The AT Gold metal detector was designed to find tiny gold nuggets in the most challenging prospecting environments, including shallow fresh water hunting. The AT Gold operates at a high frequency optimized for gold prospecting and includes a True All Metal Mode. The All Metal Mode is preferred for prospecting because it provides the greatest possible depth and sensitivity. It also provides a continuous audio response to allow the operator to hear the subtle detection signals produced by faint targets. The AT Gold is a Motion All Metal detector, meaning that slight motion of the search coil is required to maintain detection, although static detection of targets can be achieved while in Pinpoint mode.
The AT Gold includes manual and automatic Ground Balance plus an exclusive Ground Balance Window feature to optimize the detector’s performance in highly mineralized ground, where gold is most often found. This detector is waterproof to a maximum depth of 10 feet (3 meters) for searching in freshwater lakes and streams. Gold Detectors also find Coins, Rings, Jewelry, Relics, Artifacts and Buried Treasures. In addition to its True All Metal Mode, the AT Gold includes two Discrimination Modes, making it a versatile coin and relic hunting machine. When selecting either the DISC 1 or DISC 2 mode, the operator gains more Tone ID information from targets in addition to the ability to discriminate unwanted trash targets (e.g. nails, foil, pull tabs).
Finding tiny nuggets of gold in even the most demanding environments is a cinch for the Garrett AT Gold! This metal detector was designed for prospecting in fresh water with a high operating frequency of 18 kHz. The AT Gold includes an All Metal Mode since prospecting requires a device that can provide the greatest possible sensitivity and depth. A continuous audio response is also built-in to allow users to hear not-so-obvious signals from indistinguishable targets.
Since the AT Gold is an All Metal Detector, it must be moved slightly to pick up a signal. For picking up targets while standing still, there is also a Pinpoint Mode for static metal detecting. This devices comes with a manual and automatic Ground Balance feature for optimal adjustment to the detector's surroundings. Exclusive to the AT Gold is is the Ground Balance Window feature which turbo charges the detector's performance in highly mineralized ground. This is especially handy in rocky areas where gold is typically found. It's even waterproof up to ten feet which makes it perfect for freshwater lakes and streams.
While the AT Gold is primarily known for its ability to find gold, the True All Metal Mode on this detector includes two different discrimination modes for coin and relic hunting. The user can select between DISC 1 or DISC 2 mode and obtain more Tone ID information from buried targets. It's great for discriminating against unwanted trash targets such as nails, foil and pull tabs. A High Resolution Iron Discrimination feature can differentiate the desirable targets from iron junk.
The Target ID technology on the AT Gold includes two separate indication scales that allows users to view the discrimination setting (Lower Scale) and the analysis of each target (Upper Scale). Additionally, the Target ID provides a more specific target value allowing for greater accuracy of identification.
The AT Gold is extremely easy to use as Garrett has designed this detector to be operated with one hand only. There are no knobs or dials that require a second hand while in use. Several advanced audio features are also baked in to allow the treasure hunter to customize the sound to their liking. A standard 5" x 8" (13 x 20 cm) DD search coil is included to allow for nugget prospecting in highly mineralized environments. This device is sought out not only by gold enthusiasts who are keen on the advanced audio features the AT Gold provides, but by coin and relic hunters who want to take advantage of this detector’s numerous features as referenced below.
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