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Hi, the Gold Hawk series is for the GPX6000, and the Gold Extreme is for the SDC2300. I think both machines are sensitive enough to small gold with their stock coils, so the reason to go smaller is more for ease of pin-pointing and working scrubby or rocky terrains.

@@diggingwithphasetech thanks

Any Minelab dealer. Check the Minelab website to find a reseller close to you.

@@diggingwithphasetech OK thank you dear

@@TheDigbycorsa not exactly, but would have most likely been in High Yield, Difficult, Semi Auto, Low Smoothing, Ground Smoothing off, Sensitivity 6 or 7, Volume 9.

That's it. It's the simple things that can make all the difference, but are often overlooked.

No problem

The 12" NF will get very close, but the 6 will probably still have the sharper signal on the very small bits. But the GPZ will still punch deeper on larger targets. Yes you can add a CTX battery, but bear in mind you may only get around 3-4 hrs run time, so you'd probably need two.

Haha I'm only good for 4 hours ,perfect

Thanks. A solid/flat bottom coil is easier to glide along rough terrain. Also, one run of tape around the outside and the skid is sealed from dirt. The only real advantage of a spoked is that they're usually lighter.

Sorry, I don't modify detectors.

Yep no worries, just send them in.

@@AU-kid yes that all makes sense. Use what works and what you are comfortable/ confident with.

Mite be worth a try. What coil you running?

Gpx11. Would work with any coil I imagine.

Yes, but I prefer to do it here, as there are some slight differences between early units and later ones.

@@diggingwithphasetech I will be using the amp in two weeks so if it doesn’t hold up I will send it down . Rick

Big coils are hard work in very trashy sites, as you can be over multiple targets at once, and there's also side detection on large shallow objects. Much better used in cleaner ground.

@diggingwithphasetech It's been a possibility I'v ignored. I need to go to well worked area for a test

Cool, glad to hear that mate.

The 7000 has a few benefits. 1. More control over the audio. 2. Ground balance options, i.e. you can switch the auto tracking off. 3. Concealed coil cable. 4. More depth on larger nuggets. 5. Can handle highly mineralised and high salt ground with a few settings changes, with the 6000 you may have to swap to the 14" DD coil. 6. Normal ground type setting gives a greater boost in performance compared to Normal on the 6000.

@@phrunt thanks Simon, they certainly are.

No problem

GME spk07. I snip off the crappy moulded 3.5mm plug and solder on a proper 6.35mm plug.

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@@beverlytim feel free to drop a link in the comments

You can use the equinox/6000 adaptor cable. phasetechnical.com.au/equinox-gpx6000-audio-adaptor-cable/ Or if you want to make up a curly patch cable you can sacrifice the headphone cord (supplied with the 6000) then snip off the 3.5mm end that connects to the headphones and you solder on a 6.35mm plug.

@@diggingwithphasetech Did that with my last Bluetooth setup on my 5000. first good target a 19 grammar in iron stone weighing 25 grams.

If you want to use it wirelessly on the 6000, then grab one of the Quest receivers. phasetechnical.com.au/quest-aptx-LL-bluetooth-receiver-suit-gpx6000/ I explain what the Filter pot does in the video - it isn't a notch filter. Technically isn't a filter at all.

I may be biased, but it works for me. th-cam.com/video/Ls_9JT8fy5I/w-d-xo.htmlsi=VZWdsjc_TED6e7K4

@adhawk5632 thanks. In all the rechargeable devices I've ever had, the miniB port has been the most reliable. I've had two phones with usb c that have stuffed up. So I'm a little reluctant to change it.

@@diggingwithphasetech you know your stuff, it is reliable. Either way, it's a game changer for the sdc2300. I never detect without it, cheers mate. On a side note, all 3 minelab headphones have gone crusty on the ear pads(GM, Nox and sdc), the GOG headphones are perfect, 5 years later👍👌🇦🇺

On the SDC I like to use a lower sensitivity, this provides a more stable threshold. Have the threshold setting on the 4th LED, then adjust your volume on the sP01. Works very well.

I never use my sdc without the sp01 now, I love it. Super adjustable for the sound level you prefer. The filters work good. Somedays, when the sdc is running quiet, i run 4 on the sdc with 1 light with mode 2, and filter 1 cranked up on the volume on sp01, and it runs nearlt silent and is SUPER sensitive to smooth, subtle gold sounds. Grab the sdc to 6.35mm female cable, a 6.35mm coil cable with straight/ 90° plug and some good 150ohm headphones, nenad has them👍👌🇦🇺

@@diggingwithphasetech Thanks. I will give a try.

@@adhawk5632 is possible to attach Minelab wireless speaker with SP01. I prefer cord free. I am moderate - severe deafness using hearing aids wireless device linked with Minelab receiver which is working beautifully. I can hear everything in my hearing aids while wearing.

Thanks John

Yes I've always been a headphone guy. I get too lazy when using external speakers as there's too many distractions.

@@exvictorian3605 good stuff

Nothing comprehensive about it. You just press the pin-point button. Just need to be mindful that pin-point is a non-motion mode, so the threshold can drift. If that happens press the pin-point button again. You can have a play with it at home to familiarize yourself. Use a small coil and drop sensitivity really low, and it should be stable enough.

Most of the gullies in the fossicking area, and many of the slopes leading into them have produced gold. You can download a map here. www.forestrysa.com.au/visit-our-forests/mount-crawford-forest/fossicking/

Probably. High Freq VLF units excel on that type of gold, but mineralisation is always the opposing factor. They can't punch through high iron soils like Pulse Induction units can.

Yeah I've used the older 12x7" Advantage on the E1500 and that's a great match. A newer version would be most welcome.

Sorry Steel phase sp01

@@Dazv07 yes you can do. Gives you a lot more control over the audio.

Yes, back in the days when I had more time

@diggingwithphasetech Ken, my father in law told me so. Have a wonderful day.

No worries. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment.

Got a few scrubby areas where I'd like to give it a swing. Might be a bit easier to poke around compared to the 11".

I would be very interested to see which is better at detecting a big chunk at 50cm or more.

@@Gardener7 The 6000 will likely do better on bigger deeper. Depending on what you mean by big chunk though, a 7000 or 5000 will likely outdo the 6000. BennyProspector has a good video on a range of bigger targets.

@@diggingwithphasetech I was wondering if this E1500 would miss deeper targets, even if they are big nuggets.

Thanks 👍

Ultra Fine. Depth is a tricky one, as there's so many variables. I'll let people do their own testing on that or let the videos do the talking.

@@diggingwithphasetech people can’t do their own testing prior to purchasing. That’s why we need to show the reality of what is the likely expectation. Of course, different ground, different coils will bring in variables. But a reseller saying to a potential buyer, it can detect to 500mm. .

Honesty is everything in this industry. With a 15 or 16" NF, I can air test an aussie 5c at 33 cm. Lightness, ground handling, sensitivity, adjustability and price are its strong points.

​@@diggingwithphasetechSo would it detect a 1 Oz nugget at 50cm?

@@Gardener7 It's not a deep machine for bigger targets, I think that would be beyond its limits.

No not gold. Broken down mica schist, like tiny flakes. There are big slabs of it on surrounding hillsides.

Round of equivalent size will always go deeper on larger targets. An elliptical has better sensitivity, and signal on deeper targets can be a little sharper, just maximum depth potential drops off a little quicker. I prefer the 17x13" for all-round use, and the 15" round when I'm going over a patch.

Yes. The Detech 8" Mono works great. 11" Ultra may not calibrate fully in the Ultra Fine mode, but works great in Fine.

@@diggingwithphasetech how does the 6" go

@@Mat-lt1sf Haven't tried one, but if it's wound like the 8" it'll probably go really well.

Haha, I'll sometimes keep hitting the same area then bam an obvious signal pops out! I swear them nuggets are walking around down there haha. Check some of my previous videos, I often talk about settings. With the 12" I would start off pretty well in factory presets, High Yield/Difficult, Volume on 10, and Ground Balance on Semi Auto. Thanks for watching

@@diggingwithphasetech Might be the things we don’t think about wether, temp and what way we sing the coil Okay I will thanks heaps

14x9" Evo is an excellent choice, but if you need a smaller footprint coil, then the 9" Coiltek Elite or 8x6" Nugget Finder Advantage "sadie".

Thanks, appreciate your reply 👍

Thanks for watching, and for your comment.

General yes, I like it for bigger targets. Not a fan of Low threshold - I've trained my ears to listening for those faint variations.