back light in ATPRO

[jarocki]

I just tried my detector outside, it is 8pm and dark out obviously. I was expecting to be able to see my screen. Is there some trick to turning it on. This is the first time I tried to use it in the dark, so it could have been this way. Just wondering I left my manual at home.

 

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[Kodiak43351]

I just tried my detector outside, it is 8pm and dark out obviously. I was expecting to be able to see my screen. Is there some trick to turning it on. This is the first time I tried to use it in the dark, so it could have been this way. Just wondering I left my manual at home.

i don't think it has one mine doesn't and I bought it in July.

 

[RobRieman]

Nope. No backlight on ATPro. You have to rig a light.

 

[jarocki]

OK, I thought they had one, that was my concern. Glad then that it wasn't working for there isn't one, thanks.

 

[Normsel]

Someone posted a light he'd setup on his ATP in the metal detector modifications area. I think it was a little led light he mounted on his detector. I don't go ut at night so I never pay much attention to night detecting

 

[hobby]

Learn how to identify the object by listening to the tones ,


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[Diggin-N-Dumps]

That would be a Plus for sure....But i had to use a book light on mine

 

[paul of Penna]

I believe most night hunters will use a light to dig......so they will have a head lamp or other lite to read the pro.....
Paul

 

[jackedliberty]

It would be nice if it did have a backlight, but I guess you just get used to the tones after a while. I plan on getting a head lamp. I think they're relatively inexpensive.

 

[rlc1940]

Try Wallyworld sporting goods section. Probably have a headlamp for a reasonable price. I got one for a Christmas present a couple years ago, lo! I've used my ATPro after dark just paying close attention to the tones and using ambient light to see to dig. Worked OK!

 

[jarocki]

Saw a headlamp for $9.97, I got a bore light for under $6. It has a flexible light and a clip, I think that will work just fine e.