Tesoro Compadre Reviews, Price and Specifications
All-Purpose Land Metal Detector
Retail Price: $189.00
Number of Reviews: 3
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Specifications:
▪ Operating Frequency: 12 kHz▪ Searchcoil Type: Round concentric, hardwired
▪ Searchcoil Size: 5.75"
▪ Cable Length: Approx. 3’
▪ Audio Frequency: Approx. 630 Hz
▪ Audio : 1½” speaker & headphone jack
▪ Headphone Compatibility: ¼” stereo plug
▪ Weight: 2.2 lbs.
▪ Battery Requirement: One 9 volt DC (alkaline)
▪ Battery Life: 10 to 25 hours
▪ Optimum Temp. Range: 30° to 100° F
▪ Optimum Humidity: 0 to 75% R.H.
▪ Operating Modes: Silent Search Discriminate
▪ Lifetime Warranty
Best Detector under $500.00
Mark Meador in Texas -I found my Compadre in a Pawn Shop. I was going to let my grandson use it. After trying it out in my coin plot, I was amazed. This detector was picking up a silver dime at a depth of 8". By turning the discrimination knob I could get a good idea of what was under the coil. The markings on the face plate are pretty accurate. I now carry this detector with me everywhere I go. My Fisher CZ-5 is still my favorite detector but this little Tesoro Compadre can put a lot of the high dollar detectors to shame. With only one knob it is my recommendation for a first detector, you won't outgrow this machine in a few months.
Jan 03, 2009
18 people found Mark Meador's review helpful.
Incredible Value
Bob in Northern Missouri -I've had my new Tesoro Compadre since just before the Spring thaw this year (2008). It has proven to be an exceptional and a very professional machine. I spoke to two different authorized dealers in my region of the country and let them both know I was shopping for a Compadre. The first dealer said, "Oh, you want the cheap one!" - needless to say I didn't buy from him. The second dealer was located in S. Central Iowa, and was very professional and very helpful. He gave me great information, a very good price, including accessories, and shipped it so fast, it arrived the next day! I've been very impressed with this little machine. It is exremely sensitive to very small targets and performs great at finding coins. Depth of detection seems to be excellent as well. The Compadre is perfect as a disassembled, compact package to be carried within a backpack into a "backcountry" environment over a weekend or an extended period of time. I am currently working a very difficult (lots of scrap metal, everywhere) farm where I suspect there are one or more caches. I have permission from the land owner to come and go as I please, which is a wonderful situation. It's been many years since I've owned and used a detector, but I've owned several good machines (Garrett, Whites, etc.) dating back to the late 1960s. The Tesoro Compadre is a great machine and it comes at a great price. I truly believe you can't go wrong with a Compadre!
Sep 29, 2008
18 people found Bob's review helpful.
tersoro compadre metal detector
Ivan in Virginia USA -This metal detector has a light weight, beautiful design features, simple operational modes, good depth and outstanding discrimination settings! Additional: Day one I found this machine to be ready to work! It localized 2 quarters and penny with 40 minutes (in a very broad beach area). What a joy! My other unit is now a "back up"! This one, Tesoro Compadre - is a "keeper!"
Jul 01, 2008
14 people found Ivan's review helpful.
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