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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.

Hi Jen, I will add my 2 centavos because the more experiences you have from people the better you can visualize what to expect from snake-land. I hunt in the desert mostly and what has surprised me is that the rattlers I have come across were not in places that seemed typical. I bring that up as a reminder to always be watchful…which with detecting is easier sometimes than just hiking around because our attention is usually on the ground in front of, and around us anyway. The other thing I wanted to mention was their color can be misleading. I have seen pure black one's and many hue's of brown. Mohave greens actually have a greenish hue. You will not have much trouble identifying one as they are fairly aggressive. But I also hasten to add that it is relatively rare to come across rattlers at all, they are just as shy being around us as we are about being around them. They do not like being cornered so that is good to keep in mind. Give them room if you spot them. They are also quite beautiful in their own way. It is very interesting to observe them from whatever you consider a safe distance. Snake guards are always good for confidence and the real bonus is they are fantastic at keeping cactus spines at bay. I am sure with all the input from this endlessly talented forum, you will be ready for anything you come across. good hunting…

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...

Listen Carefully.............? Cheers to All the Herp Loving Detectorists on the Forum! Oz has way Cooler" exotic reptiles and Deadlier! GoodLuck! hearing this Diamondback w/ Muffs on Ig

Hi All What is your ultimate detecting goal? What is a dream find? Realistic answers please. Is it rare coin or the big gold nugget? For me in a goldfields i would love to find multiouncer nugget. I found bigger then ounce but not mulitouncer. Personally i would try to find some nice rare coins in Europe and look for some lost treasure in the sea with a friend. GoldEN

That is really cool!

Oh Dear,... just read trough the manual. It is still just a Deus,... no sat speed adjustment in the tracking ground balance. It is a High Frequency Deus,... but so is a Goldbug II. Everything is nice and pinpointy and oscilloscopy,... but why give the whole detecting world High Frequency Coils if you don't give them the tools to use them. Ah well,.. the French,... they build akward cars too. Pretty good wine and cheese though!

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?

I'll be heading back down next month permanently. I'm picking up a Z on my way out to supplement my gb2 and my AT pro. I'll let you know how it goes. Probably late June or July I'll start posting from the Southern Andes. Been researching Ecuador for 2 years and I am pretty confidant in my findings. The good thing is that most gold producing areas have never seen a detector and the villagers and herders are friendly and welcoming in my area of focus. My jump off point has only been visited by 3 gringos in the past several years and none of them had a machine like mine, a gb2. Many ask me why Ecuador? 1...I am tired of pinhead nuggets and trash. 2...I found more gold in one month down there than any year or two combined in the USA. 3...The USA has become a place I no longer enjoy living. 4...I fell in love with the rural people and their culture. Off to another adventure. Teddy

I don't think I could sit there pondering before finding out how big that monster is...? Welcome to the forum, Will!

Yeah, I thought the thread was about digging picks so added a little to the title. I am content with what the manufacturers are up to in general. I don't have a favorite company, to me it is the industry as a whole. Competition is heating up - that's good. We all have different ideas about how we would run their businesses if we were them but we sometimes forget that what we want is not always what makes them money. They are after all in business. Between all of them they are moving the ball forward, just each in their own way. I just want more emphasis on ergonomics. My favorite prospecting detector? That's easy, GPZ 7000. Favorite all purpose? I am still struggling with that one.

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

My pick is the Hermit pick-medium and large...just teasing... My detector choices are currently ctx and gpz-none better that I have used. And I always bow to the mighty Klunkers opinion. fred

Not the part about being first. Where do you figure White's, Fisher, and Minelab "do not do so in real life"?

Latest is V4 will be available tonight, Tuesday night time, in Europe, so I guess Tuesday evening in the US, Midday Wednesday in AU.

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

Sounds like an excellent coil.At the moment we are using 2 x 14" elites and the 14"x9"Evo.These are our favourites of the range of flat wounds.We also had the 11"Eite.Durability wise I would go for the 14"x9"Evo,this coil is proving to be very robust and finding gold regularly.We did have to buy a heavy duty skid plate for it though as they wear quicky unlike the Elites.

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

Did you consider moving country? Was fortunate to meet Kevin Hilliar and listen his story how he found Hand of Faith.Over 27 kilos in 1980. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hand_of_Faith Been a long time and many thousands detectors around.since. Wish you a good luck.Records are there to be broken. GoldEN

Go Dale! You Mate! Cheers, Ig

Hello Steve Herschbach Right sir but that is with my friend and he dont have knowledge how to operate it . I also want to buy for my self . Gold Coins , bronze pot and bronze and gold made buddha statues at 7 to 13 feet depth. I was asking for the setting of GPZ 7000 just because i thought if this detector is useful then i wll also buy it for myself. The main problem is there are more than 60 metal detectors here with people and no detector meets our need . Now i want to have best detector for me b/c i dont want to waste my time and money. Kindly help me Sir. These are bronze pot and gold coin

It is funny this thread got started, as I was going to do the same thing due to a recent find. I run my GPZ 7000 as hot as it can be run, but I also do not chase faint surface signals most of the time when on a regular hunt for gold. However, if I find a spot that has more than a couple nuggets I get more serious about things. I found a mini-patch recently that delivered up a few nuggets. I did a bit of "scrape and detect" hunting and got a very faint but very repeatable target. It ended up being the smallest nugget I have found so far with the GPZ 7000. As far as scales you need something real accurate for tiny gold. I use digital power scales accurate to 1/10th grain (480 grains per Troy ounce). There is a good thread on scales along with pictures of a couple that I use at http://www.detectorprospector.com/forum/topic/585-how-to-weigh-gold-and-such/ Anyway, this little guy weighs 0.8 grains or about 0.05 grams and about 1mm in diameter. Pretty amazing for a largish coil. I am convinced the GPZ 7000 with a smaller coil will meet or exceed the SDC 2300 for small gold sensitivity. The downside is the GPZ also will hit some ground and hot rocks the SDC easily ignores. Still, for areas or moderate to low mineralization a GPZ with smaller coil should outperform most VLF detectors on small gold.