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seems to have been written off as a heavy and expensive flop by global forums so far 
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I don't think anyone can write it off by only looking at a photograph. So far everyone is just guessing at the "hinted at" capabilities of this machine. As they say, "The proof of the pudding is in the eating".Originally posted by target View Postseems to have been written off as a heavy and expensive flop by global forums so far
Wait patiently until May 11th to find out.
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Well, now we know, it has 2.36 kg including batteries, faster response - better target separation and identification and a ground balance feature...that will improve detection in high min soils. FBS2 is stil FBS but with a ultra fast processor. Time will tell more...
http://ctx3030.com/en/?page_id=14
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its nothing special ,some let down ,too bulky and weighty .not for me .
tests will tell more in the coming weeks if its a winnerComment
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GPS
Why to use GPS locating and PC Mapping? Is it usefull for anybody? Do you have any ideas of a special use?
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Re: Why to use GPS locating and PC Mapping?
GPS could be useful for people in my country. Here in the United Kingdom we are required by law to report treasure finds with exact coordinates of where they were found, and although there is no legal obligation to report non-treasure finds, responsible detectorists report them as well.Originally posted by vratis View PostWhy to use GPS locating and PC Mapping? Is it usefull for anybody? Do you have any ideas of a special use?
We have a database at http://finds.org.uk/database where we record all our finds with their find spot coordinates for posterity. It is an invaluable research tool for archaeologists and detectorists alike. In this query for example (click here) you can see the location of all Iron age gold coins reported in Bedfordshire county where I live.
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GPS locating and PC Mapping
FROM Eddy Current: Here in the United Kingdom we are required by law to report treasure finds with exact coordinates of where they were found, and although there is no legal obligation to report non-treasure finds, responsible detectorists report them as well.
EXACTLY, here in the U.S. there has been a long running feud with detectorists and state acheologists. On both sides of the fence, some are respectable, and some are rotton pirates. either way, if this thing with minelab works, all the other detector companies will fall in line, and then the govornment will regulate and tax your finds, or just take them. they'll know where you are and what you're hunting everytime you turn the thing on. no thanks.
if' you're caught detecting without a licence, fine or jail.
if your're caught with a non approoved detector, fine or jail.
pay attention, this is where it's going, make the most of it now.....
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@ thepest
I'm not familiar with US legislation concerning metal detecting finds, but here in England our finds are protected by the Treasure Act 1996. It basically states that any find which is considered to be treasure under this law, belongs to the crown (ie the Queen), who will then sell the item (usually to the British museum) at fair market value, and split the proceeds equally between the landowner(s) and the detectorist(s) who found the item. All other finds not considered treasure under the Treasure Act, can be kept/sold by the landowner/detectorist, and any proceeds can be shared according to whatever the landowner and detectorist have agreed upon (usually 50/50).
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No large battery after all, just 8 AA alkaline or li-ion pack. See video in link.
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