A question about an old machine a friend picked up- Garrett Freedom 2 (plus?)

[Bev]

Cant remember if it's the plus machine or not but it's the Garrett Freedom 2 for sure. This is his first machine and picked it up for $40.00.
I went out with him yesterday to help him with the basics and found that the machine was very hard to hear over a target. Even throwing a quarter down it registered barely above nothing- just enough to know something was there. I was expecting a nice solid tone like the Ace but it seemed difficult and even more so zero-ing in. Because we never heard one of these machines we didnt know if this is it or something is wrong. We found a few pennies but it seemed like a lot of work.

We read the manual and looked on youtube hoping to see someone using one but nada.

Can anyone give us some insight?

 

[Sandman]

The volume maybe outta whack from a dirty speaker or bad circuit. A trip to Garrett explaining the problem will get it fixed and it might even be free.
Here is a field test for this under rated detector.
http://www.losttreasure.com/content/archives/garrett-electronics-freedom-two-plus

 

[Keppy]

I had a garrett .....Freedom 2 Coin Comander.... Back in the 80's and early 90's I still say i found more with that detector than i have found with all these new detecors and all there bells & whistles................ Mine always made a nice clear loud sound ......Now Garrett will still repair the Freedom 2 ............... But if you need a coil for it the only place to get a coil is from Keith at .. www.brokendetector.com ..

 

[RustyRelicHunter]

Does it give a loud signal if you use headphones? It could be just a problem with the external speaker. The Freedom series (especially the 2&3) were good detectors.

 

[Bev]

I've emailed him and asked him to test that theory out. I'm pretty sure something is wrong and the external speaker may be the issue. I'll keep you updated- Thank you so much!