The Nokta Makro Simplex is one of the latest VLF metal detectors from Nokta. The same company that offers the Anfibio and Kruzer line of metal detectors. The Simplex is a very inexpensive machine that offers a lot features for its price point. The Simplex operates on a single frequency of 12kHz and is completely waterproof. It has 4 search modes, 3 audio tones, and 6 levels of sensitivity. The Simplex is getting great reviews but how well does the Nokta Makro Simplex perform in hot soil and wet sand?
This article highlights what we know so far but defines the term mineralization, how the Simplex performs under those conditions, and how it performs at the beach specifically in the wet sand. Plus, we discuss some of the shortfalls the Simplex and where someone who is interested in the Simplex can go to find more information and/or purchase one of these fine machines.
What is Hot or Mineralised Soil?
Before we jump into the Simplex we need to define what is hot or mineralised soil because this is something that plagues most VLF metal detectors and we need to understand why.
By definition hot or mineralised soil according to Google is, “the amount of magnetism in the soil due to particles in the soil having the characteristics of metal and produce a magnetic response picked up by a metal detector.” In other words, most of us who have experienced a high concentration of magnetism in the ground (usually due to a high iron concentrations) have experienced our machines acting erratic and unstable.
For those who have never experienced this phenomenon, you will think something is terribly wrong with your machine because no matter what setting you try and adjust, the machine won’t settle down enough to be usable. In this situation, there really isn’t much you can do except move away from the area and re-tune your machine or completely abandon your VLF machine altogether and break out a pulse induction machine. However, the Simplex seems to offer better stability in these conditions where most VLF machines don’t.
The Simplex Appears to Perform Well in Mildly Hot Soil.
What I have seen so far is that the Nokta Makro Simplex is not going to be a VLF machine that is going preform well is highly mineralized or hot soil but it does handle some mild concentrations of hot soil fairly well. I just watched a video today of our friend BirdDog plucking out bullets from a patch of mineralized soil that he claims gives all the other VLF machines he has ever tried problems. But the Simplex seems to be a little different and it hit hard on civil war bullets with good VDI numbers in his video linked below. See for yourself and if you like the video please give it like and subscribe to his channel.
I do believe however, that the Simplex will still run into problems in “very” hot soil especially the red dirt down in places like Virginia. However, from what I see in the video, Nokta has figured out something with the Simplex that gives it the upper hand over most VLF metal detectors in mild to moderate minerialization. To be honest, the more I see, the more I like the Simplex. But how does it do at the beach over wet sand? Coming up next…
How Well Does The Simplex Perform on The Beach?
Surprisingly the Simplex does really well at the the beach and over wet sand. Most VLF machines don’t do well at all over wet sand. I just watched a comparison video where the Minelab Vanquish was tested against the Simplex on the beach over wet sand. Both machines are impressive but you already kind of knew the the multi-frequency Vanquish would do well but I never expected to see what I saw with the Simplex over wet sand.
I’ll admit up front that I was really expecting the Simplex to under preform over wet sand. Most VLF machines have problems over wet sand so why would this machine be any different? Well I was wrong. The results were pretty amazing. Both machines did exceptionally well during each test. I’ve linked 757 Beach Hunter’s video below so you can see the tests for yourself. If you haven’t considered buying a Simplex for the beach this video might change your mind. If you like his video, please consider giving it a like and subscribe to his channel.
Are There Any Shortfalls of The Simplex?
Despite the performance in mild mineralization and over wet sand, the Simplex does have some limitations to consider. For instance, the Simplex is somewhat configurable and offers several features that most entry level machines don’t come close to offering. But if you are one of those enthusiasts who enjoy tweaking tones and adjusting separation speeds, this machine doesn’t have those features. But the Simplex does offer notch filtering, and 6 levels of sensitivity but you only have 3 tones that can’t be changed from what I can tell. For most users, 3 tones is plenty but for those who like to adjust tone frequencies, you will be a little disappointed. But then again, its an entry level machine.
Overall The Nokta Makro Simplex is Great Machine for The Money.
If you are looking for an waterproof machine that preforms well on the beach and in mildly mineralized soil that only costs around $300, the Simplex is great machine for the money. You can’t beat the features for the price. Nokta really raised the bar on the entry level machine market. By offering a fully submersible, wireless, sturdy, and easy to use metal detector, Nokta has begun to make its mark in the metal detecting market.
Where Can You Purchase a Nokta Makro Simplex Metal Detector?
Kellyco Metal Detectors offers 2 packages:
- The Simplex+ w/Wireless Headphones Package. CLICK HERE for details.
- The Simplex+ Metal Detector Package. CLICK HERE for details.
The Simplex is getting 5.0 star reviews get yours today!
Need More Information About The Simplex?
Previously, I wrote another review of the Simplex and compared it the the Garrett Ace 400 Metal Detectors but I also go into more detail about the Simplex and provide more technical specifications. You can read that article titled, “Nokta Makro Simplex Review” by clicking HERE. Thanks for giving this article a read.
In addition, I’ve taken a look at the Minelab Vanquish and compared it to the Simplex. You can find that article by clicking HERE or the image below.
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