TC-AZ

Welcome Jeff, I use to have a Vaqureo (years ago) with the same setup as you on the coils. Wish I didn't sell it... oh well. Tesoro had some great detectors. Yes, maybe you can look and shop around for a new one. Anyway show us your finds when you get out there again.

TC-AZ

Davide, have a couple of questions about your discrimination. Do your pulltabs disc. out Before or after the nickels?

TC-AZ

You never know what's in front of you …Its the luck of the step.

Thanks to all that responded.  Looking at different labels to see if 1st and 2nd generation, but alas no.  I too still learning the TDI SL from different users tips and tricks & all angles of conditions, etc.

TC-AZ

This maybe a newbie question but, what is the difference in the 12" Dual Field Coils pictured here other than the black and white labels?  Is one 1st gen. or 2nd gen. or something else?

Thanks, TC-AZ

Thanks Chase Goldman & GB_Amateur, for the info. 👍

TC-AZ

On 3/1/2021 at 7:35 AM, Mike_Hillis said:

I was thinking about maybe picking up another Fisher F19 but when I called the Mom and Pop dealer guy I like to do business with, and whom I had bought my last one from,  he told me he no longer sold Fisher.   Ok... well....I'll go to the next dealer I like.  Went to his website...no Fisher.  Looked up a third guy but it looks like he is gone.

Notice the major online dealers still carry Fisher but the few guys I like to do business with don't.  Probably goes along with the inability I have had in even buying Fisher from some dealers who only wanted to sell me XP or Minelab, even though I expressly asked about and was interested in a Fisher model.  

HH
Mike

 

 

Hi Mike, that seems to be a drag.  Speaking about Mom... Remember Mama's Minerals down in the valley near the Museum? They don't sell anymore either.  Just my two cents,  TC-AZ

4 minutes ago, Chase Goldman said:

How about they just get the Pulse Induction part right.  With the imminent release of the GPX 6000 which is like Minelab's umpteenth generation of PI and Multi IQ which is their 4th generation of simultaneous multifrequency, no one is even in the same league as ML at the moment.  One step at a time.  The Minelab GPX 5000 and forthcoming Fisher Impulse AQ both incorporate very effective implementations of ferrous discrimination/rejection, BTW.

Thanks Chase Goldman,  Hmmmm, didn't know that Fisher was in making a Pulse Induction detector?  

TC-AZ

In what I read and the understanding of the Dual Field and the Mono Aussie is that the Aussie are designed for soils in Australia of high magnetic viscosity or slow signal decay rate.  The Dual Field (12" or 7.5") are designed for soils in North America of being highly magnetic but being faster signal decay. But as Steve said earlier in his post, "... like splitting hairs"

Good Luck and Happy Hunting, TC-AZ

This new Multi-Freq. by Nokta/Makro will be something to see or not?  Somewhat skeptical... Will see.  I use the Impact, which is a real nice machine to use, well balanced and nice feel (ergonomics).  Navigating thru the hunt modes, settings and expert settings is a breeze!  VDI is LARGE which is a plus for my old eyes.  3 freq. settings which you can choose from (one at a time not simultaneously).  Very fast responding detector that I so far experienced.  I recently hunted a local park, going along getting a few coins and trash, etc.  I was using an IM28 coil.  Got a signal that was a consistent 95-96.  Turned myself 90 deg. and got the same numbers.  PP and it was at 7.5 inches (thought it was a sprinkler head).  Dug it up and it was a Sacagawea dollar... Wow!  Haven't found one for about 12-13 years ago.

I would like to see a true Pulse Induction built and designed from the ground up from Nokta/Makro using some sort of discrimination added which no other PI's on the market past/present ever had.

TC-AZ

Welcome aboard. You'll find some great folks here or in a club. They will share their experiences and knowledge of detecting... Just ask. I have been doing this since 1974 and I'm no expert at it. Even now, there's still alot to learn. I hope you like this new hobby and stick with it. For a newbie like yourself, you may even get lucky and get some gold!

Good luck and happy hunting.

TC-AZ

To all, Thanks for the kind words and welcoming me to a great website.

TC-AZ

p.s., excuse the typo error of TC-NM... Thinking I still live there, HA!

7 hours ago, GB_Amateur said:

So, in summary, all of it!    You said that you have both an N/M Impact and a White's XL Pro.  I don't know anything about the latter but if it's like the XLT (which I found on the database -- see next sentence) then presumably primarily a coin detector due to a single digit kHz frequency -- characteristic of those.  Looking at Steve's extensive database of modern detectors I notice that the Impact is selectable frequency and that 20 kHz is one of those.  I would think that would make it a decent gold nugget detector since several models by other manufacturers marketed for that purpose (e.g. [newer]Fisher Gold Bug, Garrett AT/Gold, and Minelab X-Terra 705) operate around there.  What coil(s) do you have for your impact?  Oh, and I just found Steve's detailed review of the Impact where he discusses its abilities for natural gold detecting, along with many other features and capabilities.

Bottom line is that I think you are already well equipped (at least with the major purchases) to handle the detecting adventures you are planning.  I wish you good fortune in those and hope you'll post photos of the finds those result in.

My XL Pro runs at 6.592 kHz. It hits hard on silver!  White's  stopped making them about 12to 15 years ago, I think.  It shares the same freq. as the XLT but, the XLT has no control knobs, but has buttons on the control panel and LCD screen layout.  XL Pro has a analog meter w/needle.  XL Pro has 5 knobs, 1 toggle switch and 1 trigger switch for P.P.  This one of the best machines White's ever produced next to the DFX and lastly the Spectra V3i.  I use the BlackMax 950 and Bullseye 5.3 (6") concentric coils. 

For the Impact, I have the following coils: IM28 (11 x 7) elliptical; IM24 (9 1/2 x 5) elliptical and IM18c (7" dia.) concentric. The oper. freq. are 5, 14 and 20 kHz.

TC-NM

1 hour ago, GB_Amateur said:

Welcome, Tony!  Always good to see new members, whether newbies or veterans such as you.  What sub-fields of metal detecting are you active (and interested) in?

I hunt for relics, coinshoot parks, ghost towns, abandoned historic sites (permission of course). Tried my hand in gold panning too.  I have interest in detecting for gold. Since being retired, I definitely want to hunt beaches where alot of people congregate.

I have an extensive book collection on the subject of Ghost Towns, Lost Mines & Hidden Treasure, AZ & NM History and SW Civil War & Camp Sites. Especially interested in AZ & NM Tokens.  I have found some mostly in NM but not in AZ yet.

And always looking for the elusive Gold Coin!

TC-AZ

Wow, I like your cake better! I feel that the ATX is stagnant, to say the least... price too. With Tesoro & Whites closing their doors and the last companies to have PI machines, other companies abroad (excluding Minelab) have not produced new PI machines for whatever reason. Probably sitting on the back burner as not profitable. The customer wants a light weight, waterproof, bluetooth capability, muti-freq. w/interchangeable coils, etc., etc detector.

TC-AZ

I've been detecting since 1974 and started with a radio shack build your own kit. Later I saved all my yard work money and purchased a Jetco Mustang. About a year later I was impressed with Whites detectors and their capability that I put one on lay-a-way. It was 5000/D coinmaster and from then on detecting took off. Over the years I have tried several brands but not committed to one brand exclusively. They all have their pros and cons which makes it interesting. 

I presently use a Nokta/Macro Impact and Whites XL Pro.

I reside in southern AZ since retiring (2018) from Albuquerque NM where I was born and raised. I am presently a member in good standing with the Albuq. Metal Detector Assoc. & Detectors Unlimited here in Tucson.

I've enjoyed detecting for many years and met some wonderful people who shared the same interests. I will continue to metal detect as long as I can for I truly enjoy this hobby.

Stay safe during this pandemic and Happy Hunting,  TC-AZ  Tony C. 

Using Eric Foster's pulse  induction design(s) as White's did several years ago.  Build one from the ground up, utilizing the SL pkg., higher voltage battery packs (internal and/or external mounted) to last 4 hrs plus, course & fine adjustments, straight shaft, waterproof and a variety of coils & sizes, e.g., folded mono, elliptical, etc. I can only imagine. 

TC-AZ