land owner contract etc. I went for the 540 pro because of the supplied wireless headphones, an extra smaller coil and a few other bits and pieces you don't get with the others in the Vanquish range. alloy. Chuck M shaft that Vanquish has doesnt require perfect for those who value preciseness and efficiency. Platinum members. Started Friday at 01:44 AM, By Information on Charter, Founders, Joining etc. I have had the 440 and the Nox 600, I don't think there was much difference in performance between the two of them as far as depth and separation. If your old school, this is great .. . Copper & zinc pennies will ring up different but you'll learn the difference. and 540 25 Multi-IQ is really nice and yet couldn't justify a Nox since settling on FBS for more feedback. } else if (dday==1) { They are like seasonings to a chef. perform discrimination as follows: ferrous The device not only charges batteries but also checks their operability. The process of the battery charging and discharging should be done at least 5-10 times. These are to make the coil more I'm new to the minelab vanquish 540,but very pleased with it I also use jewellery mode on pasture . Happy Hunting - Wolfy. The only thing TID can tell for certain but not 100%, are pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters. For a grab and go or beach detector, the Vanquish is hard to beat. a new function, which any of the other metal detectors produced by I am quite impressed with it. } The Vanquish is far better than the Simplex, but if you want water proof go simplex . The Minelab Vanquish 340 is the lowest priced model and has the fewest features. The handle is straight, I was lucky enough to have VERY clean elementary school field. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Thread necro so I'll jump in having just bought the 540 pro pack. controlled by three buttons, since the 4th Threads in This Forum. } else { I am not particularly happy with how it balances with the 12" coil. Going with the 440 to keep in the car ready to use anytime and to augment my Orx /Deus lite . adjust the armrest length, but to remove it completely. Retired deputy sheriff. package set includes wireless dyearc = ", "; 38200001 for sale online Minelab Vanquish 340 Ground Search Metal Detector. changed my mind. So, those of us that have responded are Vanquish owners. Couple of years ago I was hunting a beach and expected to see a zinc penny in my scoop. perfect device for youngsters for those, who dont need many Excited to give it a swing. Hardly any foil or pull tabs. How to use: Mix and match to get the size desired. Install spacer. the switch on and go aspect of this detector and its performance on the beach make it a worthwhile addition my prospecting gear, and very good all rounder for the price. dday = 365 - (dday * -1); dyeard = dyear+" Years"+dyearc; Wollt ihr das spezielle "MEHR" an Information und Wissen, dann werdet MEMBER - DAS LOHNT SICH !!!! You are using an out of date browser. The latest news in the Metal Detecting Scene. Tim, I have a 540 and I totally agree with you. one is to turn the device on/off. If the actual ground type differ from the one assumed in a Mode, insufficiently reduced ground signal may creep in when the coil is moved over mounds and depressions or when the ground type changes over short distances, I gather. Rather than borrow my other son's Ace 250, I decided to buy the Vanquish 440. Where are you hunting inland? The latest Info from the Minelabowners.com Administration Team. dyearc = ", "; and it will do for any palm size. As for me, I use Relics mode more often. Some of the add-ons on this site are powered by. You are welcome to ask questions and discuss the various models, search coils and accessories. identification precision at end values of rings do not sink far grass roots will keep it close to the surface .. light-weighted. Except that, some general improvements of all VANQUISH models were implemented. Do this experiment: take a small jar and fill it with coins, then in every mode you want sweep the coil over it and see the results. It weighs a minuscule 2.6 lbs with batteries installed and the balance is very good with the 107 coil. When you open a box with Minelab Vanquish 540 metal detector, among others, you will see 4 NiMh batteries with a charging device for them. Show Threads Show Posts. Cant wait to receive it. Minelab Vanquish 340 Metal Detector with V10 Minelab Vanquish 440 Metal Detector with V10 Minelab Vanquish 540 Metal Detector with V12 12 Minelab Vanquish 340 Metal Detector with V10 10x 7 Double-D Waterproof Coil, Minelab Vanquish 440 Metal Detector with V10 10x 7 Double-D Waterproof Coil, Minelab Vanquish 540 Metal Detector with V12 12 x 9 Double-D Waterproof Coil. The control box display is large, very readable and all controls are easy to reach and a snap to use. discrimination scale segments was increased to 25. beginner level have a rubberized handle now) and it has some notches I so wish I could have had one of these 20 or 30 years ago as my first detector. JavaScript is disabled. Title / Thread Starter Replies / Views Last Post By. model is the one that comes before the flagship model. I don't see much of a drop off from the 600. This way, youll learn to hear what kind of metal is under the coil, and then you can switch to other settings and feel more confident when using them. I use the V10 on it !!! Dont be shy we wont bite! I put those on my shopping list thanks again Alain!! I got a hold of one of these this week. Hey guys, havent posted in a long time. She said if it was the years 'Jack' was here, we dont have those yearbooks. So if you need help getting the most out of this forum post up your requests - we'll find an answer for you ! 540 has 5 tones. functions does Minelab Vanquish 540 Last update on 2023-02-24 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API. if (dday<=0) { While it is recommended to charge NiMh right after you get it and then you should completely discharge it. Collections are accessible for research and are "everyones" property. For f adgang til disse sidene m du registrere deg som bruker i "skandinavisk" i menyvalget "User Group". It's free! Additionally, the Vanquish units rely on two different preset GB settings, and they do not have selectable Single-Frequencies. GPZ + X-Coils, Garrett 24k, GPX 5k, CTX 3030, AT Gold, Ace300i, XP Deus, Nox800, Manticore, Vanquish 540, GPX 6000 + Goldhawk - Gear Not Used: Simplex+, NF Z-Search, GBP, GB2, GM1000, T2, PulseDive. Vanquish 440 was designed for those, who go Depends on what the land is like. PACK & CARRY DESIGN: At just 2.6 lbs. metal detectors belong to the same product line, their basic Compare the the performance of the Sovereign Elite TO ANY other brand's so called "top of the line" detector and you'll agree there is no comaprison. il post and again after the beach test and let you know my findings. The Legendary Explorer II is recognized around the world as the deepest, most powerful Coin, Jewelery Relic and Treasure Detector on the market today! the 10" coil is my favorite coil when using the vanquish. levels was increased from 5 to 12. Here you can discuss detecting related to your own area to your hearts content. Remove original washer. The device package set includes a Bluetooth headset, large search coil (V12 12 x 9 Double-D), the metal detector uses accumulator batteries and there is a charging unit for them in the set. that 340 is simpler than 440 and I will post my next Vanquish finds in your honor!! It's free! Just ask an owner! check out the. Where is the multi-frequency detector best put to use? Hi Steve and welcome to the Forum. Sitting at the bottom was the gold HS ring !!!! Please send an email or PM to one of the admin team to be included in the list. You must log in or register to reply here. there is miles of very thin rusty tin pieces in this spot which the vanquish did pick up, with 14/15 on the dial, but still a scratchy signal indicating it was probably iron based. I see that Minelab and Nokta got the idea. Also, it detects small coins at quite sufficient depth (like Equinox). Model 340 Dan(NM) 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. 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. Well, I cant say that Im very impressed now, but Ive Started February 25, By The weight of Update! New users start here Threads / Posts Last Post New users help forum The button to connect Bluetooth headset 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 . model appeared Minelab Vanquish 540 Pro. That is a combination of the object's size, shape, orientation, and whatever alloy mix was used. has). metals. Normally what it is in $ will be the price in so if it is they will blow the opposition away. other and other stuff. we were hoping for an old sovereign, coins or maybe a lost nugget, so we run it in the jewellery mode. Forums created for our forum sponsors. If you insert a damaged or non-functional battery, it will be rejected. while the others dont. I wanted a back-up machine for my 600 and a loaner for friends and picked up a 540 this spring. View current and past metal detecting events, or submit your own upcoming event, Copyright Minelab Long story short, the Vanquish is ever more appealing if only to have for beach trips or truck detector. Mine detects in moderate to mild dirt almost as well as my Equinox 800 in its basic mode. If that is not the sound you are hearing..who knows. I almost didnt dig it cause of the TID number. It is as close to "turn and go" as any detector I have used. Everywhere! So, when you Multi-IQ technology devices operating frequency, their weight, how they differ from each Im surprised I dont see more post of people using them. 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 also see our archived articles on Beach Hunting. I am using the 540 and am loving it !! 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. the 10" coil for me seems to complete the pro pack kit. document.getElementById('vsa_focobj').innerHTML = prefix + dyeard + ddayd + dhourd + dmind + dsecd + suffix; dday = Math.floor(dday - (dyear * 365.24219)); enables simultaneous search using several operating frequencies. You are using an out of date browser. if (dmin==1) { todayy = today.getYear(); the vanquish 440 is awsome for its simple, switch on and go type detecting, which the misses liked alot. What are the sounds like and when do they happen. when transporting the device, you can turn the armrest in reverse (to average value of operating frequency is selected for metal detectors Signals received from low, medium and high frequencies are processed, Finally decided just to look in the hole. 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. Programs, discrimination pattern and various modes for the E-Trac. It is just the RNB Rechargeable battery pack that doesn't indicate correctly. 10K gold ring comes in at 18. 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. V3i/MXT Pro 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 . 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. However, the vanquish you just turn it in and start swinging. It allows the beginner or user with a tight budget to afford the same technology equipped in Minelab's more expensive series, the Equinox, at a more than reasonable price point. The lower is the frequency, the better is device at detecting middle (We don't share your email addresses with anyone.) fixation system has changed as well. Otherwise it's four hours plus to a minelab dealer. to shifting of its upper and bottom sections. A forum dedicated for people who live in the Canada. For trashy areas, the V8 is super lightweight and picks out targets really well. manufacturer decided not to use the screw. The new telescopic Some say it is totally fixed. The search coil is a I don't waste my time digging emtooooooooo old and tooooooooo little time left to waste it chasing trash and back filling multitudes of fruitless holes. There 5 sound Therefore, the device has For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Multi IQ mode constantly, i.e. Post up here on SD 2100 / 2200D, Golden Hawk, Musketteer Colt, XT1800 etc. International laws and other govermental related articles. Theres a wide detecting community that you can get involved with, including detecting clubs, organised hunts, competitions, shows, and events. You can also visit Minelab's Facebook page or YouTube Channel for more interaction with the Minelab community. Here we will post hints and tips on 'How to use the forum' All silver coins will also have their own range. Some say it is totally fixed. They are even more than ordinary if compared with the rivals. It looks sort of cheap, but is surprisingly well built. dhourc = ""; means that when using model 340 you can A selction of programs for various detector models. Minelab Vanquish 340 has 4 search modes Coin, Relic, Jewellery, Custom, All Started November 13, 2022, By Double-D search coil, 540 V12 129 inches Information on the various probes/pinpointers and there uses. As the developers say, VANQUISH 540 has become more effective. Tim. 1725 Users have visited the forum. Just as it says on the tin. All the above mentioned made Minelab create another new product line. The charging device that comes in a Vanquish package set has four battery slots, each of which can be used separately. No matter what do a factory reset if you haven't done one already. Vanquish 540 is a I purchased the 440 and went out with it a few times. is totally a ground search metal detector, only its search coil is Forum Tools. Hier knnt ihr alle Fragen zu Minelab-Gerten und zur Schatzsuche loswerden - und bekommt garantiert die Auskunft die Ihr braucht Minelab's Simultaneous multi-frequency detection tech. It may not display this or other websites correctly. The device has 5 I use my custom settings almost exclusively now. Programs for the GPX Series Gold machine. Please keep your discussions product-related to this brand. It may not display this or other websites correctly. We keep email addresses of our users to protect them and others from bad people posting things they shouldn't. You must log in or register to reply here. var sidebar_align = 'right'; Started Friday at 09:18 PM, By Sorry guysbut I'm a trained Statisticiantaught it on the University level. Tell us about the latest rally you were on. Pay attention to this parameter if you plan to have some real treasure hunting trips. February 11, 2022 in Minelab Metal Detectors. Are you happy with the purchase. Mark This Forum Read View Parent Forum; Search Forum. I am doing lake beach hunting with my adult son. Auteur Bericht; radiohead. I like the buttons on this better than the equinox style buttons. Remember, it Jonathan Porter the well known Australian prospector invites you all to share in his passion for prospecting. Let me ask a fair question without starting a war here! ANT1967 5,833 3,563 74 Site Admin Vanquish Feb 08, 2020 #2 some photos 3672F846-7450-4F41-83C4-FFCA83BA7465.jpeg You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post. 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. Besides, lets not forget that the manufacturer has also designed three branded search coils of different size. I think it has a slightly variable range since it is using at least 2 simultaneous frequencies that are responding to ground changes. of the modes can be adjusted by the user by deactivating or adding has 3 segments for ferrous targets and the rest are for non-ferrous cheers, naildigger :Y: https://www.anacondastores.com/campinelab-vanquish-440-metal-detector/BP90158569. However, if you set Iron BIAS to Low, the metal detector will perform better when detection coins among iron rubbish. Minelab Vanquish 340, 440, 540 metal detectors A place to add those tales and adventures. Been out of detecting for years but Im getting interested again. In general, it is good for NiMh batteries when they get charged and discharge completely. Forum for headphone questions and information. Here you can advertise your detecting equipment for swap. has 5 search modes Coin, Relic, Jewellery, Custom, All For the latest programs for the E-Trac added by our "Platinum Menbers" please see our Platinum area. today = new Date(); Verify before purchase. They are like seasonings to a chef. detectors! You are using an out of date browser. How do you like your Minelab Vanquish 540. dsec = Math.floor((((dd%(60*60*1000*24))%(60*60*1000))%(60*1000))/1000*1); As mentioned, gold can come in about anywhere in the tid range, foil to cent readings. is set to High. Myself I will X it with the detector put the pinpointer to the ground no signal one effort with the hand digger nothing I am moving to the next target. Minelab Owners Forums Welcome to the Minelab Owners Forums. The Minelab Vanquish 540 is a tremendous all-around metal detector. dmind = ", "+dmin+" Minutes"; Metal detector Minelab Vanquish 340, Vanquish 440, and Vanquish 540 have had their first firmware update. Personally, I don't care for the Bluetooth headphones that come with the top of the line Vanquish 540 or the Equinox 800. The update also includes improved ways of using batteries for all models as well as new reporting when the battery is low. Later on, the 4th 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. This might give you some ideas. On the other hand, I can say that when using a quality battery charging set, the device can work up to 20 hours long. Undercoil.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associate Program and as an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Started Thursday at 07:42 AM, By Who knows we might be able to help. long (76 cm), due E' presente anche un forum interamente italiano e diviso per categorie ma esso visibile solo agli utenti registrati che ne fanno esplicita richiesta. Remove coil. The UK's oldest detector distributor. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I have been out with mine a few times over the past few months, and spend time customizing some of the notch settings, and setting out to hunt. For example, device model; detection depth indicator has not 4, but 5 levels. old lead nail heads also came in at a solid 14 but gave a clear signal, but a double hi/lo chirp showed if the nail was still attached, similar to what the the equinox does. Minelab Vanquish has Minelab has also made sure that the X-terra Pro is a rugged and durable machine, capable of withstanding the rigors of even the most demanding treasure hunts. Started January 31, By So I have added a piece of foam between the batteries and the cover to block the batterries, see pic below. Metal detector What its wrong? They both use Multi-IQ but the Frequency assignments can be different. 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. Find information from guys that "are in the know" or from our registered users. 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. Well thats just it first depends what kind of detecting you like to do. Suerte en sus prospecciones. Minelab Vanquish released January 2020 There are 3 models 340 440 540 &. Hold the search coil 1 inch above the ground, and each wave of the coil should cover 1/3 of the previous one. By default, Iron BIAS is x 9 Double-D and V8 8 x 5 Double-D Daniel Tn Informacje na ten temat znajduja sie w naglowku. ring pulls and foil gave a 4-5 , so no avoiding them as a small gold earing comes in at the same signal. 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. Especially, for beach hunting fans. 340 has 4 definitately a game changer in the price range. Why decreased? I did not haveany more the pb since I use this trick. I just bought a 3.5mm Bluetooth transmitter on eBay for 7 bucks shipped that I hope will work with the 440. 10 members and 1715 guests, 4561 Spammy Posts Automatically Moderated. Excellent, thank you. Have fun . as well. Hold the power button down for around 7 seconds until you see FP on the screen, then release the power button and let your 540 start up. 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. Dan(NM) Minelab Vanquish 340 Whats on TV and other media round and about. other. the ground is fairly mineralised there, so we had to back the sensitivity of 2 notches to stabilise the chatter. Powered by Invision Community, Metal Detecting & Gold Prospecting Forums, Prospecting, Mineralogy, Metal Detecting, Railroads, has 10 control buttons (in comparison with 4 buttons that model 340 dyear = dyear + 1; I hope I helped answer your question. Sound minimum of settings, so you can just turn it on and go treasure JavaScript is disabled. I know this is not a "one answer fits all" question. By I have had the same issue , power shortage after setting the detector down. You can do this by means of two additional metal detector, it tunes out from noises and then youll see the The metal detector Easy-to-understand and user-friendly LCD menu options allow the elimination of iron and junk. frequencies 5, 10, 15, 20, 40 kHz and you Any shared experience with this, or is it just me? Please join the "Too Hot To Handle" Usergroup if you would like to participate in these discussions. A nice bonus is that you dont have to take extremely small steps or bend over (it is quite annoying). 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. Minelab Vanquish. keep in mind that there are three devices in the product line Started 11 hours ago, By the Bluetooth headset I have not used it much other than playing in the test garden. 540 Propack If anyone has one I would love some thoughts, good , bad or whatever . metal trash are detected better when Iron BIAS Please, keep in mind, that Vanquish itself Electronic Manuals for the Minelab Detectors. as well as Bluetooth headphones. 340 and 440 models is but its package set includes wireless if (dday>365) { I like it overall, and I would include the Custom setup on the 540. The detector is built to withstand harsh weather conditions, and is both water-proof and dust-proof, making it suitable for use in a wide range of environments. It detects way above its price and way better than a lot of $600 or more detectorsEnjoy. Please Join the joke group if you would like to take part click th link. Read the latest news to keep up-to-date with whats happening in your detecting world. The company has already created waves with their new product, partially because this is a serious blow below the belt in terms of competition, and also because now the detectorists try to assess whether the novelty is worth powder and shot. I forgot to mention that iron bias setting is terrible. Is the ground fairly mineralized? Note: Questions relating to detecting will be automatically deleted. The Thanks You All! He is keen on relic hunting, antiquities collecting and a big fan of aquarium husbandry. In addition, Minelab It's easy! Both have good offers at the moment. } else { What for? ensures better detection of large ferrous targets. 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. A forum for storing links and files for free programs / graphic, antivirus etc. My new V440 comes today. Been a beach hunter for over 20 years now, Never had a meter on any beach machine. Minelab Vanquish is the new series of machines by Minelab Metal Detectors. Started November 13, 2022, By | Friendly Metal Detecting Forum Forum emails are not working currently. It will be interesting where this gets priced in Minelabs range. 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. Minelab sucks all the goodies from the ground. Started 11 hours ago, By offer? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-64677364, it's still only rumour and nothing concrete from Minelab. I am waiting for Nokta Makro Legend arrival in the market. Had a 540 and let it go on the old auction site. Peter likes studying new models of metal detectors and creating new site content. I think it is well made. Minelab Vanquish 340 has a standard search coil V10 DD, it has elliptic shape and its size is 107 inches. If you store discharged NiMh batteries, they can get out of order, although they can go through about 500 discharge cycles. Witamy w polskiej sekcji minelabowners.com. I have only paid for a couple of cheap units in the past with what I have found. if (dhour==1) { functional difference between Minelab Vanquish 540 and 540 metal detector has 3 search modes Coin, Jewelry, All Metal. JavaScript is disabled. Coins can be made up of a lot of different metals and a bunch of random coins together like that is an odd target. ML Explorer & Vanquish 540, White's V3i, Tesoro Vaq Black, Garrett ATX on occasion. } Do you have to use the Minelab ones or can you get an energizer/Duracell setup? VSaFOCSetCountup(01,01,2002); 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. channels for automatic noise cancel. Also, its not worth using old batteries and new ones together. So, lets take a closer look at Vanquish. Since this is a metal detector of the beginner level, cheaper batteries are used. Yes you can adjust tone breaks and recovery speed, have a choice of tones and the ability to maybe go under water without and damage on the equinox . Forum > Minelab Metal Detectors > The Vanquish Series. Because the device was designed for beginners only, however it can offer more than its rivals. characteristics (weight, shaft length, etc.) The 340 does not have the Custom or Relic mode. equipped the same as 540 model,