Tips for setting up minelab safari. Overview of the Minelab Safari metal detector

08.06.2023

Hello comrades!

Our comrade FW bought a Minelab Safari and shared his review and experience on this interesting and not the most common metal detector in the field. Thanks to him for the review and let's give the floor:

What is a Minelab Safari metal detector?

The set of the device was quite simple, the device itself was in the box and even without a case. Well, okay, I will overpay less for different accessories and pieces.

UPD. As a result, I bought a cover from a friend, after all, the metal detector is not waterproof and you need to take care of expensive equipment.

What did you like?

Turning on the device, I was very pleasantly surprised that the menu is so simple that everything becomes clear to a person who is more or less versed in metal detectors from the first minutes. The menu is intuitive and has no "hidden" modes and settings. It is easy to understand, but anyway, I would recommend reading the instructions before use - all questions about setting up and using the device will immediately disappear.

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Simplicity, high quality of the device, but quite a decent weight, because there are only 8 AA batteries in it, by the way, they make you take the device more seriously, even despite the simple menu. What bribed me in Safarik at the initial stage? This is the FBS technology promised by Minelab, which allows the metal detector to operate simultaneously at 28 frequencies - from 1.5 to 100 kHz, and this should allow (in theory) to equally detect large objects at maximum depth (due to low frequencies - 3 kHz and similar) and colored small things (due to the high frequency spectrum - 20 kHz or more). Since Safari was cheaper than E-Trac, my choice fell on it. In addition, 28 frequencies at the same time should be better at recognizing targets, and I was interested to check if this is the case.

Without reading the manual, I moved into the sandbox of my sleeping area. The device immediately spoke to me in its full polyphony, but it was intuitively clear that these were all garbage signals. Suddenly, among all this gurgling, a clear high signal is heard, I dug: a walking coin, ran for another half an hour and a round piece of non-ferrous metal came out. For all the time, two digs and two goals, and please note - no foil and other garbage.

Still, I was seized by doubts that a device of this level could not be so simple and, probably, there are some hidden functions, but after reading the manual, I did not find anything interesting for myself - everything was intuitive without it. I got the impression that either the device is too smart, or I still don’t quite understand what it is signaling me.

Of course, I wanted to quickly test it in real field conditions. In the fields there was the same result, the comrades with the Deuss were digging all sorts of junk, and I was walking and listening to the iridescent polyphony in the headphones, suddenly I heard a clear signal and a copper peasant ring came out. I dug a couple more times in that dig and it was copper records. In just 4 hours I made three digs, but everything was on point and mind you - no foil and wire, like those of my comrades with Deus.

What didn't you like?

It seemed to me that such a detect is a bit boring, because you need to drive the device very slowly and even when you hear a high signal, you will have to return the coil a step or even a couple of steps back, and if the place is very littered and several objects got under the coil, then the device will be delayed and slow processes the received signals - the slow processor and the large amount of information entering it affect, nevertheless, the scanning goes on at once at 26 frequencies, and when this signal reaches the ears, I have already passed the place where the object was.

Conclusion

With a long slow wiring, your hand gets tired very quickly and you start to freeze, as you dig very little. The device is very interesting and smart, for a thoughtful search and for knocking out good places already found. It is quite suitable for those who do not like to dig a lot, but want to dig only clear colored targets.

The Secret of the Minelab Safari Metal Detector

In order to get the maximum result on detecting, it is better not to drive Safari quickly across the field, but to find the speed of the wiring, which will give a minimum of missed signals. It is better to move slower, but collect more finds. An important point - this way there will be fewer gaps, but again, for reconnaissance it is better to always have an additional budget device, analog or digital, but one with which you can quickly run through the field, find the main places where coins accumulate (coins on the field never lie evenly , but concentrated more on places), and then knock out such places (mentally make squares 5 by 5 meters, for example) using Safari.

The depth of the device is cut down (this is not E-Trac, but it is cheaper), and therefore it is better to replace the standard coil with another one from a third-party manufacturer. An increase of 20% -30% is guaranteed.

MY MINELAB SAFARI AND ITS BEST DEPTH SETTINGS Six months have passed since the purchase of the new Minelab Safari metal detector, and I must say, it has been an amazing six months! When I changed the device, in the old, many times passed places, I began to make quite interesting finds for myself - silver coins, gold rings, chains and various other items. To say that I am impressed with Safari's work is to say nothing!

My Minelab Safari is ready to start searching. I have always said, and I believe, that it is very important to know your metal detector thoroughly, to know all its signals that alert you to various targets. And about the fact that it is not the detector that matters, but skillful hands and experience. But with Safari, I seemed to have ascended to a new stage of evolution. Or even two. When I was first planning to buy the Minelab Safari, I read reviews about the slow recovery speed and the difficulty of using this metal detector in iron littered areas. But after my own tests, I found that Safari shows excellent results on the ground, literally stuffed with iron trash. The most littered area I checked was the beach on the banks of the local river. There is nothing here - nuts, bolts, nails, and fittings - hello from the builders of the bridge. The soil there is pebbly, rocky, and mud everywhere. I took a metal detector there - and found that if you move the coil slowly, and do not wave it from side to side, like a catechumen, there are no problems with recovery speed. All non-ferrous targets were heard next to the iron ones - very clearly and clearly. I even managed to dig up a very beautiful silver ring on this shore.

And I also realized that Safari is just great when I went to the meadow, which just revealed the secrets of the Middle Ages to me! I have walked this meadow for three years or so (the meadow is not far from my house), and the finds were only from the 18th century, but no older. Within the first four months of buying Safari I found a medieval heraldic pendant, two amazing early medieval buckles, also my first 12th century silver coin! Before, my metal detectors simply did not see such a depth.

Here is a photo of production from one of the trips. A small treasure from the time of George III I did not find any minuses at all in the metal detector, and I realized that Safari is good on any soil, in any environment. Especially good on the beaches, unplowed meadows, in the foothills. I had a little difficulty searching on one of the plowed fields, but maybe because I have not yet fully mastered the settings - it's hard to say. I still made a lot of finds, at least that day. Minelab Safari on wet sand One of the reasons why I bought this particular metal detector is that I was terribly tired of looking at reviews of metal detectors that work in conditions of high soil mineralization - on sea beaches, and provide a great detection depth at the same time. I didn't get to the seaside until the end of the year to check out the safari there. Exclusively because he was delighted with how he works in other places. But the season of winter storms came, and on December 25 I went ashore. Minelab Safari left me in awe again. Excellent work, without interference, stable, on wet sand, and even super finds - a few weighty old silver coins! I will also share my depth settings for Safari. I use them almost everywhere. sensitivity - auto mode "All metals" notch from -10 to +40 threshold - 11 instead of noise reduction, I check the place several times, bringing the coil closer to the ground. I hope you find these settings useful too! Andy Baines

The Minelab Safari metal detector is an inexpensive detector in the class of professional metal detectors. Advantages of Minelab Safari, Minelab FBS multi-frequency technology, which allows you to search simultaneously on several frequencies. High accuracy in trashy areas. Large search coil with increased depth and good sensitivity to coins, jewelry, native gold. Simple enough for a professional metal detector, control and search with the detector as a whole.

Metal detector, ground metal detector with an S-shaped three-piece rod. The metal detector unit is located on top. The power is taken out by a separate section at the end of the upper shaft and works as a "counterweight", creating a good balance of all metal detector designs.

Minelab Safari can be powered by 8 AA batteries (regular AA batteries). Removable battery cassette. Batteries (similar to AA batteries) can also be inserted into this cassette. In the Klader store, the Minelab Safari metal detector can also be bought with a branded battery of the Explorer series, which immediately has a charging socket (charging is included with the batteries).

The typical search time with a Minelab Safari metal detector on a single charge is 14-15 hours (continuous working time).

Minelab Safari Management

The Minelab Safari control consists of 11 buttons. Film panel with high protection against dust and dirt. Quick access to functions: metal detector sensitivity, threshold signal, interference cancellation (channels), response volume control, variable display contrast and response speed setting for heavily littered search areas.

Minelab Safari Screen

In automatic mode, the Minelab Safari metal detector will select the most suitable settings for the current search. Frequency group, channel with the least interference, ground tuning. The user selects a search program with a metal detector.

In practice, searching with the Minelab Safari, you can expect a little more depth than most other detectors. Large coin in the ground up to 35 centimeters. If the find is the size of a helmet and a knife bayonet, the depth of the Minelab Safari will be up to 60-70 centimeters. The maximum depth of the Minelab Safari for very large objects (such as a tank turret) is just over 1 meter.

Buy Minelab Safari

Buy Minelab Safari metal detector in Ukraine, Clader store. The price of the metal detector has been reduced! Official Minelab metal detectors in Ukraine, with a guarantee and maintenance of the Service Center. The entire range of Minelab detectors is in stock. Free delivery of Minelab Safari in Ukraine. The best gifts for MinelabSafari, shovels, rechargeable batteries, accessories for detecting of your choice.

We continue our series of reviews of Minelab brand metal detectors and today the Minelab Safari model is the updated and improved version of the Minelab Quattro. In appearance, they are very similar, except for the color. However, those who used the Quattro first, and then switched to Safari, say that the device has been significantly improved, new chips have been added, an improved processor that has eliminated the Quattro's main problem - it sucks to search in littered places. And Safari is no longer "blind" on the trash, thanks to the updated software ("littered area" function) and of course a new coil. So, let's look at Safari in more detail. By the way, if you are looking for a metal detector, then you may be interested in other models from Minelab, here they are (link opens in a new window):

Well, we continue to deal with Safari.

Device characteristics:

Multi-frequency - a professional-level device, operates at 28 frequencies, like other brands of Minelab - Explorer SE and E-trek. 28 frequencies allow you to search more efficiently, you yourself understand that multi-frequency search can give a better result than if you use only 1 frequency, such as the younger models of the X terra series - 305, 505 and even 705. The multi-frequency search technology is called FSB , so please note that searchcoils must also be bought multi-frequency (it is quite possible that you want to buy yourself, for example, a multi-frequency sniper for globally knocking out promising places).

Further - the design differs markedly from the younger models. The difference is that the cable now goes inside the rod, which ensures its safety from the effects of both mechanical and weather factors. It is noteworthy that the batteries are not inserted into the electronic control unit, but into a slot located under your elbow. Food - 8 AA batteries. They are inserted into a single unit, which is then mounted into the device itself.

The device is equipped with a "cool" 11" butterfly coil. It is a new type, also improved and adapted for the most efficient search.

The metal detector has 4 programs for searching: coins, jewelry, relics and of course "All Metals". If you are a beginner and still poorly versed in setting up Safari, then choose a search program based on what place you have arrived at and what you want to look for. Walking on "all metals" without searching experience is a tin, such a cacophony of sounds will drive any novice treasure hunter crazy. Therefore, set the "coin" mode and start searching in antiquity. Coins and other antiques are perfectly detected in this mode. It is noted that once you dig a couple of coins, as you already understand what kind of signal the coins have. You can’t confuse the coin signal with anything, although no, it’s a lie - the vodka cork still gets diggers and there is still no metal detector that can say with confidence that there is a vodka cork under the coil.

An interesting feature that distinguishes Safari from other models is setting the degree of "garbage" of the search area. If you select the high garbage mode "high", then the metal detector thinks faster and better separates close-lying targets. as you know, it is this function that affects the cost of the detector - the ability to distinguish nearby targets. For example, if a coin lies next to a rusty iron, then entry-level devices will not be able to see this coin and will "give it away" to the ink. But professional models will “hook” the signal, so you won’t miss the find.

Also, the device has everything that a metal detector should have - ground adjustment, noise cancellation, sensitivity, pinpoint and other functions. By the way, note that this is very important - Safari has automatic ground adjustment, this is its plus and minus. The plus is that you don’t need to bathe - you turn on the device, it tunes itself and digs ahead. And manual tuning to the ground is for professionals, with manual tuning, the search depth is maximum (in the search area for which the device is configured). So if you like to dig like a pro, think about signals, have maximum depth, then you better buy Etrek. And Safari is for lazy people, turned it on and went to wave a club. However, he also sees coins remarkably. If you choose a metal detector purely for searching for coins, then Safari will be ideal. But if money is tight, then it’s better to take 705 Minelab, for a newbie in detecting it will be even better than Safari, because there are even fewer settings and it’s even clearer.

Diggers who use the Minelab Safari metal detector note that it is quite easy to learn, there are no incomprehensible bells and whistles, everything is quite simple even for a novice digger. Although, of course, if you compare it with the initial models of Minelab, you will have to study the instructions a little. Still, the most important thing in a metal detector is its competent setting, which will allow your detector to show maximum results on detecting. Therefore, do not be too lazy to study the instructions in order to be able to set up your device as correctly as possible.