JeepsterGal
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Okay, so I'm seriously considering the Tesoros...I'm looking at the Cibola, the Silver UMax and the Tejon (which is the only one listed on their web site as a 'Relic' hunter).
Which should I get? I am interested in ghost towns, old homesites, looking for "stuff," not necessarily coins. Victorian jewelry, old equipment, blades, hinges, etc., is what I'm most interested in...
Don't know much about some of the specs, such as ground balancing (no clue what that means), and what does All-terrain mean in the context of metal detecting? Does it mean I can put it in a stream? Or is it talking about mineral-rich soil versus clay versus dirt lot?
Can someone look at the specs and let me know which is best for me?
Cibola:
* MicroMAX Design
* VLF 14 kHz Frequency
* One Drop-in 9V Battery
* Variable Threshold
* Ultra-lightweight Design
* 9x8 Monolithic Coil
* 3-Piece Knockdown Pole
* Lifetime Warranty
Operating Frequency 14.3 kHz, 14.5 kHz, 14.7 kHz
Searchcoil Type Monolithic (Carbon Fiber)
Searchcoil Size 9 x 8
Cable Length Approx. 3'
Audio Frequency Approx. 293 Hz or VCO
Audio Output 1 ½" speaker and headphone jack
Headphone Compatibility ¼" stereo plug
Weight (may vary slightly) 2.2 lbs
Battery Requirement One 9 Volt DC (alkaline)
Battery Life (typical) 10 to 20 hours
Optimum Temp. Range 30° to 100° F
Optimum Humidity 0 to 75% R.H.
Operating Modes Pinpoint All Metal
Silent Search Discriminate
Silver Umax:
* Microprocessor Technology
* MicroMAX Design
* Low Noise Circuitry
* VLF 10 kHz Frequency
* One Drop-in 9V Battery
* Push Button Battery Test
* Silent Search All Metal Mode
* Silent Search Discriminate Mode
* 8" Concentric Coil
* Interchangeable Coils
* Built-in Mineral Rejection
* Lifetime Warranty
Operating Frequency 10.6 kHz
Searchcoil Type Round, open center concentric
Searchcoil Size 5" diameter
Cable Length Approx. 3'
Audio Frequency Approx. 630 Hz
Audio Output 1 ½" speaker and headphone jack
Headphone Compatibility ¼" stereo plug
Weight (may vary slightly) 2.2 lbs
Battery Requirement One 9 Volt DC (alkaline)
Battery Life (typical) 10 to 20 hours
Optimum Temp. Range 30° to 100° F
Optimum Humidity 0 to 75% R.H.
Operating Modes Silent Search All Metal
Silent Search Discriminate
Tejon:
* Microprocessor Technology
* MicroMAX Design
* Low Noise Circuitry
* VLF 10 kHz Frequency
* One Drop-in 9V Battery
* Push Button Battery Test
* Silent Search All Metal Mode
* Silent Search Discriminate Mode
* 8" Concentric Coil
* Interchangeable Coils
Operating Frequency 10.6 kHz
Searchcoil Type Round, open center concentric
Searchcoil Size 5" diameter
Cable Length Approx. 3'
Audio Frequency Approx. 630 Hz
Audio Output 1 ½" speaker and headphone jack
Headphone Compatibility ¼" stereo plug
Weight (may vary slightly) 2.2 lbs
Battery Requirement One 9 Volt DC (alkaline)
Battery Life (typical) 10 to 20 hours
Optimum Temp. Range 30° to 100° F
Optimum Humidity 0 to 75% R.H.
Operating Modes Silent Search All Metal
Silent Search Discriminate
* Built-in Mineral Rejection
* Lifetime Warranty
Thanks everyone! Don't want to assume the most expensive is the best. This is also my first metal detector so I can't spend a TON of money but I'm willing to spend a bit more than beginner prices if it truly means a jump in quality...
JeepsterGal
Which should I get? I am interested in ghost towns, old homesites, looking for "stuff," not necessarily coins. Victorian jewelry, old equipment, blades, hinges, etc., is what I'm most interested in...
Don't know much about some of the specs, such as ground balancing (no clue what that means), and what does All-terrain mean in the context of metal detecting? Does it mean I can put it in a stream? Or is it talking about mineral-rich soil versus clay versus dirt lot?
Can someone look at the specs and let me know which is best for me?
Cibola:
* MicroMAX Design
* VLF 14 kHz Frequency
* One Drop-in 9V Battery
* Variable Threshold
* Ultra-lightweight Design
* 9x8 Monolithic Coil
* 3-Piece Knockdown Pole
* Lifetime Warranty
Operating Frequency 14.3 kHz, 14.5 kHz, 14.7 kHz
Searchcoil Type Monolithic (Carbon Fiber)
Searchcoil Size 9 x 8
Cable Length Approx. 3'
Audio Frequency Approx. 293 Hz or VCO
Audio Output 1 ½" speaker and headphone jack
Headphone Compatibility ¼" stereo plug
Weight (may vary slightly) 2.2 lbs
Battery Requirement One 9 Volt DC (alkaline)
Battery Life (typical) 10 to 20 hours
Optimum Temp. Range 30° to 100° F
Optimum Humidity 0 to 75% R.H.
Operating Modes Pinpoint All Metal
Silent Search Discriminate
Silver Umax:
* Microprocessor Technology
* MicroMAX Design
* Low Noise Circuitry
* VLF 10 kHz Frequency
* One Drop-in 9V Battery
* Push Button Battery Test
* Silent Search All Metal Mode
* Silent Search Discriminate Mode
* 8" Concentric Coil
* Interchangeable Coils
* Built-in Mineral Rejection
* Lifetime Warranty
Operating Frequency 10.6 kHz
Searchcoil Type Round, open center concentric
Searchcoil Size 5" diameter
Cable Length Approx. 3'
Audio Frequency Approx. 630 Hz
Audio Output 1 ½" speaker and headphone jack
Headphone Compatibility ¼" stereo plug
Weight (may vary slightly) 2.2 lbs
Battery Requirement One 9 Volt DC (alkaline)
Battery Life (typical) 10 to 20 hours
Optimum Temp. Range 30° to 100° F
Optimum Humidity 0 to 75% R.H.
Operating Modes Silent Search All Metal
Silent Search Discriminate
Tejon:
* Microprocessor Technology
* MicroMAX Design
* Low Noise Circuitry
* VLF 10 kHz Frequency
* One Drop-in 9V Battery
* Push Button Battery Test
* Silent Search All Metal Mode
* Silent Search Discriminate Mode
* 8" Concentric Coil
* Interchangeable Coils
Operating Frequency 10.6 kHz
Searchcoil Type Round, open center concentric
Searchcoil Size 5" diameter
Cable Length Approx. 3'
Audio Frequency Approx. 630 Hz
Audio Output 1 ½" speaker and headphone jack
Headphone Compatibility ¼" stereo plug
Weight (may vary slightly) 2.2 lbs
Battery Requirement One 9 Volt DC (alkaline)
Battery Life (typical) 10 to 20 hours
Optimum Temp. Range 30° to 100° F
Optimum Humidity 0 to 75% R.H.
Operating Modes Silent Search All Metal
Silent Search Discriminate
* Built-in Mineral Rejection
* Lifetime Warranty
Thanks everyone! Don't want to assume the most expensive is the best. This is also my first metal detector so I can't spend a TON of money but I'm willing to spend a bit more than beginner prices if it truly means a jump in quality...
JeepsterGal
