal objects.  Easy to use with single knob control to adjust sensitivity and features audio signal indicator and vibrator. The unit is small and light for easy handling and carrying. No assembly required, runs on 1 x 9 volt battery.  

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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES available are:

SEARCH COILS:

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COIL COVERS

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CHEST HARNESS & HOLSTERS

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CARRY CASES

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CARRY BAG

Fisher Metal Detector Carry Bag  To enlarge this photograph just 'click' on to the picture. 

 

Prices for the above accessories can be found on the PRICE LIST at the top of this page

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FISHER HISTORY   

In the late 1920's, Dr. Gerhard Fisher obtained the patent ever issued on radio radio direction finders. He was working in Los Angeles, California, U.S.A. at the time as a Research Engineer and his work attracted the interest of Dr. Albert Einstein. After a demonstration of Dr. Fisher's equipment, Einstein enthusiastically and correctly predicted the world-wide use of radio direction finders in the air, on land, and at sea.

When using such direction finders during those early years, aircraft pilots found that errors would occur in their bearings when there was metal between the transmitter and receiver, or whenever they passed over certain areas. Different pilots flying different planes always observed the same errors at the same places which eventually proved to be highly conductive mineralized areas.  Dr. Fisher concluded that a portable electronic prospecting instrument could be developed on the same principle to detect the presence of small buried objects and ore deposits.

     Dr. Gerhard Fisher with his early 2-Box metal detector

He continued his research into this phenomena and in 1931 he founded Fisher Research Laboratory in his Palo Alto, California garage. He and four employees began producing the "Metallascope", a rugged, easy-to-use, metal detector. By today's standards, it was perhaps an ungainly device; to large flat wooden boxes containing simple copper coils, five vacuum tubes, and a few assorted components. But the "Metallascope" soon captivated the imagination of the country, and within a short time, the world. In 1937, Dr. Fisher was granted the first metal detector patent.

The "Metallascope" was soon nick-named the "M-Scope", and as such, became an accepted standard for all types of electronic metal detection; geologists located ore, treasure hunters found treasure, utility companies located buried pipes, lumber mills located metal inclusions in sawn logs, and law enforcement agencies used it to locate abandoned or hidden weapons.

During World War II and the subsequent Korean conflict, the company was called upon to contribute its technical competence to the war effort; but the M-Scope business was never neglected. With the increasing popularity of the M-Scopes, and with the Fisher patent rights expiring, numerous competitors began producing similar equipment. But due to relentless efforts to incorporate every available technical advance, and particularly by keeping close contact with countless users, and utilizing their vast fund of field experience in the design of new models, Fisher maintained its position of solid leadership. Over the years, Fisher has designed and produced such sophisticated products as geiger counters, radio communication systems, voltage detectors, and cable fault locators.

In 1967, Dr. Fisher retired; having firmly established his name in the annals of electronic history. The company continued to grow, and in 1974, Fisher research laboratory moved to Los Banos, California; still maintaining the same traditions of innovation and quality. Today, the company offers a complete line of underground detection devices, ranging from water leak detectors to hobby metal detectors, with customers all over the world.

In 2006 - Fisher moved its whole operation to El Paso, Texas, U.S.A.  now being owned and part of the FIRST TEXAS HOLDINGS CORPORATION  company who manufacture the famous BOUNTY HUNTER  range of metal detectors for which our company, TREASURE ENTERPRISES OF AUSTRALIA is the factory authorized sole Australasian distributor.     

PRESS RELEASE

FIRST TEXAS HOLDINGS CORPORATION the manufacturer of Bounty Hunter Metal Detectors is pleased to announce the purchase of

    Fisher Research Laboratory Inc., the manufacturer of Fisher  Hobby, Industrial & Security Metal Detectors.

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