Incorrect Swing Speed?

Bill_Ace_350 · Dec 17, 2011

I think I've made a terrible mistake. Since starting detecting this past spring, I think I've been swinging/sweeping the coil too slowly. I just realized it when I was putting my detector away for the season today. I was getting ready to take the batteries out, and decided to do some air tests. I realized that if I didn't move the coin in relation to the coils quickly enough, they wouldn't register, even within 1/2" to 1" from the coil. I guess I have a lot of ground to cover...again!!!!

longbeard · Dec 17, 2011

relax.air tests are difernt than ground.make a test garden.go to a coin show buy some cheap samples of the good stuff.like one of each and clean a spot out and burie them and hit it befor you go out.you skill will improve plus cofidence

Jressman · Dec 17, 2011

If you have a Minelab Explorer/Etrac no big deal. They love slow swing speeds. I have actually watched the grass grow during a full swing with my Minelab

Generally speaking most people swing too fast so my guess is your doing it the correct way

longbeard · Dec 17, 2011

f75.your need a fast swing speed.the prosesor is fast and it reads better.the manuel says to swing fast.just saying for fisher

ramer · Dec 17, 2011

Yeah, I like the faster swing speeds. I don't wanna watch the grass grow as I swing. Fast and light weight, my two criteria for my next detector. Probably an F75.

longbeard · Dec 18, 2011

i wouldnt sugest it.its very finickydificult to tune.but if your tech minded it is good.

mnhunter · Dec 18, 2011

I don't know about the 350 but I have the 250 with the DD coil and I swing pretty darn slow, especially in trashy areas. You can go too slow, but it's better than going to fast.

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