new v3i user advice please.

[monkeymad]

Hi everyone, well i took the plunge today and got a 5 month old whites v3i with the stock coil and a brand new unused sef coil looks like a 12x8 or 12x6.

i don't think its a v rated coil but is it better than the stock one?

i have scoured the net but thought of you lot, anyone got one? If so could i have some advice on setting it up please, i.e. Programs to use etc.

many thanks in advance.

these are actually very well balanced and thus feel light.

[dragonsbreath(Paul)]

I would suggest you have a look at the comprehensive review on www.garysdetecting.co.uk

Its very detailed and will answer most if not all of your questions Happy Hunting PaulB.

[Da Monkey]

They are a nice machine, but overall I must admit to preferring a DFX myself.

I've had a V3i since just after they came out (when they had to change the name) and only use it occasionally now as a backup machine or on the beach. The recovery speed is not so great, so I'd recommend cranking that to get as quick a recovery as possible and keep your sweep speed well down in trashy sites.

Coke seems to come up at +5 on the VDI which really used to wind me up, so notch that one out if its a problem for your sites. Also there's a setting on there to make the Spectragraph display give more points (narrower fingers if you know what I mean) I prefer this to get better target definition.

What version of firmware is your machine ?

If you dont mind me asking how much was it secondhand ? 

Think it should be a good match with the SEF coil, I'm going to ask on here for more detail from anyone who has compared the 12 x 10 SEF and the 13" ultimate, I think we have discussed this before in another thread, I think DWB said there wasnt much in it, will have to search for the thread again later tonight I think...  Maybe someone will post their experience...

Good luck with the machine though, it's a nice bit of kit.

[monkeymad]

Not sure how to get the firmware up to be honest?

i got it for £500 the lot, had to drive up to Scotland though to get it.

ive still yet to find coke, though i have found plenty of coke ringpulls.