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Steve, along with interest in rumblfish's question, have you tried the AT underwater / sniping for gold in a stream? Thanks, Mike

Barry, thank you for your knowledgeable and reasoned writings on this subject. When speaking of "NRA" I assume you mean National Recreation Areas. If so, do NRAs have uniform prohibitions on detecting or are the restrictions specific to a particular NRA with it's creation? Mike

That's sure straight up of you Paul. Also sounds like a good deal possible with deathray. Good luck professor. Keep at it, you're going to have fun at his new adventure. Mike

Nice, you might want to go to an IP68 rating though. Mike

Welcome Assiedigger. A fine piece. Keep posting, you'll get responses. Mike

Really nice Harry. Someone else came close huh? Mmmmm! pie. Golden Delicious Apple? Mike

Wow JP, truly amazing finds. Thanks, Mike

The linked post from the Arizona Outback forum is by Pard, a very long time and reputable detector/prospector. I have no doubt it is true and timely. I too would like to hear the story. Mike

Yes, I too appreciate the individual controls of traditional headphones. I also went back and read your write up in 2011 on the Gold Bug 2. A good read originally, a better re-read. It's amazing what a person can learn or relearn of the unique features of a metal detector, the ground we search and the target we're after. Especially from experts perspective. Mike

Thanks for the Gold Bug 2 write ups on covers and body mounting Steve. I didn't realize the slots were for belt mounting. You mention wireless use. Is there a headphone wireless set up you recommend for the GB2? With the amount of rain we get here in the northwest corner of California (in a normal year), along with river edge detecting, these mounting suggestions are really going to help. A good wireless system would make it even better. It's nice how you comment on the full range of detectors, past as well as the most current. Mike

Really good post Steve. As always, times are a changing. We should all get out there as much as possible. Mike

Worked like a charm. Thanks Ray. Mike

Hi Ray, congratulations on finishing the book. I went to your site to order the book but am only able to add it to the cart. I'm unable to got to payment page. Mike

Yes goldbrick, the 90% / 10% silver - copper ratio applied to the seated dime as well. This had been so for quite a few years, since 1837. Prior to that the ratio was actually 89.24% silver to 10.76% copper, 1796 to 1837. In 1853 13 stars were added to the obverse and they reduced the total weight of the dime from 2.70 grams to 2.67 grams. That year, 1853, there were 95,000 dime made at the old heavier weight (2.70g.) at the Philadelphia Mint. These heavier 1853 dimes were differentiated from lighter dimes, of the same and subsequent years, by not having the newly added arrows on either side of the date. Mike

Wow Steve, what a neat find. This is a really good picture. It would look great as the cover picture for the main page of your web site. Mike

Wow, what a great find Ron. An interesting coin: This coin is a new design started in 1834. Congress lowered the weight of all gold coins that year to try to discourage them being melted. This $5 coin was decreased in weight from 8.75 grams to 8.36 grams, consisting of 90% gold and 10% copper. To tell this coin from earlier (heavier) coins the "E Pluribus Unum" was left off the reverse and the liberty cap was removed on the obverse. Mike

Great info Steve. I really like the way you are more than happy to buy and try new things but always break it down to the effectiveness of getting the job done without unnecessary burdens or costs. Thanks for sharing your experience. Mike

Great information Steve. I especially appreciate the heads up on the economy of headphones. I didn't know that. It really is amazing the advancements of battery technology Thanks, Mike

Thanks for bumping this rumblefish, I was hoping for some more ideas. Thanks guys, Mike

Good posts Mike. Always learning from many different folks. Thank you, Mike O.

Congratulations on finishing the book Ray. Looking forward to it. Mike

Really nice Harry. Did you guys get much rain from this storm over your way? Mike

Nice finds Ron. I too really enjoy finding old coins. There's just something about the history and travels of an old coil that sparks the imagination. Found, it begins the journey again. Mike

Yes, happy Thanksgiving to you too Steve and all of our forum / prospecting friends. Trev, here's a little ditty on PB&J. Mike

Nice job Steve. Your research and observations paid off. Sweet! Mike