Minelab CTX 3030 Waterproof Metal Detector
Minelab CTX 3030 Waterproof Metal Detector Face Plate
Minelab CTX 3030 Waterproof Metal Detector
Minelab CTX 3030 Waterproof Metal Detector

Minelab CTX 3030 Waterproof Metal Detector

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Minelab CTX 3030 Waterproof Metal Detector

Detailed target identification, integrated GPS, and waterproof performance for land and water detecting.

Search for coins, jewelry, and relics with the Minelab CTX 3030. Combining FBS 2 multiple-frequency technology with Smartfind 2 discrimination, this detector displays both ferrous and conductive target information to help you make informed digging decisions.

Move from parks and fields to beaches and shallow water with waterproof construction rated to 10 feet. Five factory preset search modes make getting started straightforward, while customizable settings give experienced detectorists control over target acceptance, tones, sensitivity, and separation.

Key Features & Benefits

  • FBS 2 Multiple-Frequency Technology: Transmits multiple frequencies simultaneously for versatile detecting across changing ground conditions.

  • Smartfind 2 Target Identification: Displays ferrous and conductive properties together, providing more information than a single target number.

  • Target Trace: Shows target responses as colored traces, helping you interpret closely spaced or overlapping targets.

  • Waterproof to 10 Feet: Search on land and underwater to a maximum depth of 3 meters when properly assembled and sealed.

  • 11" Double-D Smart Coil: Provides versatile coverage for everyday coin, jewelry, relic, and beach hunting.

  • Customizable Search Modes: Includes Coins, Beach, Relic, Silver, and High Trash presets, with room for additional custom modes.

  • Integrated GPS: Record find locations, mark points of interest, and track your detecting routes.

  • WM 10 Wireless Audio Module: Use the supplied wired headphones through the module without a headphone cable running directly to the detector.

  • Full-Color Backlit Display: View target information, settings, and mapping functions in one place.

  • Pinpoint Options: Normal and Sizing pinpoint modes help locate targets before recovery.

Why Choose the CTX 3030?

The CTX 3030 suits detectorists who want detailed information about what is beneath the coil. Its two-dimensional target display, adjustable discrimination, and target separation settings help you evaluate signals in challenging locations. Built-in GPS adds a practical way to document finds and return to productive ground.

Ideal Uses

  • Searching parks and yards for coins and jewelry.

  • Exploring permitted historic sites for relics.

  • Detecting freshwater shorelines and saltwater beaches.

  • Wading and submerged detecting within the 10-foot depth rating.

  • Recording find locations and routes across larger search areas.

Compatibility & Use

Use coils and accessories specifically designed for the CTX 3030. Coils from other Minelab detector families are not interchangeable.

The included KOSS UR-30 headphones and WM 10 wireless module are not waterproof. For submerged headphone use, connect compatible waterproof headphones, sold separately, directly to the detector’s waterproof headphone socket.

Before entering the water, inspect and clean the seals and ensure the battery, connectors, and caps are correctly secured according to the instruction manual.

Product Specifications

Specification Details
Brand Minelab
Model CTX 3030
SKU 3228-0101
Detection Technology FBS 2 multiple frequency
Target Identification Smartfind 2 with ferrous and conductive values
Target ID Resolution 35 ferrous Γ— 50 conductive positions
Search Modes 10 customizable modes, including 5 factory presets
Discrimination Patterns 2 per search mode
Standard Search Coil CTX 11 β€” 11" Double-D Smart Coil
Sensitivity Automatic and manual; levels 1–30
Noise Cancel Automatic and manual
Pinpoint Modes Normal and Sizing
Display Full-color LCD with adjustable backlight
GPS Functions FindPoints, WayPoints, GeoTrails, and GeoHunts
Wireless Audio Wi-Stream through WM 10 module
Power Rechargeable lithium-ion battery; alternate AA battery holder
Weight 5.20 lbs (2.36 kg), including lithium-ion battery
Adjustable Length Approximately 37"–55.3"
Waterproof Rating 10 ft (3 m), properly assembled and sealed
Warranty 3 years on control box and coil

What’s Included?

  • Minelab CTX 3030 metal detector

  • CTX 11 11" Double-D Smart Coil

  • Coil cover/skidplate and mounting hardware

  • KOSS UR-30 wired headphones

  • WM 10 wireless audio module

  • Removable headphone module

  • Rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack

  • Alternate AA battery holder β€” AA batteries not included

  • BC 10 battery charger

  • AC charging adapter and car charging accessories

  • USB cable

  • Armrest strap

  • Getting Started Guide

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the CTX 3030 fully waterproof?
The detector is waterproof to 10 feet when correctly assembled and sealed. The supplied KOSS headphones and WM 10 module are not waterproof.

Does it include wireless headphones?
It includes wired KOSS headphones and a WM 10 wireless module. Plug the headphones into the module to hear detector audio without a direct headphone cable connection to the detector.

Can I use it at saltwater beaches?
Yes. The CTX 3030 includes a Beach mode and multiple-frequency technology suited to beach detecting. Adjust settings to suit local conditions.

Can I save the locations of my finds?
Yes. Integrated GPS lets you save FindPoints and WayPoints and record your route using GeoHunt.

Does this package include extra search coils?
This package includes the standard 11" CTX coil. Additional coils are sold separately.

Search land, beaches, and shallow water with the target information and versatility of the Minelab CTX 3030.

The waterproof, all-terrain Minelab CTX 3030 is the ultimate high performance treasure detector. Discover more historical treasures with the most accurate target identification available. With a full color LCD and advanced target trace discrimination you will find more treasure, even amongst junk littered areas, in all ground conditions.

Enjoy the freedom of wireless audio with the versatility of built-in speaker and headphone options. With Minelab’s exclusive integrated GPS, you can navigate to your favorite locations and record your finds. Transfer your detecting information onto Google Maps using the XChange 2 PC application.

Minelab CTX-3030 metal detector includes the following items.

  • Minelab CTX 3030 Metal Detector with carbon fiber shaft.
  • 11" waterproof DD smart coil with coil cover/skidplate
  • USB cable
  • Coil hardware
  • Arm rest strap
  • Extra battery pack
  • Auto (car) charger
  • Battery charging station
  • Universal AC wall adapter
  • Li-ion rechargeable battery
  • Wireless headphone module
  • Removable headphone module
  • Easy-to-use getting started guide
  • UR-30 headphones (use standard or wireless)
  • Getting Started Guide
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Overview

β€˜Switch on and go’ simplicity, five preset search modes and many automatic functions make it easy for the beginner to get started. Advanced features are easily accessible at the touch of a button for the experienced treasure hunter. With the unrivaled performance of the CTX 3030 you’ll experience the future of discovery!

Key Features

Waterproof: You can go detecting anywhere with this versatile treasure detector. You have the flexibility of land and underwater detecting as the CTX 3030 is waterproof* to 10 ft (3 m)

Wireless audio: Have the freedom to detect without your headphones being attached to your detector. With the WM 10 wireless module you have the choice of using the built-in speaker, supplied headphones or your own favorite headphones

Ultimate FeCo discrimination: with ferrous (Fe) and conductivity (Co) target resolution, plus adjustable tone ID profiles, you can detect (accept) the targets you want to and ignore (reject) the rest. With target trace and target separation, you can identify multiple targets simultaneously for accurate detecting results

Full color display: The full color LCD clearly displays more target information than ever before and greatly enhances the CTX 3030’s discrimination capabilities

GPS locating: See where you have been, and where you are going, by using the map screen and navigation tool

GeoTrails show the ground that you have already covered

WayPoints mark points of interest

FindPoints mark your treasure locations

GeoHunts record your entire detecting adventure

PC mapping (with Google Maps): Upload all of your detector settings and treasure locations to your PC using the XChange 2 application. Attach photos and text to your finds, group them into categories. View the locations on Google Maps. You can also download data to your detector for re-exploring favorite areas

Quick menus (and smart functions): Quick menus give you easy access to β€˜on the go’ adjustments. Smart functions (sensitivity,noise cancel, audio, ground balance) and aΒ customizableΒ user button allow fast changes to your most used controls while detecting

Ergonomic design: The well balanced design has all the battery weight behind the armrest for comfortable detecting. The detector is fully adjustable to suit your needs

Multi-languages: You can choose from 9 different languages: English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish or Turkish


Key technologies:

FBS 2 uses multiple frequency transmission and coil-to-detector data communication to find more targets in variable ground conditions

Smartfind 2 provides digital signal processing and precision FeCo discrimination, with color target information, for the best target identification results

GPSi has very high sensitivity for accurate recording of geo locations

Wi-Stream creates very fast wireless audio with no loss of sound quality

Specifications

Application:Β Coin, Relic, Jewelry & Beach (waterproof 10ft)

Technology:Β FBS 2, Smartfind 2, GPSi, Wi-Stream

Frequency/Transmission:Β Multiple frequencies: 1.5 - 100kHz

Coil (standard):Β 11-inch waterproof Double-D smart coil

Audio Output:Β Built-in speaker, standard ΒΌ-inch non-waterproof socket, custom waterproof socket (Minelab accessory headphones only)

Headphones Supplied:Β KOSS UR30 (100 ohm) supplied with detector (non-waterproof )

Visual Display:Β Full colour LCD with backlight and adjustable brightness (1–10)

Backlight:Β Yes

Product ID:Β 88961

USB Connectivity:Β XChange 2 (via USB) compatible with Windows XP, Vista and 7

Memory:Β Settings saved automatically while detecting and remain until changed or reset

Depth Indication:Β Accurate gauge active in normal detecting and Pinpoint mode

Detect Modes:Β 10 fully customizable, including 5 preset (Coins, Beach, Relic, Silver & High Trash)

Discrimination:Β Smartfind 2TMΒ 2 dimensional colour discrimination: Ferrous 35, Conductivity 50 - 20 fully customizable discrimination patterns (2 per Search Mode)

Audio tone:Β Customisable Tone ID Profiles - 1, 2 ferrous (Fe), 2 conductive (Co), 4 Fe, 4 Co, 35 Fe, 50 Co or Combined

Audio Type:Β Normal, Long, Smooth & Pitch Hold

Ground Balance:Β Auto Compensation and Auto Ground Balance

Ground Balance Type:Β 

Trash Density:Β 

Pinpoint:Β Non-motion with modulated audio and visual crosshair on LCD, 2 modes: normal and sizing

Sensitivity Adjust:Β Auto and Manual (1–30)

Tune / Noise Cancel:Β Manual & Automatic (11 channels)

Threshold:Β Level adjustment (1–50), Pitch adjustment (1–30)

Target Volume Adjust:Β Limit & Gain (1 to 30)

Battery:Β Li-ion pack with fast charger. 12 V car adapter supplied with Standard Pack only

Low battery alert:Β Audio & visual indication.

Length:Β Min 37 in. (940 mm) – Max 55.3 in. (1405 mm)

Weight:Β 5.20 lbs (2.36 kgs) including Li-ion battery pack

Warranty:Β 3 years control box & coil

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Dave G.
Minelab CTX 3030 from High Plains Prospectors.

A while back I contacted High Plains Prospectors to inquire about the Minelab CTX 3030. I was very hesitant due to the price of the 3030 but ended up deciding to go for it. First of all the customer service was excellent, Drew with High Plains Prospectors reached out to me and answered my questions quickly. And provided a customer service experience like it should be, and how it was in the past, highly impressed and I will continue to do business with them for that reason.
Shipping was fast and well packaged.
As for the CTX 3030, I absolutely love it, and while I have a ways to go to get full benefit out of it, I do not think it is to much for a beginner as I had read from some of the reviews. I think it is a great machine that will take even experienced operators I little time to master but in no way do I think it’s too much for an amateur.

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James
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Tim a.G.S.
Impressive detector - great customer service

Being relatively new to the hobby, I do not feel qualified (yet) to post a review of this detector. It has a steep learning curve, but the more familiar I become with how it operates and what it tells you, the more impressed I am. Make no mistake - this detector tells you a LOT. It's just on you to figure out what it's saying.

So - look to other reviews about the device itself. What I can say with confidence is High Plains Prospectors has been a treat to do business with. They have proven to be very genuine, helpful, and knowledgable - and willing to answer questions as they come up after the sale. Top notch business - thanks all!

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Richard S.
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Everything came in, I was amazed at the amount of items that was in the package
I did think that a carry bag was in the items listed , but Hey Im completely satisfied.
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John M.
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Upon receiving package I'm very impressed w purchase. Receiving extra were a bonus, and hope to do business with Highland again in the future. Thanks for a smooth transaction 5star all the way. Fast shipping as described, thanks again. I'm still reading manuals and books haven't unpacked detector yet, and will update upon using the machine

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NICKIE B.

High Plains Prospectors did a great job in providing my order on time and then going even further walking me through some troubled spots I was experiencing.
I do recommend High Plains Prospectors.

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Chuck M.
Great Service

I decided to buy the CTX 3030 after owning three Garrett's in the late 60's and early 70's. While these were good and extremely simple to use I decided to get a detector that would challenge me and go deeper. After watching Gary Drayton on TV and seeing what machine he was using I figured he was using the best so I decided to go with the CTX 3030. I found High Plains Prospectors on the internet and went down to check them out. I was pleasantly surprised when I walked into the store. I could see it had a full line of products to choose from. I was greeted by Travis who operates the store. He was a great help to me in getting started on my quest to learn the detector. I went out the first time without learning much of anything. Came back in about 2 hours. Figured out that I had some work to do before the next outing. I hit the books and the next trip out was much better. I repeated that process again and a little more pleased with the results. Getting better the more I learn. I am retired so I have plenty of time especially since winter is coming on to learn more about how to operate the 3030. Again I can't say enough about the service at High Plains Prospectors.

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Bruce R.
Excellent customer service,

A great company to do business with, stands behind their advertisements, and very responsive. Would have no issues with ordering anything from them again. Thanks Travis.

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Jose H.
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The display is not working its going crazy

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