RARE! Original Big Bud Metal Detector - By Teknetics (Compass)

Description

HOLIDAY SALE!!
RARE! Nice Clean Condition! The
Original
Big Bud Metal Detector - By Teknetics.
NOTE:  This is NOT the newer Teknetic Metal D
etector Series look alike,
but the
original
series the next year after release that won Metal Detector of the Year Award for performance!
Buy while you can as you will not see Original Big Bud Metal detectors very often. This detector is in very good clean condition and very, very sensitive. If you want a detector that will keep up with many of the best! Then this is it!
The Big Bud Metal detectors were designed by George Payne, combined many of the features that almost all of today's machines continue to use, and are probably one of the most significant models to come from Teknetics. Comes with a copy of the operator's manual.
The Big Bud operates at a frequency of 6khz. The Big Bud Metal Detector was a Model to design
the Compass Coin Scanner
with a frequency change to 13khz.  Both Detectors were designed by Mr. Payne.  The detector has a few small
scratches
from use.
FEATURES
1. Power Switch: This switch is used to turn the detector ON or OFF. It is also used to select search modes. In the DISC position the DISCRIMINATION control is activated. The operator can adjust the DISCRIMINATION control to accept or reject nonferrous targets that fall into the pull tab to screw cap range. This range includes some larger old rings and old coins in addition to zinc pennies and some older pennies. In the NOTCH position most pull tabs can be notched out. Iron and light foil wall automatically be rejected In the AUTO NOTCH position most pull tabs, screw caps, iron and light foil will automatically be rejected Thus, the detector will generally respond to COINS.
2.DISCRIMINATION: Allows variable rejection or notching of nonferrous trash Items.
3.Sensitivity: This control is used to reduce the detectors sensitivity to conditions that may cause the unit to respond in an erratic manner. Broadcasting antennas, power lines and intense mineralization changes can cause the detector to emit false signals. Very large or multiple, closely spaced small trash targets can cause the detector to emit sounds.
Generally,
these signals will sound chopped and will not be repeatable and you will soon learn to recognize them. Turning down the sensitivity control will help reduce the detectors erratic response if the above conditions should ever occur. There will also be some loss of target sensitivity, so always set the sensitivity control as high as you can and yet still maintain smooth operation.
4.Pinpointing and Mode Toggle Switch: This is a three (3) position switch with one (1 ) momentary and two (2) lock positions. The center lock position is the ALL METALS pinpointing mode. From this center position the momentary position can be used for instant retuning or faster detuning of the ALL METALS auto pinpointing mode. The second lock position (away from center places the detector into its normal silent search motion mode.
5. GND./Salt ADj.: This control is used for adjusting out the effects of mineralized ground or the effects of saltwater.
6. ON-OFF/Batt. Check Toggle This is a three (3) position switch with one (1)momentary and two (2) lock positions. The center lock position is the OFF position. The second lock position (away from center) turns the blanking circuits ON. The momentary position is for checking the detector s batteries.
METER
The meter display provides a truly phenomenal wealth of information.  A glance at the meter will tell you with a great deal of accuracy what the find may be. The meter also Is used to display battery condition.
NOTE: The meter is scaled such that the marked off areas represent the most likely meter reading for a particular object. However, there may be some overlapping oft target readings into adjacent areas due to such things as the Halo Effect. Overa period of time you will begin to recognize where certain targets tend to register on the meter scale.  Detector work as it should. Sold as is no returns! Thanks!