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Read your metal detector’s owner’s manual first ! Take a closer look at your metal detector owner’s manual after assembling your detector. You’ll find basic instructions on how to operate the detector’s controls and valuable advice on how to use the detector’s special features to help maximize your chances of finding treasure. If your detector […]

There is no wrong method for pinpointing targets. Whatever method one finds comfortable and repeatable and successful is correct for that person. For a person with electronic pinpointing features in his detector one of the easiest methods is: Having acquired a target acceptable for recovery; To the side of the target set the coil on […]

Metal detecting site research is essential. One of the secrets to successful treasure hunting is knowing where to hunt. Try to learn as much as you can about the location you want to search, the kind of treasure you want to find and the best ways to recover it. The more prepared you are the […]

Essentially, a metal detector detects metal through the transmission and reception of very low frequency (VLF) magnetic waves. Most of today’s detectors operate on a VLF and are referred to as VLF or motion detectors. A magnetic wave is transmitted through the transmitter portion of the detector’s searchcoil, which subsequently generates an invisible, intangible magnetic […]

Metal detector batteries are definitely at the mercy of temperature. Low temperatures will drain the power from batteries quite rapidly. One may wish to remove the battery pack from the cuff assembly if so equipped and put the pack on your belt beneath your jacket or raincoat. This keeps batteries warmer and dry. In cold […]

Metal detector search coil sizes. Why are there so many ? The size of the detector search coil is very important. Each coil size is particularly suited to finding specific objects such as gold, coin, relics, or underwater targets. When deciding the size of coil to be used, you must consider three things: The nature and […]