Thats why i believe in just dig as many holes as you can and that amount will differ with people. I am doing lake beach hunting with my adult son. While still designed to be an all-terrain model, it does not have a pinpoint mode like the 540, it has fewer Find Modes than the 540. Suerte en sus prospecciones. rings do not sink far grass roots will keep it close to the surface .. longer! special holes in the coil with a thread inside them. has 3 segments for ferrous targets and the rest are for non-ferrous metal detector, it tunes out from noises and then youll see the As the developers say, VANQUISH 540 has become more effective. Dan(NM) The detector sees gold jewelry as junk because gold jewelry isnt. Especially, for beach hunting fans. These are to make the coil more unusual since the devices are using a new Multi-IQ Minelab Vanquish 340 targets. Dedicated to the new Minelab Vflex machines. Do you have to use the Minelab ones or can you get an energizer/Duracell setup? cheers, naildigger :Y: Got the Minelab Vanquish email this morning. It's free! It may not display this or other websites correctly. Minelab has a product line of metal detector for beginners called Minelab Go-Find. Title / Thread Starter Replies / Views Last Post By. I forgot to mention that iron bias setting is terrible. And much more every month! to shifting of its upper and bottom sections. I know for a fact, some TID's yield 'probabilities' pointing directly at iron, foil, zinc cents, etc. Getting to grips with the "Minelab Vanquish 540" working a few different fields on my favorite Field Test farm, a mix of old winter stubble and freshly plowe. Ten setting levels ensure decreasing iron volume to its minimum and leave non-ferrous targets sound clearer and louder. the ground is fairly mineralised there, so we had to back the sensitivity of 2 notches to stabilise the chatter. You can also visit Minelab's Facebook page or YouTube Channel for more interaction with the Minelab community. The 340 does not have the Custom or Relic mode. } The Vanquish is far better than the Simplex, but if you want water proof go simplex . Started January 31, By functions does Minelab Vanquish 540 are almost identical. VLF and Multi IQ allow frequencies from 5 to 40 kHz. the 10" coil for me seems to complete the pro pack kit. George Kinsey I am waiting for Nokta Makro Legend arrival in the market. montharray = new Array("Jan","Feb","Mar","Apr","May","Jun","Jul","Aug","Sep","Oct","Nov","Dec"); Discount Shopping 38200001 for sale online Minelab Vanquish 340 Ground Search Metal Detector Professional Quality Buy on the official website inegativer.com, US $477.36 Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Minelab Vanquish 340 Ground Search Metal Detector - 38200001 at the best online prices at . Tell us about the latest rally you were on. JavaScript is disabled. Entra in questo forum per maggiori spiegazioni. dyearc = ", "; Upon, set or range of values for gold ..Nickel & bottle caps and another range for silver clad coins, If the detector tones / beeps it can be a ring because of .. solder .. stone .. broken .. size .. bent .. the amount of K's .. the way it is in the ground .. bling. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. button to adjust the backlit. Adult ladies and adult mens can be quite a tid range in itself as each are usually different sizes and weights. By You can do this by means of two additional Enter the Go Minelabbing world online and youll find a wealth of information about detecting - from the Success Stories that showcase detecting finds, to the expert tips and tricks offered by our Treasure Talk bloggers. Powered by Minelabs ultimate FBS multiple frequency technology, this is the detector for anyone who wants simplicity AND performance! set includes wired headphones, but you can perform discrimination as follows: ferrous I have found some nine inch silver and it is an absolute nickel beast. The wife said I needed a hobby and it could not be a girlfriend. values are for iron. At that, the rivals on the market are very active and they continue designing new metal detectors. Please also vist www.ukdfd.co.uk for further help and record your items. Granted, there are a number of variablesBUT in YOUR OPINION is there a somewhat narrow range of VDI values on your Vanquish detector that you would somewhat expect to detect an ', Alexander, Caesar, Charlemagne, and myself founded empires; but upon what foundation did we rest the creations of our genius? There are 3 sound tones available for the with the iron discrimination turned on, it ignored 90 % of the vast amount of old nails and assorted iron that are in the ground in this spot. Thanks for your answers, I am disappointed with Vanquish performance and I do not want to try all the time to find out what is going on with the detector. functions does Minelab Vanquish 440 offer? If your old school, this is great .. . Caboolture. dhourd = dhourc+dhour+" Hours"; THIS IS ONLY FOR PRAISE OR COMPLAINTS other posts will be deleted. as well as Bluetooth headphones. "Your EYES the only 100% accurate form of Discrimination!". If this is your first visit to Minelabowners, be sure to For example, Recognized as The WORLD's Best Gold Detectors- The GOLD Series has become the true prospectors 'standard' for nugget hunting around the world. Just one more thing , in addition to the piece of foam I also replaced the nimh batteries with lithium so perhaps the lithium have solved the pb and not the foam . Whats on TV and other media round and about. Remove original washer. It indicated normal with regular or energizer rechargeable batteries. This is an automatic setting, that is adjusted right after the metal detector is turned on. response is divided into low tone (for ferrous metals), medium the only possible negative was that the eveready AAs we used only lasted 1 hour, which im desperately hoping is the fault of shit batteries (old stock?) It looks sort of cheap, but is surprisingly well built. V3i/MXT Pro dmin = Math.floor(((dd%(60*60*1000*24))%(60*60*1000))/(60*1000)*1); I've been toying with the idea of adding a second detector to my arsenal. Show Threads Show Posts. That is a combination of the object's size, shape, orientation, and whatever alloy mix was used. Moreover, When the ground balance value is outside that "range" the Vanquish will sound like it is out of ground balance by making very low or medium low sounds as the coil approaches and leaves the ground and at the outward end of swings. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Donnez vos impressions, vos avis, vos astuces. //-->. Like I said the best, non-return. is detech relic striker good for big relics. I have noticed though, that the battery indicator on my Vanquish never goes down, it always indicate full charge with the RNB battery installed. You are viewing this forums as a guest which limits you to read only status. Only had it a couple of weeks and only used it on the beach so far, just waiting for a dig to come along to try it on the land. It is exactly the same detection method employed by the very successful Equinox 600 and 800. ML Explorer & Vanquish 540, White's V3i, Tesoro Vaq Black, Garrett ATX on occasion. Except that, some general improvements of all VANQUISH models were implemented. todayy += 1900; AMDS hunting right away. Here you can discuss detecting related to your own area to your hearts content. Pay attention to this parameter if you plan to have some real treasure hunting trips. Im surprised I dont see more post of people using them. Bluetooth headset. Minelab sucks all the goodies from the ground. For all members who subscribe to Minelabowners.com. I don't chase gold per say, but by digging almost all nickel range readings and cent, zinc-memorial, readings, I typically recover 4-6 gold rings annually. Since, I believe this is the time to move on and offer the users something more than a standard control unit on a primitive shaft. has 5 segments, one segment is for targets made from ferrous metals. Ive heard that some users complain that the batteries dont serve long, about 10 hours. The update also includes improved ways of using batteries for all models as well as new reporting when the battery is low. The device not only charges batteries but also checks their operability. An area to have an ID on your finds. a nice budget machine. Price wise here in Oz it makes no sense to go with the Garrett products, they are simply way over priced for what you get, mainly thanks to the crappy exchange rates. Alle tijden zijn GMT . The manual on page 7 addresses noise issues. For f adgang til disse sidene m du registrere deg som bruker i "skandinavisk" i menyvalget "User Group". A video of what you're experiencing when you're detecting in the mountains and fields you speak of might be beneficial for other Vanquish users to help you with what is going on. JavaScript is disabled. I'd like to eventually get the V10 but the V12 is a nice large coil for beaches and field work. You must log in or register to reply here. Metal detector models 340 and 440 require 4 AA batteries as a power supply, while model 540 has battery accumulators included as well as a charging device for them. Please join the "Too Hot To Handle" Usergroup if you would like to participate in these discussions. buttons, 540 has 10 In addition, Minelab A place to add those tales and adventures. | Friendly Metal Detecting Forum Forum emails are not working currently. dday = 365 - (dday * -1); is set to High. There is also such a notion as self-discharge. The only thing TID can tell for certain but not 100%, are pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters. Thanks You All! So I have added a piece of foam between the batteries and the cover to block the batterries, see pic below. Here you can advertise your detecting equipment for swap. 540 has 5 tones. This way, target detection precision, and differentiation are guaranteed. Extended: 1450mm (57) Collapsed: 760mm (30), In-built loudspeaker, 3.5mm (1/8) headphones, Extended: 1450 mm (57) Collapsed: 760 mm (30), In-built loudspeaker, 3.5mm (1/8) headphones, Bluetooth wireless headphones, Maximal high manufacturers usually use the operating frequency corresponding to Here you can discuss detecting related topics for your own areas. A forum dedicated for people who live in the United States Of America. device model; detection depth indicator has not 4, but 5 levels. The Vanquish 440 to me is the steal of the lineup especially if you already have a Bluetooth headphone/transmitter setup or 2.4 gHz setup. Also, its not worth using old batteries and new ones together. Are you happy with the purchase. AMDS It's just so handy with the lever shafts and lightweight, and the materials seemed right on point. dday = Math.floor(dd/(60*60*1000*24)*1); pinpoint button and the button to open the discrimination pattern to What settings and Copyright 1998 - 2022 Herschbach Enterprises, (recovery time, default notching, and low/mid tone break, (recovery time, default nothing, and low/mid tone break, Simulating Vanquish Ground Balance With Nox, Vanquish 440 Factory Custom Mode Notching, Sold: Bushmasters Headphones By Detectorpro. so it sees it as foil or pulltab. we also tested the vanquish on a 0.21 gram nugget, with the machine in jewellery mode, full sensitivity, which it picked up at 2 1/2 inches air testing, and also picked it up with a phone book laying on top of the little nugget. MLO International Chapter areas here you can discuss topics in your own languages. sufficient detection depth and precision. The company designed a new shaft for its new metal detectors product line, as it was done for Minelab Go-Find. Website by. Metal. So if you need help getting the most out of this forum post up your requests - we'll find an answer for you ! metals. However, the most important is that the number of discrimination As Jim TN mentioned, location is the biggest factor if you are intentionally searching for gold jewelry. 340 and 440 models is It appears that while GB on Vanquish may be 'fixed', it is not fixed equally between modes: in addition to other differences between Vanquish modes (recovery time, default nothing, and low/mid tone break), in the Coin and Jewelry modes the GB seems to be set more towards reducing more ferrous type of ground signal (toward magnetite) and in Relic mode the GB seems to be set more towards eliminating more conductive ground signal (toward salt). Ended up going with the 440 because of a less EMI prone coil and a good deal I found. all metal. I hope they have enough drawers in their basements to store all the finds:lol: Thats been on the cards for ages. Minelab Detectors This Forum is for sharing your experiences afield with this brand of detectors. Just noticed your post, sorry. advanced package set. inches (145 cm) The inability of Vanquish to handle iron mineralized ground and the resulting positive and negative audio when moving the coil in any way other than perfectly level over the ground was reported directly to Minelab USA and Minelab Headquarters. Only registered members may post stories, questions, classifieds, reply to other posts, contact other members using built in messaging and use many other features found on these forums. This might give you some ideas. flagship model of the product line is more complicated. } else { } else { I like it overall, and I would include the Custom setup on the 540. dyeard = ""; i havent found any gold rings or a big fat gold necklace( hope hope), but im happy with it, ps: i put aldis brand alkaline batteries in this time, 2 hours and still reading full, so il see how the battery life pans out. This function does provide clearer signals from coins, but during the testing process, the metal detector functioned in All Metal mode. functionality increases as its numerical index grows. The target thickness of original washer plus spacer is ~5mm. A forum devoted to Minelabs flagship metal detector. The metal detector itself is quite lightweight, and even with a large coil, it is quite convenient to walk with it and hold it in hand. I've been going back and forth between the Minelab Vanquish 540 pro pack and the Equinox 600. There's a wide detecting community that you can get involved with, including detecting clubs, organised hunts, competitions, shows, and events. I understand completely. channels for automatic noise cancel. As for digging every (or even most) TIDs is (in my mind)no better than hiring a 'back-hoe' and then sift every cubic yard. such a shaft, you cant fold it up. $1 coins gave super clear signals at 22-23, 5c pieces a solid 10, and i dug some big iron pieces at over a foot just for interests sake. I think that would make it feel even better. (2.8 lbs). Some say it is totally fixed. Couple of years ago I was hunting a beach and expected to see a zinc penny in my scoop. Viel Spass auf diesen Seiten und viel Spass beim Stbern in unseren Datenbnken. Remember to sign the guest book too PLEASE!!!! waterproof one and it can be submerged up to 1 m (3 ft). George Kinsey I almost didnt dig it cause of the TID number. Thank you Palz! The UK's oldest detector distributor. I am quite impressed with it. Faites profiter les autres de vos expriences. mentioned above, this device just has an This metal detector (We don't share your email addresses with anyone.) You must log in or register to reply here. document.getElementById('vsa_focobj').innerHTML = prefix + dyeard + ddayd + dhourd + dmind + dsecd + suffix; I must say it past my test garden with flying colors. Personally, I don't care for the Bluetooth headphones that come with the top of the line Vanquish 540 or the Equinox 800. Please note no personal attacks on persons or religion will be allowed. Tim. Civil war bullet school gives up lighters, scout camp gives up an almost silver spoon and game tabs all over. With the iron bias, after thinking about it some more I probably would always want it in high setting anyway since I would rather lose a few mask targets if it allows me to not dig as much trash. Just as it says on the tin. I hate to say this but one of my best HS return stories' was the deepest gold ring I ever found. Minelab Vanquish 540 is the upper end the new Vanquish series. Where are you hunting inland? detection depth, Sensitivity level (340 4, 404 and 540 10), Discrimination scale (340 4 levels, 440 and 540 5 levels). Please, keep in mind, that Vanquish itself its lighter than the 12" and covers better than the 8". Nice Job! While for Minelab Vanquish VSaFOCSetCountup(01,01,2002); https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-64677364, it's still only rumour and nothing concrete from Minelab. Coins can be made up of a lot of different metals and a bunch of random coins together like that is an odd target. Its maximum length is 57 PS - FYI "Adult" rings (mens or womens) register better/higher than "children's. Pro, but they have different package sets. even the muddy sand in the intertidal zone, it gave no falsing signals and and discriminated excellently, weeding out about 90% of the iron rubbish. I was lucky enough to have VERY clean elementary school field. } else { If you plan to store them for a long time without using, charge the batteries to the full. However for very trashy fields coin mode is better for the faster recovery speed but still in all metal etc. Therefore, the device has Always trying to guess what's in the scoop. Ask questions on how to use this site or report bugs. Also the article they done used Brian Day whos questionable to say the least and wasnt in favour of the change and JEH. A forum dedicated to metal detecting related accessories. hear somebody describing a metal detector as a device you can turn on Started Thursday at 01:40 AM, Copyright 1998 - 2022 Herschbach Enterprises Here you can find the various Emulator Software developed by Max Derouen. Which Minelab Vanquish 540, 440 & 340. and 540 25 other. var sidebar_align = 'right'; available (Low, Mid, High), while model For a grab and go or beach detector, the Vanquish is hard to beat. It will be perfect for a newbie detectorist and cheaper than the 540. Note: Questions relating to detecting will be automatically deleted. I also doubt that the museum still has it as a few enquires on what happened too it https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-64707488. They both use Multi-IQ but the Frequency assignments can be different. www.kellycodetectors.com 67GTA Sr. that 340 is simpler than 440 and While it is recommended to charge NiMh right after you get it and then you should completely discharge it. Here you can advertise your detecting equipment for sale. Signals received from low, medium and high frequencies are processed, Thats why you shouldnt combine batteries of different types in one metal detector. It's a good add and should sell a few but we already have an Equinox that never see the light of day so I'm not about to buy one. dhour = Math.floor((dd%(60*60*1000*24))/(60*60*1000)*1); As weve already Hence why they have discrimination. Long story short, the Vanquish is ever more appealing if only to have for beach trips or truck detector. The device detectors! Threads in This Forum. though Minelab Vanquish 340 is an inexpensive metal detector, it uses Even Sitting at the bottom was the gold HS ring !!!! My only concern about performance is will the recovery speed be good. dyear = todayy - 2002 - 1; the beginning that I was disappointed when I fist saw the new product I only have the 12" coil. 540 Propack If anyone has one I would love some thoughts, good , bad or whatever . Moreover, It may not display this or other websites correctly. So I can't really pick anything wrong with it as a basic detector for $450. The Vanquish models usually do not have EMI issues, they don't have a threshold tone and usually run very quietly. Actually, these were three metal detectors (340, 440, 540), which had different functions and package sets. Let me ask a fair question without starting a war here! long (76 cm), due when I am detecting ground that is outside the fixed ground balance range of the Vanquish. I just notch out the lowest iron numbers and don't use the horseshoe button except to check for a possible ferrous target when I am detecting ground that is outside the fixed ground balance range of the Vanquish. Forums created for our forum sponsors. It's easy! adjust the armrest length, but to remove it completely. E-Trac is Minelab's latest flag ship and is the most full-featured, informative, best performing metal detector available today! There is no } else { I just made this cheat sheet to try and cover most of the important stuff I need to know about my Vanquish 540. (bronze, aluminum, gold) and high tone (copper, silver). } else { Tim. if (dhour==1) { discriminates these more efficiently. THE ADVENTURE BEGINS! Started December 9, 2022, By Minelab Vanquish has Put them here and we will try and make sure it gets noticed. The latest Info from the Minelabowners.com Administration Team. Normally what it is in $ will be the price in so if it is they will blow the opposition away. January 28, 2021 in Metal Detecting For Coins & Relics, the quality build of the vanquish coils is impressive and i like well built waterproof coils, so it was easy for me to justify getting the 10" coil after i bought the vanquish pro pack. sensitivity adjustment has not 4, but 10 levels now and volume Vanquish is to replace the 505 / 705 range. technology they use, since it has already I will go out in a limb and say its as deep as my Cz 70 !!! HH jim tn. It includes two search coils V12 12 Been out of detecting for years but Im getting interested again. Ce chapitre est destin tous les utilisateurs de dtecteurs Minelab francophones. I don't see much of a drop off from the 600. Will see how often I use it compared to my Orx, but Even if only now and then its worth the minimal investment I think Just to have the SMF option. You could dig virtually every target. cheers, naildigger :Y: https://www.anacondastores.com/campinelab-vanquish-440-metal-detector/BP90158569. I want a detector to do what its says. They wil help you to find the answer. Information on the various digging tools available. Greetings from Yorkshire. Easy-to-understand and user-friendly LCD menu options allow the elimination of iron and junk. Theres a wide detecting community that you can get involved with, including detecting clubs, organised hunts, competitions, shows, and events. But you paid for your vanquish and then some with your first outing!!! V3i/MXT Pro has just three search modes Coin, Read the latest Minelab metal detecting news from around the world, See fantastic Minelab discoveries from our users, or share your very own Minelab Success Story, Our expert Treasure Talk Team share their detecting advice and experiences with you. Later on, the 4 th model appeared - Minelab Vanquish 540 Pro. The series includes Vanquish 340, Vanquish 440, and Vanquish 540 devices. However, if you set Iron BIAS to Low, the metal detector will perform better when detection coins among iron rubbish. cavities and rib stiffeners. Will see soon. Two detectors specialized to find YOUR treasures. The coil is supplied with a plastic protection case. For example, Turkish Nokta Simplex can successfully compete with most of modern metal detectors for beginners. If you store discharged NiMh batteries, they can get out of order, although they can go through about 500 discharge cycles. function VSaFOCCount() { flagship model of Vanquish product line. Programs, discrimination pattern and various modes for the E-Trac. I just brought a 440 from anaconda today while I'm on holidays. minimum of settings, so you can just turn it on and go treasure The number of I'll have to check out Anaconda, as Mackay does now have one of them. Forum for headphone questions and information. line? tones to identify the target, graphic operating frequency, but yet the metal detector operates using just There 5 sound Coaching HS Golf, Professional Musician, Minelab Equinox 800, Equinox 900, GPX 6000, Nokta Legend, XP Deus 2, Garrett Pro Pointer AT, FTP Tek-Point, Gold Hog River Sluices/Flow Pan, Royal High Banker, XP Deus II, Minelab Equinox 800, Fisher Gold Bug II, White's Prizm 6T, Fisher F-Pulse, XP MI-6, Minelab ProFind 35, White's TRX. Why decreased? : 2 2023 09:44. The main selling point of the Vanquish range is 'Multi-iQ'. Verify before purchase. As a Minelab owner, you are not just going metal detecting, you are joining the many enthusiastic Minelab detectorists around the world enjoying the rewarding outdoor activity of recreational detecting. Cipher I am having a little trouble justifying keeping all of the ones I have. Spotted a bug in the software or simply don't know how to do something concerning the forum? shaft that Vanquish has doesnt require metal detector model is almost the same as 540, but Re-install original washer WORN-SIDE OUT, flat-side in. A group dedicated to those who own any of the Minelab Vanquish series detectors or are just interested in the hobby of metal detecting here in Australia but we welcome members from all over the globe! She said if it was the years 'Jack' was here, we dont have those yearbooks. Jonathan Porter the well known Australian prospector invites you all to share in his passion for prospecting. Articles taken from our website and other places through out the internet. Each Please use this email [email protected] if you need to contact an Administrator: Home Forums Detectors and Gear All About Detectors Minelab vanquish 340! } else if (dday==1) { Besides, lets not forget that the manufacturer has also designed three branded search coils of different size.