debth reading on etrac

[jtermz]

is there a setting I could have wrong if my reading shows much deeper then the targets are. this happens with my standard coil and 6" treasure seeker. I get a signal showing 8" but the target is at 2 or 3 Thanks for any info or ideas

 

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[Jackalope]

Targets appear deeper if:

1. The target signal is weaker than a coin-sized object
... which is because:
a. The target is actually smaller than a coin-sized object
b. The target is less conductive than a coin
c. Iron truncates the signal (spreading it horizontally)

 

[Jason in Enid]

Are you completely centered over the target? The farther away from center you are, the deeper it shows the target to be.

 

[Mach1Pilot]

I've used the Etrac for a few years now, but I quit using the depth meter after about a month.... you can usually tell by the sound of the target it's depth and size. When I was watching the depth meter years ago, I also found it to be inaccurate and really only a guideline.

 

[hunter_46356]

I've found the depth reading could be off as much as two to three inches for reasons explained above during scanning in any mode/pattern. My E Trac seems to be very accurate while in pinpoint. Locate your target and check depth while pinpointing. see how that works for you.

 

[Jason in Enid]

Depth reading is always most accurate in pinpoint because that is when you are able to center directly over the target.