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Hot Comps LTD
Suite 14, St. Mary’s Court
Carleton Forehoe
NR9 4AL
- Full name
- Full postal address
- Email address
- Contact telephone number
- Date of birth (must confirm you are 18 or over)
- The name of the competition you wish to enter
- Confirmation that you agree to the applicable Terms & Conditions
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Postal entries are processed daily (excluding bank holidays), are processed without priority over paid entries, and are allocated ticket numbers from the same pool and sequence as paid entries. Each valid postal entry carries identical and equal odds of winning.
Where the paid entry price per ticket is lower than the typical cost of postage, the Promoter may allocate more than one ticket per valid postal entry to ensure the free entry route is not disadvantaged. The allocation method will be applied consistently.
Any entry that does not comply with the above requirements will be void.
Prizes
Draw Details
The Minelab Vanquish 540 Pro-Pack
Minelab Vanquish 540 Pro-Pack
is the top end of the new Vanquish series. With advanced technology not found in more expensive machines and turn on and go
usability combined with a lightweight, compact design, this special package contains all you need to start detecting like a pro. It is the ultimate machine for the beginner to intermediate detectorist and a serious back-up for the expert.
The Vanquish 540 Pro-Pack comes with two waterproof coils, the V8 and V12, plus Bluetooth wireless headphones, along with the advanced features of the standard 540, including a red back-light display, headphones, rain cover, arm strap, skid plate and Bluetooth aptX low-latency wireless audio, all for under £500.
Offering 3 pre-set detecting modes plus pin-point and all metal modes the Vanquish 540 will take your detecting to the next level. With additional iron bias control and 25 discrimination segments you have fine control to decide the metals you accept, while an All Metal
shortcut button lets you quickly accept everything.
Multi-IQ For All
Probably the most exciting feature of the Vanquish Series, which puts it way ahead of others in its price range (and above), is the inclusion of Minelab’s unique Multi-IQ
Simultaneous Multi-Frequency Technology, as seen in the Equinox Series which made it a real game changer in the metal detecting world and by far the best selling metal detector in 2018, 2019 and probably all-time to date.
All the Vanquish Series detectors operate on three frequencies, low, medium and high simultaneously, giving you the best of all worlds whatever you are searching for.
What sets Multi-IQ apart from other so-called multi-frequency systems is that it is true Simultaneous multi-frequency. That is you are transmitting and receiving on all supported frequencies at the same time as opposed to selecting just one frequency from a given range to use at any one time, which is probably better described as switchable frequency. Switching frequency is effectively like swapping one single frequency coil for another, without physically swapping it. With Minelab’s simultaneous multi-frequency it’s like using all your coils in one sweep of your machine.
More than that, the real intelligence of the system is that the Multi-IQ processing will collate and compare the signals from all operating frequencies, analasing the similarities and differences between them to get a clearer picture of what’s really down there. This gives you better target ID and discrimination at greater depth, and the versatility to perform in a wider range of ground types, handling mineralisation, wet sand, coke/iron occlusion, etc. That means you can find and identify targets that a single frequency will struggle with.
Easy for The Beginner, Powerful for The Pro
Now anyone can harness the unrivaled power of Multi-IQ, with easily selectable pre-set detecting modes, already set up and tested by Minelab experts. There is no need to learn the complexities of various settings, the hard work has been done for you. Turn on, select a mode, detect.
Features
- Detect Modes
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- Coin
- Relic
- Jewellery
- All Metal
- Pin-Point
- Frequencies
- Three: Low, Medium & high Simultaneously
- Noise Cancel
- Auto (19 Channels)
- Iron Bias
- High / Low
- Sensitivity Levels
- 10
- Volume Levels
- 10
- Target Tones
- 5
- Target ID Range
- -9 to 40
- Discrimination Segments
- 25
- Depth Indicator Levels
- 5
- Audio Output
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- Built-in Speaker
- 3.5mm (1/8″) Headphone Jack
- Bluetooth aptX Low-Latency Wireless
- Display
- Back-Light Mono LCD
Specification
- Weight (Including Batteries)
- 1.3kg (2.9lb)
- Length Extended
- 1450mm (57″)
- Length Collapsed
- 760mm (30″)
- Waterproofing
- Coil to 1m (3 feet)
- Operating Temperature Range
- -10°C to 40°C
- Storage Temperature Range
- -20°C to 70°C
Items Included
- Minelab Vanquish 540 Metal Detector
- Getting Started Guide
- 4 x AA NiMH Rechargeable Batteries
- V12 (12 x 9″ DD) Waterproof Search Coil
- V8 (8 x 5″ DD) Waterproof Search Coil
- Wireless Headphones
- Control Box cover
- Arm Strap
- Coil Cover
You will be allocated ticket number(s) at random when your order is confirmed and will receive the number(s) via email The total amount of entries for this competition is 359. The draw will take place on 15/02/2026 20:00 regardless of ticket sales.
To enter for free send an unenclosed postcard stating your: Full Name, Email Address, Phone Number, Full Address, Date of Birth, Competition, Answer To Competition Question. All entries must be sent to Hot Comps LTD Suite 14, St. Mary’s Court, Carleton Forehoe, NR9 4AL, and received before the close of the competition.
Please ensure you have read and agree to our terms and conditions before entering by post or online. If your entries do not comply with the terms they will not be included in the draw. Please note, you must sign up for an account before making your entry! Entries submitted without an associated account cannot be processed. You must add your billing address to your account in order for your entries to be processed.
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When do I get my number?
Your ticket number(s) will be shown as soon as your order is confirmed and will be available under ‘My Account’ and in your email confirmation.
When is the draw?
The draw for this competition will take place on 15/02/2026 20:00
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