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Review Summary
Gold Nugget Hunting
LF Search: 71.01 kHz
All Metal Auto-Tune (Normal)
All Metal Auto-Tune (Audio Boost)
Iron Discrimination
High Mineral (attenuated, fast Auto-Tune)
Normal Mineral (fast Auto-Tune)
Low Mineral (gain boosted, slow Auto-Tune)
Manual,16-turn, vernier dual-shaft, precision potentiometer
Dust, Moisture Resistant: Yes
Speaker: 2" (5.08cm) Moisture Resistant
Headphone Jack: 1/4" stereo/mono
Located on rear of housing, effective in All Metal, Auto-Tune Mode
Type: Elliptical, Co-Planar
Size: 6.5" (16.51cm)
100% ESI Coverage
Yes
Yes
7' (2.13m)
Yes
Yes
Type: 2x 9V Transistor
Life-Carbon Zinc: 10-20 hours
Life-Alkaline: 25-35 hours
NiCads: 5-10 hours
Extended: 53" (134.62cm)
Collapsed: 40" (101.60cm)
Complete: 2.9 lbs (1.32kg)
Control Housing: 1.0 lbs (0.45kg)
Handle and Coil: 1.9 lbs (0.86kg)
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Why settle for anything less than the pinnacle of gold prospecting technology The Fisher Gold Bug-2 Gold Nugget/Electronic Prospecting Hunter Metal Detector is a testament to Fisher Research Labs' commitment to innovation and quality. Designed with the express purpose of uncovering both small and large gold nuggets, the Gold Bug-2 excels in the most challenging mineralized soil conditions.
Crafted for durability and effectiveness, the Gold Bug-2 stands out with its 6.5" Elliptical Searchcoil, providing extensive coverage and depth in your quest for hidden treasures. The advanced 71 kHz operating frequency is the cornerstone of its high sensitivity to the tiniest gold nuggets, ensuring that even the most elusive targets don't escape your notice.
The Gold Bug-2 is not merely an upgrade but a distinct evolution from its predecessor. It boasts innovative features such as a three-position toggle switch, allowing you to navigate between IRON DISC Mode for iron discrimination, NORMAL Mode for standard all-metal operation, and AUDIO BOOST Mode to amplify faint, deep signals without increasing the volume of larger, superficial targets.
The mineralization switch is a game-changer, offering settings for high, normal, and low ground mineralization. This feature enables prospectors to venture into areas once deemed inaccessible due to intense mineralization or the presence of disruptive hot rocks.
Iron discrimination is further refined in the Gold Bug-2, with the IRON DISC Mode identifying potential nuisances like hot rocks and ferrous trash, saving you time and effort before you dig. The Audio Boost Mode, a proven feature in the Fisher Gold Bug series, automatically intensifies the sound of faint signals such as small or deep gold nuggets, without overwhelming you with volume from less significant finds.
The control interface is user-friendly, with a Threshold control on the rear of the housing for tone adjustment, and a dual-purpose potentiometer for sensitivity tweaking and battery testing. The Ground Reject feature includes a dual-knob control for precise tuning to ignore ground minerals, with a single-turn coarse adjust knob and a detailed 16-turn fine tuning control.
Volume control is seamlessly integrated with the power switch, and a headphone jack accommodates most mono and stereo headphones with a 1/4-inch plug, ensuring you can listen closely to the signals that matter.
In summary, the Fisher Gold Bug-2 Metal Detector is a high-quality, effective tool for serious gold prospectors. Its advanced features and innovative design make it a superior choice for those who demand the best in electronic prospecting equipment. Whether you're a seasoned treasure hunter or a passionate enthusiast, the Gold Bug-2 is engineered to help you discover the gold nuggets that others might miss.