Opening the Fisher F19 (repair). In pictures: what’s inside
Here’s a photo report of the Fisher F19 teardown. It will come in useful if you have to repair your machine yourself. See what’s inside the detector, how to open the housing, remove the screen and reach the circuit board. I wish you all happy hunting without breakage! Continue reading
Fisher F44 recovery speed test. Video
Garrett ACE machines are often criticized for being unable to detect close together targets. But can their competitors pass a recovery speed test? Here’s a video to watch: a recovery speed test of Fisher F44 with the standard coil. Plus, an F44 test with a sniper coil. Continue reading
Fisher F11, unboxing and quick start. Video
Time will tell whether the Fisher F11 with a small coil is competitive with the Garrett ACE. But even now Fisher is setting a new standard of power supply for metal detectors – 2AA. Watch the video: unboxing and quick start with the Fisher F11. Continue reading
Fisher is making a smart metal detector. New 2017
Fisher has promised to make 15 (!) new detectors. And a smart metal detector must be atop… Any competitor must lose sleep over these words (or smile?). Continue reading
Fisher CZ-3D & Teknetics Omega 8000: recovery speed test
Here are the Fisher CZ-3D and Teknetics Omega 8000 machines being tested on their ability to separate close together targets. The comparison test is being conducted with the stock coils, in a Monte’s Nail Board Test format. It’s a really difficult test for metal detectors. Continue reading
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