The first step in your underwater journey is to define the water depth you’ll be searching. Most detectors over $150 will have a waterproof coil and cable. Get a little deeper, say to your chest and you’ll need to think about a detector with a waterproof processor. If you plan to go “all the way …
Is there gold in your area? Searching for gold almost belongs in a class by itself, as the metal detector is just one of many tools used in seeking that precious metal. A whole different set of equipment comes into play. For the purposes of this paper, gold detecting gear refers to equipment used in …
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With lots of people, rivers and even a chance for GOLD. Metal Detecting in Northern California can be tough, use this article to find exactly where to go.
Metal detecting in rivers and streams is a whole new ballgame compared to dirt fishing on land. In my experience, you find a completely different set of treasures. There are fewer coins, but much more jewelry and dropped objects, like knives, fishing gear, and nautical hardware. If you’re really lucky, you might even find the …
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One of the best ways to get started in metal detecting is to find a friend or a club that can help guide you in the initial steps. That introduction can sometimes be unreliable and disorganized, so I will outline some fool-proof steps you can follow whether you start detecting with other people or take …
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Phase Shift and Target Identification (TID) are terms you come across early in your exploration of metal detecting technology. Here we explain what these terms mean and describe how phase shift is related to target identification. The basics of electricity tell us that running a current through a wire creates an electromagnetic field around that …
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What to Do with Your Metal Detecting Finds? OK! So, you’re back from your metal detecting adventure and you dump a few fist-fulls of coins on the table along with a bag of metallic junk. What are you going to do with all this stuff? If you need step by step instructions to learn how …
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What Metal Detecting Gear Do You Need? Strictly speaking, there are only a few things you really NEED other than your metal detector to enjoy the sport. Things like a digging tool and a pin-pointer. But you’ll have A lot more fun, and you’ll be much more comfortable and productive with the right equipment. When …
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It seems like the first question about metal detectors is – HOW DEEP. Find out How Deep a Metal Detector will detect,
Every metal detecting enthusiast remembers finding silver. Learn how and where to FIND SILVER METAL DETECTING