I recently had Barry, one of the authorized Minelab technicians at Kellyco, do some extensive modification to my beloved Excalibur II. He replaced the stock headphones with Gray Ghost Amphibians, replaced the Minelab knobs with Anderson knobs and installed the pinpoint switch on the grip. After all the work was done in just a few days, he pressured tested the pod to 200+ feet. When it passed his exacting standard, he let me know it was ready for the beach.
I had an opportunity to test it out yesterday at Port Orange near Daytona Beach...in a word...Perfection!
Since I had never hunted in PP mode before I was eager to see just how this worked and how convenient the switch really was after hearing all the rave reviews from friends and posters on this forum.
Not only was my Excal rock solid, the PP switch worked like the champ it was designed to be...the stories are indeed true!. The depth in PP on our saltwater beaches was impressive--I was detecting targets at greater depths than I could ever have done in Disc alone and the ability to rapidly toggle back and forth was a truly hassle free way of operating. One aspect of the PP mod Barry uses that I thought was a great advantage was the fully waterproof and enclosed designed “button” he installs instead of the more conventional and familiar toggle switch. No water or sand whatsoever can get in that switch and prevent its intended function. We really need such a precaution here in Florida where sand and water prevails throughout the state!
The new headphones were a real blessing also as those who use them know so well. The fit itself is light years ahead of the stock headphones in terms of comfort and snugness. The tones are very clear and much improved and the ability to regulate the volume on the phones themselves is very convenient. I was hearing all tones much clearer now and just as important, not hearing the ambient ocean noise that was always present with the stock phones.
All in all, Barry did a bang up job all around...I couldn't be more pleased. He and his brother Dave are exceedingly knowledgeable and the best folks you'll ever want to meet. In fact, I'm now considering a second Excal and having them outfit it the same way as my primary!
I had an opportunity to test it out yesterday at Port Orange near Daytona Beach...in a word...Perfection!
Since I had never hunted in PP mode before I was eager to see just how this worked and how convenient the switch really was after hearing all the rave reviews from friends and posters on this forum.
Not only was my Excal rock solid, the PP switch worked like the champ it was designed to be...the stories are indeed true!. The depth in PP on our saltwater beaches was impressive--I was detecting targets at greater depths than I could ever have done in Disc alone and the ability to rapidly toggle back and forth was a truly hassle free way of operating. One aspect of the PP mod Barry uses that I thought was a great advantage was the fully waterproof and enclosed designed “button” he installs instead of the more conventional and familiar toggle switch. No water or sand whatsoever can get in that switch and prevent its intended function. We really need such a precaution here in Florida where sand and water prevails throughout the state!
The new headphones were a real blessing also as those who use them know so well. The fit itself is light years ahead of the stock headphones in terms of comfort and snugness. The tones are very clear and much improved and the ability to regulate the volume on the phones themselves is very convenient. I was hearing all tones much clearer now and just as important, not hearing the ambient ocean noise that was always present with the stock phones.
All in all, Barry did a bang up job all around...I couldn't be more pleased. He and his brother Dave are exceedingly knowledgeable and the best folks you'll ever want to meet. In fact, I'm now considering a second Excal and having them outfit it the same way as my primary!
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