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The waterproof, all-terrain Minelab CTX 3030 is the ultimate high performance treasure detector. Discover more historical treasures with the most accurate target identification available. With a full color LCD and advanced target trace discrimination you will find more treasure, even amongst junk littered areas, in all ground conditions.
Enjoy the freedom of wireless audio with the versatility of built-in speaker and headphone options. With Minelab’s exclusive integrated GPS, you can navigate to your favorite locations and record your finds. Transfer your detecting information onto Google Maps using the XChange 2 PC application.
Minelab CTX-3030 metal detector includes the following items.
High Plains Includes the following bonus items FREE:
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‘Switch on and go’ simplicity, five preset search modes and many automatic functions make it easy for the beginner to get started. Advanced features are easily accessible at the touch of a button for the experienced treasure hunter. With the unrivaled performance of the CTX 3030 you’ll experience the future of discovery!
Waterproof: You can go detecting anywhere with this versatile treasure detector. You have the flexibility of land and underwater detecting as the CTX 3030 is waterproof* to 10 ft (3 m)
Wireless audio: Have the freedom to detect without your headphones being attached to your detector. With the WM 10 wireless module you have the choice of using the built-in speaker, supplied headphones or your own favorite headphones
Ultimate FeCo discrimination: with ferrous (Fe) and conductivity (Co) target resolution, plus adjustable tone ID profiles, you can detect (accept) the targets you want to and ignore (reject) the rest. With target trace and target separation, you can identify multiple targets simultaneously for accurate detecting results
Full color display: The full color LCD clearly displays more target information than ever before and greatly enhances the CTX 3030’s discrimination capabilities
GPS locating: See where you have been, and where you are going, by using the map screen and navigation tool
GeoTrails show the ground that you have already covered
WayPoints mark points of interest
FindPoints mark your treasure locations
GeoHunts record your entire detecting adventure
PC mapping (with Google Maps): Upload all of your detector settings and treasure locations to your PC using the XChange 2 application. Attach photos and text to your finds, group them into categories. View the locations on Google Maps. You can also download data to your detector for re-exploring favorite areas
Quick menus (and smart functions): Quick menus give you easy access to ‘on the go’ adjustments. Smart functions (sensitivity,noise cancel, audio, ground balance) and a customizable user button allow fast changes to your most used controls while detecting
Ergonomic design: The well balanced design has all the battery weight behind the armrest for comfortable detecting. The detector is fully adjustable to suit your needs
Multi-languages: You can choose from 9 different languages: English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish or Turkish
Key technologies:
FBS 2 uses multiple frequency transmission and coil-to-detector data communication to find more targets in variable ground conditions
Smartfind 2 provides digital signal processing and precision FeCo discrimination, with color target information, for the best target identification results
GPSi has very high sensitivity for accurate recording of geo locations
Wi-Stream creates very fast wireless audio with no loss of sound quality
Application: Coin, Relic, Jewelry & Beach (waterproof 10ft)
Technology: FBS 2, Smartfind 2, GPSi, Wi-Stream
Frequency/Transmission: Multiple frequencies: 1.5 - 100kHz
Coil (standard): 11-inch waterproof Double-D smart coil
Audio Output: Built-in speaker, standard ¼-inch non-waterproof socket, custom waterproof socket (Minelab accessory headphones only)
Headphones Supplied: KOSS UR30 (100 ohm) supplied with detector (non-waterproof )
Visual Display: Full colour LCD with backlight and adjustable brightness (1–10)
Backlight: Yes
Product ID: 88961
USB Connectivity: XChange 2 (via USB) compatible with Windows XP, Vista and 7
Memory: Settings saved automatically while detecting and remain until changed or reset
Depth Indication: Accurate gauge active in normal detecting and Pinpoint mode
Detect Modes: 10 fully customizable, including 5 preset (Coins, Beach, Relic, Silver & High Trash)
Discrimination: Smartfind 2TM 2 dimensional colour discrimination: Ferrous 35, Conductivity 50 - 20 fully customizable discrimination patterns (2 per Search Mode)
Audio tone: Customisable Tone ID Profiles - 1, 2 ferrous (Fe), 2 conductive (Co), 4 Fe, 4 Co, 35 Fe, 50 Co or Combined
Audio Type: Normal, Long, Smooth & Pitch Hold
Ground Balance: Auto Compensation and Auto Ground Balance
Ground Balance Type:
Trash Density:
Pinpoint: Non-motion with modulated audio and visual crosshair on LCD, 2 modes: normal and sizing
Sensitivity Adjust: Auto and Manual (1–30)
Tune / Noise Cancel: Manual & Automatic (11 channels)
Threshold: Level adjustment (1–50), Pitch adjustment (1–30)
Target Volume Adjust: Limit & Gain (1 to 30)
Battery: Li-ion pack with fast charger. 12 V car adapter supplied with Standard Pack only
Low battery alert: Audio & visual indication.
Length: Min 37 in. (940 mm) – Max 55.3 in. (1405 mm)
Weight: 5.20 lbs (2.36 kgs) including Li-ion battery pack
Warranty: 3 years control box & coil
Purchased the Minelab CTX 3030. The kit is a nice solid kit for beginners or someone who has been doing this for years.
I appreciate the correct guidance
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I appreciate the extra tools
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Company return policy is really great!
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A while back I contacted High Plains Prospectors to inquire about the Minelab CTX 3030. I was very hesitant due to the price of the 3030 but ended up deciding to go for it. First of all the customer service was excellent, Drew with High Plains Prospectors reached out to me and answered my questions quickly. And provided a customer service experience like it should be, and how it was in the past, highly impressed and I will continue to do business with them for that reason.
Shipping was fast and well packaged.
As for the CTX 3030, I absolutely love it, and while I have a ways to go to get full benefit out of it, I do not think it is to much for a beginner as I had read from some of the reviews. I think it is a great machine that will take even experienced operators I little time to master but in no way do I think it’s too much for an amateur.
Great people that work there, as they are avid metal detector hunters. They know the products they sell and are willing to help you find the right product for you. I would recommend them to my friends and I will go back and buy from them in the future.
Our aim is to establish ourselves as the leading authority and primary source for all your treasure hunting and outdoor supply requirements. Our primary goal is to provide you with exceptional customer support and ensure your satisfaction throughout your entire experience with us.
As a dealer, we pride ourselves not only on being accessible to our customers via phone, but we also actively encourage you to reach out and engage in discussions about your specific needs, skill level, or just to chat a bit about our hobbies.
We are committed to providing ongoing support and assistance to better guarantee your success in your treasure hunting endeavors.
At High Plains Prospectors, the support doesn't end with the sale.