GM24k Controls
14 Garrett Metal Detectors
Gold is usually found in mineralized
ground, and the
GM24k
has XGB en-
abled by default when the machine is
powered on. This makes it easy to get
started prospecting, as the machine
automatically cancels out unwanted
mineralization so you can focus on
listening for targets.
However, there are times when you
may want the option to LOCK the
ground balance control, or even
display the ground information on
screen. The comprehensive ground
options on the
GM24k
allow you to
do both of these things quickly and
easily, without menu-diving.
XGB
The original
Goldmaster
® featured a revolutionary ground filter system that was quick to respond to min-
eralization changes. XGB is the automatic ground tracking method used by the
GM24k
, and features an
all-new method and algorithm. For users this means that they can use this detector in a wider variety of
ground conditions with more stable operation and less ground noise. When coupled with the Iron Cancel
and SAT settings, you have a truly versatile set of tools to combat nasty ground.
XGB is the default setting on the
GM24k
, and is recommended for most users in most conditions. It has
the ability to track a wide range of ground, from ferrous to alkali, and features an increased tracking speed
over previous models without hurting sensitivity to small nuggets. The arrows above and below the LOCK
icon indicate whether XGB is tracking up or down in values.
The algorithms used in XGB also give the
GM24k
an edge due to the ability to track multiple ground points
simultaneously. In highly variable grounds this is a huge benefit, as you may encounter wide enough swings
in ground phase to render other machines almost unusable.
Even though XGB is the suggested ground setting, advanced prospectors know that there are times when
more control over the ground settings can equal more gold in your pouch. Details on these settings follow.
Ground strength
in GroundScan
TracLock ON
TracLock ON (tap)
Ground Scan (hold)
Ground Grab
Ground Phase
in Ground Scan
Ground Balance
Controls
