1st finds with new MXT

arizonaames · Feb 10, 2009

I finally was able to use my new MXT today. The weather turned very warm and I was able to snipe the tot lot in the local new park. It had been picked clean and I only found 2 pull tabs, a few very tiny pieces of foil, 2 dimes, a quarter, and a nickle. I was having a problem detecting with the snow suit, fanny pac and rubber boots with a wool cap. I felt really encumbered. I kept having the bullseye drop out of the holster. I will have to tape a lanyard to it. I also kept moving, accidently, the mode switch. I think that I was catching it on the belt. All in all, it was good to get out but a lot of bugs to work out. I noticed also that, in the wind, on the open hill of the park without trees, it was difficult to hear the threshold. I forgot to bring the headphones. It was a good first start and 50 cents richer.......I went to the school tot lot but the ground there was like concrete...frozen solid..... :thumbsup:

MUD(S.W.A.T) · Feb 10, 2009

Hey,

At least your getting out ! :thumbsup:

Keep @ it and HH!!

seger98 · Feb 10, 2009

Well 50 cents is still better then nothing! Can you buy a soda with that anymore? :icon_scratch:

MICHIGANJAY · Feb 10, 2009

Glad to hear you braved the elements and made it out! It will only get better from here. Trust me, you will be collecting the coins in no time! The MXT is like a vacuum cleaner

Happy Hunting. J

oneeye · Feb 10, 2009

Got out with my MXT too. I only had 30 minutes of daylight left, so I went out in the yard. The front yard was still frozen, but the backyard was soft enough. The ground was very wet and the detector was really "popping". I had to crank down the gain to get it stable.
Dan

civilman1 · Feb 10, 2009

Headphone's are a must.....The MXT has a funny way of telling you that

Definetly invest in a set.You'll learn to like this machine because of the versatilty,just watch and make sure nothing get's in the way of "any switche's" and you'll be alright,It's still happening to me.Great Machine :thumbsup: