Thanks digs.
A 20 incher might be slightly overkill for most of my purposes. I have an 18inch on loan from another member, but it hasn't had much use yet due to size.
I am considering a 14x9 Evo that I have found second hand. Seems like a more practical walk around size. Would probably like a...
Thanks Reg.
Some of the comments I have read suggested that the Evo coils were so sensitive that older machines couldn't manage the ground noise while running them.
Seems plausible this isn't a significant issue for QED's
Does anyone have experience using Nugget Finder Evo coils on the QED?
I read something elsewhere about these not performing so well on some earlier minelab models. I know nothing about the tech side, so don't know if this is relevant to the QED.
Quote from PhaseTech on another forum in...
Cheers!
I THINK I want a DD? Allegedly better performance in mineralised ground?
My theory was that this would be a good way balance out the sadie. Either way, I think I should get out there and use it ASAP to get a better idea of what's what.
Happy to take my time and wait for a cheapy to...
Hello all,
After all the advice and my own research, I went out and bought a QED yesterday.
Bought new, so definitely went over budget, but hopefully I get many years of fun from it.
Went for the smaller coil option (sadie 6x8) so am now on the lookout for a larger coil to supplement...
Are there any others you would consider competitive with the QED in functionality at a similar price point?
I am not willing to stretch the budget beyond for a hobby I have yet to actually take up. Hell, a QED is more expensive than I was willing to consider when I started researching...
I have only had the Japanese version - was a bit fishy and there WAS some less than pleasant after taste, but it did not smell off, or like a fish market.
The main flavour was really good and as long as you never stopped eating it, the after taste never had a chance to kick in ;)
It is...
So, had a play with a GPX5000 on Saturday. Found no gold, but apparently I'm undeterred.
While that machine is so very much outside my budget, I have decided that I should buy SOMETHING.
So, if anyone is interested in selling a used, but good condition QED, I might be interested. Looks like...
Thanks guys.
Derka - I absolutely get you about the $. Trying to make a sensible decision and not get too caught up in the excitement of a new interest.
Do you find you hit on enough interesting items to keep it exciting with the GM?
I love being out in the bush, but if I find it getting too...
Hello all,
Have been doing lots of reading, but struggling to lock information in. Hoping to use this thread as a place to clarify, confirm and correct my understanding.
Any constructive info, or friendly chat is welcome!
Firstly, I am researching with the intent to purchase a detector for...