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Hi All just to get an idea of type of gold is found in some goldfields in Queensland, Australia.Found with 2300. Flat piece has 0.8 grams and was given as a present to me from a detecting mate Ruffles. (probably as a present i didn't go with them hihi). GoldEN

My goals are to completely wear out my jeep, invest tens of thousands of dollars in detecting technology that I haven't got the patience to use, freeze my @$$ off in the winter, bake myself to medium rare in the summer, be the worlds foremost expert on the social-economic impact of square nails, be the first to discover that I am not the first to discover something and meet a whole gob of darned good folks I have succeeded beyond my wildest expectations

GMT Pin-Pointer I modified my GMT to fold down and hang on my pack belt. It works quite well with my GPZ 7000 with the monster 19” coil. If you lay the two detectors close together and manually tune the 7000 you will find a few relatively quiet EMI null frequencies. I normally run at frequency 22. When in use I lay the 19” coil behind me or far to side of the dig site to further minimize the interference. The GMT works well in the compacted length. It will still telescope out to full length for extended hunting in nail patches. Have a good day, Chet

My wife and I have found over 60 gold rings on one holiday. A half sovereign on the gold fields, a sovereign on a old race track(now a farm paddock). A heap of silver and copper coins from old schools and churches as well as plenty of spending money in current coins. 19 Oz in a morning and pushed to over 26 Oz after lunch. A few good virgin patches exceeding a Kilo. My ULTIMATE GOAL is finding my next nugget.

The worlds first meteorite with visible gold running all through it !!!

I have to say I am pretty content with what I have found over the years with a metal detector. Lots of great finds, lots of great adventure! I have never found a gold coin yet and would like to do that. On be other hand it can't be too much a priority for me as I keep chasing gold nuggets instead. I enjoy wandering around in the wilderness by myself. The nuggets are just a sort of bonus that happens in the process. My answers not too long ago may have been different, but when put the the question right now, all I really want to do is remain in good health and doing this for as long as possible. I wish the same for you and everyone else!

Well, I spent the weekend in Arizona representing the ICMJ Prospecting and Mining Journal at the GPAA's gold show. For those of you who have never attended one of these shows, they can be fun and lots of people to talk with and new stuff to see. I'd guess around 1500 people attended over the two days the show was there. There are all different types of people who range in experience from old hands to rank beginners. I always end up visiting with a lot of different folks - this show was like it was Chicken, AK week in Phoenix. I must have had half a dozen people come by that wanted to talk about Chicken, including a guy who has spent a lot of time dredging on the south Fork and had a bunch of pictures of his gold. Additionally, there was another guy and his wife who own a bunch of patented ground up there and then also Mike Busby and his wife Lou, they specifically said to say "Hi" to Steve. I visited with most of the folks I usually see in AZ, however there were a few missing like Rob Allison and Mr. Barry "Clay Diggings". Lots of interesting prospecting discussions though and nice to see everyone. To give forum members a feel for the event, here are some pictures I took: The GPAA offers free panning lessons to anyone who wants to try - You pay like $2.50 to pan and they give you a free snuffer bottle to collect your gold. Sometimes there were 40 people around these tubs. My booth was across the way from them. They sprinkled gold in every once in a while, and when they did there was a mad rush, kind of like when the plant fish in the local lakes. Steve was there if only in spirit. The American Mining Rights folks were there. As were loads of vendors. This is Jim McCollough's booth - he represents Whites Electronics. Minelab was well represented by many dealers. There was even a rare detector not yet available to the public on display to be seen. There were even fabulous gold gettin' Gizmos aplenty - this is the gold claw pan, a new gold pan design, and the first pan I have ever seen offered in clear transparent plastic. Maybe it was actually transparent aluminum - I didn't look that closely. And of course the ICMJ was there giving away free magazine samples and taking subscriptions for anyone who wanted to sign up. My father went with me and sat in the booth. Next week the show moves to Puyallup, WA in the Seattle area, so I will be up there representing the magazine at the show. If you are in the Seattle area, its well worth coming by.

Ok I just hit one of my goals. I found my 1000th nugget for a single season. Hard to believe but it's true. I will go for a higher goal next year.

Hi All, All with with Gpx5000 and 8 inch coil: All couple grams: Enjoy GoldEN

Egads MP! This forum has some of the best detectorists on this planet and a fella that somehow keeps it on track and organized so a perusal of the well organized archives would answer all of those questions. Be warned- you will find strong opinions all over the map on any one topic but the ones that are the most important are mine.

My goal is to be the first person to detect on Mars, but if I only make it as far as the land downunder I'll be happy. ?

Fisher CZ and White's DFX/V3 all simultaneously transmit & receive 2 (or 3) frequencies at the same time, and use continuous-time (so-called frequency domain) demodulators. What I call "Concurrent MultiFrequency," or CMF. Minelab BBS/FBS/FBS2 all sequentially transmit & receive 2 frequencies, and use discrete-time demodulators. What I call "Sequential MultiFrequency," or SMF.

When is the V5 coming out? ?

My goal would be to get through this year again, even if we don't find as much as we did last year, but still have a good year. cheers. Mike.

Hello Finally the big rains and snows are slowing down, so my partner and I decided to hit the hills. we tried a patch of ground in the thick manzanita between 2 sets of old hillside diggings. we were able to hit our own patch. Awhile back I let my partner use my Gold Racer and I havent been able to get her to give it back. ive been using the Racer 2 which is also a great gold detector. today we made a bet who could find the most. if I won then I would get to use goldracer next time. But I lost to my partner on the gold racer with her skills again. So I will still be on the Racer2. Good luck

Went for a drive down the Feather River Canyon yesterday. Beautiful day, lots of water everywhere. With lots of water, comes lots of bugs. As the sun was starting to set, the mosquitoes and buffalo gnats were horrendous. So make sure bug repellant is in your bag. Lots of water made for a good scouring of the riverways. Should make for a good prospecting and detecting season.

Hi all like clean shiny colour. Keep some small ones in acid bath for a couple weeks.: GoldEN

Not in a VLF, the "ground zone" (ferrite) is a pure magnetic response (no eddy response) and has a 0° phase shift. Everything from there up to 90° represents ferrous content (includes some amount of magnetic response), and from 90° to 180° represents non-ferrous. By definition, there are no eddy targets in the "ground zone." A traditional PI is different, as it doesn't give a reactive response. The "ground zone" is usually a GB point set for magnetically viscous material, which can mimic a certain eddy response. There seems to be some confusion over whether you're describing a VLF or PI.

OK, but you are asking detailed opinions about a detector none of us have ever seen and employing a technology that the engineer wont go into exact detail about (for good reason to protect proprietary information). I guess the only answer that can be offered for sure is that we will have to wait and see.

I'm hoping to do the same thing with the XP Deus once we get the V4 coils. That thing will weigh almost nothing with no control box to add weight and bulk.

Short term = - crack the gram mark (thought I had yesterday but it was .94). - average at least 1 good days detecting a week for the year. Medium term = - crack the ounce mark. - recoup the cost of the Z and SDC by Christmas this year with gold finds. Long term = - stay healthy enough to continue detecting. - find a virgin reef - even just a little one. Would be very cool to work it from go-to-wo. - previously I would have said to "make a living from detecting" but as with all things if you make your hobby your job sometimes the shine wears off. Happy to leave it as a significant (obsessive, all encompassing ) pastime. Great question GoldEn

Mine has a little missing in the middle. From southern calif.

To stay healthy and fit enough so I can continue to chase the mellow yellow. Cheers Dave

I'd like to find enough gold to cover the cost of all my prospecting gear. I wouldn't mind if there was a bit left over as a bonus. Rowdy

To find as much gold possible.

Am new here, but love digging the old cans, specialize in pre WWII trash, mostly Beer but also other tins... One man's trash is another man's treasure! Enjoy!

I visited a mate in Bunbury recently, he had one and I tried it coupled to the Zed with the 19" coil but only for a few minutes. I was impressed enough to leave $365 with him, the Prospectors Pick being closed at the time. My first trip out will be mid April for about a month, I'll give a rundown on it when I return.

every time I set a goal...after I meet the goal I just want more and bigger. However, I would like to find a new fall Pallasite type meteorite. And a 3 plus oz nugget... fred

Yeah, for me I am very contented with my past detecting experiences, it is a magic journey and a privilege to be part of the "electronic gold rush". But...........................score a 100oz plus piece in the future................

I'm set on finding a 1-pounder someday. It's a tall order, but I know a few prospectors that have done it in the areas that I hunt so I know it can be done. And if I have to dig up a few ouncers in the process I guess I will...

Springs Here! Please be Careful on Sun warming area's Both You and Your Dogs! There is a Poisonous snake vaccine available ask your vet! For those w/experience in "Rattler Country" the "rattlin in the video is definitely on the quieter" and deadlier! (hard to pickup while detecting") side of what you hear in the field....there is also med.- loud. and even ragin' buzz saw Louder Crotalus' in the American Bush! Post any USA or OZ reptile encounters during Gold hunts

Does anyone need a prospecting partner anywhere in Arizona, Nevada or California this week? I've got Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. My detectors are loaded. I just need to travel from Southern California. The weather is going to be great in Rye Patch or ... PM me if you have a proposal. Mitchel

I wont mention the brand for fears of any bias against the manufacturer. This is one for the tech heads on here, what does the following quote mean to you, is there any substance in it? Now here is one for the nugget hunters on here, how does this compare to existing top of the line gold detectors?

Well that solves that so, lesson learned the Ruskies are full of it

That is really cool!

How do AKA "single frequency units include the "ground zone" in their detection range that other companies eliminate" and how does this make them superior?

The best nugget detector is the one I don't have. The best coin detector is the one I have in my hand when I find my first gold coin. On a relic detector, one relic don't hunt another relic. The best of any is the one you can afford at that time in your life. Chuck

To be clear, people confuse possible maximum raw depth with attainable results in the field. Air tests basically tell you what is theoretically possible, and in soil or sand with essentially no magnetic or conductive mineral content these theoretical maximums can be attained. Some people still use old fashioned 100 kHz TR detectors from the 70's as a "secret weapon" in certain Florida white sand situations. It really is all about how you eliminate the ground while still attempting to get the theoretical max air test depth. All ground elimination systems work via some sort of subtractive method. In general, the more ground signal you eliminate, the more adverse the effect on a broader range of desirable targets. One ground elimination method may eliminate certain targets another ground elimination method reveals. The GPZ 7000 does not in theory "go deeper" than a GPX 5000. There are nuggets a GPX sees just fine with its ground elimination method. The GPZ will find them no deeper. However, there are nuggets that the GPX has a hard time seeing that a GPZ will detect much better due to a different ground elimination method being employed. The GPZ therefore appears to detect these nuggets deeper than the GPX. In reality the GPX detects them also. But then it applies a type of ground elimination that ignores the nuggets along with the type of ground it is ignoring. Is the GPZ going deeper, or is it just not as blind to certain targets? Does it matter which is which from a practical perspective? This is why I assert max depth has been attained, yet we do on occasion get detectors that appear to go deeper. It is an illusion. If detector A can't find a coin in the middle of a bunch of nails, and detector B can, which detector is going deeper? Surely the one that can find the target, right? In reality detector B just uses a method to reveal a target that detector A also detects but cannot report with its processing method. There are almost always trades to be made. Detector B succeeds by using a very fast filtering method that chops off signals quickly. This helps it separate adjacent targets. Detector A uses a slow filter, but this allows it to enhance faint deep signals to get better raw depth and so it hits deep targets detector B misses. So back to the original question. Is it possible this company (AKA for those not into mystery) is using a method that reveals some targets not seen as well by detectors employing different methods? I would be surprised if that were not the case. Most detectors are good at some things and not as good at others, which is why I own several. Am I ready to ditch everything else and get one? No. There will be limitations. There always are. If you think however they are doing something really different just based on the claims made, I am not seeing it.

HI all Was detecting with couple of friend and it was not my day.I couldn't get not even smallest nugget. Nothing.Zilch. That is quite rare for me cos on my detecting trips i rarely come home without at lest couple little ones. Well got this huge signal and here it is. Was on a surface between all other rubbish. I touch it with a pick but happy with a find.: GoldEN

I too still dream of finding that really big nugget, this dream was initially just finding one, now I have all the steps just prior to finding it memorized...eg: initial broad signal, at least a foot down, I lift a full shovel of dirt that's really HEAVY....I sit next to it for a few minutes before uncovering it so I can let my mind run wild with all the possibilities and finally, I remove a bit of dirt from just a corner of the target and it gleams yellow in the sun......

My wishes and wants always change. I can't say I want a multi ouncer, as that's been met. I am looking at a multi pound nugget. No host rock just gold. I know of seven pieces found withing a few miles of an area I hunt. These areas are both to the north and to the south. I have a chance. Might also like to make a real living at detecting, not just supplemental. Ether way I go I really just want to put on the headphones and hear my 7000 sing to me. I think the fresh air and a minelab opera it's the best. Fallow that with I few pints of porter and I'm in heaven! Good times John

Rye Patch here I come! Zed 19 is ready! I'm going to areas hit hard by Zed 14s and everything that came before them.

Interesting design but like the others said carbon fiber would be better .

Why would one need to use a harness? Those coils aren't that heavy? lol jk Chris

I have been looking for a harness for a while for my CTX(1 session so far) and my Deepstar (not tested yet )Chest mounted i found the LOWEPRO : https://www.parkcameras.com/p/9360560H/straps/lowepro/sf-technical-harness-black?utm_source=googlebase&utm_medium=pricecomp&utm_campaign=GoogleShopping&gclid=Cj0KEQjwhpnGBRDKpY-My9rdutABEiQAWNcslP1y1qrz_LSuLvYr5F_0WtD_mOLdxAD0HT8-P3D0-hUaAoXM8P8HAQ I Bought because i can see the CTX is pretty heavy to move i bought the top part brand new and the lower part 2nd hand but cheap and like new found a bungee on my way to work cut the bungee to the right size and use the adjustable straps from the harness to secure the machine.i tested it 3h30 without problem......jus my 2 cents but once i found more gold i will think about other system...... RR

Well, sounds like the 14 kHz runs more like the 18 khz on the old coils, which is not a total surprise. These new coils are made to be hot, and basically pick up where the existing coils leave off. There is no doubt the intent here was for XP to tap into the huge prospecting market worldwide. People will have to keep hoping for a true multifrequency coil option someday. I am sure after this experience however any such coil or others that are planned will be tightly kept secrets until actual release.

That's funny--- I was just talking of using an old Bowflex spar in a similar manner-- I think i would rather use the carbon fiber than the SS. Another thing is the weather may make it unbearable when it is hot out.... It is close to the idea i was thinking of--- but no SS and the hipstick I am so used to is missing. I hope they do well with it... I have to build a new one since mine was stolen...grrr..

Not a snake, but a Bungarra. This bugger sneaks into my room if I leave the door open looking for a feed or stuff to steal. He's an old boy about 6 foot long, and if I am laying on my bed his tail is at the foot of the bed and his head is at the top end looking up at me. I can hand feed him and have only been bitten once and that was only because he couldn't tell where the chicken ended and the hand started..my fault not his. If the door is shut he will climb the fly screen until I let him in. Every now and then he will do a snatch and run from my dirty washing basket or anything I've left laying on the floor. So far he's nicked 3 Tee shirts, 1 and a 1/2 pairs of thongs, 2 pairs of shorts, a fork and a tea spoon and a perfectly good pair of underpants. I haven't seen him for about a month now, I have my suspicions the local aboriginals have visited while I was out and have now eaten him.

We've had 400mil of rain over Jan/Feb so ground water is every where. Every puddle has a bazzilion frogs in it so the snakes are having a feast. If I don't see at least one or 2 snakes a day I'm not looking hard enough. Last week I was searching for something in a box stored under my bed. Pulled the box out and spotted a snake skin. He'd used the bed leg to help him shed. Looked like a decent sized Mulga snake. Slept on the tray of my ute that night and dismantled my room the next day. Couldn't find the bugger anywhere, hopefully long gone.

Here is another tip for weighing small gold. Unless you are using analytic scales most scales are least accurate when weighing near their lower limit. It is best to put a small weight on the scales, like a 1 gram weight, and then weigh the tiny piece along with the weight to see what the tiny nugget weighs. In other words trying to weigh a 0.2 gram nugget by itself will generally not be accurate with most scales especially when they usually have an error of plus or minus 0.1 gram. Using a 1 gram weight and then adding the nugget to get 1.2 grams will usually end up with a more accurate result.