MWF Vigor Compact

Long Range Locator · MWF

What the Vigor Compact is built for

The MWF Vigor Compact is a lightweight long-range locator designed for prospectors seeking gold, treasures, cavities, and gemstones across vast areas. It serves as a highly portable, easy-to-use directional tool within the MWF lineup, allowing users to quickly scan large open environments. By filtering out high-frequency interference, it helps operators narrow down potential target zones before moving in with a traditional pinpointing device.

Why hunters choose it

• Target Selection: Features a dedicated menu with ten distinct target modes, including gold, silver, bronze, copper, diamonds, emeralds, and cavities.
• Clear Interface: Equipped with a 3.2-inch HD color TFT screen that provides excellent visibility in both bright daylight and dark conditions.
• Smart Guidance: Utilizes an automatic guidance system with a digital compass, visual graphics, and acoustic alerts to direct the user toward the target path.
• Portability: Weighing just over a pound, its ergonomic and streamlined design ensures fatigue-free operation during extended searches.
• Customizable Alerts: Offers five levels of sound control, a vibration mode, and a silent mode for discreet hunting.

How it works

Long-range locators operate by transmitting and receiving specific frequency signals to detect the electrostatic fields of buried targets. The device uses digital frequency signal processing to lock onto the resonant frequency of the selected material, such as gold or silver. When the receiver detects a matching signal, the unit guides the operator toward the source using directional indicators. This technology is designed to survey large areas quickly, pointing the user in the general direction of potential anomalies.

In the box

• Vigor main search and control unit
• Transceiver antenna
• Anti-shock plastic case
• Electric charger
• User's guide and tutorial
• 3-year warranty card

Straight talk

Every figure you'll see on our spec panel is the manufacturer's stated maximum under ideal conditions — real-world results depend on your ground, target size and technique. Not sure this is the right machine for your terrain? Call us at 866-582-5025 and we'll tell you straight, even if the answer is a cheaper unit.