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I must say that Whites seem to have a very strange marketing strategy.

Steve, thanks for the info. Your efforts are much appreciated.

Steve and forum members,

The ATX has 4 ground tracking settings, off, slow, medium, fast.  The manual describes this as a continuous slow tracking of ground mineralization.  It explains how to change settings, but really doesn't explain what it is doing and how to decide what setting to use and when to use.  Is this auto ground balance, or something different?  What is the significance of the slow, med, fast settings?  Thanks for any info you can provide.

Hey Steve, I just finished reading your 5000 vs ATX review. It was very informative. I have concluded that the ATX is a detector that suits my type of detecting and will be effective. I, too, find it strange that Garrett put their electronics in a tank, but it is what it is for now. I'll just have to invest in a Pro Swing and wait for the civilian version. Thanks.

This is getting very interesting. The "well known detectorist" has had second thoughts and decided not to sell his ATX.

I have been seriously considering purchasing a new GPX 4800 at the current reduced price. Seems like a good deal to me. Almost a 5000 for $1800 less. I have also been reading some good reports on the ATX's smooth operation and ability to find small nuggets. I know not to expect the ATX to compare to a 4800/5000, but it is roughly $1850 less than the special price 4800. What am I going to get for my $1850 if I buy the 4800 instead of the ATX? More depth? Is that basically it? Maybe knowing I have the best available detector (or close) is worth $1850. That may be my answer.

I'd appreciate any comments

Very interesting stories and pictures.  Thanks.

Don't know much, but there is an old gold producing area near Libby, Mt. Check out this link too:

http://www.nwmtgoldprospectors.com

Just to add. There is a public prospecting area near Libby and I think the GPPA and the above club have claims in that general area.

P.S. to Steve. Seems like your server clock is goofed up.

A similar idea was used in the same time frame to drill oil wells.  It was called cable tool drilling. The drill bit was dropped and lifted by cable cutting a hole--same principle as the churn drill.   

Does TDI SL bottom shaft fit the NF?

Steve, thanks for your input.  My most sensitive coil to small gold is the Jimmy 6" mini coil.  I was/am looking for a way to get that sensitivity and a little more coverage.  Again thanks. 

Thanks Steve. Your comment in the Infinitum coils for the ATX thread about the DD coils longer "sweet spot" prompted me to ask the question. I wondered if I could get the same effect for the SL.

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Can it be done?