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The Nokta Impact firmware update page is at http://noktadetectors.com/onlineupdate_impact-metal-detector.asp
You can always check there for the latest version - currently R1_V1.13_V1.11 (System Software V1.13 / LCD Software V1.11)
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Well, this video is not nugget detecting but it as close as I can get so far to the Deus elliptical coil so it will have to do....
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Oops, turns out the roman coin was found with my MXT! I edited your quoted copy of my now deleted post to reflect that.
However, the medieval "hawking bell" was found with the Fisher F75. It is a small silver bell that was attached to a hunting falcon's leg. Different pairs of bells made different sounds that allow the hawk to be identified by sound. All "non-coin" items more than 200 years old made of precious metal must be reported by the finder in the U.K. and separately evaluated as "treasure". Museums can bid on these but in my case better examples already existed and so I did get mine back.
Medieval "hawking bell" found by Steve Herschbach with Fisher F75 near Colchester, England
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Yes, White's battery holder.
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Hmmmm.... sure looks like brass, a copper/zinc alloy. My guess is man made.
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On 6/21/2017 at 11:45 AM, Hobo said:There has to be a limit on the size of fly speck that it is practical for a person to spend the time digging.
From my perspective it is more about finding bigger gold by finding smaller gold first. The tiniest flyspeck can be an indication that leads to better things. No gold being found at all leads to an area being written off whereas that tiny flyspeck will focus the interest and perhaps lead to better finds. I promise the person that has never found gold before with a detector will look at any size gold as being a huge nugget!
I think it's the same old story - this detector is not better than that detector per se. Each has strengths and each has failings. That's why I own several. The key is to know which ones excel at what tasks and then apply them appropriately. You can pick any detector apart for its failings, but I try to focus on the strengths, not the weaknesses. I guess that's because I am a glass half full person. The main goal of the GM1000 was to produce a detector that would be as easy as possible for a novice to run while still being powerful enough to perhaps suit more experienced operators. That is the standard by which it needs to be judged, and I think Minelab has succeeded admirably in that regard. And more shocking to some of us, at a price that is extremely competitive. Currently a Gold Bug 2 dual coil package runs $849 and the GM1000 with two coils runs $799 plus includes rechargeable batteries and headphones.
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From https://www.whiteselectronics.com/product/hexscoop/
"This HexScoop is built for metal detecting beaches and sandy areas. So what makes it different from all of the other sand scoops out there?
With hexagonal-shaped holes the HexScoop has an edge over traditional square-mesh construction. Each hole is laser-cut at 7/16″ – so it’s the perfect size for smaller rings and jewelry that other scoops tend to loose, but offers enough surface area to allow wet sand to fall through with a good shake.
Even though with the thick-wall stainless steel construction and reinforced handles, our large and medium HexScoops are light enough to drag behind you all day. The handheld model is perfect for getting down in the sand. Each scoop is emblazoned with a laser-cut White’s logo – perfect for showing the competition who runs the beach!
The HexScoop is offered in three sizes:
Large* – 8″ x 4.5″ opening $129.95
Medium* – 6.75″ x 4.5″ opening $119.95
Small – Handheld $84.95
*Large and medium scoops ship without a handle. We suggest purchasing a shovel handle from a local hardware store – it will float and give you several seasons of use, even in salt. Handle opening is 1 3/8″."
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I think they shine in different areas. For cross country work (patch hunting) in variable ground right this moment I would grab the Gold Monster. For site specific work hunting the tiniest whispers of gold I will still bet on that Gold Bug 2 fixed ground balance and 71 kHz as having the edge.
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The whole project was done to poke a stick in Garrett's eye about building a lighter weight ATX. Though they are well aware of my thoughts on the matter so far they have not shaved so much as an ounce off the ATX. It really is a shame as there is an excellent light weight and relatively inexpensive PI nugget detector screaming to get out of that heavy housing.
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No, I won't be submitting that one, though now that you mention it the rules say nothing about when a find was made. My assumption like yours is they mean something found recently. Guess I need to get busy!
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Do you use a Fisher metal detector and want a chance to win a new Fisher metal detector? We give away a free metal detector every month! All you have to do for a chance to win one is be featured in our Find of the Day contest. Here's how it works.
Send Fisher a direct message at our Facebook page www.facebook.com/FisherResearchLabs . with the following information:
1. Picture of the find, preferably with your detector in it too. The better the picture the better chance it will be selected and featured as a Find of the Day.
2. Tells us what it is. We have to know what your find is in order to feature it. (The more information you can provide the better. Country of origin, time era, what it’s made of gold, silver, brass, etc. Any information you have will help)
3. Tell us what detector you were using (Sorry, but it must be a Fisher model)
4. Tell us what country it was found in.
Featured Find of the Day posts are not selected by how impressive the find is, as we believe all finds are impressive in their own way. This way a handful of clad coins can be selected one day and a Roman brooch or a Civil War belt plate could be selected the next day.
If your find is posted on our Facebook page you are automatically entered in a random at the end of the month and one lucky winner will win a brand new metal detector!
Good luck!Steve Herschbach with 4.95 ounce gold nugget found with Fisher Gold Bug 2 (14" coil) at Ganes Creek, Alaska
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Nope, seemed like a straight forward quote to me. No apology called for but I am sorry to hear about the accident.
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It's possible to disassemble the ATX coil and shaft assembly. http://www.detectorprospector.com/forum/topic/168-disassemble-clean-garrett-atx-shaft-cams/
A rod could then be fashioned to do the job and the cable is long enough for such a project. You can see one I made myself at http://www.detectorprospector.com/forum/topic/462-garrett-atx-strip-down-rebuild/?do=findComment&comment=3580
However, just my personal recommendation - the Infinium starts looking more attractive as a complete out of box solution that can be hip or chest mounted. It's debatable for your use whether a lot of mods, backpacks, etc. would be worth it. That of course is something only you can decide.
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Never seen one before but looks like it would do the trick for light duty use. There are times for sure when a huge pick makes no sense so I also have a small pick in my kit for shallow digging projects.
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OK, I have to admit the years are sneaking up on me. Comfort takes on more meaning the older I get though I am way behind most people in that department. Roughing it in a minimalistic fashion is just ingrained in me. That is changing however.
It used to be just a squat over a hole behind a bush. Seems like these things take longer now and my haunches don't like squatting for long - help, I can't get up! So for several years I have used one of those small, cheap folding toilet seats for extended field operations. They are rather precarious and really too small but they get the job done.
I finally decided I wanted something a bit more upscale for camp use that is large enough to straddle a deep hole for a field privy. A trip to Walmart for a cheap steel folding chair and a soft padded toilet seat gave me what I wanted for about $20. Just cut the hole to fit with a jigsaw, a little smoothing with a file, and mount the seat. Only catch was lid would not fold up and stay up due to the chair back and so it just gets set aside while unit is in use.
I now survey the desert in comfort from my new field throne when camped in one location for more than a day. A worthwhile upgrade!
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Just a reminder. Minelab offers a 15% discount on any Minelab metal detector from the MAP (minimum advertised price) to U.S. active or honorably discharged members of the military. Proof of past or active service is required and must be verified by providing a copy of a DD 214 or Military ID to qualify. The discount applies only to a metal detector purchase - parts and accessories do not qualify.
With discount the $799 Gold Monster 1000 is only $679.15. The Minelab GPZ 7000, normally $7999, ends up being $6799.15, a savings of $1199.85
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Awesome - first gold nugget with a detector! Congratulations!
In all metal mode did you try the auto sensitivity settings to see if they run quiet?
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Interesting. This new Youtube channel popped up recently for somebody calling themselves X Coils
It appears to be Russian? and they appear to be working on coils for the GPZ. Here is a peek at the 12" x 10". Personally, that's a bit too similar to the stock coil to interest me - I would rather see a 10" x 8". Still, it's interesting that somebody has managed to make some coils that might work on the GPZ without blowing it up. This is one detector that I will have to let others gamble with first on this sort of thing but I knew you would all find it interesting.
Edit - the videos disappeared so I deleted the link. Here is the latest X Coil 2021 News
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I love mining gear rigs like this Bryce, thanks for posting. It was too good to leave in the other thread so split off on its own. I am glad AMDS treated you right, although I am afraid they have struggled with getting knowledgeable people on board since I left. I met with them recently with ideas on how to turn that around but sadly it is not what it used to be at this point. Hopefully improvement will be seen going forward.
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Very nice report Peg, and I know you know your Gold Bug 2 - thanks!
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Great adventure and photos Tom - thanks for posting!
The White's metal box machines are more water resistant than most people realize. Box is gasket sealed. Speaker is plastic cone and sealed to box - you can pour water in the speaker holes and the water will not get into the machine nor hurt the speaker. There are orings under the knobs and rubber caps on the switches. There is nothing in the pods that is sensitive to water. I have run an MXT in rain for days on end with no protection and no harm done.
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According to several threads at Findmall the AT Max is not available and could be as late as September. I have to say I was a little surprised to find out Garrett has also joined the "announce way before ready" club. Quite a few other people appear to be surprised as orders were placed thinking the machine would be available soon. Those orders are now getting canceled by at least a few people.
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Meanings do change over time. Here is a good comprehensive reference from 1920 that can sometimes clear up older definitions or terminology no longer in use:
A GLOSSARY OF THE MINING AND MINERAL INDUSTRY by Albert H. Fay
WASHINGTON GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 1920From the above. The second definition for chloride is interesting as per Merton's speculation.
Chloride.
1. A compound of chlorine with another element or radical. A salt of hydrochloriC acid. (Webster)
2. To follow a thin vein or discontinuous ore deposit by irregular workings, intent only on extracting the profitable parts and with no regard for development; usually said of a lessee, sometimes of one who works another's mine without permission. The term is eaid to have originated at Silver Reef in southwestern Utah when the rich silver chloride ores were being worked. The thin seams were followed by lessees with the least possible handling of barren rock, hence the miner became a chlorider, and his operations chloriding. The words were later extended to similar workers and their operations in other fields. (F. L. Hess)Magnesia.
Magnesium oxide, MgO. A light, earthy, white substance, obtained by heating the hydroxide or carbonate, or by burning magnesium. (Webster)- 2
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That's them - I modified your links and added the pictures to make it clearer which is which.
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Garrett AT Max Delayed Until September?
in Garrett Metal Detectors
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Official word from Garrett...
"Final field testing and customer input on the AT Max metal detector revealed some opportunities that Garrett engineers are taking the time to implement. These updates include the addition of a built-in volume adjustment feature, allowing control of the detector volume when operated without headphones. (See illustration on the following page of the revamped AT Max control panel.)
Due to these updates on the AT Max, current plans are to begin shipping in August. We apologize for the brief delay, but believe that the results will be appreciated by our loyal AT customers."