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by EL NINO
Thu Jan 29, 2026 8:59 pm
Forum: Tom Dankowski's Metal Detecting Forum
Topic: XP Deus II - soft 4.0 Dual Axis - Rutus Versa 5.51
Replies: 2
Views: 680

Re: XP Deus II - soft 4.0 Dual Axis - Rutus Versa 5.51

I believe that Jack will do a similar test of these two Dual mode detectors with targets between iron.
by EL NINO
Thu Jan 29, 2026 8:37 am
Forum: Tom Dankowski's Metal Detecting Forum
Topic: XP Deus II - soft 4.0 Dual Axis - Rutus Versa 5.51
Replies: 2
Views: 680

XP Deus II - soft 4.0 Dual Axis - Rutus Versa 5.51

A demonstration of work and actually a test of two modern detectors with Dual MODE option ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6JsPnthO3s
by EL NINO
Fri Jan 23, 2026 12:29 pm
Forum: Tom Dankowski's Metal Detecting Forum
Topic: Anyone heard from Tom?
Replies: 3
Views: 900

Re: Anyone heard from Tom?

I also hope... that Mr. Dankowski is healthy and well.
by EL NINO
Sun Jan 11, 2026 12:31 pm
Forum: Tom Dankowski's Metal Detecting Forum
Topic: Manticore M9 coil compared to Deus 2 9” coil Small Spanish bit on edge
Replies: 3
Views: 641

Re: Manticore M9 coil compared to Deus 2 9” coil Small Spanish bit on edge

Good video David,, Deus2 can be a bit shallower at reactivity 3..at 2.5..it is more optimal when you are looking for deeper targets..especially when you are using audio pitch...which weakens strongly with the depth of the target...it all depends on the size of the target and its depth...it is often ...
by EL NINO
Wed Dec 17, 2025 9:54 pm
Forum: Tom Dankowski's Metal Detecting Forum
Topic: Minelab CTX3030 behavior - videos
Replies: 17
Views: 2857

Re: Minelab CTX3030 behavior - videos

David, your tests from the CTX 3030 will be interesting...,, also because it has different settings than the Etrac... Clearly, the CTX is very good at eliminating surface iron.... On deep, some deep iron, the signal can already be variable.
by EL NINO
Tue Dec 02, 2025 5:27 pm
Forum: Tom Dankowski's Metal Detecting Forum
Topic: New Tarsacci MDT 8000 XD Adjustable Tone Volume
Replies: 6
Views: 1448

Re: New Tarsacci MDT 8000 XD Adjustable Tone Volume

JCR we are waiting for further information about the New Tarsac XD..in your demanding terrains..
by EL NINO
Mon Nov 17, 2025 10:47 pm
Forum: Tom Dankowski's Metal Detecting Forum
Topic: MINELAB MANTICORE: DATA & PERFORMANCE
Replies: 169
Views: 363190

Re: MINELAB MANTICORE: DATA & PERFORMANCE

Yes, everything is based on physics..because a small coil can receive a 10..x stronger signal to a nearby target...like say an 11" coil.. A years ago I saw a very nice graph of different sized coils..on Geotech1..which pointed out this fact..That also means a small coil it10x stronger signal fr...
by EL NINO
Mon Nov 17, 2025 2:39 pm
Forum: Tom Dankowski's Metal Detecting Forum
Topic: MINELAB MANTICORE: DATA & PERFORMANCE
Replies: 169
Views: 363190

Re: MINELAB MANTICORE: DATA & PERFORMANCE

David........ even though this is a Manticore thread....... the Deus-2 w/9" coil test...... is absolutely 'valid' for educational comparison. It is not the Deus-2's fault....... nor is it the Manticore's fault.......but/rather...... the principality of the physics imposed. Your video///this da...
by EL NINO
Tue Sep 30, 2025 9:31 pm
Forum: Tom Dankowski's Metal Detecting Forum
Topic: Models currently Offered per Manufacturer - Video - All Detector Manufacturer Reps should Watch
Replies: 18
Views: 18175

Re: Models currently Offered per Manufacturer - Video - All Detector Manufacturer Reps should Watch

The test field is 2.5-3 years old... so the holes are already well sealed... here I wouldn't have to worry that a disturbed ground could strongly affect the target signal...a 4-5cm small piece of plastic pipe is only for marking the target... 2 lines of modern coins of medium conductivity are a good...