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[SparkleyPug]

Help... I can't find any information on this model...

I recently found a metal detector in my closet (how did i not know it was there!? haha) it is a Radioshack 63-3006 Discriminator. Can someone please help me in finding out if it is worth using or keeping? Thanks!!
Note: I do have another which i recently received as a gift, but I would just like to know if the one i found is worth using or keeping at all. Thanks.

 

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[Sandman]

I wouldn't be caught dead with this in my hands as there are many detectors out there that are lighter, use less batteries and are deeper.
Radio Shack 63-3006 VLF/TR

 

[bigtruck68]

many of the radio shak detectors were made by bounty hunter, i have a discovery 2000 that my grandson uses and its and exact copy of the lone star.,

 

[SparkleyPug]

Ok thanks guys, i guess it would be best not to use the radio shack one. Ill stick to the one i newly received,

 

[Adrian SS]

63-3006 Discriminato

Power Supply (B1): ................. 18V DC --- Two 9V Batteries in series

(B2): ............................................ 9V Battery

Operating Frequency: .................................... 15 kHz +/- 2 kHz

Indicators: (Visual): ........................................ Level meter
(Sound): ............................. 2" speaker or earphone
(earphone not included)

Functions: ........................... Auto-tune, DISC, Battery Test, GND.

Controls: ................................ OFF/VLF/TR1/TR2 Selector Switch
VOLUME Control
DISC Control
TUNE Control
B1, B2 Battery Test Selector Switch

Sensitivity: ............... minimum Discrimination 11 cm with meter for a
US (.25 cent piece) Quarter

Operating Current (B1)(18V) Statical: .............................. 30 mA
Dynamical: ............................. 30 mA
(B2)(9V) Dynamical: ............................. 35 mA

Operating Voltage (B1): .......................................... 15~22 V
(B2): ......................................... 6.5~12 V

3 Audio Frequency: ...................................... 400 Hz +/- 60 Hz
700 Hz +/- 105 Hz
1500 Hz +/- 225 Hz

 

[TerryC]

Keep it as a back-up.... or give it to a child. That would make you a hero to the child! TTC