Steve Herschbach

relics1864 Published on Nov 25, 2018 Running through the Nokta Anfibio 19 and some thoughts on it. relics1864 Published on Nov 26, 2018 Nokta Anfibio 19 detector with 7 inch concentric

I rarely use any single frequencies. Single frequency as fallback for the worst EMI has been mentioned often. I have also found single frequency operation to help in severe ground by mellowing the responses to both the ground and hot rocks as compared to Multi.

The CZ-3D and CZ-21 have always puzzled me. I figured job one after getting Dave Johnson on board would have been a digital redesign of the CZ into a waterproof housing that more resembles the F44. Replace the CZ3D and CZ21 with one lighter weight model waterproof to ten feet. Dave designed the original, so you would think this would be a reasonable goal, especially with the CZ being an old analog design both expensive and difficult to manufacture. I always liked the CZ. Details here Fisher CZ-3D metal detector Fisher CZ-21 metal detector

Traffic on this website is increasing so I don’t think it is as simple as people leaving forums for social media. There simply are more venues these days and traffic has been fragmenting between them. It’s called competition and some old forums got complacent. The main thing is the old forums are no longer the only game in town, yet I bet their banner fees have never gone down. It is all about eyeballs per dollar and they must not be cost effective / price competitive in today’s environment. Google Ads pay the bills here, so I am not quite working for free. The hourly wage is nothing to brag about however!

You guys need to read the original post. You don’t actually apply here on this thread. If you do, you will get no results, especially since the thread is five years old.

Metal detector purchasing boils down to: "What do you want to use it for?" and "What is your budget?" It sounds like you want a general purpose (coins, jewelry, relics) type detector - the most popular type. Saltwater detecting and gold nugget prospecting are more technical types of detecting that have models more specific to just those tasks, but they also tend to not be so good at general purpose detecting. You can use a general purpose detector for beach and nugget detecting also though the results will vary depending on the model. The following brands have been around and have proven service capability for those that live in the U.S. In other words, pretty safe bets. I have taken the liberty of listing a mid-range model for each brand for you to consider. XP is kind of a one trick pony so I listed their Deus model as the default but more expensive option. I have linked to manufacturer product pages for you. Ignore the MSRP prices you see as most dealers discount below that. That being the case I have added internet discount pricing for reference. Bounty Hunter (First Texas) - Land Ranger Pro $287 Fisher (First Texas) - F70 $449 Garrett - AT Pro (waterproof) $552 Minelab - Equinox 600 (waterproof) $649 Nokta/Makro - Makro Kruzer 14 (waterproof) $649 Teknetics (First Texas) - Patriot $399 (same detector as F70 above) White's - MX7 $549 XP - Deus $799 Given so little information I am just taking a stab in the dark here and suggesting a list of affordable "safe choices". I can do just fine with any of these models for general purpose detecting. At the least it weeds the field down and gives you someplace to start without breaking the bank. Hooking up with a club is a good way to see what other people use and maybe a chance to handle a few and so Gary's advice above is excellent. In addition to my reviews mentioned before, check out the Reference Library for lots of great free information.

The Fisher F19 is basically an upgraded Gold Bug Pro and it does include a volume control. It can still be found for as low a price as any of the Gold Bugs at a couple vendors. There was a clearance special a while back with a dramatic price drop from $699 to $449. The F19 is easily the better buy for people who can find them at the $449 price. F19 Owner's Manual page 19: Volume Use or to adjust the volume setting when the VOLUME menu option is highlighted. The default volume setting is 7. Press to increase speaker volume. Maximum volume is at setting 20. Press to lower speaker volume. The minimum volume setting is 0, no sound. With volume set to 0, the Target-ID and Depth Bar Graph will function as normal, but the detector will not emit a sound when targets are detected. The overload volume signal will always sound off in the event of signal overload, even with the volume set to 0. Because the F19™ is so sensitive to even the smallest iron targets, the detector incorporates FeTone™, Adjustable Iron Audio, a feature to reduce the volume of iron targets to minimize user fatigue. Volume settings 10 - 20 are available to control the volume level of iron targets. As you increase volume from 10 to 20, iron-volume changes from silent to maximum. Note that, depending on the V-BREAK® setting, iron targets may induce V.C.O. tones; in this case, the V.C.O. tones in the iron range (ID 1 - 39) will also have the same reduced volume. At each of the 10 - 20 volume settings, nonferrous target response is maximum volume. Volume control applies only to motion target detection. Volume changes do not affect Pinpoint volume. Fisher F19 Information Page

Apparently Minelab was having a social media contest that just ended. Winners who posted Equinox finds on social media were eligible for a couple Equinox accessory packages including coils. Kind of after the fact but if you are interested in seeing who won and what their finds were then visit the Minelab website.

"Looking to rent/hire a metal detector? Why not find a metal detecting specialist who can help you find what you thought was lost forever. By contacting one of the metal detecting specialists on The Ring Finders Directory, you will have a much greater chance of success in finding your lost item. We specialize in finding lost rings, watches, pendants (all jewelry) also cell phone & keys. Lost at beaches, parks, lakes and yards. Check your town & city for a metal detecting specialist near you. Your Ring has a story attached to it… that story ends when you lose it! You now have a chance to continue that story by hiring a metal detecting specialist to find your lost ring! Please Note: Beaches and public area jobs are high priority…(time is critical) the sooner a metal detecting specialist can search for your lost item the better your chances of recovery. Our goal here at The Ring Finders is to offer you a second chance to find what you thought was lost forever." Visit the website

"The Portable Antiquities Scheme's database holds records of archaeological finds discovered by members of the public. These are found while carrying out a wide range of activities including metal-detecting. Our first record was made in 1998, the half-million mark was reached in March 2010, and our millionth object, a Roman coin from the Seaton hoard, was recorded in September 2014. Our database is easy to search, and your search results can be filtered to find just the data you want. You can find tips on searching the database here. Our records are available with differing levels of information, depending on your user account. The Scheme is very willing to give research access to researchers who register with us for higher-level access. An ever increasing body of research is now being conducted on our collated data, enabling some very high-calibre work with great success in obtaining AHRC and other sources of funding. We do not record details of objects found by professional archaeologists (details of these can be found by contacting your local Historic Environment Record) but we do occasionally incorporate data recorded by other institutions. In March 2010 we added the records of the Oxford University Celtic Coin Index (CCI- prefix) and Cardiff University's Iron Age and Roman coins of Wales project (IARCW- prefix). These records complement the data that the Scheme collects itself, but the information has been imported from a different data model, so images and inscriptions are not always available. We do not have access to the objects to improve this situation. Most of our images are available under a CC-BY licence. We encourage people to use our data and images as widely as possible. Enjoy!" Visit the website

Large VLF coils are usually a poor seller / risky proposition, so I think retailers got caught short ordering too few of these initially.

Good going with the gold claim Peg, and best of luck to you in Florida this winter

Tough crowd! Since it was mentioned I went ahead and added the latest internet prices for reference since MSRP really is a joke. Fisher would do well to drop the MSRP prices on the their website at least since a casual observer might be put off. The internet prices are more or less accurate as of today but if reading this in the future do double check pricing as I can’t keep up with the changes. I upgraded the photos and reformatted it all for smaller screens. I also added links to the new Metal Detector Database entries for each model. These are the most popular Fisher models. I left out utility and oddball specialty models.

You nailed it in the second part of your statement. Because it is not a matter of using the technology over time and learning to appreciate it. I have used wireless coils and simply disagree there is any benefit to them at all - for me and my purposes. I see them as a net negative to be avoided. I also fully appreciate that you think there are advantages to be had - for you and your purposes. It is not a moral question, a right or wrong thing, an argument to be won. It is personal preference, and I prefer wired coils. You prefer wireless. It’s that simple. If I want to buy multiple detectors I will buy them. I don’t want to buy another detector when all I need is another coil. I don’t accept that just because some companies overcharge for wired coils that the price issue is moot. Standard size wired coils should sell for under $200 and larger than 11” sizes between $200 and $300.

I wonder what the true failure rates were on the CTX? There would be manufacturer defect stuff like a bad o-ring. And there would also be operator error stuff. I am sure most CTX units that got used in the water never never leaked but beyond that it is hard to get a handle on. There are lots of examples on the forums that leaks do happen, no question about that. I am sorry yours was one of them.

Handheld Underwater Metal Detectors Assessment Report - February 2014 FOREWORD The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) established the System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER) Program to assist emergency responders making procurement decisions. Located within the Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) of DHS, the SAVER Program conducts objective assessments and validations on commercially available equipment and systems, and develops knowledge products that provide relevant equipment information to the emergency responder community. The SAVER Program mission includes: Conducting impartial, practitioner-relevant, operationally oriented assessments and validations of emergency response equipment; and Providing information, in the form of knowledge products, that enables decision-makers and responders to better select, procure, use, and maintain emergency response equipment. SAVER Program knowledge products provide information on equipment that falls under the categories listed in the DHS Authorized Equipment List (AEL), focusing primarily on two main questions for the responder community: “What equipment is available?” and “How does it perform?” These knowledge products are shared nationally with the responder community, providing a life- and cost-saving asset to DHS, as well as to Federal, state, and local responders. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Handheld underwater metal detectors assist public safety divers with locating metallic objects underwater by providing visual, audible, and/or vibration alerts when these objects are detected. In August 2013, the System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER) Program conducted an operationally oriented assessment of handheld underwater metal detectors. Eight handheld underwater metal detectors were assessed by public safety divers. The criteria and scenarios used in this assessment were derived from the results of a focus group of public safety divers with experience using handheld underwater metal detectors. The assessment addressed 18 evaluation criteria in four SAVER categories: Capability, Deployability, Maintainability, and Usability. MODELS EVALUATED JW Fishers Mfg. Inc. – Pulse 8X Garrett Electronics Inc. – Sea Hunter™ Mark II Fisher® Research Labs – CZ-21 QuickSilver Aquascan International Ltd. – Aquapulse 1B Minelab Americas Inc. – Excalibur II Tesoro Electronics Inc. – Tiger Shark White’s Electronics Inc. – Surf PI Dual Field Kellyco Metal Detectors – Viper Hybrid Trident Download the full pdf report here

From the Fisher metal detector website: GOLD & TREASURE METAL DETECTORS FISHER "F" SERIES MULTI-PURPOSE VISUAL & AUDIO TARGET ID DETECTORS Fisher F44 - The Ultimate Weatherproof Multi-Purpose Metal Detector. Fisher F44 metal detector MSRP $399.00 Internet Price $309.00 Details here Fisher F44 control panel Fisher F22 - Weatherproof All-Purpose Metal Detector. Fisher F22 metal detector MSRP $289.00 Internet Price $209.00 Details here Fisher F22 control panel Fisher F11 - Great All-Purpose Metal Detector. Fisher F11 metal detector MSRP $199.00 Internet Price $159.00 Details here Fisher F11 control panel Fisher F75+ - The F75+ is an American Made, high-performance multi-purpose professional metal detector. The F75+ was built off the proven F75 platform, all the legendary features you've come to know and trust from the F75, plus an added Boost Mode for even more depth! Fisher F75+ metal detector MSRP $799.00 Internet Price $649.00 Details here Fisher F75+ control panel Fisher F75 Ltd - The F75 in black, with Boost and Cache Locating Processes. The metal detecting industry's premier relic hunting and ultimate multi-purpose metal detector. Fisher F75 Limited Edition (Ltd) MSRP $1449.00 Internet Price $699.00 Details here Fisher F75 Ltd control panel Fisher F75 - The Ultimate Detector! The metal detecting industry's premier relic hunting and general purpose metal detector. Fisher F75 metal detector MSRP $1249.00 Internet Price $549.00 Details here Fisher F75 control panel Fisher F70 - Has Many Great Features. Use it for Coin Shooting, Relic Hunting, Gold Prospecting & More. Fisher F70 metal detector MSRP $799.00 Internet Price $449.00 Details here Fisher F70 control panel Fisher F19 - New from Fisher®, the best relic machine ever! Fisher F19 metal detector MSRP $899.00 Internet Price $449.00 Details here Fisher F19 control panel Fisher F5 - Combining the Best in Analog and Digital Technology. Fisher F5 metal detector MSRP $549.00 Internet Price $349.00 Details here Fisher F5 control panel Fisher F4 - Versatile Multi-Purpose Detector with DD Coil. Fisher F4 metal detector MSRP $449.00 Internet Price $299.00 Details here Fisher F4 control panel FISHER GOLD NUGGET / PROSPECTING METAL DETECTORS Fisher Gold Bug - More than just a HOT Gold Machine! Fisher Gold Bug metal detector MSRP $549.95 Internet Price $449.00 Details here Fisher Gold Bug control panel Fisher Gold Bug Pro - The best, most versatile prospecting machine on the market! Incredible sensitivity to the tiniest gold nuggets. Fisher Gold Bug Pro metal detector MSRP $699.00 Internet Price $549.00 Details here Fisher Gold Bug Pro control panel Fisher Gold Bug DP - Superior gold prospecting and relic hunting performance! Fisher Gold Bug DP metal detector MSRP $749.00 Internet Price $599.00 Details here Fisher Gold Bug DP control panel Fisher Gold Bug 2 - The MOST Sensitive Gold Hunting Detector Ever Made. Fisher Gold Bug 2 metal detector MSRP $899.00 Internet Price $764.00 Details here Fisher Gold Bug 2 control panel FISHER UNDERWATER, BEACH & SURF HUNTING METAL DETECTORS Fisher CZ-21 Quicksilver - Premium Multi-Frequency Underwater Detector Whether it be Dry Land, Saltwater or Fresh Water, the CZ-21 Delivers. Fisher CZ-21 metal detector MSRP $1799.00 Internet Price $1099.00 Details here Fisher CZ-21 control panel Fisher 1280X - Proven Performance on Land or in Water. Fisher 1280X metal detector MSRP $829.00 Internet Price $549.00 Details here Fisher 1280X control panel FISHER RELIC HUNTING / MULTIPURPOSE / DEEP SEEKING METAL DETECTORS Fisher CZ-3D - Coin, Relic & Saltwater Beach Hunting Specialist Fisher CZ-3D metal detector MSRP $949.00 Internet Price $799.00 Details here Fisher CZ-3D control panel Fisher Gemini 3 - The Deepest Treasure Finder - DEEPEST All-Metal Detection! Fisher Gemini 3 metal detector MSRP $849.00 Internet Price $649.00 Details here From latest Fisher catalog (2016) click for larger version: Fisher metal detector models and specifications 2016

The Tesoro Metal Detector Information Magazine was last published in 2010. It has lots more than just descriptions of Tesoro metal detectors. From the forward: WELCOME to the 22nd edition of the Tesoro Electronics’ Metal Detector Information (MDI) magazine. The MDI has been a thirty-year journey to share stories, provide field tests, and guide customers to the metal detectors that satisfy their hunting needs. This MDI has a slightly different format. While we still have many guidelines and a few stories, we are reprinting field tests for all the available Tesoro products. These are field tests from previous MDI’s or other sources, so you will see “reprint of” by most of the bylines. We hope that these field tests will help with your selection of Tesoro products, whether you are looking for your first machine or your latest upgrade." and the table of contents: Do You Have A Question?—by James Gifford ................................4 Pieces of History—by Mike Harvey .................................................11 Lobo SuperTRAQ Field Test—by Chris Gholson ..........................12 Lil’ piece of El Dorado—by Sherry Spalding ................................15 Compadre Field Test—by Gordon S. Gibson.................................16 Silver Umax Field Test—by Ron Barnes.........................................18 Cibola Field Test—by Ron Barnes ..................................................20 Vaquero Field Test—by Ben Meyers ...............................................22 Tesoro Metal Detectors .....................................................................26 Lord of the Rings—by Ken Dewerson ............................................36 Sand Shark Field Test—by Ben Meyers..........................................37 Tiger Shark Field Test—by Andy Sabisch ......................................40 DeLeon Field Test—by Ron Barnes ................................................42 Golden Umax Field Test—by Joe Patrick .......................................44 Cortes Field Test—by Michael O. Smith .........................................46 Hawkeye —by Ben Marshall.............................................................49 Recommended Recovery Methods-by Robert H. Sickler .............50 Tesoro Metal Detector Comparison Chart ......................................51 Can You Choose the Right Detector?—by Casey Stern...............52 Tesoro Does It Again—by Robert Terry .........................................54 Tejon Field Test—by Andy Sabish...................................................55 Treasure Hunter’s Glossary-Adapted from W&E Treasures ........58 Metal Detectorist’s Code of Ethics..................................................60 Tesoro U.S. & International Distributors.........................................61 Tesoro Authorized Dealers...............................................................62 The magazine is still available for download here and as a freebie is well worth the addition to anyone's metal detecting library. You can find more free books at this websites Metal Detecting & Prospecting Library.

That's a pile of coins - congrats on finding a 5.75" concentric - time to hoard tesoro coils for the future.

I would not turn up my nose at any gold coin but the hammered gold coins are quite amazing with their detail and beauty. A dream find for sure!