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I guess SMF is more capable than I hoped. I don't really want to find eggs though.

I'm glad to hear you decided to get the Vista X. It is a fun unit to run AND it performs! The 6 pin design is to help prevent misalignment of the coil connection. Richard is a great guy with a lot of experience on the Deeptech machines. Let us all know about your thoughts & progress using it.

The second video installment is up on Gary's Youtube site; gardansolyn. A good, more indepth rundown.

I've found a skunk before. Right on top of the ground. And snakes too!

In the early days every traveler carried a fixed blade knife also. And not just for the vittles.

Can anyone explain how well the discrimination works?

Very nice finds. The camp lead is promising also. Have you been able to turn up any research to guide you in hunting the site?

I have pretty much the same line of thinking as Cal_Cobra based on my experience with the Anfibio Multi. I expect the Legend to build on and extend that high performance DNA and add some new refinements. The audio already shows that progress to me.

The NM Legend will be an addition for me and my first SMF detector. I have been waiting on it's release because I have been so well pleased with the Anfibio Multi as an all around detector with the 6 coils I have for it. I have never cared for the Minelab audio. I am really looking forward to learning what SMF can add on my sites. It should compliment my other detectors well.

Welcome from a fellow Texan.

Very neat and good sleuthing skills on your part.

Very good and thoughtful post. I concur.

I'm pretty sure that adjustable wrench was not intended for plumbing. The jaws are flat for machine bolts.

That is some good relics there. Nice clean up.

The Salinity Balance setting also plays a part in TID stability & accuracy. Optimal Salt Balance varies with Frequency choice as well as the soil conditions.

My perspective exactly. Great write up.

With the Tone pitch & Tone breaks being adjustable you should be able to create a 3 tone, 4 tone & 5 tone profile. The individual tone bin volume is an important feature to me also. I hope the 60 tone has more volume adjustment than the current 99DI on my Anfibio. I can adjust the volume only for the FIXED 0-15 Iron bin and any Notches. This is effective but the accepted tone volume is fixed at Max. This is too loud for me and gets fatiguing pretty quick. But it is liquid lightning quick and deep.

The tones sound good to me. Pleasing but distinct. I'm counting on them being able to blend like they do on the Anfibio.

I finally had a chance to get out with the MDT 8000 again this afternoon. I hunted a different area that is not so heavily iron littered. This was my first chance to run Mixed mode for any length of time. It is much more dynamic & telling than straight Disc mode. I was able to call the big iron & small trash just fine. Dug some nice period targets including an unusual Flat button in very good condition. It is classed as a Patriotic/Political button in Albert's book; PC106A. A pretty neat find for around here. Still learning the MDT & playing with Ground balance & Salt balance. Today was 12kHz, Sens 6-7, TH -3, Disc +30. Not clean ground by any means but only 1-2 nails per sweep instead of a half dozen. This is sticky Red clay with plenty of natural Iron oxide, GB in the high 800's to mid 900's.

Based on the overall satisfaction with and performance of my Anfibio Multi, I got on a Dealer's pre-order list today for a Pro Pack unit. I'm ready to try & see instead of wait & see.

That's really great. You should get his autograph if you can.😉

Thanks. I remember reading that Dimitar said 12kHz was good in red soil & that Tom Dankowski has had good success with 6.4 kHz in Florida low mineral sites. It's fun to learn and seems to perform well regardless. Keep us updated on you hunts. I wish you continued success.

What frequency & settings did you find that worked well?

The one I found maybe a copy cat of the Dr. School's idea. I looked again, no makers mark.

I am glad you found & posted a photo of that arch support. I found one like yours but the only stamping on it is German Silver. Some of the plating is still on it. I wasn't sure what it was.