Joe Beechnut OBN

Just my opinion but I think VDI numbers can be a curse on the wrong beach. If your hunting a beach with deep sand, or lots of wave action where gold can be deep, any detector (with a VDI or tone ID) those deep gold will come up as Negatives, Nulls or as Iron. I don't think this is a problem at fresh drop beaches as much as at places where gold can sink fast, or get buried. It is for real and I've experienced this many times. Here is a short video of a gold ring that was a faint, I checked it in disc and it nulled. Only reason I kept digging because I knew there was a chance it could be a good target. Once I've got a couple scoops I check again in Disc.. this time I get a med-high tone. That was the go for me to dig the target. You may have to turn the volume up to hear the first faint signal.

Yes! Why would anyone want to be.....

Could have been BP's at one time but things here are constantly moving, specially where I hunt these spots at...several hundred feet off shore. Here, out deep, I dig everything (AM, faints, one way signals, ghost signals, Anything that is a hint of a target), until I get a good solid hit (possible one, two three scoops)..then I check it in discriminate with a quick push of the disc button. I wish I had a record of how many of those faints, nulls or no signal in disc, were gold. And that is with the excalibur. The AQ I dig only the deep targets..skipping shallow. Never dug a crown cap with the cork.. being a lite target (with surface area) .. more than likely they were washed in close to shore. One area I stay away from...at most beaches. Possible Deus ll area..in the future. Sorry to hear cudamark, I've found there are places the AQ is a burden, sounds like all your surrounded by. From the very beginning all I wanted was a deep PI, which is just what I bought it for... some pushed the discriminate side of the machine which was a big mistake. And I have the feeling they are going to continue if it goes to market. And honestly, I think the AQ is to Hot for many....... "in the saltwater" locations.

Think I found the correct fitting, see how well the bulkhead fitting I have coming works. If it works fine this fitting would be the one that is used to plug the bonephones into.. Do you (or anyone) have a picture of "1/8" mini phone plug" that you use to plug into your "detachable XP headphone puck" My bad is I should have ordered this one (instead of the bulkhead) and made a M-8 6 pin (female) to M-12 8 pin (male) CTX fitting cable which I still may.

That's a baby huey Gold ring! Nice save on that one!! I agree, in the right places dig it all.. wait, I skip the shallows. Forgot that.

You will be using it on land only correct? Not submerged? Got my Bone phones, know more once I get the M-8 6 pin bulkhead fitting. Audio seems a little low with the excalibur but I do need a good solid connection and some adjusting on my head, noticed when I move around they get louder. The pin out is... And this is looking into the BP fitting..

Pictured you have 12.6 volts full charged with 3500mAh.. 18650 battery size ..the more mAh the longer the run time, also purchase quality cells, anything over 3500 mAh more than likely is junk in the 18650 size.. There has been several post on this subject if you do a search. This is the battery I would recommend for your use.. https://www.bulkbattery.com/collections/wholesale-batteries/products/panasonic-ncr18650b# Picture below is from here, someone else's picture, the 16.8 volt setup that can be used with the TDI BH.. And welcome to DP!

I think one reason I dig very little trash with the AQ is where I hunt and what I dig. The waters here are a great classifier of targets by their weight, size and shape. Very rare for me to dig a bobby pin, maybe they were not around in the 50's and earlier? Plus I've learned to go thru areas first with the excalibur and come back ASAP to hit areas with the least amount of trash with the AQ... digging faints only and skipping shallows. All Metal only..

The Bay will miss you my friend! What a Great New adventure!

One thing for sure there is a Market for a Good DEEP... submersible Pi that goes beep. I kind of seen all coming with the AQ ..one reason I got a second unit. And I believe there were a few others who seen the same thing and took the chance. Kind of reminds me of all the other rare PI's out there, one being the Barracuda.

I send my silver to Mid-West Refineries. I have sent gold to them and was somewhat happy with the return. Seems any place you send it in it never comes back what you planned but Mid-West seems to be the closest to what I have figured. Last time I sent silver in they were about 20 dollars less then I had figured. I do have a couple locals also that pay 90% on the gold so anything I can do to keep the paper work out of the deal, I go with them. I found it's best if you take the stones out before recording the weight and shipping in or selling local. Don't give them anything to not pay the full melt price. And one thing I like about Mid-West.. turn around was about 2 weeks. Years ago I sent one melt package to a place in Texas, and I had good luck with them before, but the last time I used them in 2012 it took like 2 months. I've used Mid-West now for about 5 years..never a problem.

Thanks Cal-Cobra! The ratio of class rings to the other designs was up this year. I send my silver in to melt, and the gold I'll bank 95%..Occasionally, I'll cash in some to justify a purchase.

Thanks Rich! Amen to being around, all taught me ..everyday is special. I bet it is tough out in the desert! I feel for you on that, If I ever move away from the water, I probably give up detecting. Welcome! Let it be known, pull me away from my home hunting grounds..I am, a rookie. And this made me laugh.. Just one more good target before I go.

Easy task figuring the pinout. Something that you think XP would have thought ..Extra sells if they fit another machine. But unfortunately most manufactures don't think like that. Easiest way would be to remove the fitting and replace it, but if the leads are the same as earphone buds, their hair thin with a lacquer coating. have to double up on my reading glasses..

Thank You! Like these.. ~ "Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication"~ Leonardo da Vinci ~ ~ Pre-determined settings serve only to get you in the ballpark. It’s up to you to pick the best seat ~

Keep us informed on how you like them.. Not sure if this is true but someone said they will fit the Nox?

Thank you ..just ordered..

Question.. you ordered from here? Want to make sure .. https://www.maisondeladetection.com/detecteurs-xp-deus-2-fmf/1155-casque-etanche-xp-deus-2-bh-01-3665994005119.html I think they would be good on cold windy days with my excalibur. Wear under neoprene hood....Will be using ..... Bulgin PXMBNIO8RPF06AAFLM800 M-8 6 PIN Code A ..bulkhead connector for the endcap.

Many Thanks to all for the kind replies. May 2022 be a Blessed and Lucky year for all of us...

Thanks Hamid! Thanks Brad!! You had a great year buddy! Thanks Mr KOB! I agree, lots happened the last year, hard finding the excitement ..hoping it is just the cold. Best to you my friend!

This guy is good to listen too and one Heck of a good hunter..starts at 12:30 talking about them. Funny he said the Deus ll is good, but these BC phones.. are alien...... innovative

For real,...the AQ is better and I predicted it. The AQ is better then any machine out there when you test it on a singled out target with iron around...But you get it in the wild where there is trash everywhere....... than it struggles. Picture below, where the red X ...the AQ can See a gold ring or piece of gold under all of the iron..and USA coins, clad and silver...... Any place you put the gold ring it will see it..even once buried deep.....The big piece of iron is about the size of a golf ball... AS the iron gets bigger and bigger the AQ has a harder time until it see's the Iron only.. .

Thanks Elbert!! Very Welcome! I finally got some pictures of all and dropped them off at the bank Monday.. Figured share and inspire..even for myself.. I average a 100 a year, for the past 7 years. I'm very Blessed. Last year I had my water accident in Jan..started hunting some in June, then Sept Mom got really bad so I took off to take care of her. She passed Oct.. So I slowly started getting back out. Last year was bumpy.. Yes my silver is very poor.. I sent it in already but here is a picture when I had about 140..And I drool over land hunters silvers.. I would keep all of it then, instead of melting. Holding on the Deus ll, I think what I have right now works fine. But I do have a few spots in close I stay away from..see how all goes.. What I am very interested in are the bone phones they have..I'm going to get a set, see what fitting I need to mate to it and make a excalibur endcap to work with them.. I seen a deus ll owner telling about them..not CB..he said he was going to use them only, and he is a land hunter. had a great review. And Thank You for the Kind reply.

I learned to shop drysuits during the summer, and Aquaseal is your best friend. A friend of mine asked me to watch for one for him..took me a few months but he got a great deal on this one..175. plus shipping..just a few years old..and a great Name..DUI 350.....I always tell everyone to get rear zipper also.. so much easier to fix and last longer. Pic of the second one is the very first drysuit I got off of ebay..lasted me about 4 years, front zipper..(gave out).. and I tried to replace it.. front zipper suits require the zipper to bend over the shoulder..a tough install. My favorite suit to buy now..Bare..Nexgen..XXL..rear zipper Sonny's drysuit , came with dry gloves also..what a steal....second pic my first buy..2011

Thanks Mitchel! Yes, love the colors of gold. I've been out twice for the year, Very bleak and I did not feel real safe hunting alone with the water about 35/37F. The one hunter I do trust taking with me..... his drysuit is leaking bad... so I'm going to set out the cold till March. This will give things time to move around and I'll feel safer with warmer water.. Thanks Joe! I agree, 2021 had some life changing events for me. Thanks Valens! Amen to coming thru all! .....2022 is going to be interesting.. I think. Looking for more time out on the boat mostly, last few years I could not use it for I had time restrictions... Thanks Rvpopeye! Yes, the drysuits I've had for several years, and amazing the prices I've paid for them. Had three but down to two now..one I paid less then 100 USD...for, and the other two I got for less then 200.oo ..each I have put zippers in and patched a few things .... with the drygloves and all seals replaced I doubt if I have more the 400 into each suit..well worth the cost. Thank you SCHNox!! Yes, we pirates love our Gold! Most if not all of those class rings came from the same beach. I do find them at others but last year this spot really gave me some heavies. Leads me to thing this spot in the 50's was the spot for the younger generation. Thanks Abenson!! I know several oldtimers who have the same stories of 100 plus gold a year, but seems those days are long gone for everyone. Even for me after having 7 great years ..age is catching up and I'm not as excited as I use to be.. see how all goes in 2022, way all looks now..I'll be Happy to say I made it to 2023 with a few gold in hand.