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My old schonstedt GA52cx has seen better days and am looking at getting a new one. Anyone use the Schonstedt Spot locator? Or CST Berger Magna trac? Whatƒ??s everyone using? Seems like the GA52 is antiquated. Thanks for your thoughts


 
Posted : February 17, 2021 10:48 am
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I bought a CST last year. Biggest piece of garbage I've ever wasted money on.?ÿ


 
Posted : February 17, 2021 11:29 am
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Posted by: @dl7895

Seems like the GA52 is antiquated

I think just the opposite. It has been the standard of the industry (at least in my neck of the woods) for 30?ñ years. That tells me its still the go to magic wand.


 
Posted : February 17, 2021 1:00 pm
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Have Atlas Electronics rebuild it for $175.?ÿ Look for their ad in the survey magazines.


 
Posted : February 17, 2021 1:17 pm
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I love my Maggie.


 
Posted : February 17, 2021 1:29 pm

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The shonstedt 52 series were designed?ÿ

strong Housing

non waterproof housing ?ÿ

waterproof components

if barely cared for, they last 30 to 40 years

its the ƒ??standardƒ?

N

?ÿ


 
Posted : February 17, 2021 2:12 pm
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Maggie's were on sale a couple of years ago...I bought two of 'em.


 
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I've literally tried them all, and always go back to the trusty Schonstedt 52Cx


 
Posted : February 17, 2021 3:54 pm
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Schonstedt will refurbish them. Just had the GA-72Cd I've had for 15 years (It was already used when I got it) done for $290 and it looks brand new.


 
Posted : February 17, 2021 4:48 pm
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@cyril-turner No kidding? Im going to have to look into that. I'm using my dad's schoney from the 80's. It's all beat to hell.


 
Posted : February 17, 2021 5:03 pm