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latch		Posted : Sunday, 2 June 2013 11:41:16 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 16/02/2013(UTC) Posts: 192 Location: dunedin Thanks: 198 times Was thanked: 27 time(s) in 27 post(s)		sorry to hear about ya at gold but its got a good ole garrett warranty,those pro pointers do false i always give that swtch cover a clean out after a beach hunt as that sand is a killer heres a link i use for id http://metaldetectingfor...up=&discussionid=699
		fiend hard and find all

Guardian		Posted : Saturday, 8 June 2013 12:00:12 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 30/10/2011(UTC) Posts: 716 Location: Dunedin Thanks: 42 times Was thanked: 222 time(s) in 185 post(s)		Lucky escape for the AT-Gold - Removed all plugs and battery cover, left it by the fire overnight and she seems as good as gold (excuse the pun). Guess just because something is waterproof it doesn't make it condensation proof. Location was initially ruled out as ATG falsed at home as well but... I do remember both Pro-pointers falsing (more than usual). I'm also wondering if due to the colder temperature more heat-pumps are in use creating more EMI, in saying that the AT-PRO didn't miss a beat. Many factors to consider ATP 15khz ATG 18khz - Coil size did try ATP 11" coil on ATG with no effect.... Probably should mention ATG & ATP are happy working very close to each other but I did try them at opposing ends of the park. Just glad it's working again, was like having a sick family member *8^)

andy		Posted : Saturday, 8 June 2013 12:05:48 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 13/12/2012(UTC) Posts: 471 Location: ngongotaha rotorua Thanks: 70 times Was thanked: 88 time(s) in 72 post(s)		lay the pro pointer on the ground and turn it on!it will auto ground balance to the conditions your useing it in!
		ATpro ACE250 GC1010 teknetics Eurotek Pro

andy		Posted : Saturday, 8 June 2013 12:14:43 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 13/12/2012(UTC) Posts: 471 Location: ngongotaha rotorua Thanks: 70 times Was thanked: 88 time(s) in 72 post(s)		http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b85S2hUFXeA
		ATpro ACE250 GC1010 teknetics Eurotek Pro

Guardian		Posted : Saturday, 8 June 2013 12:18:37 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 30/10/2011(UTC) Posts: 716 Location: Dunedin Thanks: 42 times Was thanked: 222 time(s) in 185 post(s)		Hi Andy The reason I don't do that is because if you auto-tune on the ground and have a target underneath it then you can accidentally de-tune it, so you would need to make sure the ground is clear first. I see where you are coming from though. Cheers.

Coil_swingin_nz		Posted : Saturday, 8 June 2013 2:31:00 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Dust Groups: Registered Joined: 10/12/2012(UTC) Posts: 1		Hi all been reading posts regarding the AT pros int vs us models thought id put up a pic of the tone differences when work out how to attach it, I personally have a US model and it goes great. But yes they are identical as said all but the tones. Coil_swingin_nz attached the following image(s):

Guardian		Posted : Saturday, 8 June 2013 10:42:51 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 30/10/2011(UTC) Posts: 716 Location: Dunedin Thanks: 42 times Was thanked: 222 time(s) in 185 post(s)		Originally Posted by: andy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b85S2hUFXeA Probably not a bad idea for Grubby to try at his Volcanic location. Originally Posted by: Coil_swingin_nz Hi all been reading posts regarding the AT pros int vs us models thought id put up a pic of the tone differences when work out how to attach it, I personally have a US model and it goes great. But yes they are identical as said all but the tones. That's what I believed to be true - GoldStalker has a different conclusion. I read on another forum that apparently all AT-PRO machines are going to be the Int version from now on - I'll take that with a grain of salt. I know of another member here that has the Int version so next time I catch up with him we will compare, it doesn't really make a huge difference it just means Int users need to take more notice of the VDI where the US version users can hunt a bit more by ear.. well if they are after goldies or silvers.

Shilo		Posted : Saturday, 8 June 2013 11:25:03 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 29/01/2011(UTC) Posts: 573 Location: Kawhia Thanks: 17 times Was thanked: 285 time(s) in 185 post(s)		Originally Posted by: Guardian Originally Posted by: Coil_swingin_nz Hi all been reading posts regarding the AT pros int vs us models thought id put up a pic of the tone differences when work out how to attach it, I personally have a US model and it goes great. But yes they are identical as said all but the tones. That's what I believed to be true - GoldStalker has a different conclusion. I read on another forum that apparently all AT-PRO machines are going to be the Int version from now on - I'll take that with a grain of salt. I know of another member here that has the Int version so next time I catch up with him we will compare, it doesn't really make a huge difference it just means Int users need to take more notice of the VDI where the US version users can hunt a bit more by ear.. well if they are after goldies or silvers. There is defiantly no difference between the US and the Int apart from the tonal range and the face plate. This is a real sore point for me as I was involved in a "debate" on the Aussie forum about this. An Aussie dealer was spreading the rumor that the Int was designed for Aussie conditions (high mineralisation) because he was loosing sales with people buying direct from the US since they were cheaper being sourced there. It pains me to see the rumour continuing and detectorists being taken in by this false advertising. Guardian and Coil_swingin_nz are correct and hopefully the rumour the Int being better in mineralisation or being more powerful (which is another false rumour that started up) disappear so potential buyers can make a factual decision between the two.
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cwk_79		Posted : Monday, 10 June 2013 9:21:24 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Dust Groups: Registered Joined: 10/06/2013(UTC) Posts: 4 Location: Melbourne Was thanked: 1 time(s) in 1 post(s)		You've hit the Nail on the head Shilo, I have owned both an International & US model AT Pro. Having the high tone begin on the International at 50 whereas on the US it begins at 75. Things like ring pulls, foil etc give off a high tone, and I can tell you after digging the 300th crisp, high toned pulltab it gets tiring very quick. Especially in standard mode, the int. gives the same tone for a ring pull as a $1 coin. The only positive with the int. is that the 50% NZ & AU silver coins (ie three pence, sixpence) ring with the high tone. The other rumour that Garrett are only going to sell the International both abroad & in the States is complete rubbish. Propagated by your aforementioned "dealer". That conclusion was reached because when someone outside the US visits the American Garrett website, the site records your ISP as being outside the US. What happens then, is that the US website automatically directs you to Garrett products available to International customers. You can still buy the US model direct from US suppliers. I do know that in NZ you have to pay tax on anything over $400NZ, I guess that would be one draw back to purchasing from the States. Then again, looking at the prices on Trademe it would be very tempting. these rumours about the International being "better" than the US model are garbage. Yet, the same argument pops up on forums regularly. As already mentioned, the only differences are the Tonal spread & faceplate. THAT IS IT. I believe Garrett should have made the model the same WORLDWIDE - would have saved a lot of headaches!. They must have learned the lesson with the AT Gold - seen any International versions of that!?!.

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