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3 hours ago, Jeff McClendon said:

I am not trying to confuse things but it is really easy for me to get confused.

I have read through the Deus ll manual three times. No where do I see a reference to an adjustment that could be done on the Deus 1 which was ID normalization  ON........every target ID no matter what frequency is being used will register a target ID that corresponds to target IDs for 18 kHz and ID normalization OFF......the higher the frequency the higher the target ID.

There was this one slightly confusing paragraph in the manual (for me anyway) in the Display Target ID section....

 

One of the advantages and special features of Deus ll is its programs, as they use different combinations  of simultaneous frequencies while adapting to multiple ground types (see Programs) However, a few ferromagnetic targets will generate specific displays on certain programs. These targets cannot be generalized due to their ferrous components, otherwise there will be a risk of falsifying the display of all the other targets. E.g. one or two euro coins (ferromagnetic ring + copper center) will display 75 in the Diving and Relic programs but 80 in all the other programs. Diving and Relic use fairly low detecting frequencies from about 4 to 13 kHz, whereas the others include higher frequencies such as 40 kHz.

 

 

So people in countries with steel core currency may experience this issue. Otherwise, hopefully the real answer is yes all target IDs are normalized to some frequency (18kHz???) no matter what program or frequency whether simultaneous multi frequency or single frequency unless you are in the Diving or Relic program referenced above.;

Thanks Jeff.  I had read that, but had forgotten about it.  Probably because because my conscious brain knows that I hardly ever have to worry about digging a steel and copper coin here in NC so my subconscious erased it from my memory.  Lol

1 hour ago, GB_Amateur said:

You mean the one underneath the forklift?

Not sure what you mean by under the forklift.  It’s the third cardboard box on the backside of the stack right above the pallet jack.  Maybe that’s what you’re calling the forklift.  It looks like they had a photo op and the boxes on the backside of the stack are probably empty and it caved a little but no one noticed before they posted the pic.  

I hope mine’s not in that third carton from the bottom in the back column😧

If you mean that (for example) a quarter rings up at 92 on the deus II in the general program it’ll ring up that same number in the other programs, then yes.  
 

If you mean that the nox and deus II ring up the same number on the same item, then no.  The vdi scale on the nox goes from -9 to 40.  The vdi scale on the deus II goes from -6.4 to 99.  (If I’m remembering correctly)

Nice finds!   That silver button is really nice!   The Knights Templar suspender clip is really something special…😉

Sounds like you’ve got one of those places where you’re going to have to dig out the old cans and large metal to get more good finds.  I’ve got a small area like this near my house and though it’s frustrating, it’s a good place to go if I don’t feel like getting in the car to go to another site.  Good luck!   I’m sure there’s some silver hiding there.  

Good video!   I only heard your dog growling when you were using the equinox!   He’s moved on to the deus II.  Lol

I really didn’t think anybody could be more excited about the deus II than Calabash but I think you may have him beat!   Thanks for posting.  

Nice finds!   What state did you find those in?  (If you don’t mind me asking)

15 minutes ago, tomdoughman said:

Greetings from Oklahoma! 

Picking up my first detector today.  Equinox 600.  So, I'm a total newbie and any guidance will be greatly appreciated.

TD 

Welcome to a great forum!   There’s tons of info on the equinox.  Just check out the equinox forum.  You got a great first detector!

Nice finds, congrats!

2 hours ago, phrunt said:

Here is the latest Dllek Update or should I say response to the general public about their response to her last video from a few minutes ago for those that don't use Facebook.

I do like XP's marketing method.  When does engaging with the public go from being beneficial to harmful?

I couldn’t even make it halfway through that.  In my opinion she needs to take the high road and not respond to some of the comments she’s reading.  

It probably wouldn’t have made any difference, but he wasn’t running the nox in it’s latest software update.  (He didn’t have 4khz)

2 hours ago, strick said:

Have they gave a release date as of yet? any of you guys that have pre ordered have you been told when to expect it in your hands? Asking for a friend

strick 

My dealer gave me a price, but said they’re still waiting on a shipment date.  

Congrats on the two war nickels and the buffs!   If I were you I’d go over that area again very slowly.  There’s a high probability of more silver whether it was detected before or not.  

That’s really impressive!   How was the ID at that depth?

Nice finds!   Looks like you found a site that hasn’t been detected before. Will you be going back?

16 minutes ago, CPT_GhostLight said:

Cool finds! That Fort Knox pin looks like it could be this:

Sterling Silver Ft. Knox Armored Division Training School Pin

That does look like it, but on mine I can’t find any evidence of where a pin was soldered onto the back.  I looked with my 16x magnifier and back looks perfectly smooth.  I was surprised that there wasn’t any pin or remnant of a pin.  

Sunday is my day to get out and detect and today I hit a permission that I’ve been going to for the last 3 or 4 sundays.  This site has a 1890s house on it that’s about to get torn down.  Up until last Sunday I’ve gotten three silver dimes, an IHP, a small 18k bracelet and around 15 wheats.  Last Sunday I got a 1903 barber dime and a few wheats.   Today I only got 1 wheat and a 1960 memorial, but I did get an interesting little sterling.   I’m sure it’s some kind of military something or other.   
 

The place where I work is an old summer camp from 1928.  Some days I’ll go in early and detect, but I’ve been over and over most of the high probability areas that might yield an old coin.  Friday I hit an area where they used to have a camp fire.   Found a little clad, but on the way back to the car right next to a parking area I got a nice sounding 30 that was pretty shallow.   I thought for sure it would be a clad quarter, but out came a slick, no date SLQ!   That made my day and put me at 52 fty   

Why wouldn’t you always ground balance (ground grab) before starting your hunt?   I always do.  The only time that ground balancing may be inaccurate is when you’re on a site with lots and lots of metal and it’s hard to find a “clean” spot to do a ground grab.  In areas like this I’ll walk to the nearest spot where I can find a clean spot to get an accurate ground balance.  Sometimes on sites I’ve hit many times and I’m familiar with the ground balance number, I’ll just manually set the ground balance instead of looking for a clean spot.  

17 minutes ago, phrunt said:

The only pinpointer I like that I own is the Carrot AT, every other one hasn't done what I expected of it.  The XP Mi-4 is decent but the Carrot seems to get better depth in my soil so I see no reason to use the XP.  The Carrot and XP seem about as sensitive as each other too to small gold.   The Minelab and TRX spend half their life falsing and I can't stand either of them.

I'm yet to find my ideal pinpointer so I'm willing to give a Quest a go, I'd have to order one from Nenad in OZ though as no one local sells that brand.   I'll sit it out for now as shipping from OZ to NZ this time of year with the worldwide shipping issues is a waste of time and let the guinea pigs sort out if its any good so thanks guys 🙂

Are you ground balancing the trx?   Turn it on with the point in the air then Just hold the point on the ground and press the button.  That’s what the unpublished manual says to do.   I just hold it on the ground as I turn it on.  Very little falsing since I’ve been doing that.  

That’s a really nice backpack!   

I’ve never owned a deus, but I’ve pre-ordered a deus II.  Does the new deus use the same clip?   Will it be a problem?

Another plus for the deus II is having Gary make these easy to understand, first rate videos.  Much better than watching some youtube wanna be star looking for subscribers.  Lol.  Seriously though, Gary’s vids are an added plus of owning an XP!   

What a great looking site!   Congrats on the Spanish silver!   Do you mind if I ask what state you’re in?