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  1. K

    Metal detectors - Minelab Goldmonster or Nokta Makro Simplex?

    Hi Was looking at buying at minelab gold monster1000 as i seen alot of others have them and good feed back.Then i seen a new detector Nokta makro simplex but un sure if any good for Australia...Thanks
  2. Goldtarget

    SDC2300 V2 updated version released

    Well well, it seems Minelab have revised the unit and are releasing a new version. Details here. https://www.minersden.com.au/minelab-sdc-2300-metal-detector-v2
  3. goldtruck59

    Minelab GPX4500 settings and template

    Hope this may help. Rough guide only but helpful.
  4. U

    Minelab Equinox 800 vs 600

    I've tried finding a comparison site , no luck. Does anyone know what the differences are and which model you prefer if you have both machines. Thanks.
  5. cabwoody

    Minelab Equinox books and learning material

    New book on the Equinox by Clive James Clynick: http://www.clivesgoldpage.com/shop/publications/minelab-equinox-beginner-advanced/
  6. groovydudes

    Minelab Equinox 800 tips and questions

    Will it be any good for gold? Thought I'd ask.
  7. Goldpick

    Minelab Equinox 800 use on gold - Tips, settings and questions

    Scroll down the linked page to see how well the Equinox does on small gold in multi mode. I could imagine it would be even more capable once the small 6" coil is released, guess it depends on how well it handles mineralised ground...
  8. Heatho

    Minelab Equinox Settings

    Though I'd start a thread on settings people are using to customise Nox programs. Ok, today I hit my ol silver honey hole to see if I could find any silvers among the trash, this spot is trashy to the extreme, I did manage to find quite a few pre dec coins. I was using "Park 1". The first 50%...
  9. Xterra Gold

    Detector feedback - Nokta Gold Plus FORS and Minelab sdc 2300.

    Hi everyone. I,m looking at buying a new detector and like the look of the Nokta Gold Plus FORS and also the Minelab sdc 2300. I know one is a VLF and the other PI detector but would be grateful for any feedback. I do some coin and relic hunting as well as gold detecting. In about three or so...
  10. D

    Minelab Equinox, GPX6000 & Manticore Cover Kits.

    Hi all Have put together a 3 piece kit in two colours ,Oz Camo or Black for the Equinox. Kit Set * Screen cover * Handle Cover * Arm Rest Cover Cost is $45 plus Postage. To order contact: [email protected]
  11. HarryHoudini

    Metal detector comparisons Deus, Minelab 3030, Garrett and Minelab Nox

    Here is an interesting metal detector comparison video. Four coin shooters compared. Not sure of accuracy. Deus, Minelab 3030, Garrett and Minelab Equinox https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHjfPMSqFjk Cheers
  12. Tassie Daz

    Now I'm set - GPX4500 and Coiltek Elite coil

    There are times for all of us when we wish/hope for things and stuff gets in the way.....a car dies, a baby arrives, sickness occurs.....you know what I mean. Well since Ive been metal detecting Ive always hoped that one day I might own a Minelab. I couldnt afford the $'s in the beginning...
  13. Danny13

    Minelab Equinox VDI's / TID's

    Tested the eq. Target IDs as follows so far $2 coin Nox ID 21 $1 coin Nox ID 21/22 50cent piece ID 17 20cent Nox ID 16 10cent Nox 1D 13 5 cent. Nox. ID 10 47 florin Nox ID 26 51 6 pence ID 19/20 9k gold ring Nox ID 15 18k gold ring Nox ID 15 Silver ring, wide band ID 30 Silver ring , thin...
  14. G

    Minelab GPZ7000 vs SDC2300

    For those who have used both machines. Is the gpz capable of detecting smaller peices of gold than the sdc or does its advantage come with its ground coverage and depth capabilty ?
  15. R

    Best Waterproof Detectors?

    I am trying to convince myself to buy a waterproof detector next week for my 4 month stay on the Sunshine Coast which starts tomorrow :cool: I believe that the CTX 3030 will be hard to beat,but I would still like to hear about some other brands also. I am hoping to get good quality...
  16. C

    DIY POWER CURLY CABLE 4 PIN (HEAVY DUTY) FOR MINELABS

    HI All can anybody tell me how to wire the POWER CURLY CABLE 4 PIN for minelabs thanks
  17. BrisJoe

    Garrett ATX vs Minelab GPX5000

    Ok so after having a lengthy conv3ersation to the guys at Brisbane Gold (Miners Den Partner) they have shown me the light of ML over the new garret ATX. What is the best gold specific ML PI that would suit me for around NQ soils, and still be enough investment to last me for quite a few years...
  18. Saltytom

    Minelab Sovereign XS-2 Pro

    Hi I have a Sovereign xs 2 pro that I haven't used a lot for a few years. It was kept in the UK for use when I visited. A few years ago I bought a Tesoro Tejon to use there as it is much lighter. I have the Sov. here now and thinking of using it again on the beaches and land here. My question is...
  19. NJS

    Minelab X-Terra 505 tips, settings, questions

    Hi everyone, I just got my first detector today and gave it a shot at the beach before sundown but I was really unsure of the settings I should be using. I had the sensitivity around 15 and the threshold around 12 and just left it on the preset 1 and it seemed fine for finding lots of...
  20. G

    Reputable Minelab dealers

    I'm looking to purchase an sdc 2300 sometime in the next few weeks (taking a one day gold prospecting tour first before committing to the buy) and I'm curious as to which resellers and businesses are good to deal with? Cheapest price isn't the deciding factor, looking to purchase from a business...
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