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Am looking for passenger list of the Lusitania, when sunk in May, 1915.

There must be something better than the Radio Shack detector that I
 have. Talk to me but remember I'm just begining and interested in
 buying something.

I LIVE IN OGDEN, UT. ANY INFO ON PLACES CLOSE BY TO COINSHOOT.  MY EMAIL
 IS  JDRED@PRODIGY.NET       THANK YOU
 JESSE REDDEN

Just bought a Underwater J.W. Fishers Pulse 8X trying it out for the
 first time today, at a beach by an old Civil War fort.  Anyone close
 who has one or would like to help locate stuff, drop me a line

Is Technetics still in business, I have a Technetics 9000 that I need a
 manual for.  Can anyone help??

Is Technetics still in business, I have a Technetics 9000 that I need a
 manual for.  Can anyone help??

I have a Garret, Freedom I Coin Commander which bought about 10 years
 ago.  Are there any new machines out now which have better detecting
 capabilities but still operate with the ease of operation,
 dependability, and durability?Thanks

I have a new address.  Sunday I found 73 coins and today 91. No old
 ones, tho`.    dae@fmctc.com

Looking for females interested in hunting (detecting) on weekends and
 even after work hours sometimes, in the Dallas, FW metroplex area.
 Leave message on email CAKE @ altinet.net

Are there professional treasure nunters available  who would  undertake
 a search for some gold bullion reputed to be buried at a civil war era
 plantation?  I am a geologist who has been asked to conduct the search
 but this is really not my field. The principal involved can afford to

anyone using a Whites XLT Spectrum, please give me an evaluation of
 it.  I think I will be buying one soon.
 Thank!                                         Doyle

I'm interested in purchasing a metal dectector in the 3 to 5 hundred
 dollar range but don't know what I should buy. Most of our hunting will
 be on the beach for coins and civil war relics. Any suggestions?

Had a great day of detecting.  Found my first Mercury dime - a  '42 in
 great shape.  Also found a '52D and '56D penny.  The other  coins were
 all clad but who cares, it's the thrill of the hunt.  Good hunting to
 all.    Dave

I'm now starting out in this hobby and mostly interested in beach
 combing.Anyone with info on the performance of the fisher 1235x or
 1212 please email.This Island ( Tobago) in the caribbean looks like an
 interesting place for a hunt !!!!!   Jerome

Another great day of detecting.  Didn't find much (one wheatie   and the
 rest were clad) but who cares, the worst day of detecting   is better
 than the best day of work. A note to all the new  detectorists - please
 abide by the TH'ing code of ethics.    Let's not give the hobby a bad

IWOULD LIKE TO KNOW MORE INFO ON MY GARRET DEEP SCAN DETECTOR I JUST
 BOUGHT.IT HAS 3 DISTINGUISH SETTINGS AND A NON DISCRIMINATION SETTING
 IS THIS A DECENT DETECTOR? HAVE FOUND BULLETS AND ABOUT 1.50!HELP.  ANY
 COMMENTS WELCOME.WILL THIS FIND CIVIL WAR RELICS????????????

 ANYONE WHO CAN HELP A STARTING RELIC HUNTER OUT PLEASE LEAVE ME A
 MESSAGE. THANKS . ANY INFO ON GOOD SITES TO GO DETECTING WOULD BE
 GREATLY APPRECIATED THANKS AGAIN AND HAPPY HUNTING!!!!!!

Need Help. I am looking for info a medallion found in the Atlanta area.
 The medallion is 1mm larger than a quarter. The inscription on the
 front reads "U.S. BOYS" on the top and "WORKING RESERVE" on the bottom.
 The center has an ealge with a sheild on its breast. Thanks for the

TRYING TO LOCATE ONE OF THE OLDER TESORO COENCENTRIC 8" COILS THAT WERE
 PLAIN WHITE WITH 3 FOOT CORD WITH OPEN CENTER LIGHT WEIGHT LOOP AND
 WILL WORK ON A BANDIDO 11. IF YOU HAVE ONE WOULD YOU PLEASE E MAIL TO
 ME  glyons@mail.orion.org

does any one know where i can get my hands on a pot full of celtic gold
 thankyou

does anyone know where i can get my hands on a pot full plunder thankyou

does anyone know where i can get my hands on a pot full of plunder
 thankyou

HEY OUT THERE ITS ME AGAINSTILL WAITING FOR ANY INFO GOOD OR BAD ABOUT
 MY GARRET  DEEP SCAN (PLANAR) DETECTOR? IF ANYONE CAN HELP JUST POST A
 MESSAGE HERE! THANKS!

HEY OUT THERE ITS ME AGAINSTILL WAITING FOR ANY INFO GOOD OR BAD ABOUT
 MY GARRET  DEEP SCAN (PLANAR) DETECTOR? IF ANYONE CAN HELP JUST POST A
 MESSAGE HERE! THANKS!

Hello, I live in Yakima Washington and just got my first detector. I
 went out last night to a school yard by my home and found six coins but
 was kind of bored with lost kids pocket change. I was wondering if
 anybody knew of any places here in Eastern Washington where I could try

continued..... or just some better ideas other than schoolgrounds or
 parks.  Thanks,  Jason C

I am in search of a quality metal detector that can detect
 bronz,iron,gold,and silver at depths of 12-18 inches. I am not
 experienced, but want a high quality and reliable detector.I saw a
 detector that looked like a rectangle made out of pipe instead of a

A first rate lower priced detector is the Fisher 1225-X. It is solid,
 stable,simple to use,and detects deeply with a well defined sound.

you people have to start listening to your machines. It's not the big
 signal you want, it's the whispers.

Where can i get a metal detector circuit diagram???  i wanna build one
 by myself...  thanks...  email me...

Does anyone know any good sites around West Lancashire or Southport
 areas please contact.

I'm interested in getting into metal detecting. Can anyone suggest a
 good detector under $400.00. I know nothing about metal detecting but
 I would like to learn. Can anyone suggest a good book that would help
 me, or perhaps a club in my area???  <garym@albedo.net>

traveling to south padre island, tx soon, would like any info on beach
 hunting past experiences or tips.  using fisher cz6.  happy hunting!

I have been detecting for 15 yrs mostly in western mass have tons of
 storys and tons of relics and change dateing back to 1796 I use two
 detectors Whites 6000pro.& classic 3 you dont miss much that way!

STILL WORKING ON MY KIT.

I REALLY  ENJOYED THE TREASURE HUNTS AT   GRANT(SEBASTIAN), WEEKI WACKI,
 AND BUSHNELL FLORIDA!EVERYONE SHOULD SUPPORT THE FMDAC.  ONLY 23 SHOWED
 UP FOR THE BUSHNELL HUNT.THIS HUNT PROBABLY SHOULD BE HELD IN FEB.

Is this BB in use. All post are old. Whats up?

Is the Compass Electric Company, maker of Compass X-80 Challenger
 detector still in business?? I've tried to phone them but get a silly
 recording.

Seems like a lot of us need help with choosing a machine.  Someone
 should pick up the torch and give us starters a helping hand.I have
 looked for over a month and got one reply.

I am looking for advice as far as what new detector to buy.  There is
 the new garrett GTI-2000 & the Fisher CZ-7.  Which do you recommend?
 Or should I sit back and wait to see what new model Whites comes out
 with?

I AGREE, THERE SHOULD BE SOMEONE OUT THERE THAT CAN AT LEAST ANSWER  THE
 QUESTIONS OF US BEGINERS. I DID HOWEVER FIND A FEW 1-800 NUMBERS  IN
 SOME DETECTOR LINKS, THAT WERE VERY HELPFUL. TRY FISHER, OR GARRETT
 OR A AND S COMPANY.ITS ON DETECTION NET. CHRIS AT FISHER WAS FULL O

Mywife lost her 14k gold neckless in a large lot. We borrowed a whites
 coinmaster classic II but have  no manual and have never used a
 detector before. Can someone please tell me if this detector can help
 find this neckless and what to listen for , what to set it on etc. We

Honest partner required to require hidden cache. Investment required is
 US$2.5 million plus $500,000.00 deposit.References must be  furnished.
 Value of cache may exceed $20 million.E-mail for info.

Hi, I too, would appreciate location of modern circuitry for a good
 quality double coil detector. Can anyone help please.

New to detecting! My first finds in our side lawn are as follows:  2
 metal diecast mini cars, 9 pennies, 1 1963 silver dime, 1 nickle.  I'd
 say this is a good start!

Any other metal detector fans in North East PA?  What are some good
 sites for a beginner to try?  Thank you.

Any other metal detector fans in North East PA?  What are some good
 sites for a beginner to try?  Thank you.

New to detecting! My first finds in our side lawn are as follows:  2
 metal diecast mini cars, 9 pennies, 1 1963 silver dime, 1 nickle.  I'd
 say this is a good start!

Fran from Palmer:Not to many untouched spots left on northshore.Are
 thier  many out your way in the Berkshires?

I am  interested in the use of metal detectors as part of geophysics in
 archaeology, also I want to recourd what detectorists find for the sake
 of the record. Write to me on:  MNHD196@ soton.ac.uk

Looking for detecting advice for a trip to Italy.  Any info on legal
 issues and customs greatly appreciated.  Is it permissable?  Licensing?
 Fines?

Really looking forward to the sport. Would like some direction on one of
 the top detectors.   I want gold and treasure!!!!!My income tax return
 allows me a healthy  budget.So far I am just undecided

Have been detecting for about 17 years and love the hobby. I've lost
 track of my detector buddies over the years and want to know of people
 in NorthEast Ohio that want to detect. I use an old White 6000/D
 Coinmaster and it's very dependable. Anyone with questions can e-mail

Hello to all Metal Detectorists in the UK , anyone Know any good sites
 around the midlands?

I would like to get into the chat group on Sunday nights but I do not
 know how to access. Please e-mail if you can help.  Thank you Art

Civil War items sought by collector, cannon balls and shells, bullets,
 shell fuses   camp items, buttons- etc.

I just bought a Tracker IV Bounty Hunter metal detector from a store
 here in Raleigh. I would love to know where people go to search for old
 coins, etc. Is there a newsletter that will give you that kind of
 information? I am very new to this and would appreciate any help. I did

Hi! I'm looking for an ordnance detector. If you know any company names
 ; please let me know. email: arctic@nbnet.nb.ca

Just found this on the net.  Looking for info on TH'ing in Maine -
 history, old sites, etc.  Can anyone help?

I have purchased a XLT, when I take it to the beach, how should I detect
 that area? From the shore toward the water, or horizontally with the
 water? Then when I get into wet sand what setting should I set it on?
 Thanks.

What is happening with the Wilson line of detectors? Is this company
 going to   expand or fold? What is comparible or better, and I don't
 need all  the computer generated baloney. which can't actually
 discriminate  the types of artifacts we are involved with, those of

HI TO ANSWER ALL THE ENQUIRIES ABOUT WHAT DETECTOR TO GET I SUGGEST YOU
 BUY THE (MINELAB SOVEREIGN XS)  DONT LISTEN TO ANY OTHER BRAND,I SPEAK
 FROM EXPERIENCE THIS DETECTOR WILL GO FROM DRY TO WET SAND,INTO  THE
 WATER,ON ANY MINERALISED GROUND,WILL FIND COINS,GOLD,RELICS,ECT.WILL

SOVEREIGN XS BY MINELAB CAN BE GOT FROM MOST DEALERS AROUND THE WORLD
 AND NO I AM NOT A DEALER JUST A VERY HAPPY CUSTOMER THE DETECTOR HAS
 FULL DISCRIMINATION ABILITY,+ NOTCHING CONTROL,+ ALL METAL MODE + IRON
 MASKING=FINDS,GOLD,COINS ECT EVEN WHEN SITTING ON OR NEXT TO IRON SCRAP

SOVEREIGN XS BY MINELAB CAN BE GOT FROM MOST DEALERS AROUND THE WORLD
 AND NO I AM NOT A DEALER JUST A VERY HAPPY CUSTOMER THE DETECTOR HAS
 FULL DISCRIMINATION ABILITY,+ NOTCHING CONTROL,+ ALL METAL MODE + IRON
 MASKING=FINDS,GOLD,COINS ECT EVEN WHEN SITTING ON OR NEXT TO IRON SCRAP

I need advice, please. Our Cemetary Association needs a metal detector
 for the sole purpose of finding plot markers. They are all the same: a
 metal rod with a flat square metal plate welded onto the top similar to
 the head of a very large nail. The plate is about 3 inches square. Due

I am interested in locating some swimming areas or beaches in Indiana
 or surrounding states to try my luck at water hunting. Also, if anyone
 has any stories to tell about hunting along rivers please E-mail me.
 Thanks!

For Sale, WHites Eagle IISL  with manual and soft case ----> $275 or
 best offer

I have a Fisher Gold Bug 2 and I love it. I am looking for sites   to
 hunt for gold in and around Fairbanks. Can anyone help me out?

Is there any body in or close to the port Angeles area with in 30 mi
 that eather knows good places to metal detect, or would like some one
 to go with them,  I know a few good hunting grounds.

I have purchased a used Treasure Hawk made by Jetco, El Paso, TX.  I has
 some really bad soldering, perhaps a repair. Is it worth fixing?

I have been advised that Fisher makes the best all around detector.  My
 35X has worked well for me.  Found a CSA belt buckle almost downtown
 Winnsboro, SC (Buckle had been torn or cut in half, length wise.  Then
 found US buckle near Great Falls, SC.  As you know, Sherman's troops

I am looking for a detector that can detect water-bearing stratums.  Is
 there anybody selling it?

HELLO AGAIN FELLOW TH'S ITS BEEN A COUPLE OF WEEKS NOW AND I HAVENT
 GOTTEN A SINGLE BIT OF INFO ON MY GARRETT SO I TOOK IT UPON MYSELF  TO
 CALL FISHER METAL DETECTORS AND SPOKE TO A VERY INFORMATIVE REP  WHO
 GAVE ME THE INFO I NEEDED. CALL THEM UP NEWBIES ITS WORTH IT!

HELLO AGAIN FELLOW TH'S ITS BEEN A COUPLE OF WEEKS NOW AND I HAVENT
 GOTTEN A SINGLE BIT OF INFO ON MY GARRETT SO I TOOK IT UPON MYSELF  TO
 CALL FISHER METAL DETECTORS AND SPOKE TO A VERY INFORMATIVE REP  WHO
 GAVE ME THE INFO I NEEDED. CALL THEM UP NEWBIES ITS WORTH IT!