Hobby CTX 3030 Metal Detector Standard Pack

Product Information

I will mention at this point that I wrote the article on multi frequency technology based on VLF technology. This is what Minelab call their “Multi-IQ” system and is the latest incarnation. The CTX is heavier than other detectors but has been designed for perfect balance. This machine is still the grand daddy of all machines but technology has moved on and multi frequency VLF is the talk of the town, not FBS and frequency harmonics. We can save you some valuable time and effort to get you set up with the best programs (Gone Hunting settings) out for the CTX. We designed these settings specifically for us and our customers. The CTX 3030 was and is fast, deep seeking, very accurate, waterproof and built to last however like an aging boxer, younger contenders are now on the scene. This stems from the years of dedicated research and development of the best technology.

If it is simply a case of selling some finds or a couple of machines I would say what are you waiting for get down to Joan Allen and grab one, this machine is without doubt a metal detecting move in the right direction.Will it be any deeper than an E Trac ?...Using the same coil sizes I would say probably not deeper but have a more selective discrimination. See where you have metal detected before and where you are going by using the all-new Map screen and Minelab Navigation Tool. New GPS functions, such as Geo Trails, WayPoints, Find Points, and GeoHunts, allow you to forget your old handheld GPS at home! I knew testing the Minelab CTX 3030 was going to be a challenge, and at some points I was not sure who or what was being tested me or the machine, with nearly two months under my belt with the CTX I feel it is time to air my views and answer some questions you have been asking. I suppose if you look at some other hobbies and what people pay for their equipment it’s not as expensive as what you originally comprehend.

Fully waterproof headphones are available for those who wish to venture out into deeper water. Most spare parts are also available including batteries and chargers etc. Minelab CTX 3030 instruction manual For new users here is a link to my favourite program for easy searching, it is called the "Coin Harvest Program" and will find you everything you need when searching average soil.The picture below shows 2 coins that I found, note the coin on the right had a clump of iron attached to it...impressive ! For a deeper dive, read my article about wireless headphones technology. The fact that the CTX 3030 is fully waterproof up to 3m is perfect for shallow water diving treasure hunters also. If you have found this FREE ! Minelab information helpful please show your appreciation by dropping Minelab or Joan Allen a line and mention Gary's detecting When you are searching, the Detect screen shows you all the target information you need to find more treasure – you won’t miss anything! The color display, Ferrous and Conductivity numbers, numerical depth indicator, and sensitivity panel will give you more confidence to find those elusive good targets in heavily searched and high trash areas. In fact, it was down to Bruce Candy that Minelab logged more technology patents than any of its competitors and still has over 30 scientists in its research and development arm.

With a full colour LCD and advanced Target Trace discrimination you will find more treasure, even amongst junk littered areas, in all ground conditions.At 2.36 Kg, the CTX 3030 isn’t the lightest detector on the market but again, you wouldn’t expect it to be with the amount of technology inside it.

Many accessories are available for the CTX 3030. The CTX ships with the excellent 11 inch DD coil however a much larger 17 inch by 13 inch coil and a much smaller 6 inch coil are available.

Features

Smartfind2 works by displaying target information on the colour screen that has been determined from the FBS2 technology. Additional technical specifications on the CTX’s FBS2, Smartfind2, GPSi and Wi-Stream can be found here. Final thoughts The ‘turn’ mechanism that could become loose after repeated use has been replaced with a ‘push’ mechanism for increased reliability and ease of adjusting. The CTX 3030 boasts some respectable credentials. It’s fully submersible up to 3m (10 feet) deep, has low latency wireless head phones via Wi-Stream, GPS location via GPSi and a colour screen. Search Modes 10 is fully customizable, including 5 preset (Coins, Beach, Relic, Silver & High Trash)