Description
Bounty Hunter Junior T.I.D.: The Kids Detector That Shows Its Work
The moment a kid stops randomly digging and starts predicting, "high tone and the screen says coin, I bet it is a quarter", is the moment the hobby takes. The Junior T.I.D. is built to reach that moment fast: it is the youth detector with a real visual Target-ID display, sorting finds into three categories on screen while three audio tones say the same thing out loud.
Why the Junior T.I.D.
The display adds a depth indicator too, coin-sized targets read to 6 in (15 cm), so the kid knows how far to dig before the shovel goes in. Real discrimination filters nails and bottle caps while keeping coins and jewelry live, proportional audio swells as the coil closes on the target, and the weather-resistant build shrugs off backyard treatment. Two details parents notice: it runs on two AA batteries, cheap and already in your house, unlike the 9V pairs the rest of the line eats; and there is a low-battery indicator, so the trip does not end in mystery silence. The shaft adjusts as the kid grows. When they outgrow it, the Discovery 1100 is the natural full-size step; we stock the whole ladder. Designed and made in USA.
Specifications
| Spec | Junior T.I.D. |
|---|---|
| Target ID | Visual display, 3 categories |
| Audio | 3-tone, proportional response |
| Depth | Indicator on screen; coins to 6 in (15 cm) |
| Discrimination | Yes, filters common junk |
| Power | 2 x AA with low-battery indicator |
| Build | Weather-resistant, adjustable youth shaft |
| Built | First Texas Products, USA |
What's included
- Junior T.I.D. detector, youth-size adjustable shaft with search coil
- Bounty Hunter factory warranty (First Texas Products)
History Seekers stocks the full Bounty Hunter family. Gift-shopping and unsure between the two Juniors? Call (256) 284-2247, tell us the kid's age, and we will make it easy. The story is more important than the artifact.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does T.I.D. stand for?
Target I.D.: the visual display that classifies each find into one of three categories before anyone digs.
What age fits it best?
Roughly 8 to 12. Younger kids do better with the simpler Bounty Hunter Junior; teens can go straight to a light full-size machine like the Discovery 1100. We stock all three.
Is it a real metal detector?
Completely: VLF detection, real discrimination, real target ID, from the same USA factory as the adult line, sized down.
What batteries does it take?
Two AA batteries, with a low-battery indicator. Cheaper and easier to find than the 9V cells most detectors use.
How deep does it read?
Coin-sized targets to about 6 in (15 cm), larger objects deeper.