My New Minelab Sovereign GT Part 1

[Michigan Badger]

I finally assembled my Minelab GT. It was really difficult using precious leisure time I normally would spend detecting with my Tesoro but messing with new machines is also fun.

I looked over the manual and also read the various forum postings. It wasn't too difficult to assemble. I got it right about the 3rd try.

My first impression was this is a quality piece of equipment. Minelab puts a lot into making these, that's for sure. No cheap Chinese rig here.

I didn't even check the settings but turned it on and swung an Indian cent past the coil. She sang me a sweet melody. I haven't heard that sound since my Excalibur back in 2005. I held the penny about the maximum distance my Excal could air detect a coin that size and got a very loud signal. I then proceeded to move it out farther and still a great signal. I found a solid air distance signal of from 12 to 14 inches from the stock 10" Tornado coil. Well, this is sure different from my old Excalibur! With it I got an air test of maybe 7 inches max on a copper penny.

I checked the GT settings and it was on discriminate mode, full vol (I was using headphones so I wouldn't drive the wife nuts), iron mask, at about 12:00 sensitivity.

Okay, now for detecting out in the real world.

Next time part 2.

 

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[Keppy]

I finally assembled my Minelab GT. It was really difficult using precious leisure time I normally would spend detecting with my Tesoro but messing with new machines is also fun.

I looked over the manual and also read the various forum postings. It wasn't too difficult to assemble. I got it right about the 3rd try.

My first impression was this is a quality piece of equipment. Minelab puts a lot into making these, that's for sure. No cheap Chinese rig here.

I didn't even check the settings but turned it on and swung an Indian cent past the coil. She sang me a sweet melody. I haven't heard that sound since my Excalibur back in 2005. I held the penny about the maximum distance my Excal could air detect a coin that size and got a very loud signal. I then proceeded to move it out farther and still a great signal. I found a solid air distance signal of from 12 to 14 inches from the stock 10" Tornado coil. Well, this is sure different from my old Excalibur! With it I got an air test of maybe 7 inches max on a copper penny.

I checked the GT settings and it was on discriminate mode, full vol (I was using headphones so I wouldn't drive the wife nuts), iron mask, at about 12:00 sensitivity.

Okay, now for detecting out in the real world.

Next time part 2.

Badger you sold your ...Sovereign...all ready. Why did you miss the display screen or just did not care for the ...Sovereign... ==Jim==

 

[Michigan Badger]

I finally assembled my Minelab GT. It was really difficult using precious leisure time I normally would spend detecting with my Tesoro but messing with new machines is also fun.

I looked over the manual and also read the various forum postings. It wasn't too difficult to assemble. I got it right about the 3rd try.

My first impression was this is a quality piece of equipment. Minelab puts a lot into making these, that's for sure. No cheap Chinese rig here.

I didn't even check the settings but turned it on and swung an Indian cent past the coil. She sang me a sweet melody. I haven't heard that sound since my Excalibur back in 2005. I held the penny about the maximum distance my Excal could air detect a coin that size and got a very loud signal. I then proceeded to move it out farther and still a great signal. I found a solid air distance signal of from 12 to 14 inches from the stock 10" Tornado coil. Well, this is sure different from my old Excalibur! With it I got an air test of maybe 7 inches max on a copper penny.

I checked the GT settings and it was on discriminate mode, full vol (I was using headphones so I wouldn't drive the wife nuts), iron mask, at about 12:00 sensitivity.

Okay, now for detecting out in the real world.

Next time part 2.

Badger you sold your ...Sovereign...all ready. Why did you miss the display screen or just did not care for the ...Sovereign... ==Jim==

I loved the GT. It's the end of my hunting season here in the north. I like trying new machines and now have my eye on a new Minelab SE and maybe the PD.

Nothing at all wrong with the GT. It's the best machine I've used so far.

If I don't like the SE I'll just go back to the GT.

Badger