Kinda ironic

[MrMikeJackie]

I started a thread a while back voicing(whining really) my frustration with the all new to me CTX3030. I couldn't tell the difference between trash and good targets and was really off. Well Im happy to announce I have become so familiar with the machine now that I can tell you if it's a bottle cap, screw cap, pull tab, beaver tail, rusty nail, before I dig it! And I know this because I still dig them. So what was I crying about to begin with? Happy hunting guys/gals, Mike

 

[dirtscratcher]

I started a thread a while back voicing(whining really) my frustration with the all new to me CTX3030. I couldn't tell the difference between trash and good targets and was really off. Well Im happy to announce I have become so familiar with the machine now that I can tell you if it's a bottle cap, screw cap, pull tab, beaver tail, rusty nail, before I dig it! And I know this because I still dig them. So what was I crying about to begin with? Happy hunting guys/gals, Mike

When I bought my first explorer my first thoughts were what kind of position did I buy.

 

[Tom_in_CA]

The explorer series (of which the ctx is the latest incarnation) have very fluty-tooty sounds. It will sound like a flock of sick geese to someone who's not used to it. But once the "lights go on", it's a joy to use.

Ok, you owe us all a 12-pack now!

 

[MrMikeJackie]

The explorer series (of which the ctx is the latest incarnation) have very fluty-tooty sounds. It will sound like a flock of sick geese to someone who's not used to it. But once the "lights go on", it's a joy to use.

Ok, you owe us all a 12-pack now!

I hope you like Budweiser(in a can thank you), that's all I drink

 

[toolmanbutch]

I hope my new CTX 3030 arrives this week. I am so anxious to use it. I am nervous about learning how to use it, any tips would be greatly appreciated. PM me if you so desire.
Butch

 

[Diggin-N-Dumps]

I hope my new CTX 3030 arrives this week. I am so anxious to use it. I am nervous about learning how to use it, any tips would be greatly appreciated. PM me if you so desire.
Butch

I use a program I for from Big Boys Hobbies, its will make it super easy to pick up. Ive tried using the stock "Deep Silver" before and it was way to chirpy. The one I use now will give you a low tone, midtone for pennies and a super high tone for Silver or Quarters etc.

Best of luck man! I got lucky right away with it and feel I picked it up quickly. It took me over 2 months to start to understand the ATP when I first got it.

 

[Tom_in_CA]

I hope my new CTX 3030 arrives this week. I am so anxious to use it. I am nervous about learning how to use it, any tips would be greatly appreciated. PM me if you so desire.
Butch

Hook up with a proficient CTX 3030 user (or explorer user if no 3030 guys are in your area). Trade off flagged signals (even if only a modern clad zone). Listen to what he's listening for (he'll need to pull out his head-phone jack from time to time for you). Listen to what he says "I'd pass", and ask "why?". Show him signals that confuse, and listen to what he says are his reasons to either a) pass or b) dig. Watch how he swings. Watch how he isolates the center, etc....