Garrett Vortex VX7

Description More Powerful than the VX5     VX7: More Power than the VX5 More advanced. Includes more frequency and mode options than VX5, including the powerful Multi-Frequency Salt mode for wet sand and saltwater surf use. Two-tiered MD-MF Target ID display (with separate ferrous and non-ferrous target scales). Additional audio tones plus adjustable Recovery Speed.     Includes Beach Mode and Multi-Frequency Salt Operation! Utilize the power of MD-MF Technology and Multi-Salt operation. Smooth operation and deep Target ID accuracy along wet salt beaches and in the surf. Fully submersible to 16 feet. Recovery Speed Control Select from Standard or Fast speed. Increased recovery/reactivity speed helps you more clearly distinguish adjacent targets. A great benefit for competition hunts and for hunt sites filled with metallic trash that might otherwise mask good targets.     Dual Target ID Scale When operating in Multi-Frequency, the VX7’s Target ID system displays both a ferrous target scale and a non-ferrous scale. Complex targets may indicate on both scales simultaneously. More target information . . . so you can make better dig decisions!   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 sold separately   Iron Volume Control What You Hear Iron Volume allows you to decrease the volume of ferrous (iron) targets, while the volume of non-ferrous targets remains at normal level. Experienced treasure hunters often like hearing all targets, but will appreciate the option to decrease the volume of undesired items. Eight adjustment levels.     Lightweight and Collapsible! 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.     MD-MF Technology Explained The world’s first fully upgradeable waterproof detector series! As your skills increase, you can opt to convert your VX-5 to a VX-7 or VX-9 model with software updates. Each Vortex model upgrade includes additional operating frequencies, more advanced features, and more power!     Four Frequency Options Choose from two powerful single frequencies (5 kHz or 13 kHz) or search with one of two Vortex simultaneous Multi-Frequency options (the traditional Multi or Multi-Frequency Salt for saltwater beach use).     Search Mode Versatility Choose from 5 options: Zero Discrimination Beach Mode Standard Mode (Ideal for hunting relics, jewelry and most international coins US Coins Mode Customs Mode     Submesible to 16 Feet (5 Meters) Search streams, lakes, and the ocean coast with your Vortex.     Search with Confidence Fast Target Recovery Speed (2 settings) 5-Tone Audible Target ID Excellent Detection Depth and Target ID Accuracy Backlit LCD for Night Operation Rechargable Battery Built in litium battery provides approximately 15 hours of search time per charge     Easy-Access Powerful Menu Options 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.     World’s first fully transformable detector series! As your skills increase, transform your VX7 into a VX9.     Vortex Series Comparison Chart Vortex VX5 Vortex VX7 Vortex VX9 MD-MF One Target ID Scale 2-tier Target ID Scales 3-tier Target ID Scales Target ID Scale (0-99) Frequencies 13 khz, Multi-Freq. 5, 13 kHz, Multi-Freq., 5, 9, 13, 18, 25 kHz, Multi Salt Multi-Freq., Multi-Salt Search Modes Zero, Standard, USA Zero, Standard, USA Zero, Standard, Coins, Custom Coins, Beach, Custom USA Coins, Thin Coins, Beach, Custom, Fast Bottlecap Reject (MF function) Fixed Yes Yes Iron Boundary (MF function) Fixed Fixed Yes Notch Discrimination Yes Yes Yes High-Resolution Iron Discrimination Yes Yes Yes Sensitivity settings 8 8 8 Variable Recovery Speed Fixed Yes: 2 settings Yes: 3 settings Z-Lynk Wireless No Yes Yes Channel (EMI Reduction) Yes Yes Yes Increased sensitivity/depth No Yes Yes Auto Ground Balance Yes Yes Yes Number of Tones 3 3, 5 3, 5 Volume Control Yes Yes Yes Iron Audio™ Yes Yes Yes Iron Volume No Yes Yes Button Lock (Dive Mode) Yes Yes Yes Pinpoint Yes Yes Yes LCD Backlight Yes Yes Yes Battery Condition Indicator Yes Yes Yes Length (Adjustable) 24.75″ to 56.75″ 24.75″ to 56.75″ 24.75″ to 56.75″ Total Weight (with 8.5″ x 11″ coil) 3 lbs (1.38 kgs) 3 lbs (1.38 kgs) 3 lbs (1.38 kgs) Fully Waterproof to 16 ft (5m) 16 ft (5m) 16 ft (5m) Warranty 3 Years, Limited Parts/Labor 3 Years, Limited Parts/Labor 3 Years, Limited Parts/Labor Updateable / Upgradeable Yes Yes Yes