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  • White’s Spectra V3 (Vision) Field Test part 2

    Posted on August 29th, 2009 admin 2 comments

    visionIn part 2 of my ongoing review of the technologically advanced White’s Spectra V3, I was originally  going to cover the cool wireless headphones…however, after a trip to the beach for vacation I switched gears and decided to talk a bit about the Spectra V3 as a beach hunter. So here we go…White’s Spectra V3 review #2… Beach Hunting!

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  • White's Spectra V3 (Vision) Field Test part 1

    Posted on May 27th, 2009 admin No comments

    White’s new flagship has proudly left port!…the Spectra V3!

    Part 1 of however many it takes!

    To say there are a LOT of features and options on White’s newest flagship, the Spectra V3, is an enormous understatement!    I’ve spent weeks deliberating on the best way to present a review of the Spectra…and I finally decided to break it into phases.  If I tried to put everything into one story, I think it would almost be overwhelming! (to me too…trying to write it!)  There will no doubt be some outstanding books and tutorials written on this machine.  I would strongly suggest buying one of those when they become available (Jeff Foster or Andy Sabisch?).

    This first “phase” report is about the packaging, contents and overall new user impressions.  As the chapters continue, I will branch out into other aspects such as assembly, air-testing, interface and “real-world” usage.

    So here we go!…

    White’s Spectra V3 Review, part 1

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  • Another look inside the White's Spectra V3….

    Posted on May 12th, 2009 admin 3 comments
    I Love this hobby and this website!  How often do you get to tear into a perfectly good, brand spankin’ new metal detector?   If you’re like me you’re curious about the “innards” of metal detectors but not too sure about doing some damage…don’t fret…I have permission!  My biggest worry is that I break something so bad I can’t have fun with this awesome machine!… So here we go…part 2!

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    This time I take apart the Display/control pod! In the first part of this series, I “deconstructed” the under-arm housing. LINK HERE. Upon removing the screws on the control pod, I am very impressed by the use of a nice heavy rubber bushing/seal. So far, all parts appear to be very high quality on the Spectra V3. Each half of the display seat into a recessed groove…nice and water tight! There’s also a beefy rubber grommet/seal where the pod back connects to the back of the handle…once again helping keep the elements at bay….

    READ MORE BELOW!  More Pics…

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