Rapped distinctive Beep

[jamesf01]

I just received my new Equinox 800 went out detecting on every target I would get 3 rapped distinct beeps on every target. Came home did some air test all targets 3 beeps ( BEEP BEEP BEEP) on multiple targets set 10" apart would get rapped beeps 3 beeps on each one example 3 coins 9 rapped beeps strung together (beep beep beep etc sounds like a machine gun shooting). Does anyone have a knowledge on what wrong. Tanks for the help

 

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[Bayoutalker]

I haven't seen that issue but it might help if you list the settings you are using such as mode, sensitivity, etc. Someone may be able to spot the problem.

 

[nuggetdog]

You will get 2 or 3 beeps on shallow targets, lift your coil up until you get 1 beep to pinpoint. I use my Garrett carrot to pinpoint shallow targets, much quicker. Stick with it, your going to love that machine when you get past the learning curve.

 

[DiamondDan]

Yep. It'll beep once for each side of the coil and once for the middle on shallow targets. I always look for the middle of the three when I see this in the field.

 

[A2coins]

Good info mine does it also just the way its set up

 

[RustyGold]

Same here..

 

[vferrari]

As others have said, all DD coils have a certain degree of edge sensitvity on the coil circumference that can make shallow targets sound off on the edges in addition to the center spine of the coil which is the most sensitive part of the coil and where targets at depth sound off. If you are searching strictly for shallow targets such as in a contest hunt or looking for recent drops, then lower your sensitivity to minimize the effect. Otherwise, simply ignore it and use it as a crude depth indicator for shallow targets. As others have said, if your detector and coil are working properly, you should see the effect diminish as you raise the coil above the target, or reduce sensitivity. GL

 

[jamesf01]

Thanks for all the help It was me not knowing how the coil worked you all were right Raise the coil thanks JFS

 

[Donut]

I have that happen also but not every time.
if it is a perfect flat item close to the surface it can do that but if target is on an angle it doesn’t do it that often.
All above is just from my ecpierence.
Doug

 

[johnnycat]

Great post for a beginner...Me!!