Garrett VX9 possible major flaw(s) with latest version software.

[tnsharpshooter]

I did a video showing clip with other data I shared verbally I got through the grapevine. I don’t own a Vortex,

 

[tnsharpshooter]

This seems has been confirmed by a forum member here using the VX9 with latest software.
See comment in video I have done on this subject. Video posted yesterday.

 

[SS_Wonder]

I do not see a link to the video.

 

[NorthwestrnWIMD]

Yes I have verified this on my vortex as well as a friend's. It really worries me for those that have the vortex as their primary metal detector.

 

[tnsharpshooter]

I do not see a link to the video.

That’s because you are not looking in the right place. Hmm

 

[The Lama]

Yes I have verified this on my vortex as well as a friend's. It really worries me for those that have the vortex as their primary metal detector.

I haven't noticed anything but i'm almost always in ms even in dirt

 

[LovestheShiny!]

OK, for those of us who have been out of town or away from the FF, what is the major flaw? Thank you!

 

[NorthwestrnWIMD]

If you swing over a quarter spaced about 6 to 7 inches away from a nail multiple times, the Vortex stays to ID them as both nails. Then as you turn on it and keep swinging they turn to both sounding off as quarters. I'll post TN's link to his video

 

[NorthwestrnWIMD]

Here it is.

 

[tnsharpshooter]

I called Garrett and talk to a lady. She give me email address and said she would forward what I sent to proper folks .
I have done another video showing me emailing Garrett main office with video link showing this behavior version 9.08.

 

[BLOODHOUND1970]

I did a video showing clip with other data I shared verbally I got through the grapevine. I don’t own a Vortex,

Tnsharpshooter, I made the video. Unfortunately, it will "clone" most any target. I do hope that they can get this issue resolved quickly. I don't post much or do YT videos but I have "tested" detectors for 30 years. (Including Nautilus, Blisstool, Fisher, Teknetics, Minelab, Garrett, Tesoro and XP) and this is the biggest flaw that I have ever seen. In the wild I could be missing 50% of the targets adjacent to iron if hunting for relics, cherry picking coins could be even worse.

 

[tnsharpshooter]

Tnsharpshooter, I made the video. Unfortunately, it will "clone" most any target. I do hope that they can get this issue resolved quickly. I don't post much or do YT videos but I have "tested" detectors for 30 years. (Including Nautilus, Blisstool, Fisher, Teknetics, Minelab, Garrett, and XP) and this is the biggest flaw that I have ever seen. In the wild I could be missing 50% of the targets adjacent to iron if hunting for relics, cherry picking coins could be even worse.

Good on you for doing video.

 

[tnsharpshooter]

I did another video highly related to VX9 and Garrett’s way of doing business when it comes to updates.
Don’t think a user can revert back to alternative version once they update to latest version off of Garrett’s site.
This needs to change and fast!

 

[metaladdict]

Too late, I'm a Minelab convert!

 

[stetam]

Too late, I'm a Minelab convert!

Don’t get him started on Minelab

 

[StanTheManStan]

Similar, and possibly the same cause. In single frequency, if you scrub the coin real close, it will stop making any noise and will stay silent even if you raise the coil a couple of inches. If you move the coil away from the coin, it will reset.

In multi, it will go into the lock signal mode at about two inches. Likewise, if you move the coil away and come in higher, it will stop doing it.

 

[tnsharpshooter]

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Similar, and possibly the same cause. In single frequency, if you scrub the coin real close, it will stop making any noise and will stay silent even if you raise the coil a couple of inches. If you move the coil away from the coin, it will reset.

In multi, it will go into the lock signal mode at about two inches. Likewise, if you move the coil away and come in higher, it will stop doing it.

That is similar behavior to what I have heard from person close to actual Vortex owner.

 

[MuddyMo]

Pretty sad roll out and now they’ve released their 7 and 5 before fixing the 9. I wonder if they have the same problems? Nokta and Minelab have better performing detectors without problems for less money. Garrett needs to step up to compete or give up.

 

[tnsharpshooter]

Pretty sad roll out and now they’ve released their 7 and 5 before fixing the 9. I wonder if they have the same problems? Nokta and Minelab have better performing detectors without problems for less money. Garrett needs to step up to compete or give up.

Yeah I wonder about those other models. Hmm

 

[tnsharpshooter]

I will say this.
I have done this with .Deus 2.
Put older version back in to check something newer version was doing.
Garrett VX9 user currently can’t do.
Meaning the way Garrett has went with their older update version access even the general public is at a disadvantage to actually help Garrett spot potential flaws/bugs. Hmmm

But what do I know, I don’t have a phd or anything. Just a hick from the sticks. Hmm