Old Penny

Great!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mine is the 5900 CB Not sure what the composite board actually is, but it is great knowing it has one. Mine has been used mainly on the sugar white beaches of South Walton, Florida, so depth has rarely been an issue, but this is a beast, even at the suggested settings. Once dialed in, you need a few bigger shovels and a team of treasure hunters to go the distance. Impressive and always a fun experience. I love the beach, the sand is so easy to scoop and sift, never leaving a trace of damage. So many hidden treasures that are easy to find and dig.

Like owning a Mustang, it makes little difference between a 1964 and a 1965. I lost the original paperwork. Cannot remember the year of purchase and apparently the circuit board was the final refinement to the unit. Thought possibly the unit might have a small CB emblem on it. As you said, they function pretty much the same. Think I purchased this in 1994. There were a lot of newer machines available, but the old school analog appealed to me. I believe mine is a cb. Really, does not matter either way.

So, Obviously I have a Whites 5900 Di Pro SL black box metal detector How do I tell which one have? Circuit board or not? Do I need to open her up or is there some visible difference between the two? Thank you in advance. Old Penny

Totally agree.. Would be on the top of my list for sure.

Great background and information Steve, On a side note: Florida has miles and miles of very easy beach sand that is filled with gold nuggets (Rings mainly) and lots of attached gems. The tide goes out every day uncovering lost treasures old and new. Keys, small change and toe rings are found in the volley ball courts. No need for blasting or panning. Digging sand is easy on the gulf coast, but a little tougher on the Atlantic coast. Sand is white like snow, but a lot more friendly... Easier to get to, just jump in the truck and head south.. But, Alaska might become the new gold rush especially as prices rise.

Called Garrett and they will be manufacturing parts for the Whites, but it will be 3 or 4 months. I bought a 6 volt rechargeable battery from Wal-Mart for 9 bucks. will need to use a belt pouch and a cord, (drilling a hole in the unit to mount a phono plug to power the unit). Has any one else tried this? Might get to it this week-end.

Mark, Did you find any of their adventures? Seems likely, many of us would be interested in reading their captivating detecting stories. Perhaps they have moved to Youtube..

Whites 5900 Di SL Pro Need a way to power the unit, New adventure.. , but I would rather copy What options do I have? (Welcome to suggestions) What can I replace the "C" holder with? For instance, moving the 4.5 volt power pack to a waist belt and cable system, using a 1/8" phono/headphone jack to quick disconnect. Or perhaps a rechargeable battery pack that can be plugged into a charger without removing. Has anyone designed a battery system that is fairly quick and easy? (and perhaps even lighter than 4 "C size batteries) Sub "C" or Double "A" batteries might be an option. I may make a balsa wood holder if I cannot find the Whites Original for less than 33.00 plus shipping. Would like to see what others may have done to improve their power requirements. So many options when it comes to batteries, each with Pros and Cons.. Offer suggestions as I am brainstorming, Thank you in advance... PS. (right now I can get a 4 "AA" battery holder for $1.95 and the balsa wood block would be quick and easy to adapt as a slide in)

Steve!!!!!!!!!! Thank you for your response and for the manual. Life is an adventure, Enjoy Life. If ye seek, ye shall find.

New to the forum. 5900 Di SL Pro black: What I know: Operates at roughly 6.5 kHz; Has reliable/powerful "manual" Ground Balancing; Is easy to adjust and trust (If you take the time to learn the ins and outs); Likes to swing and loves to send its signal deep; Can discriminate and eliminate with the best of detectors. What I do not know: Date of manufacture and how many years they made the 5900 Di SL Pro (Black), What the Di means, What the SL means. So, my questions are for those that know are, 1) what is the date of manufacture and how many years they made the 5900 Di SL Pro (Black)?; 2) What does the Di in the name mean? 3) What is the SL technology that set it apart from the original 6000 DB Coin master from the 70's? Thank you in advance, Old Penny" PS. After some research, I believe the "D" deals with the ability to discriminate. That opens the question about DB and still leaves the Di question somewhat unanswered. I've ventured thoughts and opinions on what the "SL" might signify, but would love to hear from the more knowledgeable members. Again, thank you in advance, Old Penny