Steelhead

Finds have dwindled at this property and I'm now moving to the soybean fields that surround it, about 20 acres.  Took a detecting friend with me and he found a beauty and I've found some interesting additional finds.  Will likely wait till spring to finish the fields since I have a new permission that has proved to be a silver mine of sorts.   First day I hit 9 silvers and a silver ring.  This hobby is addictive for sure!  Oh and the AT Pro was sold.  Anyone interested in buying the small CORS Shrew coil, message me.  I don't get on to post often but I will try to update any additional finds on this site.  Thanks again for all the help.  Oh and the TD was authenticated from ANACS w EF details.

So I ended up going back to the old farmhouse for a short hunt.  Not expecting much since last outing netted nothing worthwhile.   This time around I took the Nox 800 alone and went over areas I hit previously with the ctx3030 with 17" coil.  To my surprise the Nox found 3 old coppers that the ctx3030 somehow missed.  2 of them are unidentifiable to me but the other appears to be a 1773 Virginia Halfpenny which makes it the oldest coin I've found to date.  Can't wait to take the Nox on another trip to see if I missed anything else.

12 hours ago, Chase Goldman said:

Nice saves.  Have been reading about how Chinese counterfieters have been flooding the collector's market with really good fake TDs that anecdotally have even fooled ANACS (or at least they included fake ANACS certs).  Doubt a dug TD is a fake especially since the other finds were period consistent, but FWIW.  Glad you are getting it authenticated.  Was it an S mint coin or an Eastern region find?

It is an S mint.  

So I've had a little time over the past two weeks to detect the new 1800's permission with the ctx and Nox.  I'm primarily using the ctx initially because I'm used to it and then comparing the Nox on the same target so i can learn the tones and vdi.  I've attached a few pics of the finds so far.  The TD is on it's way to ANACS for authentication.   Found several toasted 1800's LC's and even found my first 1909 wheatie, no vdb of course.  I think the Nox will compliment the ctx quite well and most likely push the AT Pro to 3rd string or up for sale.  Any recommendations on a 2nd coil for the Nox?

Thx for all the great feedback.   So far I've found some great finds at this site.  Initially finding targets with the ctx then checking them with the Nox800 so I can learn the machine.  When I get some time I'll post some of the finds so far.  Thx again for all the help!

On 11/20/2018 at 2:33 AM, Jeff McClendon said:

Hi Steelhead,

Park 1 is a great suggestion. It will go deep with good separation. The preset sensitivity is 20 out of 25. Depending on the site that might be a bit too high if it is really trashy. Also, if you are looking for iron targets too, you can use the horseshoe button to check for iron and/or notch in a few more minus numbers beforehand. I believe the first audible tone can be heard at +1 in preset Park 1. Even with the stock coil you can get amazing recovery speed and separation with tiny left to right sweeps over your possible target. Test your pinpoint function before you get started to know where the hot pinpoint spot is on the coil. Even with the update mine is still off (to the right) up to about 1" from center sometimes and I still get weak pinpoint sound (ghosting) but a reset of the pinpoint button usually fixes that.

good luck

Jeff

Thanks for the advice Jeff.  Much appreciated!

5 hours ago, Jeff McClendon said:

Hi Steelhead,

Park 1 is a great suggestion. It will go deep with good separation. The preset sensitivity is 20 out of 25. Depending on the site that might be a bit too high if it is really trashy. Also, if you are looking for iron targets too, you can use the horseshoe button to check for iron and/or notch in a few more minus numbers beforehand. I believe the first audible tone can be heard at +1 in preset Park 1. Even with the stock coil you can get amazing recovery speed and separation with tiny left to right sweeps over your possible target. Test your pinpoint function before you get started to know where the hot pinpoint spot is on the coil. Even with the update mine is still off (to the right) up to about 1" from center sometimes and I still get weak pinpoint sound (ghosting) but a reset of the pinpoint button usually fixes that.

good luck

Jeff

Thanks for the advice Jeff.  Much appreciated!

8 hours ago, Tnsharpshooter said:

Good question.

My recommendation.

Without hooking detector up to do computer a person can do the following and see if unit has latest version.

Off the top of my head, do the following.

Turn on your unit.

Go to park 2, and scroll over to speed setting and adjust to 1.  Hit detect button.  Next hold the profile button in on right side of unit until you hear a beep.  Then power off unit.  Wait 2seconds. 

Power unit back up and push  user profile button on the right side of unit.  Then Scroll over and check and see if unit is set to speed 1setting.  If it is at speed setting 1, very good chance you’re unit has latest and greatest version update.

Someone else may have a better way to identify vs what I have recommended without hooking it up to computer program.

To be 100% certain, there are procedures talked about in this thread here.

 

 

Great thanks for the help!

5 minutes ago, Tnsharpshooter said:

I provided you a chart above.

Click on the partial chart shown in post above where I initially responded to you.

Thx I see it now, had to refresh.  Quick question,  how would I know if the unit I just received today has the update or not?

2 minutes ago, Tnsharpshooter said:

You should see subforum here called Equinox fan club.

Loads of info in the fan club subforum.

Park 1 factory settings will get you started.

What you need is a guide for target (coin) ID.

Thx, I will try to find the guide.  I plan on doing some comparisons between the two machines but not sure I'm technically savvy enough to capture it on my phone via video.  No gopro user here yet.  The property has a barn, springhouse and several outbuildings that all date back to 1800's so I'm sure there's a fair amount of trash scattered throughout.  Thx for the help!

I recently obtained permission to detect an 1870's farmhouse property that's never been detected as it's been in the same family since built.  I just got a new Nox 800 to try out today and will be using it with my ctx3030.   I'm looking for any recommendations on a set up/program to use at this old home site for the Nox 800.  Any help is appreciated.