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karelian last won the day on December 6 2020

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    Photography, Metal Detecting. Camping and Outdoor Activities.
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    Whites TdI Pro, Tdi Sl, MXT, XL Pro, GMX Sport, Minelab Explorer Se Pro, Musky Advantage. Garrett A2B.

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  1. Just got a message that yes the AlgoForce does work with a Razorback (Miner John) folded mono, so it is looking good for us Tdi users out there.. Early days but it is looking better and better.
  2. Looking at how the AlgoForce would be used by prospectors I suspect the emphasis on small coils makes good sense. Now we just need a former Tdi user who has the newer machine to let us know if they are compatible.
  3. The question of Tdi coil compatibility delights the imagination. The AlgoForce makes good sense already and the use of existing coils is just another bonus. The little 6 x 4 mono would be an interesting match that would make for a feather weight combo.
  4. I have three Detech coils, 11 x 6 mono, 15 x 10 mono and my favourite the 8 round mono. All three are very well made and solid coils. Quality materials and solid well fitting skid plates. The 8" round mono is almost equal to the 'Sadie' coil on smaller targets whilst going a bit deeper on larger targets. Perfect on my Tdi Sl, if you just want one coil for everything on a light weight machine. Again well made and durable coils with decent options for size and shape. Stable with excellent performance that all come highly recommended. All the best.
  5. The problem is that people who draft the legislation and enforce the laws have not practical experience of the hobby. The academics interested in this area feel threatened by metal detectorists and this influences their recommendations to those who draft the law. The UK stands as an excellent example of how engaging with each other and learning from each other brings about meaningful changes to laws. By rewarding land owners and detectorist many magnificent discoveries have been made that enriches everyone involved and preserves valuable history. Detectorists and land owners as well as the historians all benefit from collaboration. Disinformation and distrust work against us all. Again I point at the success of the UK and the important role played by detectorist clubs and societies in engaging with and influencing meaningful legislative changes.
  6. I hope this machine succeeds and the company goes on to bigger and better. It's price point does not challenge the leaders in the game, it is a much lower priced option. I'm old enough to remember when MInelab started out with VLF machines and then succeeded with their PI machines. Starting at a lower price is a smart move for a company given the dominance of the competition. Ground grab is a step up for some of us on a PI, coming from older White's Tdi machines. Quality of manufacture, operational stability, accuracy of the ground balance, performance in the field are other factors and the real important questions for me. For operators of the latest Minelab machines this machine is a step back, but at this price point some of us are still interested. For the money I do not expect a 'Holy Grail' detector, but I do like what I see and find myself interested in the potential. It is what it is, not a Minelab.. Size, weight, power and coil options all combine to make a light weight budget PI. I for one can live without ground tracking if a ground grab function is stable and accurate. Very early days and looking forward to user experience and videos. As an Australian I hope we have another successful metal detector manufacturer following in the footsteps of Minelab. Healthy competition, local jobs and it is just all good for electronic prospectors to have more budget friendly options. All the best.
  7. Love that this machine is listed on the Australian Amazon site, at $2275 or US $1500. I'm going to sit back and wait to see how it performs. Strong hints that small coils and small gold is the machines preference.. The price point is great as is the ability to update firmware easily in the future. As a package it looks good, very tempting... A most welcome new addition to the game and I'm hoping it fulfills its promise as a capable alternative. At this price point it does not need to outperform it's PI competitors. But perhaps the question is at this price point should be, who are it's competitors?
  8. For ground adjustment it only make sense on the Tdi Sl which has a single turn ground balance knob. The vernier dial allows changes the ratio making fine tuning easier. The Tdi Pro ground balance already has a coarse and fine dial, two dials. Adding a vernier dial to the Tdi Pro threshold would on the other hand be an interesting addition. All the best.
  9. An often performed modification on the Tdi sl or SPP machines is the inclusion of the Philmore S38 vernier dial. Since I often loan my Tdi Sl machines to family or friends I felt it was kinder to install the vernier dial as the original Whites setup was very frustrating in hot ground. Very fussy to say the least. My technique was to simply set up the dial so it starts a zero and does not confuse inexperienced users. Adjustments start at six all the way up, hot ground is usually around 8 or 8.5 for example. Instead of a permanent installation it is fully reversible and very temporary. So for the beach or less challenging ground I leave the factory set up as is. When prospecting simply pull the White's knob off and install the Philmore vernier dial. Brace it using a very firm foam so it doesn't move etc. The foam is a tight fit and holds the vernier dial in place stopping from rotating. The dial is smooth and covers the required ground balance window encountered in the goldfields. It does not turn the Tdi Sl into a Tdi Pro, but it makes ground balancing quick and easy. The photos tell the story, again it works well and is fully reversible. I only use it when out on the goldfields and then remove it for beach work etc. All the best.
  10. Some folks love looking at images of circuit boards, U16 as requested. Reflections on the Tdi Pro machines as we near the end of the year 2023. Have used the machine for a while I can say that it is a competent and reliable unit. It is versatile and lends itself to a variety of tasks, whilst being master of none. Most importantly for me it is a fun machine that I enjoy swinging. It does it's best work on the beach and is capable of decent performance on the goldfields. If prospecting is the main game them you should be looking at Minelab and the new generation of PI detectors, smaller, lighter and well balanced. For me that means GPX6000 or Axiom. Perhaps even a clean GPX5000... if the price is right and some are... All the best. Hope the images are of some use to those who are interested.
  11. Just selling surplus machines, but keeping my Tdi Pro for the beach. Finding more gold on my local beach than the actual goldfields and it is only a few minutes away by car... All the best.
  12. I've taken some images of a Tdi Pro Oz machine that was modified by 'Luke'. All I know is that the threshold is a bit smoother and there is a very very... small difference in performance. Again for those who are interested I hope it is of some value. I have no understanding or knowledge of what was done other than it relates to threshold smoothness and sensitivity.. for those who are interested, all the best. Selling the machine so it was a last opportunity to take some photographs.
  13. Roger, check out the Prospecting Australia metal detecting forum, the classifieds. For example i'm selling a modified Tdi Pro with coils etc etc on that site. Also Ebay Australia sometimes has some of the coils you mentioned. I wasn't clear on which Tdi you are using, or planning on using. Tdi Sl or Tdi Pro? The Pro will balance most coils easily whilst the Tdi Sl loves the lighter loops. Looking at your choices it looks as if your on the right track as far as coverage is concerned. I've found that the key is working out what you want and then waiting for the opportunity to present itself.
  14. I am always on the hunt for a bargain. What I really wanted was a Nugget Finder Evo but I settled for a cheaper used Coiltek 9" Elite. It seems to work well with the Tdi Pro but I'll reserve judgement until I've used it on the goldfields in hot ground. It will be interesting to see how it compared with the Sadie and Detech 8" mono. All the best, more to come soon.
  15. An MXT E Series, excellent machine and a bit of a Jack of all trades. Pretty sure Captain Kidd left a bit of treasure in New Jersey? An interesting part of the world with a rich history. All the best.
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