Equinox 900 best settings
Published by Paul Cee in Minelab Equinox 900 settings · Monday 01 Jan 2024
Best Settings for the Equinox
What settings you have found on the internet are the best right??
sure the beach and land settings work but did you know the beach mode uses a lower power output to deal with the conductivity of the wet salt sand? (Salt & Water make a great conductor).
Other "BEST PROGRAMS" have a small amout of adjustment to the factory settings, which doesnt make it a program just an adjustment to a pre-set (you need one of the higher end detectors to actually make up a program either a Minelab CTX 3030 or the Minelab Manticore).
some of these best programs have updates to change them so were they really that good in the first place.
I did have a bet on that some people would have best settings videos out within days of actually getting the detector, why?? i know you cant get setup with any best settings within days of getting a detector, time, patience, testing and a lot more go into getting something right, and still i change an learn everytime i go detecting, like im sure you will.
The best settings for a Minelab Equinox metal detector
Can vary based on factors like the location, ground mineralization, and personal preferences, but here are some general settings that many users find effective:
Mode Selection: The Equinox offers various modes like Park, Field, Beach, and Gold. Choose the mode that suits your detecting environment best. For example, Park mode is good for general-purpose detecting, while Beach mode is optimized for wet sand and saltwater.
Sensitivity: This setting determines how deep the detector can detect targets. Start with a mid-range sensitivity and adjust it based on the level of mineralization in the ground. Higher sensitivity can result in more false signals in highly mineralized areas.
Recovery Speed: This controls how quickly the detector responds to multiple targets in close proximity. For areas with a lot of trash or multiple targets, a faster recovery speed helps separate signals better. Slower recovery speed might be preferable in less cluttered areas.
Ground Balance: Use auto-ground balancing for most situations, but if you're experiencing interference or false signals, you might need to manually ground balance to suit the specific ground conditions.
Iron Bias (FE): This setting helps in discriminating against iron targets. Lower settings might help in picking up more targets, but higher settings can reduce false signals from iron, and bottletops on the beach.
Frequency: The Equinox offers multiple frequencies in its Multi IQ (5kHz, 10kHz, 15kHz, 20kHz, 40kHz) and on a single frequency setting you can choose the 4Khz also.
Lower frequencies offer better depth but might miss smaller targets. Higher frequencies are more sensitive to smaller targets but might not penetrate as deep.
Remember, these are basic guidelines, and the ideal settings can differ based on the specific area you're detecting in. Experiment with these settings while keeping an eye on how the detector responds to different targets. Adjustments might be necessary to optimize for your particular hunting conditions.
Once you are familiar with what settings to change and what they do, you can make your own "BEST SETTINGS" program
Lets have a look at making a search profile to suit you.
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