White's Metal Detectors

White's Electronics has been in business since the 1950s. The company makes high-quality metal detectors and probes for both amateur and professional treasure hunters. Taking advantage of the latest research and development has made White's Electronics one of the major players in the field of metal detecting. Here is a quick look on White's Electronics and some of the models of White's metal detectors .

A brief history of White's Electronics

During the uranium scares of 1950, most American households either had a Geiger counter or had immediate access to one. However, most Geiger counters at that time used headphones which produced some health hazards. This led the eventual founder of the company, Ken White Sr., to try and design his own Geiger counter. Initially, he met with some resistance, but soon his Geiger counters become increasingly popular. When the fear of uranium deposits had died down, Ken White Sr. did not worry. He just changed his focus from making Geiger counters to metal detectors. The metal detector he made was a great success and it signaled the birth of one of the major players in the business of metal detectors. Today, White's Electronics is run by Ken Jr. who continues his father's legacy of creating top-of-the-line metal detectors. The company prides itself on its research and development staff. It owns several patents as proof of its dedication to innovation.

Recently, White's Electronics expanded into a multinational company. It opened White's Electronics (UK) Ltd. in the United Kingdom where it will manufacture and supply metal detectors. It also opened a support and repair hub at their factory in Inverness , Scotland .

White's metal detector models

Listed below are two of the best White's metal detectors available in the market today.

DFX E-Series Metal Detectors

These White's metal detectors combine simple use and the most advanced technology. The sleeve-and-cuff system fits comfortably and it allows minimum of stress while searching and sweeping. Each unit comes complete with nine different search programs to choose from. In addition, users can also program their own search parameters. The best feature of these White's metal detectors is their ability to use multiple frequencies at the same time. Some metals respond to 3 kHz while others respond to 15 kHz. The DFX allows users to use both frequencies simultaneously and this feature results in more hits and finds. This White's metal detector costs $1,100.

Prizm II Metal Detectors

These metal detectors are the most affordable White's metal detectors around because they only cost $250 apiece. The unit features a molded grip and the cuff-and-handle design makes using it comfortable and easy. These White's metal detectors also feature target identification to allow users to see what they are targeting without digging. Also, the entire unit's sensitivity is totally adjustable. This makes sweeping and targeting more precise and eliminates excessive digging and cratering.