Just Picked up a VX3 locally for $500

[jimmyzr1]

Ok, so I just picked VX3 that was a "closet queen" in like new condition except the coil had a couple of small scuffs on it. I got it for $500 but had to drive 1.5 hours to get it. So my question is: How do I get out to use it initially? Can I just turn it on and go? or how difficult is it to get it working to find deep coins or jewelry?

 

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[Johnnoh]

The VX3 is a turn on and go machine. I've dug dimes at 11" with my V3i and D2 coil. If you don't have the manual you can dl from Whites. I think you got a great deal! HH

 

[Davers]

I mean no real offense but you have a large list of Detectors under your avatar .
So it seems , you should know basically how to get the machine to work.

You got a good deal IMO & hope it works well for you.
Def, get or print a manual if you don't have one.
Davers

 

[gfmucci]

Here it is:

http://www.whiteselectronics.com/me...amples/s/p/spectra_vx3_instruction_manual.pdf

I just downloaded a DFX manual to read through before I approach the seller about a machine I'm interested in.

 

[Amos Moses]

Dang, I couldn't trip and fall over a deal like that! That's a score in it's own! Congrats.

Life's a Garden... Dig It.

 

[Greg407]

Are you in the SF Bay Area? I saw a VX3 for that price on CL last week. I have a VX3 already, though, so I didn't jump on it. It went quickly anyway.

One of the things I did to help me learn the machine in the field is create a contact for the VX3 in my smartphone and added any links that I wanted at my fingertips (manual, programs, forums, etc). Definitely recommend it for anyone learning a new detector. Here's a pic of what that contact looks like on my phone:

 

[Lakemonster]

Most of the time you would need a gun to get that kind of steal.

I dont know what your environment is like.... but the only tweaking I do is maybe kick up the discrimination sensitivity up to 90. Other than that I adjust my Rx gain for the environment. (8-12). or change the bandpass to help with emi. I may offset the frequency a few points for the same reason. I do most of my dry land hunting in 2.5 khz.

I HIGHLY suggest a good DD coil over the stock 950. The 4x6 shooter DD is what I use for trashy areas. If I am working old plow fields I use the 10x12 SEF (best coil ever IMO).