Garrett AT Gold Waterproof Metal Detector
The Garrett AT Gold is an all terrain VLF detector tuned for gold. It runs at an 18 kHz operating frequency that lifts the response on small gold nuggets, jewelry, coins and relics, and the housing, stem and 5 inch by 8 inch DD searchcoil are submersible to 10 feet (3 m). That combination opens up creeks, washes and shallow fresh water that drier-frequency machines tend to miss. GeoWork Supply ships it with the Garrett MS-2 headphones.
A True All Metal mode gives the deepest reach and the most sensitivity on the smallest targets, while two discrimination modes and 44 levels of iron discrimination help you separate good metal from trash. The AT Gold reads targets on a 0 to 99 digital Target ID and shows discrimination and conductivity together through Graphic Target Analyzing, so you get a clear read before you dig.
Audio is a strong point. Pro Mode Audio adds proportional response and Tone Roll so you hear the size and shape of a target, Iron Audio surfaces discriminated iron and an adjustable threshold lets you hear the faintest signals. Ground handling covers tough goldfields with manual ground balance, Fast Track automatic ground balance and the Garrett Ground Balance Window that smooths out subtle soil changes.
The AT Gold weighs 3.03 lbs (1.4 kg), adjusts from 42 inches to 51 inches and runs on 4 AA batteries that are included. It suits prospecting, coin, jewelry, cache and relic hunting and shallow fresh water hunting. GeoWork Supply ships it complete and ready to assemble, with the owner's manual linked below.
What's Included:
- Garrett AT Gold detector
- 5 inch x 8 inch PROformance DD submersible searchcoil
- Garrett MS-2 headphones
- 4 AA batteries
- Owner's manual access
Features
18 kHz Tuned for Gold and Relics
The higher 18 kHz frequency raises sensitivity to small low-conductivity targets, which is what you want for tiny gold nuggets, thin jewelry and small relics. True All Metal mode then reaches for the deepest, most sensitive response.
Waterproof to 10 Feet for Fresh Water
The weatherproof housing, stem and coil submerge to 10 feet (3 m), so you can work creeks, rivers and shallow fresh water sources that often hold gold and old finds. It also stands up to dust, heat and humidity.
Digital Target ID and Graphic Target Analyzing
A 0 to 99 Target ID and a coin depth scale read out on the display, and Graphic Target Analyzing shows a target's conductivity alongside the discrimination pattern. You get a clear read on iron, gold, silver and bronze before you dig.
Pro Mode Audio and Iron Audio
Pro Mode Audio uses proportional response and Tone Roll so faint and deep targets give up more detail than a simple beep. Iron Audio lets you hear discriminated iron, and an adjustable threshold keeps the smallest signals audible.
Built for Tough Goldfield Ground
Manual ground balance, Fast Track automatic ground balance and the Garrett Ground Balance Window let the AT Gold settle over mineralized soil and hot rocks. That keeps the audio quiet so faint gold still comes through.
See the AT Gold Set Up and Used
Garrett's own walkthrough covers ground balancing and discrimination on the AT Gold so you can dial it in for your soil. Watch the instructional below.
What's Included
Included with Your Purchase:
- Garrett AT Gold detector (PN 1140680)
- 5 inch x 8 inch PROformance DD submersible searchcoil
- Garrett MS-2 headphones with volume control
- 4 AA batteries installed
- Owner's manual access online
Specifications
| Technology | VLF single frequency |
| Operating Frequency | 18 kHz |
| Search Modes | 3 (True All Metal, Discrim 1, Discrim 2) plus electronic pinpointing |
| Audio | Pro Mode Audio with Tone Roll, Iron Audio and All Metal Iron Audio |
| Target ID | Digital 0 to 99 with Graphic Target Analyzing |
| Iron Discrimination | 44 levels |
| Ground Balance | Manual and Fast Track automatic with Ground Balance Window |
| Sensitivity and Depth Adjustments | 8 |
| Audio Tone ID Levels | 3 |
| Searchcoil | 5 in x 8 in PROformance DD submersible |
| Waterproof | Submersible to 10 ft (3 m) |
| Headphones | Garrett MS-2 |
| Length | 42 in to 51 in adjustable |
| Weight | 3.03 lbs (1.4 kg) |
| Battery | 4 AA (included) |
| Warranty | 3 year limited |
FAQ
Q: Is the Garrett AT Gold waterproof?
A: Yes. The housing, stem and searchcoil are submersible to 10 feet (3 m), so it works in creeks, rivers and shallow fresh water as well as on dry land.
Q: Why does the AT Gold use an 18 kHz frequency?
A: The higher 18 kHz frequency raises sensitivity to small low-conductivity targets like tiny gold nuggets, thin jewelry and small relics, which is why it is set up for prospecting.
Q: What coil and headphones are included?
A: It ships with a 5 inch by 8 inch PROformance DD submersible searchcoil and the Garrett MS-2 headphones with volume control.
Q: Can the AT Gold be used for coins and relics too?
A: Yes. Alongside prospecting it handles coin, jewelry, cache and relic hunting, with a 0 to 99 Target ID and 44 levels of iron discrimination to sort good targets from trash.
Q: How does it handle mineralized ground?
A: Manual and Fast Track automatic ground balance plus the Ground Balance Window let it settle over hot rocks and mineralized soil so faint gold signals still come through.
Q: How is the AT Gold powered?
A: It runs on 4 AA batteries, which are included, so there is no separate charger to manage in the field.
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Warranty
Garrett backs the AT Gold with a 3 year limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.