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Slow weekend. Spent about 2 1/2 hours at two old churches for a
 wheatie, a '61 penny, and finally a 1953 dimel. The wheatie and the
 dime were both less than 6 inches from the edges of driveways. It cont-
 inues to seem that people hunt the edges very well.

Been "swingin'" a loop for 28 years. Built a few, but can't compete
 with the new machines. Can't beat Garrett for performance! Best finds
 were Colonial Era silver coins. No gold coins YET! Best of luck to
 all. The best detector is your head!

Had a good day [for me], picked up and 1887 Indian head penny and a few
 other coins, looking forward to the fall and less greenery.

Does anyone have experience with 'deep' cache detectors like the Whites
 TM 808 or even more expensive types like the Accurate detector? Are
 they worth the money?  Has anyone found and large or deep treasure
 with these machines?  Thanks.

Yes, TF 900 ( enhanced TM 808) by discovery, is a very good deep search
 detector, with Auto balance and cave/metal mode.  I do not have any
 experince with accurate locators, but might try them.

I have also tried black widow and 104-B, by analog system.  I was
 impressed. 104-B ignores the mineralization, and we could achieve a
 depth of 5 meters with it. It is very similar to German made pulse star
 II.

Thanks, Sean.  I hadn't considered the Discovery 900.  I have had no
 luck with Garrett's Depth multiplier and LE/400.  The rig is very
 unstable.  Would get a reading one day and come back the next to dig
 but there was no  signal!  Needed constant retuning. Will look into the

Found my first Mercury dime in 1985 at George AFB park. Could anyone
 tell me what has happened to the base. What companies are there now,
 and can you still detect there?

I have a Whites 5000D. The battery holders are missing. Does anyone know
 how   they are configured? Possibly 8 in one holder 6 in the other?
 Thanks,  Chuck

Hello All,    I am interested in purchasing my first detector. I dont
 want to spend  over $350.00 . With so many detectors on the market and
 no exsperience  with them, which is best? Please leave your thoughts on
 a all purpose   detector you would recommend.    Thanks!!   Chris

Hello To All! ....Been a pretty successful year so far!  Found 15 Large
 Cents (oldest 1798) Two bust silver coins (1827 Dime & 1811 Half) Four
 Colonial Coins (all 1787 Connecticuts) and many various Seated and
 other type coins!! I recently found a Revelutionary "Stock Buckle" from

Had a dud of a long weekend. After 3 mornings of 2 to 3 hrs, managed
 only a 1941 quarter and 1947 dime. These were at a site thats given me
 about 100 silver coins so I always figure I can grab a few more when
 I'm desparate, although even its getting a little scarce.

To Tom Y., I assume that you're hunting the eastern part of the state.
 I grew up farther west (between Roch. and Buff.) and don't see much
 before the 1820's there. I do visit the area regularly. If you do ever
 get west of Rochester, let me know. Maybe we can hit a site or two.

To Tom Y., I assume that you're hunting the eastern part of the state.
 I grew up farther west (between Roch. and Buff.) and don't see much
 before the 1820's there. I do visit the area regularly. If you do ever
 get west of Rochester, let me know. Maybe we can hit a site or two.

To Tom Y., I assume that you're hunting the eastern part of the state.
 I grew up farther west (between Roch. and Buff.) and don't see much
 before the 1820's there. I do visit the area regularly. If you do ever
 get west of Rochester, let me know. Maybe we can hit a site or two.

hi" all im just getting started and i have been detecting on the beach.
 ive found some things and i find this very fun.good luck to all

Hi All,Just purchased a 1266-X.I am new to detecting and look forward to
 enjoying the hunt.Any tips on hunting around cellar holes would be
 appreciated.4 wheaties,1966 dime and 1966 quarter today!  I think I am
 getting used to the tones.

Interesting (disturbing) note from a recent trip to NY. Detecting is
 not allowed on state beaches or picnic areas of state parks from June
 to Labor Day. Also, you must have a permit to detect during times when
 it is allowed. Seems like a lot of legislators with nothing to do.

Does anyone know the relative value of a 1926 Australian penny found in
 my front yard 8/21/96?

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Looking for area nw ind. for a couple of beginners to start  new hobby
 love  my garrett

Looking for area nw ind. for a couple of beginners to start  new hobby
 love  my garrett

 59yo disabled male needs transportation on local digs.  Would help with
 gas, and lend my expertise gained from   years of digging.  Also want
 info on local detecting clubs.

Does anybody know if Bounty Hunter, Inc. of Tempe, AZ, in the early
 '80s, still exists somewhere in some form?  Have a machine of theirs
 that finally needs repair. Also, Frank Wells, where are you?

To Art: Art, the bounty hunter is in Texas not Az. Their phone number is
 (915)855-4206. We carry bounty hunter, but we cannot advertise them.

Looking for a Treasure Hunting group near me.  Feel free to e-mail the
 info to me at craighlr@worldnet.att.net

I'M thinking about getting a Garrett CX III is this a good choice for
 all purpose hunting. Is there any-one that knows of a better model. Can
 any one give me advice on beach hunting. Does any-one hav a CX III
 sucess story to share. Thanks

I'M looking for a metal detecting club around Vancouver Washington Can
 any-one tell me the closest one to me.

I have just come on the net and this is my 1st stop, I have a detector
 and go hunting around my local area.I would like to hear from anyone
 with the same interests.

Anyone know if the Metal Detector club is going to meet in West Seattle
 on Sunday, 9/8?    Please email.    Thanks.,      Ted

Call me old fashioned but I'm loyal to my Fisher 1260X. Have two of them
 - one now chatters steadily...will respond to treasure but struggles .
 Loose connection ? Old-detector-failure ? Recent finds: 3 knoves - one
 bone handle,one scary switchblad on Martha's Vineyard beaches..two

Sorry - so excited to find you all I didn't spell-check. Query was about
 two seeming revolutionary buckles - brass - 3 inches wide - how to
 check on authenticity ? Good hunting to all.

Hi everone ... I want to build a metaldetector by myself, does anyone
 have some plans of detectors which he could send to me??  Has anyone
 tried to make a detector - maybe you could tell me your experiences.
 Have a great day, buy  wolf

HI, any comments on the Garrett Ace Plus ? I was told it was a good
 first time detector, is this true ? also any clubs in the Tracy, San
 Jose area.  thanks.

Intersted in any clubs in North bay region Sacramento, or Foothills.
 New at hobby, and interested in old sites and or coin and relic hunts.
 Good hunting to you pros.  ken..

Just finished my 1/yr ditch the family and just go detecting weekend.
 Not so good this yr. 3 long mornings and 1 whole day gave 3 silver
 Rosies (1952, 47, 46), 2 Barber dimes (1910, 06) and 1 civil war token
 (1863) with Liberty head obv. & wreath, swords, and 'Army & Navy' rev.

Could anybody please email me some information on various metal
 detectors for the pharmaceutical industry, i.e pills.  Your help  will
 be greatly appreciated.

Hello to all MD enthusiests. Have a garret Grand Master CX, have had
 great success finding many coins. Although the silver ones are few and
 far between  . I'm curious as to the productivity of these Hot Head
 search coils, I  understand they detect up to thirty% deeper, therby

1st message got cut in half, anyway anyone with testimonials or
 endorsments   for Hot Head search coils, please respond.I'm thinking of
 buying one  with hopes of finding more silver.Ain't metal detecting
 great! bye.

found a 1969 promotional coin from ESSO one side says PROJECT IMAGE  the
 other has a picture of the ESSO tiger. this coin is about the size   of
 a half dollar.what did I find?

Would like to hear from anyone in the Quad City area. I have a Garrett
 1000 and I'm new at this hobbie. I would like to find out if there are
 any clubs in the area.

I'm looking for a circuit diagram for a basic metal locator to be used
 on non-ferrous sand beaches. The only info I can find locally is for
 old BFO types. Does anyone know where I can source a diagram for  a
 more stable type?  dougj@datacom.co.nz   type

looking for a club that meets once a month in san antonio email me with
 info thanks ...........................tom.............

detecting in england e mail seh@adsnet.net

I'm going to Arkansas in November, any suggestions on where to hunt?
 Also any suggestions on any do's and dont's?

Anyone interested in metal detecting in the North East England, North
 Yorkshire areas, looking for Roman sites artifacts, Anglo-Saxon etc.
 etc. Lets talk, autumns here, the fields are ready for searching. Know
 of any archaeological sites, you've got me interested bye 4 now. Keith

Just started, have excellent site, yet very trashy, how should I adjust
 my MD to ensure finds, don't want to miss possible jewelry and nickels.

Paul, you might need to adjust your digging. If it is a good site but
 with trash, you may need to dig everything. My last half $ was in
 trash. It had a nail and wire in with it but the poor signal was worth
 digging. Try a small loop. If you're using a Spectrum, let me know.

Hi..I'm new to this game..bought a Dtex Mark V at an auction sale and
 not sure how it is suppose to work..anybody got any ideas on where to
 find specs/manual..says it was made in Garland Texas. Also would be
 interested to know what it was worth new and if anyone has had any

Vince, Its a Spectrum XLT, the first site I went was an old park with a
 ton of trash, nearly one constant signal. I then went to a newer
 ballfield, and zero trash-I found what a nice machine I had. Clear
 signals, accurate, good learning area. I realize the best spot is

The "Gold Country Treasure Seekers" Metal Detecting club is alive and
 well. We meet in Placerville, Calif. on the 3rd Monday of the month,
 7pm, in Placerville. Call me at (916) 676-5256 or e-mail for info.
 Thanks, Mike

Paul, I've used an Eagle Spectrum 4 yrs. I'm still learning. Most op-
 tions are the same on the XLT. For that trashy park try a small loop,
 go to low on the transmit pwr, increase recovery speed, and/or reduce
 DC sens. Try these separately or in combos. Experiment and have fun.

Hello out there! Anyone detect in the Niagara Region? Been detecting for
 20+ years lots of War of 1812 stuff from this area. Interested in
 meeting other people in this area

Hi, I'm a fanatical detectorist from Lincolnshire, England.  I use an
 XLT and having great success. Last Saturday found 26 roman coins
 including a super denarius od Severus.  Best finds are a bronze age axe
 head (3500 years old) and a rare viking brooch.  Keep your coil to the

Need phone number for Sunray, need meter for minelabs sovereign

hello im new to metal detecting im looking for some one to hunt with in
 my area i have access to a house thas was built in 1801 by spaniards
 and indians but i dont want to hunt it and not know what im doing if
 theres anybody in my area who needs a hunting buddie e mail me thanks

Can someone give me an opion on the Whites surfmaster PI?  especially if
 they own one. And tell me if it has any draw  backs other than you not
 being able to discriminate. Thanks

Anyone out there located in NE Wisconsin. Just started. Thanks    Dave

Does anyone know of any websites which deal with c-Scope in particular
 the 6PSI

looking for phone#'s where I can subscribe to tH ing mags.  Can't find
 them in the book store.  Thanks !

I found a 1954 cent, in an English recreation park, at 9"!!!! It's the
 only thing I've found so far!!!! Hey Ho!!!! Did you loose it????

Hi, I'm looking for a contact in England to connect with and metal
 detect  during a vacation.  Will be willing to do same in the States.
 I use a cz 20  and hunt the ground and in the water.  Have vacation
 time available now!

Been hunting some cellar holes in western  Mass.with minimal
 success.Most have a lot of trash.Any suggestions on settings.I use a
 1266x. and have been successful for the most part outside of cellar
 holes.I would appreciate any tips on hunting trashy areas.

We are interested in Detecting for our son, would like information about
 any clubs or knowledgable persons in the Portland area that can help
 us.  E-Mail any info to me at TWorthey@wow.com  Thank You

Hi all!!  My mother is looking for a metal detecting club in/around
 Charleston, WV.  E-mail me at cmalif0@pop.uky.edu.  Thanks!!

Have you heard of MINELAB detectors?  The model SD2000 has a 5 foot
 depth range!!!   This costs approximately $4000.00 Australian

Looking for someone to hunt with in the Niagara Falls area. Call Brian
 at 905 295-3832.  Any information on good sights to hunt in the area
 would be greatly appreciated.

I am a first time buyer, I would like a prospecting, and or nugget
 detector. It needs to be fairly weather proof. Any suggestions.  Thank
 You

Charles Sitka AK  You didn't leave a e-mail address to respond to you
 at.  Would like to share info with you.  Contact me at TWorthey@wow.com

I found a 1806 largepenny,I believe it's British.On one side is a Women
 W/shield((brit))-Left hand is holding shaft-Right hand (Wheat) or
 flowers) Doe's anyone have any input.