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MINELAB EXPLORER SE, SAFARI, E-TRAC METAL DETECTORS FOR COINS RELICS JEWELRY AND BEACH HUNTING

E-TRAC

EXPLORER SE

SAFARI

MINELAB E-TRAC E-TRAC

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Minelab Explorer SELost Treasure field Test

Minelab Safari

SAFARI

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E-TRAC BOX

MSRP $1975.00

MAP $1549.00

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MSRP $1495.00

MAP $1299.99

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MSRP $1195.00

MAP $999.00

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Minelab's most technologically advanced detector sets new industry benchmark!

The E-TRAC is Minelab's most technologically advanced detector incorporating unique Full Band Spectrum (FBS) technology and SmartfindTM discrimination. Its sleek, sturdy design, innovative control panel, intuitive menus, clear LCD screen, robust lightweight coil and comprehensive targeting options set the E-TRAC apart from any other detector available today.

Minelab has taken the groundbreaking step of incorporating a USB interface – the E-TRAC Xchange (see the Images & 360 page for pictures). This enables you to connect your metal detector to your home computer to download and upload your E-TRAC settings, user modes and discrimination patterns. There are a number of sample patterns you can try located on the specifications page. You can build a resource library charting your success with your E-TRAC storing your valuable settings for your favourite sites - never worry about losing your most successful settings again! This advanced feature is also designed to allow you to quickly configure the E-TRAC at the touch of a button to particular detecting environments and preferred targets so you can spend less time messing about with settings and more time out in the field doing what you love doing, detecting.

When it comes down to it the E-TRAC will locate valuable metal objects in a variety of mineralised ground conditions such as extremely salty soils, seawater, wet beach sand and highly magnetic ground conditions. By using the E-TRAC you can become one of the many successful detectorists who combine their passion for the outdoors with the excitement of discovering valuable coins, relics, gold and jewellery on a regular basis.

Features:

Utilising FBS technology with simultaneous frequencies ranging from 1.5kHz - 100kHz the signal received from the detectors coil is analysed from a wide range of responses. This allows E-TRAC's advanced signal processing to analyse more target information so that target identification is more accurate.
E-TRAC Xchange USB functionality - create, download and upload your favourite E-TRAC settings and save them to your computer or Xchange them with friends by email.
QuickMaskTM with independent ferrous and conductivity rejection level adjust - a fast and simple way to edit patterns.
SmartfindTM - a unique two-dimensional scale of discrimination graphically representing both the ferrous and conductivity properties on the same display working to eliminate signals from undesired targets and accepts signals from desired targets.
Discrimination scale with radical realignment improves target ID and the recovery rate of good targets at depth.
Four pre-programmed Minelab user modes for switch on and go detecting with specific Settings and Patterns suited to Coins; High Trash; Beach and Relics.
Four user mode slots so you can personalise modes to suit your specific target preferences and detecting environment.
Refined threshold adjustment level on a 1-50 scale for greater precision to suit your requirements.
Pinpoint with audio and visual indicators on two modes making target size and identification more accurate than ever.
Ground Setting options of Neutral and Difficult allowing you to adapt easily to benign or the most challenging operating conditions.
Trash Density settings - High ensures you experience fewer false signals in high trash environments while Low is perfect for cleaner sites.
User-centered keypad and menu design – fast and easy to use with intuitive icons and logical menu sequences.

Clear resolution visual display panel 72mm x 48mm - designed for optimum visibility in all light conditions.

Ergonomic, perfectly balanced Handle Assembly ensures longer periods of detecting without fatigue!

Ultra-lightweight waterproof 11" Double-D waterproof coil for versatility with sharp, accurate pinpointing and depth.

MSRP $1975.00, MAP $1549.00

MINELAB EXPLORER SE

The 3rd generation Explorer surpasses anything you've seen for depth, sensitivity and superior discrimination!

The Full Band Spectrum (FBS) circuit automatically transmits multiple frequencies simultaneously.

MINELAB EXPLORER SE METAL DETECTOR

Minelab Explorer SE PRO

MSRP-$1495.00

Better than the Minelab Explorer XS, II

The increased frequency range means that the signal received from the detector coil is analyzed from a wide range of responses.

This allows the Explorer SE to analyse more target information so that the Target Identification (ID) is more accurate.

Ground balancing is automatic with Minelab's advanced digital filtering. Whatever field conditions you encounter, from dry clay to wet black sand or rich loam,

Minelab will find what you're looking for.

Minelab's unique FBS technology means deep, sensitive, accurate detecting.

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standard equipment:

Koss headphones

coil cover

rechargable battery

Battery holder

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Hidden treasures are now within reach with Safari!

Powered by Minelab's FBS multiple frequency technology, Safari combines deep, sensitive and accurate detecting for anyone demanding both simplicity AND performance!

Safari uses advanced digital filtering to eliminate the influence of ground signals, automatically. Experience easy, seamless detecting whatever the field conditions!

With its High Trash Density setting, Target Ids and audio tones are updated when sweeping over closely spaced targets FAST! This improves the recovery of deeply buried high conductivity targets in a trashy environment and allows you to more accurately identify the type of target found.

Accurate and easy to use, press the pinpoint button and watch the Safari zone-in on the precise location of that precious target.

With four pre-programmed Detect modes, you can choose from Coin; Coin & Jewellery; Relic or All Metal. Each individual mode contains the optimum settings for identifying the characteristics of your preferred targets, allowing you to maximise your time in the field.

Features

Ultra-lightweight 11" Double D waterproof coil combines high performance, great depth and sharp pinpointing.
Four pre-programmed Detection Modes - Coin; Coin/Jewellery; Relic and All Metal.
Four Programmable user modes
Linear -10 to +40 discrimination scale. Accept/Reject functionality.
Fully Automatic and Manual Sensitivity control options.
Pinpoint with audio and visual indicators for accurate detection.
Trash Density - High ensures fewer false signals experienced in typical coin and relic environments, Low is ideal for clean sites.
Threshold adjustment level on a 0-40 scale.
Target Volume Adjust - adapts target signal volume to suit user preference.
Noise Cancel - automatically selects the quietest, most stable channel for detecting.
Menu Interface - Intuitive menu structure for fast and easy access and adjustment. Clear view target depth gauge; Target ID number; Target Icon (in Coin and Coin/Jewellery Modes); Mode indicators and Graphic Identification Bar showing active discrimination pattern.
LCD Screen, 64 x 128 pixel with adjustable contrast settings.
Long lower shaft as standard allowing extra extension for user comfort.
Robust, well balanced design for comfortable detecting over longer period.
MSRP $1195.00, MAP $999.00

Compare the Minelab E-Trac, Explorer Se and the Safari, all FBS -"Full Band Spectrum" Technology.

Which detector will work best for you? If you need help, we are here 866-301-8552

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Product	Explorer SE Pro	E-TRAC	Safari
Application	Coin, Relic, Jewellery & Beach	Coin, Relic, Jewellery & Beach	Coin, Relic, Jewellery & Beach
Technology	FBS	FBS	FBS
Frequency/Transmission	1.5 - 100kHz	1.5 - 100kHz	1.5 - 100kHz
Coil (standard)	11" Double-D lightweight, waterproof.	11" Double-D lightweight, waterproof.	11" Double-D lightweight, waterproof.
Audio Output	Internal speaker & 6.35mm (1/4") headphone jack.	Internal speaker & 6.35mm ( 1/4") headphone jack.	Internal speaker & 6.35mm (1/4") headphone jack.
Headphones Supplied	Koss 100 ohm headphones.	Koss 100 ohm headphones.	Optional accessory.
Visual Display	Large monochrome 71mm x 38mm (2.8" x 1.5") LCD with improved graphics and adjustable contrast.	Very large 72mm x 48mm (2.8" x 1.9") greyscale LCD with contrast adjustment.	Large monochrome 70mm x 40mm (2.8" x 1.5") LCD with adjustable contrast.
Backlight	Yes.	Yes.	-
USB Connectivity	-	USB connector for communication with PC.	-
Memory	Settings saved automatically while detecting and remain until changed or reset.	Settings saved automatically while detecting and remain until changed or reset.	Press and hold power button to restore factory settings.
Depth Indication	Depth indicator, updates in Pinpoint mode.	Accurate gauge active in normal detecting and Pinpoint mode.	Depth gauge shows estimated depth of target.
Detect Modes	Smartfind(TM) & Iron Mask.	Smartfind(TM) & QuickMask.	4 Preset (Coin, Coin/Jewellery, Relic & All Metal) & 4 programable.
Discrimination	Smartfind(TM) 2 dimensional Discrimination: Ferrous 31, Conductivity 31. 8 discrimination patterns (Coins, Fe Coins, Jewellery, Foil, Pull Tab, Crowncap, Screwcap & Nail) & 6 user slots.	Smartfind(TM) 2 dimensional Discrimination: Ferrous 35, Conductivity 50. 10 discrimination patterns (Coins, All-Metal, Fe Coins, Jewellery, Foil, Pull Tab, Iron, Crowncap, Screwcap & Nail) & 10 user slots.	Notch Discrimination with 51 segment.
Timings	-	-	-
Audio tone	Constant & Multi-tone; customizable for conductivity or ferrous response.	1,2,4 & Multi-tone; customizable for conductivity or ferrous response. Variable by 30 adjustable steps.	Conductive & ferrous audio response.
Audio Type	Long, Smooth & Pitch Hold.	Normal, Long, Smooth & Pitch Hold.	-
Ground Balance	Automatic ground compensation - advanced digital filtering.	Automatic ground compensation - advanced digital filtering. Ground settings Neutral & Difficult.	Automatic ground compensation - advanced digital filtering. Linear -10 to 40 Discrimination options & custom select Discrimination.
Ground Balance Type	-	-	-
Trash Density	-	(2) Low & High.	(2) Low & High.
Pinpoint	Non-motion with modulated audio.	Non-motion with modulated audio and visual crosshair on LCD, 2 modes: normal and sizing.	Non-motion with audio and visual indicators.
Sensitivity Adjust	Semi-automatic & Manual (adjustable 1 to 32).	Fully automatic with adjustable offset, manual setting 1 to 30.	Fully automatic & manual adjustable (0 to 20).
Tune / Noise Cancel	Manual & Automatic (11 channels).	Manual & Automatic (11 channels)	Automatic.
Threshold	Finer adjsutment level from 0 to 40.	Finer adjustment level from 0 to 50.	Adjustable (0 to 40).
Target Volume Adjust	Limit & Gain (1 to 10).	Limit & Gain (1 to 30).	Adjustable (0 to 20).
Battery	1600mAh NiMH or Alkaline batteries.	1600mAh NiMH or alkaline batteries.	8xAA Alkaline or NiMH/NiCad (not included).
Low battery alert	Audio alert.	Audio & visual indication.	Visual alert.
Length	1100mm - 1358mm (43" - 55").	1060mm -1380mm (41.7" - 54.3").	1050mm - 1370mm (43" - 54").
Weight	1.7kg (3.7lbs) (ex. battery).	1.6kg (3.5lbs) (ex. battery).	1.65kg (3.6lbs) (ex. battery).
Warranty	3 years control box & coil.	3 years control box & coil.	3 years control box & coil.

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Minelab detector carry bag

carry bag

Koss UR30 detector headphones

Koss UR30 headphones

minelab rpg headphones

RPG headphones

Minelab E-Trac, Explorer and Safari metal detector Accessories

	MInelab Explorer SE detector accessories and parts for Minelab Explorer's
	BOOK-- MASTERING THE EXPLORER'S & E-TRAC BY ANDY SABISCH MSRP $19.95, SALE $14.95
	8 Inch FBS Coil & & lower shaft The 8 inch Explorer coil is great for detecting areas of high rubbish content. If two or more targets are located under a coil at once, the discrimination can sometimes be effected. By using a smaller, more precise coil like the 8" coil, you are able to pick up individual targets and accurate identification of each one separately. The 8 inch coil is very lightweight and ideal for searching around hard-to-get-at locations. MSRP $398.00,MAP $284.00 COIL COVER $34.00, MAP $24.00
	11" FBS coil for E-Trac, Explorer, and Safari MSRP $293.00, MAP $209.00 11" COIL COVER $26.00, MAP $18.00
	Control Box Hood The Explorer Hood provides protection from the elements, so you can go detecting in all weather conditions! Velcro is used to ensure a snug fit, giving protection against light rain, dust and minor bumps and scratches. STATE FOR E-TRAC, EXPLORER OR SAFARI
	NiMH Battery Suitable for all Explorer detectors. The NiMH battery pack provides you with a rechargeable battery system that gives you better power and longer battery life. 1800 mAH..MSRP $ 126.00, MAP $90.00 1600 mAH.. MSRP$96.00, map$68.00
	110V BATTERY CHARGER MSRP $16.955, MAP $14.00
	FBS Car Charger FOR EXPLORER & QUATTRO The 12 V car charger is suitable for Explorer SE, Explorer II and Quattro detectors. Charge your detector battery from the cigarette plug in your car, any time you are away from mains power. MSRP $117.00, MAP $83.00

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Look at these Improved Features for the Explorer

New faster and more powerful microprocessor with improved power consumption makes the Explorer SE more responsive. Spend more time detecting; less time programming and recharging.

New menu structure giving easier access to key functions makes Explorer SE programming a breeze. Fast learning curve; intuitive, easy to learn user interface.

New audio modulated pinpoint mode making target size and depth identification more reliable. Save valuable time recovering targets.

Simplified Iron Mask coordinates 0-31 with full ferrous discrimination capability. Easy correlation of Iron Mask settings with digital read-out values; more user friendly function; Simplifies use of Iron Mask; make better use of Iron Mask function.

New audio tone settings with new Pitch Hold mode for picking up even the faintest of target signals. Improve recovery rate for the smallest or deepest of good targets.

New Quickstart settings make the learning curve on the Explorer SE a more rewarding one.

New finer threshold and volume adjust controls. Fine tune Threshold and Volume to perfectly match operating conditions. More accurate and comfortable settings.

Improved Threshold stability in noisy / trashy environment. Less false signals; cover more ground faster.

Larger target coordinates in Digital screen and improved menu fonts.

Improved weight and balance with new light-weight waterproof coil; Comfortable detect for longer periods of time without fatigue.

Features

Transmission Technology Full Band Spectrum (FBS) 28 Simultaneous Frequencies ranging from 1.5kHz - 100 kHz

Number of Frequencies 28 Simultaneous Frequencies

Microprocessor New technology processor - faster and more powerful

Software 3rd Generation Software - improved user interface

Ground Balance Modes Auto Ground Compensation - Advanced Digital Filtering explorer smartfind

Target Identification 2 Dimensional Smartfind™ Size / Conductivity and Ferrous characteristics

Audio Tone Identification Constant to Multi-tone; customizable Conductivity / Ferrous

Audio Tone Settings 3 Settings: Long, Smooth, Pitch Hold

Discrimination 2 Dimensional Smartfind™ Discrimination

Iron Mask Simplified Iron Mask coordinates 0-31 with full ferrous discrimination capability

Depth Indicator Yes; Now also updates in pinpoint mode

Sensitivity Adjustment 2 Settings: Semi-Automatic & Manual 1-32

Noise Cancel Automatic & Manual

Pinpoint Non-motion modulated audio for improved target size and depth identification

Low Battery Audio Alarm Yes

Batteries 1600 mAh NiMH or Alkaline batteries

Coil Lightweight 10.5" Double D (DD) waterproof coil

Visual Display 64x128 pixel LCD panel with improved graphics

Headphone Input 0.25 inch Stereo Jack

Threshold Finer adjust level; improved stability in high-trash

Recovery Speed Selectable (Fast & Deep)

Patents US 4890064; US 5537041; US 5506506

Field Tests

Explorer SE

There's nothing better for a new detector model owner than to have a crowd of onlookers gather around to ogle your new purchase and ask about its performance and abilities while admiring its sleek appearance and asking for "a quick burn" around the field to try it out.

To achieve such a crowd-pulling feat these days requires either a prestige badge or an eye-catching appeal. This year's crowd-puller has both and appears to be the new all black Minelab Explorer SE.

Such was the interest recently in this new model at a one-day event it had to be handed around on a ten minute loan basis as so many wanted to take a closer look.

The entire build of the new detector is made up entirely of all black plastics which accentuate the striking sharp lines. This is truly a high-tech and high-spec machine and one which will continue to dominate in the "serious detecting" arena.

Improvements & Features

"3rd generation" Software features include:

New "logical" Main Menu format, re-arranged "selections" to make browsing easier with one hand.

Now displays two separate screens, Smartfind and Digital - Learn and Edit screens now accessed through Main Menu.

New pin point -VCO type rising sound with improved volume on deeper targets.

New Iron Mask scale - now displays Ferrous range from 0 - 31 and AM = All Metal.

Fast turn on, quieter/faster turn off.

Audio 1, 2 & 3 are now Long, Smooth & Pitch Hold respectively. Pitch Hold similar to the BBS series of detectors.

Faster loading of User settings.

Factory preset Gain now set to 8 (used be 5)

Stabilized Threshold in high-trash environments.

New larger fonts.

New updated detection results on Fer and Cond in Pin Point mode.

Improved behavior of the Depth indicator during detection and pin pointing.

Hardware changes include:

New colour, style and appearance.

New thinner, lighter coil with better balance (weight reduction 60grms)

New front keypad decal

Current consumption reduced by 8% approx. prolonging battery life increasing run time by 1 - 2 hrs.

Focus on New Features

The most important software changes are listed above however there are some more that are not. An example of one would be in the Digital display whilst using the large zoom screen, the icons which showed in the previous Explorer models as coins, rings and tabs do now not show on Explorer SE. Instead, the entire pixel space is given over to four huge and very tall numbers for Fer and Cond to enable easy viewing of the numeric values assigned to every detected target.

The major changes will be discussed in more detail here and they include the new RESPONSE sounds although Normal, Audio 1 and Audio 2 have not changed but instead have been re-named as Long (Audio 1), Smooth (Audio 2) and Pitch Hold (Audio 3). Normal response remains the same and no changes to it have occurred. The big change is to Pitch Hold which is, an exciting new innovative audio choice method for Explorer SE users and a lot of information can be gleaned from it which will be described in greater detail below.

The Response option allows you to select the way targets sound upon detection. These are described below. Each Response sound may work better in different scenarios and you should quickly develop your own personal preferences.

Normal - when the target signal drops the audio blanks, giving a crisp end to the target response. Normal allows the greatest differentiation between the ground and a target, but has the potential to miss small targets in areas littered with objects producing a target response.

Long - long audio lasts until the end of detection. There is no blanking at the end of the target response. Long allows less differentiation between the ground and a target.

Smooth - as opposed to the sudden change in audio response in Normal and Long, Smooth offers a more gradual change/rise in audio response from ground to target detection.

Pitch Hold - is identical to the normal response during detection. After blanking, the threshold will return to the same pitch of the peak target signal. The pitch of the threshold will not change until a new detection is made. The Minelab Sovereign series of detectors varies the pitch of an audio signal depending on the conductivity of the target: i.e. a highly conductive target produces a high-pitched tone, while a less conductive target item produces a lower-pitched tone. The advantage of the Sovereign's threshold tonal reproductive range is that the tone of the threshold also changes. After the target signal is heard, the threshold "hum," returns in a pitch similar to the pitch of the signal. When the target signal is blanked (or nulls out) due to some positive discrimination, the threshold returns again in the higher or lower pitch of the target's conductivity. The advantages of Pitch Hold should become apparent in ground that is considered fairly clean and also works very smoothly over salt wet sand.

The Iron Mask feature is an overall ferrous discrimination control, which can be adjusted to reject a large amount of ferrous targets at one time. An increased level of Iron Mask will reject more ferrous targets while a reduced level will accept more ferrous targets - ideal for relic hunting.

Some improved Iron Mask functions have been implemented:

1. The new Iron mask has values in 0 - 31 range to match the range of Ferrous numbers.

2. The Iron mask screen has been modified to show "FER" inside the slider and to show "AM" when the All Metal is enabled.

In Figure 1 (right) the new numbered Iron mask is seen while the old system is shown directly beneath it.

Simplified Iron Mask co-ordinates, with full ferrous discrimination capability 31 - 0

Use this option if a certain trash item is dug repeatedly. For example, if Fer 23 is heavily present on a site set Iron Mask to 23 to ignore that item.

All Metal - is the term used to describe a clear discrimination pattern - that is accepting ALL targets whether ferrous or non-ferrous. To select All Metal press the shift button next to the AM icon to reduce Iron Mask and clear the discrimination pattern. Bear in mind that A.M. might be "noisy" on certain soils that might have high levels of mineralization in them.

Gain - the Factory preset has been changed to 8, a higher setting from which it used to be set at in both former Explorer models (used to be 5). This might become noticeable right away as certain signals might be more pronounced with better, faster, louder and sharper signals when compared to an older Explorer ll model. Gain actually controls the amplification of target responses in respect to the strength of the original signal. The theory is, with a high setting (8) even weak target responses will initially be, easier to hear which could equate to more finds, especially small low-conductive ones at the end of a day's detecting or increased deeper finds from sites considered to be "worked out". On a modern site such as a concert field looking for recent losses one could use a lower Gain setting coupled with a Low sensitivity setting to deliberately look for surface/shallow finds as one would not require the extra sensitivity to search for losses from a day or so ago.

Sensitivity - following along from an increased Factory Gain setting there is also a noticeable increase to the Factory preset Sensitivity level - this is now set to 22 - an increase of six sensitivity increments from a lower sixteen. As a result of these two changes of (i) an increased sensitivity and (ii) gain setting it will appear the Explorer SE is more powerful on turn-on compared to the older models. These Settings have been increased at the factory and those settings were always present and adjustable. There might be a trade-off from using higher settings and this could result in unwanted noise and more ground signals. If this occurs simply lower the settings via the Main Menu. However, bear in mind that, Semi-Auto Sensitivity can be a good friend and will continuously monitor the environmental conditions and will automatically adjust the detector's sensitivity as close as possible to the last manually specified level of sensitivity - especially useful in those often difficult sites with ever-changing ground conditions. Manual Sensitivity on the other hand would be better suited to a trashy site or, where a very slow sweep is required or on a beach.

Depth Indication - is improved over that of Explorer ll and now updates visible information at the end of each detection and, updates in the new and improved Pinpoint Mode also.

The clear portion of the depth indicator represents the approximate distance of a target below the coil based on a single coin from 0 to 30cms. Try to think of the clear area as the amount of soil you will have to remove to get down to the target.

Digital Fer Cond - as per the depth indicator, Fer and Cond now display and update information on screen while in the Pinpoint Mode. Previously, this was not possible and is one of the most significant changes to the Explorer SE software.

The four numbers in the Digital screen display both the ferrous and conductive properties as perceived by the Explorer SE in magnetic response for ferrous and conductive response for non-ferrous.

Fer or Ferrous shows from 0 - 31 the ferrous resemblance of targets while Cond shows from 0 - 31 the non-ferrous conductivity properties of targets. So a display of Fer 07 Cond 25 would indicate Fer 07 as being of a low ferrous nature (non iron probability) and Cond 25 would show a high conductivity (copper/brass/silver) and the target might produce a U.K. copper ½d. Displays of Fer 04 Cond 28 could indicate a U.S. dime while Fer 08 Cond 10 might indicate a gold coin.

Threshold - has been changed to a Factory Preset setting of 16.

It has also been improved so that finer adjustments may be made to it, especially at the lower end so that one can set it to a very low level but that it shall still be audible whereas on the previous models it may have been too quiet or may have gone silent. A silent or non-existent threshold is not recommended as a small depth loss can actually occur as one may not hear a very small target, nor should it be too loud that one could not distinguish a false noise from a target response. As always, the threshold will need to be adjusted when connecting and disconnecting headphones (also recommended for privacy and extending battery life).

A Familiar Feel

When one picks up the new Explorer SE one can instantly feel that familiar solid grip but with the new and lighter coil that feel is so much better and is very noticeable when sweeping the detector in a location such as a wood or a stubble field where there might be objects to be avoided - it handles very well. The unit is noticeably better balanced and feels better "in the hand" while also easier to just skim across the surface of the ground.

Performance - In The Lab

During development of the new "SE" many hundreds of hours were spent with the new unit putting it through countless bench tests in order to guarantee the full and authentic and by now legendary characteristic accuracy of target information to ensure the new SE was consistent with known performance parameters. Together with the added functional and performance related improvements, more subtle improvements were also incorporated into the SE such as the featuring of new and larger fonts designed to give a greater amount of pixel space to reproducing much larger numeric displays on the Digital screen. Explorer SE is now much easier to read even fully extended away from the body. Numeric consistency for all target values has been carried over to Explorer SE whilst maintaining the usual degree of perfect audio clarity of all appropriate conductive responses on hundreds of targets.

With the added improvements to increase start-up sensitivity the Factory setting does now sound sharper and crisper on targets.

Performance - Outside

Serious devotees of the Explorer detectors use it for absolute and extreme depth and the sheer amount of information it provides on targets both audibly and visually via the various detection screens. In this regard, Explorer SE does not disappoint! It continues that tradition of sheer usability everywhere and, does so with a level of electronic stability that has to be experienced to be appreciated. On wet salt water beaches, pastures, woodland and industrial river foreshore areas it excelled with such ease that it became almost second nature to use whilst providing critical information to the senses. The stability and reliability of the information provided proved foolproof and above all else, highly accurate. All the electronic functions worked in tandem, seamlessly providing reliable, dependable audio-visual information - there was no second-guessing - it did what has been expected of such a high-caliber machine for years - providing an unsurpassed detecting experience and was pleasurable in doing so - as trustworthy as an old friend. With the new micro-processor especially designed for the new SE it is now much faster as well and this is instantly obvious even on start-up.

Tips & Tricks with the SE

As with any metal detector it takes time to get to know it really well. Explorer SE allows one to do this really quickly and it provides a wealth of information with just a few button pushes to glean extra information for some signals that you may not be quite sure about.

Pitch Hold - The Pitch Hold mode, when combined with the updating of ID's in Pin-point is a powerful tool, and a great aid in isolating a good from a bad target. An advantage noted during the testing of the new SE was that Pitch Hold just suddenly "grabs onto" targets which were audibly quick, unmistakable and instantaneous signals.

Digital Screen - should you have a signal you are undecided about, simply engage Digital and hit Pinpoint - pass over the unknown target a few times and it should reveal it's identity very quickly by displaying four numbers e.g Fer 31 Cond 31 (large ferrous) and in the new detector a depth estimation as well all via the new VCO Pinpoint mode.

Conclusion

Originality is hard to come by in any format and it is Minelab, the company who gave us ground breaking and earth-shattering performance with the introduction of BBS technology many years ago who built on that solid foundation. Producing cult favorites such as the Excalibur and Explorer ll they are still at the forefront of detector design today providing unparalleled performance to bring us the new Explorer SE, truly deserving of a place of honor in the long lineage of Explorer metal detector development.

Certainly Explorer SE is a lot of metal detector in a fantastically built package and everyone is catered for from absolute beginners to very experienced users who will customize it to obtain exacting results. Minelab's engineers deserve great credit for their ability to take a great product and make it better, smarter and faster.

This detector truly expands the reputation of the company and I am delighted to be able to report on such a classy machine. These people obviously know the meaning of the word "heritage" but they also know the meaning of the word "technology", and in this wonderful detector they have brought the two together.

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