Redbeard Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 I'm running a GPX 4500 and hunting some nasty brushy country. I'm getting tired of fighting the power cord all the time so I've been looking into the aftermarket batteries that can be attached to the control box. I'd like some feedback from people using them to help me decide which one I might want to get. I see the coiltek one is alot cheaper than the one AZO is selling. Are there any significant differences? I didn't even look yet to see what you carry Bill but I assume you have used at least one of them.Also, I currently use external speakers attached to my shoulder straps because I don't like fighting headphone cords so I'm wondering about running an external speaker also mounted on the machine. It seems like this might make it tough to hear faint signals. Anybody doing that?Thanks, Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nugget Shooter Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Hi Chris and good to hear from you my friend! I have the Coiltek system in stock and it is the berries man as is Doc's Gold Screamer setup, but can't help much with info on the AZO setup as I have not used one before, but I am sure it works quite well... Let me know if you are interested on the one I have on the shelf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomH Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 I'm running a GPX 4500 and hunting some nasty brushy country. I'm getting tired of fighting the power cord all the time so I've been looking into the aftermarket batteries that can be attached to the control box. I'd like some feedback from people using them to help me decide which one I might want to get. I see the coiltek one is alot cheaper than the one AZO is selling. Are there any significant differences? I didn't even look yet to see what you carry Bill but I assume you have used at least one of them.Also, I currently use external speakers attached to my shoulder straps because I don't like fighting headphone cords so I'm wondering about running an external speaker also mounted on the machine. It seems like this might make it tough to hear faint signals. Anybody doing that?Thanks, ChrisChris: I think you will be better off using headphones....they block out wind noise and get the sound closer to your ears, plus the owls wont attack you for sounding like a dying animal.As for the cords...you could try taping them together and running them down the front strap of your harness. It will keep them out of the brush for the most part.I hear ya on the nasty areas...sometimes I crawl through some nasty stuff... I snag my hat, turn around, snag the coil, turn, snag the headset.OH! and lets throw some catsclaw in there to rip your shirt and skin!......let out a few eplicitives..lay back.......then laugh at myself Tom H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nugget Shooter Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 I am with Tom on use of headphones and I only use a speaker when training. Some love the speaker setup, but not for me although they do work well and would solve your problem with snagging.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbeard Posted November 17, 2012 Author Share Posted November 17, 2012 Thanks for the advice guys. I'm going to try to save some pennies for a while to buy one of these box mounted batteries but I'd sure like to get rid of the headphone cable too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomH Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 Thanks for the advice guys. I'm going to try to save some pennies for a while to buy one of these box mounted batteries but I'd sure like to get rid of the headphone cable too. I use DOCS goldscreamer package.Its a nice little unit that mounts on the side of the detector. One short cable on the back that doesnt snag on stuff.Tom H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Dorado Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 I use Bill and Linda's set-up, has the slimmest and lightest Li-on batteries and a very small amp, adds very little weight to your control box, I use a speaker when in brush so nothing is out there to catch and the headphones at other times.......I like it best with the speaker so it is 100% wireless but I think headphones have an edge for hearing signals better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlakMagnet Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 I have always lusted after that set-up Steve.I also feel that for the really faint signals,headphones are the way to gobut I will always try to use speakers when I can,I love the freedom they allowand as Bill mentioned above,they are a superb teaching tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredmason Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 There is a wireless setup made in Oz...by Ismael, I think. I know a person who ordered one and so far seems happy with it...but it isn't low-cost...fred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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