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Garrett Vortex VX5 Metal Detector
Garrett Vortex VX5 model is loaded with features and provides fast, fixed Recovery Speed on adjacent targets. Fully waterproof to 16 feet (5m). Single and Multi-Frequency options. Single-tier MD-MF Target ID scale. Choose a powerful single frequency (13 kHz) or search with Vortex's simultaneous Multi-Frequency option to achieve excellent detection on all targets in all soils.
Lightweight and Collapsible
Compacts to 24.75" (62.86 cm) and extends to 56.75" (144.14 cm)
Weight: 3 lbs. (1.38 kg) with coil cover installed.
Hi-Resolution Ground Balance
175 points of ground balance resolution, ranging from ferrous ground to saltwater.
Specifics:
- Fast Target Recovery Speed
- Excellent Detection Depth and Target ID accuracy
- Backlit LCD for night operation
- Rechargeable Battery: Built-in lithium-ion battery provides approximately 15 hours of search time per charge.
- 3-Tone Audible Target ID
- Target ID Scale(s) One 0-99 Target ID
- Search Modes Included Four: Zero, Standard, US Coins, Custom
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Submersible: Up to 16 feet (5 meters)
- Pinpoint Mode: Yes
- Iron Audio: Yes
- Multi-Dimensional Multi-Freq: Yes
- Ground Balance: Yes
- Frequency Shift (EMI reduction): Yes
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Volume control: Yes
- Detector Length: 24.75" to 56.75"
- Weight: 2.9 lbs. without coil; 3.05 lbs. with cover installed
- Coil: 8.5" x 11" DD Raider
- Updateable / Upgradeable
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