Advantage of different features

[GA_Boy]

These features for coin and relic hunting. Which is best?

Threshold	Fixed	Adjustable	Adjustable
Ground Balance	Fixed	Manual	Automatic Ground Tracking

Thanks, Marvin

 

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[G.I.B.]

All of them are.

It quite depends on the ground you are hunting and which setting(s) work best for the conditions.

Experiment, try them, test them, and see what your results are.

Every machine is different.

 

[GA_Boy]

This is info on three different machines. Just wanted to know which are important for relic and coins.
For instance the Compadre has no Threshold and the F2 is fixed.
The Ground Balance on the F2 is Fixed and on the T2 it is Automatic.

 

[Terry Soloman]

You don't want a fixed ground balance in Georgia. Manual Ground Balance.

 

[Jason in Enid]

"fixed" is bad for any feature. Every site is different, so you should have the ability to adjust the detector to the site. Some things, auto is better, but that is getting into preference and training.

 

[bigfoot1]

agree with above.auto settings are designed for ease of use,not for maximum capabilities of the machine.a very small percentage of active md'ers will ever reach expert level skill and as such a small percentage of machines will require that knowledge to be operated at their maximum efficiency.

some compromises are fine for general hunting and hobby level performance.I have compromised with my at pro but am overall happy with my machine and my success rate.If I was trying to make a living swinging a coil I would demand the most versatile machine made(you guys decide which one that is...I dont really care)and be quite happy to wear a sling to carry the beast and coil combo.I am not THAT into it.I am happy to hunt hard,smart and consistantly with a compromise machine that I find capable enough and enjoyable to swing.my humble at pro with a 5x8

all good here !!!