current ATP user looking at the etrac, input??

[cjon455]

ok this spring will be my 3rd full season detecting, ive had a bounty hunter tracker IV, then an ace 350, then the atpro, I really like my atpro but Im obsessed with the minelabs particularly the etrac and ctx3030, of course id like the ctx, but I kinda like my wife and she doesn't like the $2400 price tag, I had to bend over backwards for her to accept the $1600 on the etrac.

So basically my post was for any input you guys can offer on what I may expect jumping from an atpro to an etrac, I should add im not stuck in one type of hunting, I LOVE coin shooting, but them old relics get at me too

Thanks in advance and HH!!

 

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[hoser]

Ok I have both the ATP and the e-Trac and they are both awesome machines. And I find myself switching off about every other hunt. I got the ATP to use in the rain and lake hunting. The "E" IMHO is dynamite on finding silver. As far as the CTX the only thing I can offer is what two real good friends of mine told me and they both swing the CTX. They told me that the CTX is heavier than the E-Trac, has GPS, and is waterproof. Will I be buying one, no. I simply can't justify forking out that kind of money for something I basically already have. I just can't get mine wet. Spend what you can afford. Even a lower cost machine can, and will serve you well. Good luck on your quest.

 

[cjon455]

Ok I have both the ATP and the e-Trac and they are both awesome machines. And I find myself switching off about every other hunt. I got the ATP to use in the rain and lake hunting. The "E" IMHO is dynamite on finding silver. As far as the CTX the only thing I can offer is what two real good friends of mine told me and they both swing the CTX. They told me that the CTX is heavier than the E-Trac, has GPS, and is waterproof. Will I be buying one, no. I simply can't justify forking out that kind of money for something I basically already have. I just can't get mine wet. Spend what you can afford. Even a lower cost machine can, and will serve you well. Good luck on your quest.

thanks for taking the time to reply, I too have read that the ctx has 2 capabilities the etrac doesn't, waterproof, and gps.
and honestly I would buy but I likely would never submerge it, heck 2 yrs my atpro has never been underwater. so if that's the only advantages, im good with the etrac, ill keep my atpro for a water hunt if I feel so inclined.

thanks!

 

[slink]

So basically my post was for any input you guys can offer on what I may expect jumping from an atpro to an etrac!

The first thing that comes to mind is more peaceful relaxing hunts.Its only an opinion but the atp is abusing ones ear drums while the minelab will sing a beautiful song.

 

[cjon455]

The first thing that comes to mind is more peaceful relaxing hunts.Its only an opinion but the atp is abusing ones ear drums while the minelab will sing a beautiful song.

I do like the tones the etrac has to offer, too bad we couldn't personalize how we want them to sound, like downloadable tones, now that would be cool, id have silver hitting like an electric guitar, and gold like a drum solo lol!!!

im shot, I need to get back out there detecting soon, 2 freezing cold months is LONG ENOUGH!!

 

[pepperj]

Ok I have both the ATP and the e-Trac and they are both awesome machines. And I find myself switching off about every other hunt. I got the ATP to use in the rain and lake hunting. The "E" IMHO is dynamite on finding silver. As far as the CTX the only thing I can offer is what two real good friends of mine told me and they both swing the CTX. They told me that the CTX is heavier than the E-Trac, has GPS, and is waterproof. Will I be buying one, no. I simply can't justify forking out that kind of money for something I basically already have. I just can't get mine wet. Spend what you can afford. Even a lower cost machine can, and will serve you well. Good luck on your quest.

If you try the CTX over the Etrac you'll soon realize that the balancing of the CTX is far superior. I go every year on a trip I swing on the average 10+ hrs a day for 13 + days straight. I've used the SE, Etrac, CTX and I can go just about the whole length using the CTX without a bungee cord help, now the Etrac the cord is my friend. The only time I don't need it if the targets are plenty and the swing time between them isn't too long. As for weight between the two machines I've never scaled them, but lifting up the Etrac seems heavier because of the design. Now that's my take on the two, others might find it a lot different.

 

[hoser]

pepperj that's true. I have never had the CTX in my hands to see for myself. My friends did say although it was heavier than the E, it was balanced just right and took the fatigue out of swinging it. Thanks for the info.

 

[choppadude]

I swung the AT Pro for 2 seasons and then moved to the E trac at the end of last season and have absolutely no regrets. Don't get me wrong, I love my AT Pro and still own a couple but the E Trac is just so much quieter and the discrimination patters can be tailored to your own taste. It takes a little getting used to switching back and forth because the AT just seems so noisy after running the E Trac but you fall back into it quick. If you can buy the E Trac and still keep the AT Pro I would do that since the waterproof feature means you can still detect even if it is raining out.

 

[BryanM362]

I swung the AT Pro for 2 seasons and then moved to the E trac at the end of last season and have absolutely no regrets. Don't get me wrong, I love my AT Pro and still own a couple but the E Trac is just so much quieter and the discrimination patters can be tailored to your own taste. It takes a little getting used to switching back and forth because the AT just seems so noisy after running the E Trac but you fall back into it quick. If you can buy the E Trac and still keep the AT Pro I would do that since the waterproof feature means you can still detect even if it is raining out.

X2, I made the switch about 2 years ago, and the etrac is a superior machine, in depth, and discrimination. If you can keep both, the ATP is good for water hunts!

 

[cjon455]

Oh I'm keeping both, thanks for the input guys!

 

[MrMikeJackie]

I purchased my CTX with 2years3months warranty left, underwater grey ghost hp, and a coiltek 5x10 coil for $1750. The deals are out there, you just have to look. The CTX is far superior to the Etrac, especially in iron. Better discrimination, especially at depth. Not saying the Etrac is not a monster on silver, because it is, the CTX is that much better in trashy sites. GL HH Mike

 

[choppadude]

Also DO NOT pay $1600 for your E Trac! I paid much less for mine brand new from a established dealer. PM me if you would like some info/

 

[creade]

Also DO NOT pay $1600 for your E Trac! I paid much less for mine brand new from a established dealer. PM me if you would like some info/

i would agree with that. There's a dealer in nh that you can get it around 1400-1500 plus he throws in headphones and carry bag. Look around for the best price. Good luck

 

[choppadude]

i would agree with that. There's a dealer in nh that you can get it around 1400-1500 plus he throws in headphones and carry bag. Look around for the best price. Good luck

Got mine for ALOT less than that too!

 

[ryan.reading.50]

Anyone know how to bexome a CM.. im on mobile and have a hell of a time posting anything? Oh n stick w the atpro learn it takes years.. etrac no good in the iron and so complicated not your get up n go machine

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

Anyone know how to bexome a CM.. im on mobile and have a hell of a time posting anything? Oh n stick w the atpro learn it takes years.. etrac no good in the iron and so complicated not your get up n go machine

You need to be on a PC to access tab to join as charter member, it is $20.00 a year. Let me know if you have no pc access...

 

[ryan.reading.50]

I dont have a pc my laptop will be back tuesday

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

I dont have a pc my laptop will be back tuesday

You can do it by searching for TreasureNet on your phones browser, then select desktop version in the ootions

Log into treasurenet then at top of forum you will see tab that says charter member....

Do not break our rules any further...

 

[cjon455]

You can do it by searching for TreasureNet on your phones browser, then select desktop version in the ootions

Log into treasurenet then at top of forum you will see tab that says charter member....

Do not break our rules any further...

I'm confused??

 

[CincinnatiKid]

cjon455 has a great idea! Downloadable tones. How awesome would that be.
Strange it's not available. GPS, USB, Fully Wireless, etc., detectors. Some with 100s/1000s of tones. Low/Mid/High variations. Some machines have a "bell tone".
But my ETrac can't play "Stones" to silver, or "Zeppelin" to gold. Sure would make diggin' pull-tabs much more bearable.
Peace ✌