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SHALLOW WATER HUNTING / DIVING
The Q30 series has been designed to allow you to extend your searches into the water to find what many
other detectors are not able to reach. The Q30 and Q30+ are rated to be fully submerged up to a depth of
16 feet (5 meters). The wireless headphones that come with the Q30+ are NOT waterproof and submerging
them will result in damage not covered under warranty. An optional set of waterproof headphones can be
used on either Q30 model and this is the recommended option for searching in shallow water or when diving.
They simply screw into the jack on the rear of the control pod and provide ample volume for both above and
below water searching.
TIP: To quickly recover a target in shallow water when wading with your Q30 / Q30+, either wiggle the coil
back-&-forth a few inches or switch to Pinpoint to center the coil over the target. Rest your foot alongside the
coil and then move the coil away so that your scoop does not interfere with it. Place your scoop along the
side of your foot where the coil was and press down to remove the sand and target from the area. Sift the
sand from the scoop and remove your target. Check the hole to ensure you did not have multiple targets in
the hole before moving on. Once you start searching in water deeper than your knees, investing in a quality
long-handled scoop such as Quest’s Scoopal will allow you to recover targets faster which means more
targets in your pouch at the end of the day.
When using the Q30 / Q30+ for diving, simply shorten the shaft length using the camlocks so that you can
swing it easily yet not detect your regulator or mask.
TIP: The vibration mode is ideal for diving as targets can be detected through the vibration felt through the
handgrip. This can eliminate the need to use underwater headphones if the vibration can be felt when
wearing gloves.
RELIC HUNTING
Relic hunting involves searching for a wide range of targets that can date back 100’s or even 1,000’s of years
depending on the age of the site. Often there will be no sign of buildings that may have existed on the site
which makes finding the location to search a challenge. This is where the Q30’s ability to detect all metallic
objects in the ground and either reduce the volume of ferrous items or set the audio tone to one that is easily
recognizable for these types of targets can help quickly locate the desired search location. Once you have
found the site of a long-forgotten structure, you can opt to increase the amount of discrimination used to
increase the number of “keeper” targets recovered but remember, in doing so you have the potential to miss
ferrous relics such as artillery shell fragments, iron artifacts and the like. You may also miss a non-ferrous
target that is being masked by a larger, adjacent ferrous target. This is why relic hunters tend to use minimal
discrimination and dig almost every target they come across. This may not be possible in all areas; however,
if you have the time and patience, doing so will ensure you leave very little behind that would have made a
welcome addition to your collection.
PINPOINTING TARGETS
Locating a target is only half the challenge when it comes to adding it to your collection . . . you still need to
recover it. The more accurately you pinpoint a target, the faster you will be able recover it and move on to
the next target. Practicing on targets that you have buried in your yard will shorten the time needed to become
proficient at pinpointing targets and allow you to find more in the time you have in the field.
NOTE: When the PINPOINT function is activated, the LCD screen will display the detected target’s depth in
inches.
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