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  1. Someone here (e.g. @F350Platinum ) will likely figure it out. I did a quick google images search under WWI dog tags but I don't think it's that. Is there some printing around the hole, and if so can you decipher it?
  2. I'm currently running with the most recent software (aka 'update'). I did some cross checking in my test garden, swapping between original and recent software update and didn't notice anything. The only thing in the update I'm aware of that even interests me is the Stabilizer feature but I've yet to play around with it enough to determine it matters. (Probably does under the right conditions....) I've run it at values 0 and 4. I tested settings 9 and 10 in the garden and those seriously cost depth for coins in my ground. The 'stabilizer filter' with my tone settings sounds absolutely horrible. It's going to take some strong convincing before I ever turn it on again. FWIW I typically operate in either All Terrain General or (preferably) All Terrain High Conductors. I run sensitivity 17 and recovery speed 4. Those work well in my local sites (and test garden).
  3. Never heard that term but absolutely understand it -- what high quality for such a find! I know you explained a couple items in the top photo but do you mind covering the remainder? I'm not very familiar with coins from your area so can't tell just by looking at the photo. Everything you show (except the bottom photo), coins or otherwise, has me salivating.
  4. I second that sentiment. Even Monte, who lived and detected in silver country for ~6 decades, never found one. Only about 11/4 million were ever minted with any date/mintmark.
  5. Good to hear JW had a Sadie to loan you. Very few people have a GPX-compatible X-Coil, in contrast to the Nugget Finder Sadie. (Even I, who gets gold detecting maybe 3 or 4 days per year, has one.) And as expected that little terrier found a goodie or two in a heavily detected area. Dehydration is accompanied by all kinds of symptoms, affecting the brain as well as the rest of the body. I'd bet that was the major contributor to your condition. Glad nothing worse occurred as a result. Even driving may not have been in your best interest.... A lot of people are way more excited about this Algoforce developing 'saga' than I but I still enjoy reading about it and you've been great at putting in the hours (quickly) to educate us, so thanks for that. P.S. Now that JW has seen the E1500 in action, is he ordering one pronto?
  6. Nice find. That's a survivor given the way the ground likes to eat 100% copper coins after two centuries nibbling away.
  7. Actually, the headphones that came with the Equinox (or at least what the manual says below) were ML80's so we both were off on the model number. But the WM08 did not use the same protocols as the ML80's since it was Minelab proprietary wireless (and considerably faster) compared to the Bluetooth APTX/LL method for the headphones: Pretty sure the Manticore uses the same standards/protocols for both the WM09 and the supplied-with-detector ML105 headphones, but from what others have said that is also proprietary, just not Minelabs "roll your own" from scratch as apparently was done with other detectors (including the Equinox WM08 channel).
  8. I don't carry my cellphone with me when detecting. I've never noticed any particular EMI associated with the WM08 (or now, with just 5.5 hours experience, on the WM09). The electronics (transmitter and receiver) use different standards between these two wireless modules so any quirks probably are not something that would necessarily carry over from the WM08 to the WM09. Careful testing may be your only solution. Note also that (AFAIK) the WM09 uses the same T/R system as the supplied ML105 headphones so any extra issues (or lack thereof) should be common to both.
  9. Soundsport IE ("Inner Ear"). I can't find a serial number anywhere and I think these were discontinued. I've had them for 6+ years, probably bought new on Ebay for ~$40. Here's a refurbished pair on Ebay right now: https://www.ebay.com/itm/374590147816?chn=ps&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&amdata=enc%3A1KPdUrfKVTF-1QJw73eBWzA87&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-166974-028196-7&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=374590147816&targetid=2259467015443&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=1017003&poi=&campaignid=20823940207&mkgroupid=154561709685&rlsatarget=pla-2259467015443&abcId=9348262&merchantid=5308819468&gclid=CjwKCAiAiP2tBhBXEiwACslfni_6JhOctRO2IroQlT8ZW-RgzSUbcYnkqtDz3Ka4pMJ_jRPXqVekDBoCeXEQAvD_BwE
  10. I got into one of those frantic "maybe they won't be easy to get; maybe ML will raise the price;..." moments and grabbed the first WM 09 wireless module I could find on the internet for the MAP(?) $139. I took it out to one of my well-searched parks for a 3 hour test run with the Sun Ray Pro Golds. First the photos (with Equinox WM08 as reference): As the photos show, the WM09 and WM08 are quite similar -- same housing, just different guts. The WM09 has four charging pads for the magnetic charging cable pins. I now have five interchangeable charging cables (two detectors and three wireless modules since I have a backup WM08) so at least they've kept that 'standard'. As is the case with the WM08, the 3.5 mm socket is recessed by ~5.5 mm which can be a problem if the jack being inserted is a right angle version. I've installed a straight plug on my Sunray Pro Golds so as not to have this issue, but most right angle 3.5 mm plugs don't work as the pin can't get deep enough to properly seat. As far as audio performance in the field is concerned, I don't notice any difference between the supplied ML105 headphones and the WM09+Pro Golds. That is not the case (in my experience) with the ML80s vs. WM08+Pro Golds when running the Equinox. The sound quality of the ML105 is much better than the ML80's, to my ear anyway. I also notice no latency (time lag) with either the ML105 or WM09. But I receive two advantages with the Pro Golds -- they block out ambient noise better and are warmer in cold weather. Another likely advantage is the quality of the soft over-ear rings -- something Steve H. has talked about for years. The Pro Golds use higher quality materials which matter in hot conditions. Personally I tend to switch to earbuds in hot weather and just live with the background noise. I haven't tried the WM09 with my Bose earbuds yet, but don't expect any problems. 🤞 Bottom line is for those (like me) who have a favorite set of aftermarket headphones and/or earbuds, the WM09 is a valuable addition. If you're satisfied with other options (ML105s or the control unit's speaker) then no need to spend the $139.
  11. Including two Walkers! If I added up right you've had 41 silver coins in your last three hunts. Didn't you say others beat you to this area? If so, how did they miss so much, were they ignoring high conductors to concentrate on gold jewelry? And is there a chance Mother Nature puts an end to this before you get everything within your detector+coil's capability? I know you earn what you find, swinging that battle sword for many hours each time out, but it still seems like you've been on time travel back to the 70's/80's.
  12. Could you guys either post links (if you're logged into Amazon, upper right click on "Returns and Orders", then easy to put in keyword for its search) or at least a model name(s) and number(s)? I'm a sucker for those kinds of eyesight enhancers...
  13. In what sensitivity setting are you operating for these tests?
  14. I'm ignorant as to how the Garrett ATX responds to targets but I hope it's at least a meteorite or better yet, a gold nugget. But the 'smart money' is on an old can or broken piece of tool. (Is the ferrous vs. non-ferrous indicator 100% reliable?) Still, you know what they say about "the thrill of the chase" so you've got that going, regardless. I look forward to the report of your upcoming revelation.
  15. Did I understand right -- 11 silver coins previous hunt and 14 this time?? I realize the saltwater has been mean to them but do you ever check the dates+mintmarks? Regardless, good work as always. Most people would include weather as a factor in 'conditions', but not you! My hypothesis for that is the same as for the Roosevelts vs. Mercs -- fewer coins minted, but worse, fewer years for them to be lost before all silver was removed from circulation (by the public, not the gov) in the late 60's.
  16. Welcome the Manticore Users Club! Lots of good advice so far. I'll go one step further -- don't think of it like any other detector. Sure, it makes noise when there is metal in range and that noise is loaded with info, but it speaks its own language. Here are a few more recommendations: 0) Read the manual cover-to-cover before your first adventure. After a few hunts, go through it again. In the second pass you can skip sections you know you won't use, but you don't know which those are if you haven't been through it completely once already! 1) If you are on land, set the sensitivity at 17 (or lower, not higher). I know this may be counter to other detectors -- only halfway up the scale -- but in my experience so far (test garden and field) the Manticore is every bit as deep on 17 as my Equinox 800 at 22-23, and in some settings it's (measurably) a bit deeper. People on beaches (without black sand present) can crank up the gain for better depth but if there is even moderate mineralization (like I have) you just end up deteriorating the Digital Target ID (and 2-D screen Target Trace) by turning up the sensitivity. That's my experience (and others', too). 2) There are an encyclopedia's worth of sound settings on the Manticore, at least compared even to the Equinox. Don't get discouraged if the factory settings (and there are many of those already depending upon mode) aren't to your liking. 3) If your Manticore isn't running the latest software update (there has been only one made available to users so far), you are OK at first but I would consider getting it upgraded fairly soon. (Pretty easy to do.) Although the upgrade doesn't have a lot of changes, there are some and easier to learn once than unlearn and relearn, IMO. Enjoy your new tool!
  17. I understand with rare CW items in your pouch that a Standing Liberty Quarter takes a back seat, but you're teasing us not showing the obverse. From the picture the back side looks detailed (low wear and not corroded). Do you mind posting a photo of the front side? Good to hear the Manticore with 15" coil is producing at unexpected levels.
  18. I think the real one is actually located in Las Vegas at the Golden Nugget Casino (downtown) although I'm not sure they display it on a regular basis. Last time I was at the Nugget (Nov. 2021) it was not out. 27.2 kg (60 lb Av.) is what the real one weighs. I wonder how realistic the weight is for this replica. (My guess is: not very.) If someone goes to the show, be sure to ask about a new detector for 2024, if they're not explicitly revealing that info.
  19. Welcome back to detecting, Zed! That Legend, being a modern high-end multifrequency detector has a lot of (virtual) knobs, so probably will take you longer to bond with than your Garrett 1350. Read the manual (more than once), stick with factory settings until you get your confidence up, don't get aggressive with the gain (these detectors do well with moderate gain) and read and ask here. There are many Legend posts and users here who are glad to help.
  20. Is this an air test, and what is your test target? Please give as much information about your test setup as possible.
  21. These show up a lot (in my experience, that is) in Western ghost towns which were active in the second half of 19th Century well into the 20th Century. They may also have been used in clothing (i.e. woven fabric). That's my guess. Made of copper alloy, they sure ring up nice (i.e. moderately high conductor) on a detector!
  22. I certainly can't speak for the "serious gold prospectors" but my story may still be relevant. When I got back into detecting in 2015 I was looking for a gold detector and I found your guide from an internet search. Having been gone from the endeavor for 30+ years I didn't know what 'Minelab' even was. A bottle gas company? (Oh, that's 'Mineweld'.) But your guide was exactly what I was looking for and I bought a Fisher Gold Bug Pro based upon your recommendation of three (ML X-Terra 705 and Garrett AT/Gold being the other two) for a very good gold detector that could find other items (e.g. coins) and wouldn't break the bank. What are the chances I ever would have even joined this site if I hadn't found that guide? But obviously it was written not only by a knowledgeable person but also an open-minded and thorough one. Checkmark, checkmark, checkmark. When I buy a detector (in particular) I look at three things: performance, ergonomics, price. It has to meet all three (subectively, I admit). Your guide and your detector database cover all three. Checkmark. One thing I don't get hung up on is "name brand". If someone was wanting to get into detector sales and could only choose one brand then the "big name" Minelab is the easy solution. But that's not this site. If that dealer wanted to cater to the "I don't want to think or adjust" crowd then maybe the Monster is the one to sell. However, that isn't what this site is about, AFAIC. Sure, there are all types and you welcome them. But what sets this site apart is people who go deeper than "turn on and go." And some of those people are beginners who don't really have a clue (as I was 8 1/2 years ago). Minelab is obviously playing off their reputation but people here aren't exactly drinking their Kool-Aid. Better yet, finally they are getting serious competition from XP, Nokta, and Garrett. Do they have the objective advantage today they built their reputation on? Not in the IB/VLF world, that's for sure. From what I can see your full guide is as meaningful as ever.
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