Metal Detecting: Nokta Makro Simplex - More Thoughts and Tips

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[@thehuntergt]

I am now a Nokta-MAKRO dealer. Contact me via email at [e-mail] to get pricing and info on all detectors - coils - accessories.

[@JoshDisher]

The best compliment a person can pay a product... I just bought a simplex (because of your vids) for $230 with tax. Charged overnight and today is day one!

[@austinbradley3411]

This video is the reason I got my NMS+. Almost 2 years and love it

[@hootiea3952]

Because of this video I am buying my very first detector. You gave all the right information needed to help me step up to a purchase. I’m subscribing to your Chanel for further information and future purchases. Amazon gave me a $150.00 gift card with my purchase 👍🏻. However; your talent is hands down my man. Thank you. I’ll be sharing this video with anyone interested in metal detecting.

[@thehuntergt]

Very kind of you to say Hootie - thanks for the sub and the good word. Best of luck - I hope you find the good stuff.

[@shawncaldwell593]

I watch all your videos even the old ones to learn

[@rja12]

Got mine the other day...glad they finally arrived in the States! I have nothing to compare it to since this is my 1st detector. All I can tell you is that I love it! Easy for a newb to learn as well.

[@thehuntergt]

Well, it is a fantastic 1st detector for you to own - that is for sure. Best of luck with it and thanks for watching.

[@fencejumpers]

Is it ok on beach? Is it chatty?

[@rickvann3489]

Great intro and explanation of where this detector stands and what it is for... I have now 15 hours on this machine and here is what it is, one word... FUN

[@thehuntergt]

That is for sure! About as much fun as a person can have for the price.

[@wicked_digger]

And yet, another great video from the Hunter GT! Congrats on being a Nokta dealer!

[@thehuntergt]

Thank you so much!

[@dirtfishingnewfoundland4353]

I’d never risk it I’d dig all bottles caps and pull tabs I’ve had many coins come in at all ranges with the Equinox Risky cherry picking Large coppers clipped coppers totally different sounds Loves these videos tho keep them coming you definitely convinced me to get this machine

[@thehuntergt]

It is risky business for sure...and I do dig iffy signals off camera. Keep in mind I shoot these from a KZbinr frame of mind where I cherry pick my targets for the viewers. So "off-camera" yes I do dig plenty of trash in the attempt to get those iffy coin signals. Appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@John-rg6kt]

So what sort of signal would be classed as a good signal on the detector

[@timothypage1050]

I got mine yesterday and updated the firmware. can't wait to get out and test it

[@thehuntergt]

Nice! Best of luck with it.

[@allmetalmike8072]

Outstanding video!!! I learned a lot. I especially liked the coil tip with using the edge or the toe/heel method. in 4 years of watching md videos, i've never see that. TY TY TY!

[@thehuntergt]

My pleasure Mike! Glad to be of help.

[@driverman8615]

I just got my simplex+ and you really helped me understand the machine!! Thanks

[@thehuntergt]

My pleasure...thanks for watching!

[@thecoinmagician]

My own testing of the simplex in the field has impressed me. Deep holes very otften. 11 inches on coin sized targets in the right ground no problem.

[@thehuntergt]

Glad to hear you are enjoying it. Great detector for sure.

[@beararms6945]

Love my simplex+ paired with the pulse dive pinpointer and the anaconda nx5 shovel, what a killer set-up

[@entertainmentforyou6677]

I've been watching all your metal detector reviews and others as well to buy my fist machine in my budget, was gunna go with bounty hunter land ranger pro but the simplex is the one that caught my heart for my first machine! Be ordering with in the week so I may be reaching out for the buy!

[@thehuntergt]

Sounds great...be more than happy to help. Just email me at [e-mail]

[@markclark2507]

I just got myself a simplex and being super sensitive I was a tad frustrated as I heard targets everywhere after watching this I'm now looking forward to going back out and putting these techniques to the test awesome video thumbs up from me the Dundonaindigger uk

[@thehuntergt]

Glad I could help! Best of luck out there!

[@Mark-TBH]

If I ever decide to get one I know whose videos to watch to learn it. Thanks HunterGT

[@thehuntergt]

My pleasure brother. Thanks for watching.

[@mrbuckaroobonzai]

Looks like the same ground we have in South Texas, just add some caliche here and there!!! I've had my Simplex for about 4 months now. I will say that this is one hell of a machine!!!! It replaced a Fisher F44 I've had for awhile and did me very good. No regrets here for sure. Just get to know the machine and soil you are in and let the Simplex machine go to work!!!! Congrats on your dealership Hunter GT

[@ringhunter1006]

any gold yet?

[@mrbuckaroobonzai]

@@ringhunter1006 Hunting the coast line of Corpus Christi. So far 4 busted gold chains, 1 class ring (found owner)!! but on the ground I had better luck with gold rings. Went to mostly old parks and vacant house lots around Corpus. Total 5 gold rings!!! 10k stuff and 1 14k. Simplex is really a good machine, once I learned it that was it!! Lately I have upgraded the system and now I have a second park setting, to me better than the 1st one and deeper. Well worth every penny on this machine.

[@PureBlood42]

I appreciate your no-nonsense approach in separating reality from all the rumors, exaggerations and general trollish mutterings.

[@thehuntergt]

Thank you - I appreciate that.

[@PureBlood42]

@@thehuntergt ~ You're welcome! Love your channel. 👍

[@nickhaas2407]

At 12khz that is about what I would expect the Simplex to do on the gold picker. Just a really great machine for the money. If I can sell my Ace 400 I may be in on the Simplex or wait for Anfibio II. I guess the sure-fire way to weed out those pull tabs is buy an invenio pro and look at the image it produces of the actual target. Glad to see someone getting some use out of those square nails! Great video! THGT Rules!

[@thehuntergt]

You'd be surprised at how many people are wanting to go hit the gold fields and "get rich" with it. So figured I better show them what it can do (or can't do). I told Dilek to send me an Invenio, but she is not feeling that one LOL. Thanks for watching brother...and for the nails!

[@reggaeone]

Thanks @TheHunterGT. Got my Simplex+ yesterday

[@thehuntergt]

Good stuff. Best of luck out there with it.

[@wormkillerdan6486]

Thanks for an honest review!

[@thehuntergt]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching.

[@Underwatermetaldetecting]

Thank you for the information! I was pulling hair out digging bottle caps lol. I appreciate your help

[@thehuntergt]

My pleasure.

[@j.r.digging-it-back7356]

Thanks this helps alot as I just got my simplex

[@thehuntergt]

My pleasure - thanks for watching.

[@imrankhan-ee5yw]

I ordered mine last week to hunt in my fields which are littered with old broken pottery and was not sure that i bought the right one, thanks for the explanations.

[@thehuntergt]

My pleasure...best of luck!

[@PAPAROUSwhatsinthedirt]

Great video and tips! This is why I liked your videos from the start your honest and no hype thank you!

[@thehuntergt]

Appreciate that kind words Papa! No need for hype when it works this good for the price.

[@ThelifeandtimesofBarneyTaylor]

PAPAROUS whats in the dirt hey Brother I see you

[@luvjesuslee2033]

Very informative video. Thank you Happy New Year! I'm going for a Simplex + 👍

[@thehuntergt]

Happy New Year and thanks for watching. Best of luck with it!

[@MrAbeebaby]

Love the info on using the edge and heal/toe for checking out bottle caps....... too bad the ground is now frozen or I'd try it out. Thanks for the video. I'm in Port Colborne , Ontario....... lots of beer caps.

[@thehuntergt]

It works with most VLF detectors. Thanks for watching and hope you thaw out soon!

[@cyberwolf77X]

I've watched your videos and others with the new SImplex+ and I have decided to sell my Minelab Safari and get a Simplex+. Will probably be contacting you when I sell it. Thanks for the great videos.

[@thehuntergt]

I will be happy to help for sure. Appreciate you watching the videos.

[@FindingAlabama]

Gotta rewatch your update video tomorrow im still one behind .lol.. Nice picker btw... One thing is for sure Simplex is an over achiever... She loves it and Anfibio is for sure in my to do list early 2020!.. Great info bro!

[@thehuntergt]

Thanks man. It's a pretty easy update to do. Simplex definitely tries to take center stage from the other detectors. I don't mind giving it a little spotlight...it deserves it for what it does.

[@johnrapp8816]

Love your videos on the Simplex since mine will be delivered in 2 days!

[@thehuntergt]

Thank you. Appreciate you watching and enjoying.

[@thegallowsdetectors666]

Hi John , my ground is the opposite to that at the moment the holes are filling up with water as i dig them lol , anyway yet another good review of the Simplex they must be flying of the bloody shelves , nice one mate ATB GL & HH Rob .

[@thehuntergt]

I would love to see even a single drop of rain Robbie. Brutal digging conditions out here. Simplex is back-ordered everywhere I know of here in the States. Quite a popular one they have produced. HH my friend!

[@DroneLifeLelystad]

Just received my Simplex with Headphones today, unfortunately the Coronavirus here in the Netherlands has halted detecting for me awhile. But hope to test this baby soon. GL&HH

[@thehuntergt]

Best of luck with it...stay safe out there. Bonkers world we are in.

[@DepthsoftheHoleMetalDetecting]

I liked the edge tip. I will definitely try that. Thanks! GL & HH Larry

[@thehuntergt]

My pleasure...thanks for watching.

[@masitaatisam3679]

What you are saying in your vid makes sense.. Its logical and therefore itvall sounds pretty reliable Thanks for doing it like that

[@thehuntergt]

My pleasure. I appreciate the kind words.

[@masitaatisam3679]

TheHunterGT ✌🏽

[@dannywilliams3516]

Hey Hunter how are you? Just saw your latest video on the nocte macro simplex and loved it this is the machine I have been looking for and now that I know you are a nocte macro dealer the better for me. Haven't been around much lately I've had three different surgeries since I spoke with you last so I've been laid up a little bit recovering doing better now just been sitting around watching some of the latest metal detector videos came across yours today and thought wow this is awesome this is the machine I want and it's the next one I'm going to buy so when I am ready I will be contacting you take care of Hunter and have an awesome holiday season have a great Thanksgiving next week you and your family take care bye

[@thehuntergt]

Wow Danny hope you are ok and healing up. Best wishes and prayers to you my man. Whenever you are ready to get one just let me know and I will take care of you for sure!

[@garfunkel]

Great review. Thanks

[@thehuntergt]

Thank you.

[@GPCTM]

Look! The original coil design! That's a relic!

[@thehuntergt]

Indeed!

[@AdventureNHunting]

Tank you for the information

[@thehuntergt]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching!

[@CornishTreasureHunter]

Great info, hopefully getting mine next week still waiting on pre order, new sub :)

[@thehuntergt]

Thanks for the sub! Best of luck with it for sure. 👍

[@alysiateller6379]

Good video, and congats on being a dealer now....GL&HH

[@thehuntergt]

Thanks Alysia!

[@britpaddler1]

Great vid on tones and VDIs

[@thehuntergt]

Thanks!

[@wiki1979able]

Very helpful thanks for posting

[@thehuntergt]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching.

[@samuelmorado70]

I agree. I don’t dig hard dirt no matter what it shows.

[@TreasuresOfTexas]

Just bought the simplex+. Glad to learn some tricks on it. New supporter here.

[@thehuntergt]

Appreciate that! Thanks for watching.

[@ThelifeandtimesofBarneyTaylor]

You should do like me when I dig fence post in hard ground .all you do is get a battery drill and use a long bit to drill all around and the ground will be lose .try it let me know what you think 👍🏻

[@thehuntergt]

I don't think my local park would like that idea...but for a test video it might be a good idea. 😎

[@chongscorner562]

I love my fisher gold bug pro, cheap but can perform good too.

[@thehuntergt]

A very good detector.

[@RandolphRelicRecovery]

Good job on the review 👍

[@thehuntergt]

Thank you!

[@stevekrumanaker4582]

I appreciate the tips in this video even if I haven't pulled the trigger on this detector yet. Will these tricks work with other detectors the same way? Thanks for a great teaching video!

[@thehuntergt]

My pleasure Steve. Thanks for watching. Lifting the coil and heel-toeing it will absolutely work with most DD coils and detectors. The side edge of the coil I am not sure...I just noticed it on the Anfibio and Simplex and have not tested other brands yet.

[@mattparks5621]

Very informative.

[@thehuntergt]

Thanks!

[@jasonaucolorado5111]

well this video convinced me when taxes come in I am wanting one and thank you for the answering about gold good video 😎👍🍺

[@thehuntergt]

My pleasure and thanks for watching! I think you will be well happy for the price paid.

[@DetectIQsmarter]

I like the video HunterGT good to see your doing well my friend! God Bless You My Brother longtime for me! ....Honestly any metal detectorists that is worth this weight in gold knows what he's doing and will find the targets no matter what detector they are using that's my opinion, I have hunted with all kinds of metal detectors and I found myself silver gold and it comes down to this simple fact if you love what you do continue to do it😀👍❤

[@thehuntergt]

Hi Steve...been a while. Hope all is well. I cannot argue with what you said at all. Put a solid detector in a persons hand...let them learn it...and they will succeed. This ain't rocket science lol.

[@DetectIQsmarter]

@@thehuntergt hi Hi my friend yes all is well I've been hiding from this silly covid19 😁 just home bound, I haven't made any video's for some time first my silly laptop died on me secondly I had a bus injury and I could not go detecting for a good long time, thirdly I just have had a run of bad luck so I haven't made any new videos and my KZbin channel has suffered, but I will never stop my love for metal detecting😀👍❤❤❤ it's nice to chat with you my friend! 😃👍

[@wkcinaz]

This helped. I already ordered one before I found out you sold them. Maybe next time.

[@thehuntergt]

No worries. Appreciate you watching.

[@wobrien54]

I only have one question how does it compare with a fisher F5 depth and discrimination park and house

[@Garedot]

Hi, I can tell your Simplex machine is one of the earlier models, this is because the Coil, it has the extra shapes in there. Do you remember what was the original firmware version it came with? I have mine still on 2.68

[@StargazerFS128]

You certainly know your stuff, what are your thoughts on the stock vs SP24 coil on the simplex when it comes to depth? I love the 24 and use it steadily but am I missing significant depth? I usually search parks in field mode with the 24 with slower swings as field mode gets down a bit deeper anyway.

[@thehuntergt]

If you are finding whisper signals at 7-8 inches deep with the SP24...then the stock coil would hit them harder yes. A hidden 9 incher might be possible in that scenario. All areas should be ran over with multiple coil types - if possible.

[@faststandardify]

Looking for a good detector for my soon to be 12 year old son. Which would you recommend? This or a Garrett Ace APEX?

[@BUILDNIGHT]

Try this over a diamond ring…. Sounds just like a bottle cap. VDI looks like it too.

[@mateusztederko6150]

Great movies :) Would I see the difference between Teknetics Patriot and Nokta Makro Simplex, and which is better?

[@markwys]

Love your videos! PLEASE turn the volume down on the detector. It woke my dogs up!

[@thehuntergt]

I think your speakers might be too high! :)

[@outlawjjsmith]

Will it out perform the AT Pro? I just purchased the Equinox 600 3 weeks ago and so far I love, It came with 2 coils and I got the wireless headphones all under 600.00, I also included the Detect-Ed shaft, I have retired my AT Pro as a back up but now thinking about the Simplex, so if it will out perform the AT Pro I might be in the market for one.

[@thehuntergt]

I think it does everything the AT Pro does plus a bit more. Definitely more ergonomic and a better display. I prefer the audio on it way more than the Pro. To each their own of course...the next guy might hate it.

[@Garedot]

Nokta Simplex + stills great machine in 2023. I avoid to buy the new gen Simplex ultra. I will wait to see the new Score instead, but since I also own the Legend, I think Simplex + and Legend are making a great couple.

[@JaviGoesOutdoors]

Can you connect any Wireless headset to the Nokta Simplex?

[@thehuntergt]

No...only the green and blue editions from NoktaMakro.

[@williambailey3547]

How much for the lower fiber rod. Can you get the part that keeps my bottom rod from wobbling.

[@thehuntergt]

Carbon rods are priced $33.96 and should be in stock soon...I do not have the insert in stock as of right now. Perhaps with the lower rod shipment they will send more.

[@jasonholt2741]

Bought one for myself and one for my brother. Detecting dang near everyday for a week now.. We both love this Detector. Let us know when the new coils are available. Thanks for the great videos...

[@thehuntergt]

I'll have new coils when they are released and review them right away. Stay tuned and thanks for watching!

[@robertwolfe2971]

The special 24 is available.

[@robertwolfe2971]

Elliptical

[@robertwolfe2971]

Sp 24

[@MD_BOCIL]

Do you have an online store on the Amazon application?

[@gambitassassin]

Did you get the simplex with the wireless headphones? if so how are the wireless headphones that come with the package deal?

[@thehuntergt]

Yes I have a WHP version. I like them plenty...same ones that come with the Anfibio and Kruzer. They sound good and fit well. Perhaps a little more extension on the band would be nice.

[@somebeachdetecting]

LOL like a horror flick with that shovel.🔪.. seriously though great vid. It's like every other detector in the respect of the more you use it the better you will learn to detect with it. thanks!

[@thehuntergt]

I was going to overlay the Psycho music into it but decided against it. 😃

[@somebeachdetecting]

@@thehuntergt LMAO 😂🤣😂🤣That would have been brilliant,

[@jayjorgensen2024]

I have a question, does the Fisher Gold Bug-2 Metal Detector good for other then gold? I know it's a high frequency, which means shallow, but finds really small finds. And good for gold, cause Gold is a low conductor so the higher the Fequ the better the read, my question is can I use it from coin to relic as well etc.?

[@thehuntergt]

The GB2 ios not much good for anything other than small gold. While a high freq detector is great for relic hunting small bits in iron....I would choose a 61KHZ Gold Kruzer which is much deeper and can hit nickels at 16 inches in air tests. It is also marketed as a jewelry hunter being that it can dual-duty.

[@jayjorgensen2024]

@@thehuntergt I'm willing to dig the dig, as we know the depth at which you're hunting, if you're not willing to dig it, then shallower detectors are better. I will look into it. From what I read, you are really liking the Gold Kruzer. And that's a good thing for my young buck experience to know.

[@timrogers2045]

Congratulations on getting your Dealership man; well done to you!!! .... Another honest, interesting, and informative review as always, thank you. ATB & HH.

[@thehuntergt]

Thank you Tim! I appreciate the kind words my friend. Life is good lately...life is good. ATB

[@KernowekTim]

@@thehuntergt I'm pleased that life is good for you. Life, and its many twists and turns can be a 'testing' old time every whip and flip, so enjoy the 'sunshine,' as 'they' say. You strive hard to achieve your goals, to provide for your children, and you give us MD'ers brilliant news and views: so good on ya!

[@jimminrod1567]

I have only been able to test mine but I noticed at 13:26 area you are testing the quarter and it shows that it is down 4 arrows but it is on the surface? Is that something that will always read wrong and just use it as a guide?

[@thehuntergt]

It is a guess at best with all detectors. No depth meter is great.

[@linr2870]

Great tips. These will save me digging a lot of crap. Where I live you cannot put a shovel in the ground without a battle even then you come up with rocks the size of softballs. Hard for any detector to scan through that kind of ground. :(

[@thehuntergt]

Ground like this stops most detectors at the 5-6 inch range. Even the mighty Nox has issues penetrating it. Gold Kruzer so far penetrates the best. Like the minerals are not even there.

[@yeetyeet8365]

Go Go Gold Kruzer.

[@remegiovillanueva7739]

Is your detector good for finding "gold treasures" deeply buried long time ago, e.g. WW2?

[@alplevey63]

would you know if they were buried that they were pull tabs or not ? do you not dig all targets unless they are iron ?

[@thehuntergt]

It depends on the depth. These tricks and such only work to say 5-6 inches and then depth will not allow such tactics. At depth....most signals will be a snapshot "best guess" of the target which will lower your percentages of guessing correctly. No...I absolutely do not dig all above iron. I hunt parks and schools which are littered with tabs, caps, and bits of this and that. Relic hunting yes...dig all above iron...park hunting no way.

[@bastienvernoux1867]

More videos ! I am French detectorist and you have the best chanel to speak about the Simplex, thanks a lot !

[@thehuntergt]

You keep watching and I will keep making them. 👍 Thank you for the kind words!

[@PatriotSteve]

I see metal pointers for 30 dollars up to 150 dollars. Will cheaper pointers work or should i plan on spending 120 or more? Any advantages spending more?

[@jakereid4137]

30 doller one I have works good just uses battery's kinda fast tho

[@13yearsaprepperr.jtilbury.51]

how deep means nothing where i am Hunter you need a backhoe to get 6 inches in the dirt ,, Only time i can do better is the beach thats only 45 minutes away so yeah i have a sd2200d and a explorer 2 ,, I may get one of these for bashing around at the waters edge ,, any ideas where to purchase on the east coast of Australia ,, NSW near sydney Thanks mate

[@thehuntergt]

Depth is the least of my worries as well. Separation and recovery speed are the winning attributes for me. Take a look here! www.minelab.com/usa/where-to-buy?search=dealer&geozone=919&country=10&state=2&postcode=&name=

[@keithhall4883]

I would like to see what happens on a small roman Bronze coin and small silver medieval coin, or small gold coin.

[@thehuntergt]

Send me one and I'll get right on it.

[@christopherharlan9845]

So I am due to receive mine anytime next week. Question, do they ship them with updated firmware already or will I have to update all of that?

[@thehuntergt]

When the firmware is released - all detectors built form then on out have the new firmware. Depends on dealer stock and how long they have had that Simplex.

[@marlogayas]

Wow nice cool metal detector nokta makro simflix

[@dermotobrien2271]

Excellent tips to use the coil edge, I do heel toe myself but yeah.. bump the target from the side works well.. 👍

[@thehuntergt]

Thanks Dermot. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@metaldetectingwithdoctorri9947]

Nice!

[@thehuntergt]

Thanks!

[@Garedot]

I have found 3 rings at Park, 2 wedding bands (gold) and 1 Silver ring

[@thehuntergt]

Very nice - congrats on that.

[@benyah9349]

How does this stack up to a Pirate Apolonia in terms of an air test? Thanks.

[@thehuntergt]

No clue, I've never tried one. They are hardly known here in the US.

[@ThelifeandtimesofBarneyTaylor]

Battery powered drill with a 10 inch by 1/2 inch bit .I don’t know why you wouldn’t try it I’m telling you it works we use it for fences I also use a battery reciprocating saw saws all cuts right through the roots and you can get An off brand for 30 but your call

[@thehuntergt]

Even then, my soil is so mineralized that past 5 inches is either silence or broken signal madness. Even the Nox struggles in this soil. I'd never sell a detector and the companies would not be keen on sending me product for review.

[@johnnybush8764]

Hunter, the simplex is salt water beach compatible? If so, 😁! And waterproof to boot. It opens opportunities window widely for the price. American Detector Makers, TAKE NOTES?!

[@thehuntergt]

Yes there are many videos and stories of it doing well on the beach. In salt water it will chatter being single freq...but it does perform well at lower sens setting and dryer sand.

[@timrussell1559]

I honestly forsee future generations of detectors many years from now will have some sort of added feature that works on the similar pinciple of sonogram technology. In other words, you locate a target the conventional way by tones and VDI numbers then press a button and the machine will display an image on the screen of an actual target. A pulltab will have the shape of a pulltab, a coin will show the shape of a coin, a relic would show its unique shape - etc.etc. that kind of technology may be 10 to 20+ years in the future but there will be a manufacturer that will be able to employ this kind of technology as electronics get smaller and smaller and are able to perform more sophisticated tasks that are out of reach at present time. If we could look 50 years into the future of detector technology we would undoubtedly be blown away by what those machines can do. 50 years ago no one would have believed what we have today

[@JonR35]

Nice video! Also I changed my name, use to be The Equinox Hunter.

[@thehuntergt]

I saw the name change but couldn't match it to who changed on my sub list lol...thanks for clarifying.

[@billiejohoward7443]

Well then can I be The Simplex Hunter 🤔🤔🤔👌👌👌😜😜😜

[@hafizjawadahmad]

I brought makro racer 2 .is this detector good for gold nugget?

[@thehuntergt]

It will be more sensitive than this test...but not sure as I have not used one.

[@SouthCoastDetecting]

Great video, new subscriber 👍

[@thehuntergt]

Thanks I really appreciate that.

[@timothypage1050]

Hunter GT- when pinpointing - where is the spot on the coil for it- the very center?

[@thehuntergt]

Just above dead center in the black square area there.

[@timothypage1050]

@@thehuntergt thank you

[@lucianom529]

Good night i am Luciano from Argentina and I will really appreciate if you could give me some advice on how to set the simplex for salt beach, in beach mode it’s full of false signals and in all metal goes better but still getting crazy wish you could help me on this, thanks a lot

[@thehuntergt]

It is single-freq - so even in beach mode it will have issues. Try manually ground balancing to 0...and then lowering the sens halfway. In the water itself there will be chatter almost always.

[@Jana-TheCraftyGambler]

I am very new to metal detecting, is this technique of checking coins from bottle caps something that can be used on most detectors?

[@thehuntergt]

In theory...it should work on any VLF detector with a DD coil.

[@Jana-TheCraftyGambler]

Thanks for the response. I’ll have to try that out.

[@horseman528]

Could the Simplex hit a quarter a foot down in good soil? Plus is the ground balance preset or can one manually adjust it?

[@thehuntergt]

Sorry for late reply. A foot down would be a bit of a stretch. Maybe a very large coin in very inert soil....maybe. The ground balance can be fully adjusted.

[@horseman528]

@@thehuntergt I wonder if it would go deeper than my AT Pro?

[@thehuntergt]

@@horseman528 I would say it is similar as far as depth in most soils.

[@billiejohoward7443]

I'm definitely buying one this week, probably today!!!👍👍👍👍

[@thehuntergt]

Really a great one for the price.

[@billiejohoward7443]

@@thehuntergt Hunter, I'm SOOOO excited I think I'm gonna cry when it arrives 😭😜😂

[@thehuntergt]

@@billiejohoward7443 Well then you won't be able to see the screen. 😁

[@joshuajustice1541]

So I just got a land ranger pro . I like it but would you say this outperforms the lrp

[@thehuntergt]

Yes for raw performance. The LRP has a better option setup with Vbreak and the notching however.

[@joshuajustice1541]

@@thehuntergt in trashy areas with a lot of iron do you think that the simplex will find more good targets i.e. coins

[@thehuntergt]

@@joshuajustice1541 Yes - due to the faster recovery speed. Once the smaller coils arrive it will be even better.

[@IffySignals]

Nice tests John. Great info 👍

[@thehuntergt]

Thanks Iffy!

[@DirtNerds]

Which software version is installed?

[@thehuntergt]

2.68

[@germann1809]

Great videa. I have the simplex and love it but I'm having a lot of trouble with it being real chattery I've tried ground balance and it doesn't seem to help. Any ideas on what to try?

[@thehuntergt]

Sorry to hear you are having trouble. Where do you live and what firmware are you running?

[@linr2870]

New coil? Are you running 2.68?

[@germann1809]

@@linr2870 I'm in the Fort Worth area of Texas and I believe I have the new coil. I'm also running v2.67.

[@thehuntergt]

@@germann1809 I was making sure you were not in the UK where they had the original coil issues. Try updating to 2.68 and do a factory reset to see if that helps. Also, try a different location to make sure it was not a bad EMI issue of some sort. It will chat at full sensitivity...but should not be terrible.

[@germann1809]

@@thehuntergt will do thank you

[@jamieheim8009]

I'll be going with the Simplex come income tax time. How does this fare compared to my Ace 400?

[@thehuntergt]

My personal opinion...I would take it over the AT Pro and Max both. There is not a single thing I can think of that they can do better than the Simplex.

[@jamesklinkhammer7539]

Hunter gt is it more sensitive than my tesero compadre? After owning my compadre for 3 weeks and hunting a few times dug a silver and turquoise ring at a sand tot lot.

[@thehuntergt]

Maybe....I've never tested a Compadre so can't say how small it will hit. I know the Simplex is for sure deeper, and with the new smaller coils - sensitivity and trash work is greatly improved. It won't beat a Tesoro on a nail board however.

[@jamesklinkhammer7539]

Looks like nokta simplex plus is the best waterproof machine for the money

[@thehuntergt]

@@jamesklinkhammer7539 I do agree with that. Price to performance wise - nothing stands close.