Software - the big debate!

[HolzHammer]

I have my deus full running 4.1 with both 9”hf and 11” original coil. Tried 5.2 due to purchasing a new 13” x35 coil and did not like it. So rather than move on the x35 coil and buy a standard 13” coil which would have been the sensible thing to do, I instead bought a another pair of ws4 headphones to use with the 13” x35 coil so I could keep my full deus as above 4.1.

This is added expense but atleast this way I could actually use the x35 should I choose to as before buying the second headphones it was of no use at all. Maybe with time I will grow to appreciate 5.2 or even what ever version they bring out next and I will upgrade all my kit to that version, in which case I will have a spare pair of headphones.

I did that for a bit but I don’t really like the WS4s. I know others that are doing it too.

I’m going to make myself stay with 5.2 for at least 20 hours of detecting then make a final decision on what I think of it. As you say we may grow to appreciate it

Hope the 5.2 is not too bad; I had it uploaded on my lite setup earlier today and invested in an 11" 35X coil to partner my trusty 9" standard black - rather nervous about it all now.....!

[coil]

Using 3.2 have done since out would not change at minute but may go 5.2 on other deus , if it's there I will find it no trouble with depth but got 11" coil been getting better results with 9" coil so will stay with that for a bit 6 years service can't beat it never tempted to get anything else hot program used

[coil]

Hi Holzhammer don't worry I know someone on 5.2 x35 coil does very well

[HolzHammer]

Hi Holzhammer don't worry I know someone on 5.2 x35 coil does very well

Thanks coil! Going to try it tomorrow... heres hoping - like many users I really like the 9" with 4.1 but I'll see how it goes!

[alloverover]

Using 3.2 have done since out would not change at minute but may go 5.2 on other deus , if it's there I will find it no trouble with depth but got 11" coil been getting better results with 9" coil so will stay with that for a bit 6 years service can't beat it never tempted to get anything else hot program used

3.2 for me as well, switch between several programs though, may one day update if I get a HF coil which I may well do but the 9" stock is what I use day-to-day, I got an 11" about 4 years ago but never rated it too highly

[chip]

Hi Holzhammer don't worry I know someone on 5.2 x35 coil does very well

Thanks coil! Going to try it tomorrow... heres hoping - like many users I really like the 9" with 4.1 but I'll see how it goes!

With holzhammers track record if he has not found two gold staters, a silver Roman and a Saxon penny by lunch time the x35 coil V5 combo is definitely iffy.

[oldartefact]

I had to laugh at the quote in Koala's post.
NOTHING is more unsettling and damaging to one's enjoyment of the hobby than always having doubts as to whether your settings are right for the job. (Except ill-fitting footwear. )

Such sweet music to my ears.. and that is precisely why I stick to the old "Go Faster" program ... leave the doubts and cares behind ... in the sure knowledge that you're on the right track ... forget the versions ... the programs and every other variable ... just enjoy the experience and leave the rest to mother luck.

[Sportsman]

I have just updated from V4.1 TO 5.2 i use the 9" HF coil set up its absolutely spot on well on my Roman sites anyway nox gathers dust on heavy iron deus power lol..So in answer to the question 5.2 well happy with it

[tigtog]

No expert me
i have an x35 coil and the latest update, been over one local permission(that ive had for years) 3 visits a couple of hammies, more buttons,some small old bits green,some small lead bits quite deep. used it in different programs GMP, sonar,hot.
pulled some more bits up with it but wether its the update and coil i have no idea.
Me and the lad are going to start doing some rallies just for a change of land will let you know.

[BowRoadBoy]

So, really quick and probably dumb question...

XP site's update page clearly states "Note: The HF coils function only with version 4.0 & 4.1". Clearly this doesn't seem to be the case, as a few people on the forum using the 9" HF coil with 5.2.

Other than being a little confused (frankly not difficult), can anyone confirm that it's ok to use an HF Coil with 5.2. (other than the X35's of course) and, if so, what do you lose, if anything, from the 5.2 features?

Any clarification gratefully received!

[Oxgirl36]

So, really quick and probably dumb question...

XP site's update page clearly states "Note: The HF coils function only with version 4.0 & 4.1". Clearly this doesn't seem to be the case, as a few people on the forum using the 9" HF coil with 5.2.

Other than being a little confused (frankly not difficult), can anyone confirm that it's ok to use an HF Coil with 5.2. (other than the X35's of course) and, if so, what do you lose, if anything, from the 5.2 features?

Any clarification gratefully received!

Interesting. When you move to v5.X it doesn’t update the HF coil. It states it won’t update it in one of Gary Blackwell’s videos so that implies that a HF coil will function correctly with the latest software.

Might be worth contacting XP directly though as their website has probably just not been updated since v5 was released

[bob79]

I've got Ws4 headphones running V4.1 and Ws5 headphones running V5.2, they both work with my HF elipical coil.

Bob

[BowRoadBoy]

Thanks both. Clearly 5.2 works with the HF coils, regardless of the statement on XP's website.

Without quite going as far down the "neoliberal globalisation" path as Koala's earlier post, I do hope that it's not a sign of XP leaving the HF coils behind and rather simply that there was no requirement to update them to be compatible with 5.2

(P.S. 5.2 for me, currently paired with the 9" x35 - 5 hammie's and more than half a dozen Romans since I upgraded a few months ago - seems to work for me!)

[nalag46]

5.2 Software works extremely well with the HF coils but they have removed the TR Power Option or(Power settings 1 to 3) available on the Expert Menu with the original standard black coils. Other than that, the HF coils are very sharp and lively.