Professional Metal Detector

The Gold Century Model GC1018 Advanced Metal Detector is a top quality metal detector and the most sensitive of all the Gold Century detectors. The advanced features of this unit will allow you to find treasure that others have missed!

This model is intended for the experienced treasure hunter who demand high performance and extreme sensitivity.

The meter will indicate the type of metal found.

Many of the advanced features of this unit will not be found in any other detectors at any price.

The Carbon Fiber lower shaft and unbreakable Nylon connecting hardware significantly increase the sensitivity of this unit by keeping all unnecessary metal parts as far from the detection coil as possible.

The waterproof coil will allow you search in shallow water at the beach where most Gold rings are found.

It can be used in several modes:

• All metal mode - Just that, any metal object will be detected. Also functions as pin pointing mode by emitting a steady tone that gets louder the closer you are to the target center.  Motion is no required in this mode.  The sensitivity is fully adjustable.  Ground balance can be pre set or manually adjusted.
• Discrimination Mode- While the detector is in motion it will emitted different tones based on the metal type detected.  The signal strength will also be displayed.  The sensitivity and Discrimination levels are fully adjustable. The ground Balance is fully automatic in this mode.

We consider this no frills model to be the most sensitive of all metal detectors. It exceptional performance but priced at mid range prices. Don't be fooled by the low price. We guarantee that this detector will out perform any other detectors in it class.

Key Specifications/Special Features:

• Lower half of shaft is non metallic to reduce interference and increase sensitivity.
• Shaft has both preset click to extension settings and a can twist lock for rock steady control.
• Rugged design and comfortable handle with arm brace.
• Shaft colapses for easy transport and storage.
• Power: 8 x AA batteries
• Operation mode: non-motion for all metal; motion for discrimination
• Control switch: volume, ground balance
• Working frequency: 6KHz ~6.8KHz
• Operating frequency: 6KHz ~ 6.8KHz
• Audio frequency: 360Hz ~ 440Hz
• Search Coil: 9 1/2 inches
• Pinpoint function help to find the accurate place of target
• Ground balance function enables user to find a balance point
• Target indications: 4.3 inch viewmeter, 2 inch speaker, 1/4 inch earphone jack
• All metal mode: maximum sensitivity >=10 inches for an US quarter; viewmeter shows intensity; able to detect ferrous and non-ferrous metal
• Discrimination mode: maximum sensitivity >= 9 inches for an US quarter; auto ground balance; viewmeter and audio indicate metal type
• Low battery indication
• Owners manual is in box and available online to read or download.