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Seems the US market is just having a small yawn, rightly so too, Greece has a population similar to OZ, and Ozs financial situation doesn`t affect the world. Crazy funny money, illustrates however that only in gold can we trust.

I believe slower swings, no doubt, but higher thresholds, would have said for sure before I tried Bogenes. That I guess is the genius of the GPZ, is simple enough to operate for the starter and adjustable for the pros. My son does very well following me however, he`s much more capable and attuned, which pisses me off somewhat. Klunker same here, I wear glasses to hold my ears apart.

Interesting knee jerk reaction in OZ to Greeks dilemma as per below link, of more interest will be the US markets reaction once your market opens. Gold price is looking to rise if our market is any indication. https://au.finance.yahoo.com/news/35b-wiped-aussie-market-010009272.html

I`m not defending Steve, he`s big and ugly enough to do that himself, but I`ll defend the GPZ and Minelab, The GPZ is worth every cent of what it costs and if you check my posts I`ve given Minelab a fair bit of "curry", to expect perfection from evolving tech or anything made by humans is a "long bow" but also importantly your right of opinion. I expect gold and Minelab have always come the party there with the much less than "40%" a detector supplies to that quest. The GPZ does give 40% or more depth as they claim and that`s what they are about. Put down the axe Steve your not really ugly, but don`t stop expressing your opinion, tis more valuable than gold.

My take....... to a certain degree hand eye speed reactivity is important, but as we age, go deaf, blind and lose mobility we evolve with some fox like cunning to help offset these senses. I am finding a sort of faith tied with patience and confidence (read stubbornness) in developed skills can have in this "game" is producing in areas that have been "flogged" as well as new areas, with a lot of assistance from the Zed of cause, You`ve just got to love your Zed and your environment, the Goddess of Gold will come across then. Old saying passed down over the ages "You can spend all year making a days wages or a day making a years wage" and to borrow from the fishos " A bad day prospecting beats a good day at the coal face all the time" Gold Hounds Vids keep that blood pumping.

Presently on a mission (trust Gold Hound allows me to use this description of trip , which I feel is a accurate word to describe such), but once back to "civilization" will put together a few photos of my mobile camp, a fairly evolved but basic one man camp.

I can say without any doubt every detector I`ve had have been winners and got the goods the GPZ is another, there really is no mystery, nor any magic formula just persistence, but the GPZ stands out in one way it is easy machine to use straight out of its box, in my relatively low mineralised country. I look at reviews on the net, at discussions on forums, and only feel anyone who claims the GPZ is a difficult beast is pushing their own barrow. This is my view and one I`ve held since I unboxed my GPZ, it has come up with the goods constantly in thrashed country and new. Read and follow the manual listen to the "static" out there but don`t necessarily follow. My point is simply, use it. KISS.

7005 indeed, Paul your evil but I like ya!!!

Crazy when you think about it, as Klunker has pointed out the plastic of chainsaws, why I`ve a lektric drill I purchased back as a apprentice, plastic housing, fallen off roofs etc etc, 45 plus years old. Had the brushes changed a few times, lots of scratches & gouges on plastic housing but still a goer. Guess the 7000 doesn`t need to last that long...... but still !!!!!!

Yeah, Dale, the Z is a gold magnet no doubt. Try upping the sensitivity full bore and cutting down the threshold to a "comfy" level "Bongenes". Tis magic but not the complete all purpose setting. Off to Lizard Ck next week, see if oh what a feeling can make it, that`s got my heart pumping.

Congrats Paul, that's more than 40% proof. Blimey I need a coffee.

Comes up page not found for me. Donno mn9043 might be right

Dave, Your not wrong our ground is much quieter than WA, although we do have some that compares but not with your salt ground. But regardless the ground would be just as big a problem to the PI to GPZ user as it is to the new user who hasn`t used a PI is my belief, but the consensus seems that it is the user who goes from the PIs to the GPZ who is having the most problems. That I find hard to comprehend because the GPZ is as you pointed out is easy to set and understand how to set. Remarkable that it was introduced and cannot handle WA mineralisation, because the OZ market I feel would be largest in WA, with a lot of GPZs purchased over this way heading to WA in winter. But it certainly is a gold magnet in our ground, straight out of the box.

Interesting subject, but I have found signal responses in the PI`s and the GPZ much similar, deeper nuggets are often a null directly over target same as ferrous targets, with a signal on each side and those warbley signals just love them. Also contrary to what seems the consensus the GPZ is a easy machine to use straight out of its box I believe, would recommend it to a beginner over the GPXs. Why the GPZ has been portrayed as a difficult machine to use for those who used a PI before is beyond me, and with the finds that are being made by previous GPXs users who have switched over to the GPZ that belief is certainly not universal. GB is simply different but just follow the manual. Too many times I`ve thought this is gold and its ferrous and vice versa. Maybe I`m not hearing properly but feel neither the PI`s or GPZ are capable of discrimination to a degree that you could trust. But I stress my belief is simply if you get a signal dig it up and am keen to save some digging if the GPZ is capable of discriminating.

Think there might be something in it, downunder in tropical NQ, we`ve had two dry wets in a row from El Nino conditions and looks like its getting stronger. More water for you folks to flood the gold out, less for us so the grass doesn`t grow so tall and hide the good stuff. Win! win allround, but I`d rather a good wet and fill the underground, bore is dropping output, have to bath in beer.

Not noticed any interference with the smartphone and GPZ as yet, have my smartphone in top left hand pocket only couple of inches from WM12, got to keep any metal away from right hand side when retrieving those smallies that's for sure. GPS data is as important to my prospecting as the detector, especially as memory deteriorates with age. Now with most GPSs being capable of transferring to and from the PC with USB it is far more convenient and accurate to when one had to do it manually.

It is a learning process with the mobile phones and apps, if this is your first go at GPS I`d go for the cheaper ones either Garmin or Magellan(only ones I`m familiar with), with the Magellans I feel easier to use but doesn`t lock on sats as quick as the Garmins. With the pace manufacturers bring out new features in GPS`s you`ll find the less cost of the cheaper ones less of a sting, then once you feel comfy with the one you`ve got you`ll better able to decide on smart phone or GPS with lots of features. I don`t believe anyone can track you with a GPS they are only receivers. Like wirelessguy, I`m a bit of a gadget guy too and have been using GPSs for 20 years or so, thus feel if your not a gadget guy go for the cheaper one. You can`t go wrong with either of those manufacturers, their cheaper ones are still very capable and a great way to get your feet wet.

I hardly use my dedicated GPS, prefer smart phone with map app that doesn`t require a mobile conx. Camera and all those other features are there, save waypoints, tracks etc same as dedicated GPS. Only con for me is it is not waterproof nor as rugged.

Paul, Try a piece of PVC pipe as used by plumbers, say 4" dia you can cut and then fashion shape by softening with a electric heat gun. You`ll find the PVC Solvent Cement the plumbers use ideal for gluing, takes well to coil plastic. Clean up with acetone(finger nail polish remover) used sparingly. Finish off with epoxy if desired, but doubt you`ll need it. Be cautious with the solvent cement as it can melt the insulation on some coil wires. PVC once softened can be moulded fairly easy with say a angle that will give the glue more surface area to take, thus stronger. Easy to file and looks good. Just a hint from a old tradesman.

http://www.detectorprospector.com/forum/topic/1033-bogenes-settings/ Basically they are very simple settings, turn your sensitivity up to top setting if possible turn your threshold down to where you have very little sounds, guess that would depend on your ground but I have found 10 works for me, goes contra to the traditional view of slight threshold and turn down sensitivity for stability. At this stage I`m not using it 100% of the time but my initial finding is like Wow.

That`s a trying time you`ve had Paul, bloody Goddess of Gold strikes again. She`s a witch, trying all and anyway to keep us from the goodies.

Zoe rock is facing north and will always have the sun shining on the face from sunup to sunset. Second photo is the view from the top of Knob looking nor-west over the Eureka Valley Queensland. Named after the mining rebellion in Victoria called the Eureka Stockade. Eureka is a symbol in OZs history of the mining class`s successful rebellion against the British Colonial view of them. The dirt road you see is my access track, leads down to the highway in the valley about 1/2 mile away. Perhaps of interest, A movie of the true story of a WA OZ Kelpie called "Red Dog". Whilst not a big time "hit" movie I believe all dog lovers will enjoy this movie. RIP ZOE.

AjR and Dog lovers, I wish to share this video of a Tribute to Mans Best Friend that was on a News Network here in OZ, Have not seen the News run such a video before. https://au.news.yahoo.com/a/28425185/man-films-emotional-tribute-to-dog/

My dealer sent me a ferrite free, no prompting. He is on the ball, always has been. I have not used as yet, don`t see the need, unless advised otherwise, and JP has not answered my query as yet in regard to that. C`mon young fella I won`t bite. Very happy with the GPZ, I suggest GPZ owners give Sandys Bognene settings a trial you will be pleasantly surprised.

argyle, The joy and companionship our dogs give us make up for the loss, just shame they don`t live as long as we do, tis hard I know but get another dog. Out there detecting today I gave a little special attention to my current prospecting mate Brandy, she`s a kelpie and getting on, must never take her for granted. ajr, the thanks is all mine I am honoured to add a memorial to Zoe, when I read your post I told the Missus, she immediately remembered Zoe and the magnificent scenery you live in. As long as I`m here you are most welcome to visit and I`m here for my time.