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Vortex VX9 Metal Detector by Garrett Vortex - The Detector Series You Can Grow Into Stronger than VX7. The model for professionals. Full three-tiered MD-MF Target ID display with two ferrous scales to help find iron trash that you don't want. It comes with Multi-Salt and more frequency options. More settings for Recovery Speed. You can use FAST Mode for competition hunts and places with a lot of trash. THIN COINS MODE: This mode finds small, less conductive coins like thin gold and silver coins that have been crushed. The Vortex has a lot of features and a fast, set Recovery Speed on targets that are close by. Up to 16 feet (5 metres) of watertightness. With both single and multi-frequency choices. Five sound tones. Easy to Carry and Lightweight! Compacts to 24.75" (62.86 cm) and extends to 56.75" (144.14 cm) Weight: 3 lbs. (1.38 kg) with coil cover installed. This is How Garret's MD-MF Technology Works The first waterproof detector line that can be fully upgraded! With program improvements, you can change your VX-5 to a VX-7 or VX-9 model as your skills improve. Each upgrade to a Vortex model adds more power, more advanced features, and more working speeds! Frequency Options Choose from five powerful single frequencies (5 kHz, 9 kHz, 13 kHz, 18 kHz, or 25 kHz) or search with one of two Vortex simultaneous Multi-Frequency options (the traditional Multi or Multi-Frequency Salt for saltwater beach use). Wireless Ready! Built-in Z-Lynk wireless technology means you can search without cords attached to your detector. Garrett MS-3 Z-Lynk headphones and other Z-Lynk accessories are sold separately. Convenience with Multiple Search Modes! Choose from 7 options: Zero Discrimination Standard Mode (ideal for hunting relics, jewelry, and most international coins) US Coins Mode Thin Coins Mode Custom Mode Beach Mode Fast Mode Fast Mode is designed for use in trashy areas, where abundant trash can mask adjacent coins. Also ideal for use in competition hunts. Includes fast recovery speed and reduced iron volume. Submersible to 16 Feet (5 Meters) Use your Vortex to look in streams, lakes, and along the coast. We also sell headphones that can be submerged in water. The Vortex VX9 Metal Detector Features: Fast Target Recovery Speed (3 settings) 5-Tone Audible Target ID Excellent Detection Depth and Target ID accuracy Backlit LCD for night operation Rechargeable Battery Built-in lithium ion battery provides approximately 15 hours of search time per charge. Further Features Hi-Resolution Ground Balance 175 points of ground balance resolution, ranging from ferrous ground to saltwater. Volume Control For both the built-in speaker and headphones. Eight Sensitivity/Depth Adjustments Iron Audio Garrett’s unique feature helps to correctly identify complex iron objects, such as bottlecaps and steel washers. Seven Search Modes + Pinpoint Frequency Shift Use to reduce noise or electrical interference (EMI) Backlight Illuminate your LCD screen to see target information at night. Vortex Series Comparison Chart Vortex VX5 Vortex VX7 Vortex VX9 Target ID Scale(s) One 0-99 Target ID 2-tier Target ID Scales 3-tier Target ID Scales Frequencies Two: Multi-Frequency (Multi) and 13 kHz Four: Multi, 5 kHz, 13 kHz, Multi Salt Seven: Multi, Multi-Salt, 5 kHz, 9 kHz, 13 kHz, 18 kHz, 25 kHz Search Modes Included Four: Zero, Standard, US Coins, Custom Five: Zero, Standard, US Coins, Beach, Custom Seven: Zero, Standard, US Coins, Thin Coins, Custom, Beach, Fast Notch Discrimination Yes Yes Yes High-Resolution Iron Discrimination Yes Yes Yes Variable Recovery Speed No Yes: 2 settings Yes: 3 settings Submersible to 16 feet (5m) 16 feet (5m) 16 feet (5m) Z-Lynk Wireless enabled No Yes Yes Increased sensitivity/depth No Yes Yes Number of ID Tones 3 5 5 Iron Volume No Yes Yes Pinpoint Mode Yes Yes Yes Iron Audio Yes Yes Yes Multi-Dimensional Multi-Freq. Yes Yes Yes Ground Balance Yes Yes Yes Frequency Shift (EMI reduction) Yes Yes Yes Volume control Yes Yes Yes LCD Backlight Yes Yes Yes Detector Length 24.75" to 56.75" 24.75" to 56.75" 24.75" to 56.75" Weight 2.9 lbs. without coil cover; 3.05 lbs. with cover installed 2.9 lbs. without coil cover; 3.05 lbs. with cover installed 2.9 lbs. without coil cover; 3.05 lbs. with cover installed Standard Coil Included 8.5" x 11" DD Raider 8.5" x 11" DD Raider 8.5" x 11" DD Raider Updateable / Upgradeable Yes Yes Yes Package Includes Garrett Vortex VX9 Metal Detector 8.5" x 11" DD Raider Submersible Searchcoil USB Charging Cord Access to Online Training Videos Quick Start Guide - Full User Manual Available Online Only 3 Year Warranty BUY NOW! Order a Garrett Vortex VX9 Metal Detector from ModernMetalDetectors.com. Free shipping and no sales tax on Garrett metal detectors. Buy today and get a discount, free shipping, and no sales tax!
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