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Enjoyed the very nice dig. Thanks for sharing.
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I really enjoyed the background info. Thanks.
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10 hours ago, kac said:
Who makes the carbon shafts for the Simplex? Thought the Simplex didn't have a round shaft.
The Kruzer, Amphibio and Racers use round shafts and the lower carbon poles work. Overall not a huge weight saving, maybe an oz or so but they are a bit more ridged.
The Anfibio has a triangular profile shaft.
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In addition to my pinpointer, I always carry a small magnet in my digging pouch to make quicker work of the small Iron bits that show up in many holes. In known bad nail sites I will add a very strong magnet with a homemade handle. I just carry it stuck to my hand digger sheath. It will pull through a good bit of loose dirt. Then I can zone in on any additional targets in the hole.
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From my understanding, the coils for the MDT are as special as the detector unit itself. Maybe more so as the concept was developed based on the coil.
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Since Pinpointers became readily available I have carried one. I don't use it on every target but I would not want to be without one in the field. Great time saver and frustration preventer.
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DIG5050, can you expound on the differences you have seen between the various modes & their recovery speeds?
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Canvas tarps were a common item on a more prosperous farm. Linseed oiled for waterproofing.
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Very nice report. Please continue updating us with your evaluations. Thanks.
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9 hours ago, CalReg said:
Yes you do, but you can buy an adapter on Amazon for less than $10...paired with the MS-3 headphones (they have an adjustable volume knob), they're awesome!
The Z Link receiver unit has it's own volume control also. I set it to get the right Pinpointer volume and then adjust the headphone volume. I keep the main detector volume set close to maximum.
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10 hours ago, JimT said:
JCR. So you have to have or use an adapter on the Z Link 1/4 to 1/8 or visa versa?
I use the 1/4" Z Link transmitter & receiver set up with wired Killer B headphones on my Vista X. Also the Z Link Garrett AT Pinpointer. I could use the MS 3 headphones but the Higher ohm Killer Bs sound better on that detector. If you need 1/4 to 1/8 you can get a short adapter.
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The Garrett Z Link system is a bit more money but it is excellent.
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I would just like to have something in print. A thread on Advanced NM operation on this forum that NM actively participated in would be great.
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It would be nice to understand some of the underlying function. I know it is kind of getting into the weeds and many don't care to. I would like to see NM give more in depth operational discussion. A supplemental guide beyond the basics in the owner's manual. The detectors are so capable. I want to know how to run it at it's best. Perhaps Dilek will see this and chime in.
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On the Anfibio Multi (and I think Kruzer & others) there is a definite step in sensitivity between 39&40 Gain and again between 69&70 Gain. Is this a change in the Internal Threshold? In a way this would be the inverse of the way the F75 adjusts sensitivity according to Mike Hillis. Regardless, it is a very good set up in difficult sites. Most NM users know about the difference in response speed between 89 & 90 Gain on 3DI. This is different. I had read about these steps in a forum post that quoted Alper of NM. I can't seem to find that post now that I want to re read it.
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I find it intriguing that it supposedly can use the nail & Iron contamination of a site to differentiate the non ferrous. It seems to be able to see the contrast between the two and use that to advantage.
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2 hours ago, Joe D. said:
JCR,
Great idea! I've heard if one is careful, one can distinguish glass bottles from other materials by the feel, and sound the probe makes! Probably like detecting; takes some practice, I'm sure!!
F350,
Keep up the saga! Love the interesting finds!👍👍
A probe is handy for sure. They are not hard to make either. I have two that stay in the Scrambler with the digging tool arsenal. Get on an old house site and find the privies & dump sites. It is a easy & positive way to confirm what my CX II Bloodhound 2 box sounds off on.
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There should be more bottles there. If you make a ground probe you can feel out spots where there might be a concentration. Maybe nothing real old but still interesting & fun.
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Being in a fire might give it that lump shape and change it's property to corrosion.
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Nice ring but I really like the Shark tooth.
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A place on the river like that will have a little of everything from years of use, including some nice surprises . One you will not like is quicksand. Be mindful of soft ground underfoot. I know from experience. Check for targets a bit down stream also.
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Most excellent! Congratulations.
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In addition to the Iron, how mineralized is that soil you are in?
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Not a bad day at all. It will be interesting to see if on old glass or pottery shards show up in those fields after a good rain, Arrowheads too.
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Check the coil cable connection for snugness then do a Factory reset. This will get you a fresh base. Afterwards find a CLEAN patch of ground in Zero mode and get a good ground balance on the detector. At 6/8 sensitivity it should be stable with a good ground balance. If the ground is highly mineralized, then you may need to reduce the sensitivity more or run the Iron Disc up to around 5-10. If the EMI is bad it will false & flash VDI's with the search coil elevated, that is what the frequency shift is for. If you still have instability you may have a bad coil. To check, tap it lightly with your no jewelry hand.