This is because the DR. ÖTEK MT-XR detector has a discrimination function. With this feature, you can eliminate unwanted objects. Even if you don’t want to use this function (and thus want to find all objects), this detector still has opportunities.

With just three buttons on its control unit, the Dr.OTEK Metal Detector keeps things pleasantly simple – there is a power button, sensitivity button, and pinpoint button. The pinpoint button hones in on the exact location of the find, making it easier to locate when digging. The most interesting option is its "iron audio" feature, which helps you identify complex iron objects that you probably don't want to dig up, such as bottle caps. Likewise, the notch discrimination feature lets you filter out certain frequencies if you're trying to avoid metal trash.Not all metal detectors have a waterproof search coil, but it can help make the machine more robust. Not only does a waterproof search coil mean that the metal detector can be used when it’s raining (as long as the battery compartment is protected), it will also mean that the detector can be used in shallow water. This is useful if the detector will be used along the shoreline at the beach, or for searching in rivers. Adjustable settings The Hello-5ive Metal Detector is a budget-friendly beginner option for kids. It has a simple analogue display, with two adjustable dials – one to turn it on and off, and the other to change which metals are being detected. For a high-quality, entry-level metal detector, the HOOMYATX850 Metal Detector is accurate and easy to use. Most likely, you’ll want to select a metal detector based on the age of your child. The following is good guidance to bear in mind, but of course – you know your child best!

Metal detectors can range significantly in how complicated they are to use. Depending on the age of your child, and their interest in the hobby, there are certain features that you may wish to look out for/avoid. More advanced features, worth looking out for, include sensitivity and ground balancing . These will help distinguish between genuine finds and rubbish in mineral-dense soil. It’s also one of the best options for those wanting to get a feel for the hobby, and head out straight away to start finding different objects, without having to make a large investment. Whilst these are the most important features for beginners, you may want to consider metal detectors that offer some intermediate settings , so that you can experiment with them as you grow in the hobby.

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While a larger percentage of metal detectors require the use of a battery source, there are some that do not. Whatever the case may be, reading the manual would be important in guiding your buying of a battery for your metal detector FAQs How does a metal detector work? In addition to the discrimination function, this metal detector has something truly unique, namely the memory mode. For example, if you want to find a specific object such as a coin, you can set up the detector to only respond to this desired object. The Minelab Excalibur II is designed for hardcore enthusiasts who want to take a metal detector on their snorkel or (more likely) scuba dive. Equipped with BBS multifrequency technology designed specifically to detect in saltwater or mineralized conditions, the Excalibur 2 detects in 17 frequencies simultaneously. (For comparison, the above Vanquish 440 scans on just five.) Changing the ‘sensitivity’ can alter whether the metal detector finds smaller or larger pieces of metal. Higher sensitivity will mean the detector can detect smaller pieces of metal that are more abstractly shaped.