Valley Ranger
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- Mar 24, 2011
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- Detector(s) used
- Minelab Equinox 800, Garrett AT Pro (2), Makro Racer 2, Garrett AT Pinpointer (2)
- Primary Interest:
- Relic Hunting
I had the privilege of hunting a very historic property here in the Shenandoah Valley yesterday. Dates to the very early 1800's, slave quarters present, beautiful federal style brick home, circa 1830, Phil Sheridan paid a visit during his "Burning" raid of 1864 and torched a bank barn, there's an old mill site and raceway on the property and several Confederate soldier diaries make mention of visiting the property during the WBTS. A number of Indian artifacts have been found there as well. This was also my first opportunity to use my Teknetics T2 SE with the new upgrade. I must admit, I've been a lukewarm believer in the T2 up until now. Though I've been pleased with its performance in clean, open fields for relic hunting, I've found that it's just too unstable and noisy for me to use anywhere else. This could just be my personal likings and preferences, but that was my experience.
But I noticed a significant difference yesterday. The machine runs MUCH, MUCH quieter with the new software/firmware - night and day difference. It also seems more stable and able to "hold" a good signal on a target better than before the upgrade. I was also impressed with the boost mode performance and its ability to make an iffy signal a solid, repeatable one. One example of that is the small colonial flat button below. It was a bit bouncy and scratchy running in disc at 90 sensitivity, 9 on disc and with 2+ tones. But when I switched over to BP (boost mode), the signal held clear at a solid 78. Dug the target and at a little over 8" down, found the button laying on its side. Also pulled out the larger button nearby.
So far, I'm impressed with the upgrade and hope to return to that site soon.
PS - notice to those who know me - I've changed my screen name from "Old Stonewall" to "Valley Ranger." This is due, in part, to honor the Confederate unit (the "Valley Rangers") that mustered in at my hometown of Waynesboro, VA in April of 1861.
But I noticed a significant difference yesterday. The machine runs MUCH, MUCH quieter with the new software/firmware - night and day difference. It also seems more stable and able to "hold" a good signal on a target better than before the upgrade. I was also impressed with the boost mode performance and its ability to make an iffy signal a solid, repeatable one. One example of that is the small colonial flat button below. It was a bit bouncy and scratchy running in disc at 90 sensitivity, 9 on disc and with 2+ tones. But when I switched over to BP (boost mode), the signal held clear at a solid 78. Dug the target and at a little over 8" down, found the button laying on its side. Also pulled out the larger button nearby.
So far, I'm impressed with the upgrade and hope to return to that site soon.
PS - notice to those who know me - I've changed my screen name from "Old Stonewall" to "Valley Ranger." This is due, in part, to honor the Confederate unit (the "Valley Rangers") that mustered in at my hometown of Waynesboro, VA in April of 1861.
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Yes, I ran it on the brink of insanity too - mine! I don't believe the new "calmness" is supposed to hurt the depth capability any. I just had a lot of trouble with all the pops and squeals before. Don't get me wrong, I still used it quite a bit, but preferred it in clean areas. The new manual advises a faster swing speed - saying it ID's more accurately and picks up smaller targets than swinging slower - with the exception of being in the boost mode, then they recommend a bit slower speed. Other than that, it says it was designed for fast swingin'.
