Norvic

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.

Well she who has to be obeyed let me go out for the day to try the Bogenes settings on little broken down reef from last weekend. Turned sensitivity full, threshold 10, high yield difficult. Wow 4 small scraps 3 at 3-4" other on surface all positive solid definite signals much easier to centre and retrieve, only 1.22 grams weight in the 4 but enough to know, many thanks Sandy. Certainly I had my doubts after a threshold always just audible for 30 years plus, but no more. Tried in deeper ground down a bit below reef, nothing so maybe nothing detectable there or Bogenes settings are for shallow ground.

705 rocks for sure, and tis good fun being broken in by a new detector.

Is there any benefit using the ferrite in non salty soils? but of course leaving the GB in tracking as per norm rather than manual as per salty.

Mitchell, My first healer I got when I was 10, when I was courting the Missus, because he`d always travel with me, he`d hop in the front bench seat before the Missus and glare at her, as she sat. One man loyal dogs, magic mates I had to put him down when he was 17, I just love the breed. You can`t get a better mate.

Another option is the SDC2300, although it hasn`t got the coil options the other PIs have.

Don`t know about deep, haven`t tried it enough, but I have found in my ground so far, general is better down to 1/4 ounce solids if at depth but not not if shallow. Thus if I`m in shallow ground I`ll hunt in high yield, if in deep ground general. Whoops JPs timed in. How you going young fellow?

My hearts with you on this one, and I know from experience they can never be replaced. But a man should always have a dog, we are not complete without one. In memory of Zoe, get another pup when your ready. On the rocky knob where you may remember the rock wallabies play, I carve my dogs name in a granite rock after they are gone, for your Queensland mate Zoe, I`d be honoured if you would OK it for me to do such for her here in Qld where Zoe`s breed originated.

On ya Paul tis a fine machine, patience and perseverance plus it doesn`t hurt to touched by the Sun a wee bit (well lets face it we all are, no completely sane person would run around listening to a squawking detector rather than some music) and you`ll be amongst it.

Interesting this Bogene method it goes against the "traditional" always a threshold but there you are, certainly will have a shot at it, plus your observation re. high smoothing on small stuff, have a shallow broken down reef that I believe I`ve taken all detectable gold off last weekend that`s just waiting for these methods. To date never used high smoothing alternate between off and low, depending on ground noise & depth? Your obviously having a ball with the GPZ, tis a gold magnet for sure.

You should see my wheelbarrow and triantiwonigong.

On you Steve your the wise one and I`ll follow your wisdom.

I won`t give my credentials, but assure you it is my trade and advanced trade qualifications, which I practised for many years, 20 years manufacturing portable low voltage refrigeration for mobile and solar applications, a very profitable endeavour long before the big manufacturers seen that market. There is plenty of confusion in this area. I suspect the 10 amp figure Fred deduced was from dividing the GPZs battery capacity(72 watt/hr) by its voltage 7.2 volts. My explanation of this matter comparing it to water, pressure, volume etc is a time proven way of explaining these matters in a manner that I believe applied in Freds case. All what you say is correct and all what I say is correct. In this case the GPZ battery requires approx. 4 hours of charging which gave my figure of 1.5 amps, the actual 110/240 volt charger max output is 1.67 amps. No confusion here, only in getting my message across. Batteries capacity of GPZ battery is in Watt/hrs which is what I was on about. I don`t doubt your qualifications. However I have the runs on the board for using the physics of eleketricity in a practical manner. I always kept the smoke in well nearly always

Chris, Yes batteries are rated in amp/hrs. Sorry mate we will have to agree to disagree, volts X amps = watts which is a measure of power, you cannot divide watt/hrs by volts to give amps. Watt/hrs is a measure of capacity. Give you a clue to what I`m on about have a look at the output in amps and volts marked on the 240/110 volt charger that comes with the GPZ.

Fred, I am not a very good tutor, in fact I`m a total failure, the GPZ battery is 72 watt/hrs CAPACITY, if it is say fully discharged and takes say 4 hours to recharge, divide the 72 watt/hrs by that 4 hours. That gives us the figure of 18 watts POWER, divide that again by your charge battery voltage 12 volts that gives us 1.5 amps CURRENT(FLOW). How did you get 10 amps? remember amperage is a measure of flow not capacity. The amount of power required to recharge a 72 watt/hr capacity battery is 72 watts in a hour, if it takes 4 hours to recharge it the equation above tells us you need a flow rate of 1.5 amps at 12 volts. Plus because of inefficiencies such as some power being converted to heat as noted, add a wee bit more. Rechargers for batteries should be never placed on in or near a flammable surface, OZ has a few burnt out detecting vehicles in remote locations, testament to this. Wow you have a tank with a 155amp alternator. The trailer with a deep cycle battery is certainly the way to go. Now for the Quiz...................