HEY DAVE I'M still trying to get use to it ,, It was falsing some in the surf till adjusted the sens out . I just haven't had it out enough to draw any conclusions on it , I guess when I hit gold with it I'll love it.. I have an excal and its killer ,no question about it , GREAT detector , but a little heavy, but it hits targets big time . I'll keep you posted on my progress with the Beach Hunter .. GUZZ 1