New member of AT pro club

[kenstein]

I just brought home my brand new AT Pro, new toy to figure out. Let the fun begin.

 

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[Hal2k]

You are about to get hooked on great fun. Im sure if you have questions you find them here. I have the AT Pro with stock coil, NEll Storm, and the Garrett 5 X 8, also I'm about to purchase a second AT-Pro the Max going to give it a little time to work out thhe kinks.

 

[John-Edmonton]

Welcome to the AT Club! You picked a great machine......it has proven itself time and time again. Please.....use pro mode and learn those tones. Looking forward to seeing your finds. if you have any questions......just ask. There are lots of AT Users here!

 

[kenstein]

Thanks JE. I'm quite sure there will be questions. I think the squirrel likes your machine. Will it find buried nuts?

 

[John-Edmonton]

Thanks JE. I'm quite sure there will be questions. I think the squirrel likes your machine. Will it find buried nuts?

It doesn't have to.......I supply him plenty!

 

[kenstein]

Thanks Hal. Probably going to be sniffing around for a 5x8 before long, but I've got some learning to do. Good thinkin', waiting to see a few reviews on the Max.

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Welcome to the AT Pro club, if you can afford the 5 X 8 coil, IMHO buy it; It's very good at separating trash and not much if any loss in depth!

 

[kenstein]

Thanks Prof. I had wanted to get the two-coil package to begin with, but found a great deal I couldn't refuse. I will be getting the 5x8. I can already see where it would be helpful.

 

[TxAg]

Thinking about buying myself a sniper coil for my AT Pro and found this thread. Looking for confirmation to buy the 5 x 8 for MD in public parks and schools where there is a lot of trash. Thanks & HH!

 

[RobRieman]

Thinking about buying myself a sniper coil for my AT Pro and found this thread. Looking for confirmation to buy the 5 x 8 for MD in public parks and schools where there is a lot of trash. Thanks & HH!

The 5x8 is the only coil you need. You will never take it off once you try it.

 

[MackDog]

I love their bigger NEL coils and use them in high trash areas just got to get used to them. Good luck with your PRO it will serve you well

 

[LeloTX]

Please.....use pro mode and learn those tones.

Just got an AT Pro myself and have watched numerous tutorials on it on YouTube. I'm thinking about ignoring Garrett's advice to start off in Standard Mode and just beginning in Pro Mode instead since I would eventually end up there anyway. Any reason not to do it this way?

 

[kenstein]

Just got an AT Pro myself and have watched numerous tutorials on it on YouTube. I'm thinking about ignoring Garrett's advice to start off in Standard Mode and just beginning in Pro Mode instead since I would eventually end up there anyway. Any reason not to do it this way?

I tend to switch back and forth on every hunt. While still learning, I want to know how the two modes compare. Just my opinion, but a very faint signal in "proportional audio" may be ignored or not heard at all (with my old ears). It may be helpful to use a test garden to see how a faint signal compares in standard mode. I personally haven't done that because I'd rather be doing actual hunting in my scarce detector time. good luck