New and hesitant

[stanyon]

I've been looking at a used Minelab Vanquish 540 and would like to know how to test it before I commit to make sure it is all functioning as intended. I've never had a detector so I really feel at a disadvantage here. And can anyone tell me the difference between the 540 pro pack and the 540 premium pack ?

 

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[Sandog]

Welcome. No doubt there are some very knowledgeable Minelab users here that are always willing to help a new detectorist.

 

[vpnavy]

I've been looking at a used Minelab Vanquish 540 and would like to know how to test it before I commit to make sure it is all functioning as intended. I've never had a detector so I really feel at a disadvantage here. And can anyone tell me the difference between the 540 pro pack and the 540 premium pack ?

1st - Welcome Aboard! You didn't list your state (or country) in your profile. So, you might consider jumping over to Sub-Forum: Select Your Area.... and selecting location information (i.e., clubs, hunts, finds, legends, maps, etc.) directly related to your state (or country)...

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[Chilli]

I've been looking at a used Minelab Vanquish 540 and would like to know how to test it before I commit to make sure it is all functioning as intended. I've never had a detector so I really feel at a disadvantage here. And can anyone tell me the difference between the 540 pro pack and the 540 premium pack ?

Welcome.
Good idea these days given how many things straight out of a box have issues. I don't know that particular machine but some basic things to try is plug in the headphones to make sure its not scratchy and works, choose a program and have a nail, coin, pulltab and wave them over the coil watching and listening to the results.
I did those basics when I went to buy my XTerra to be sure all worked ok.
Good luck. 👍

 

[tlinke2002]

I just moved to Roswell NM a year ago. Finished the house and now I have time to break out my ML 600. But I don't know of anyone else around here? Hoping there is someone out there?

 

[Metal Detecting Stuff]

The Vanquish 540 Pro pack comes with wireless headphones and an extra coil. To Test it, bring some targets and sprinkle them in the grass, Swing the coil about six inches above the targets and make sure you get a response. Make sure all the buttons work.

Good luck on your purchase!

Wayne


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[teleprospector]

Welcome !
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[E-Trac-Ohio]

Welcome to T-Net and Good Hunting !

 

[djackson7348]

Welcome from North Carolina!

 

[TXXpress]

Welcome aboard from the Texas Gulf Coast! Check out some of the local Metal Detecting Clubs in your area. I'm sure someone can help you there, and maybe in person.