Hello From Tucson, Arizona

[Todd H]

I am a novice who wants to get better at detecting coins, relics and yes gold. Now that I have joined the elite retire status in life, I now have plenty of time to go out and explore the great outdoors. 
I started out detecting with a Bounty Hunter. Within a year I bought an AT Pro and I loved it. I was really good with coin detection and I kept hearing and reading about people finding gold so I did the unthinkable and sold my AT Pro. I now know that metal detectors are like guns - always add to the collection and never sell. My new purchase is the Equinox 800. What a learning curve from the Garrett.

So here I am looking for partners to dirt fish with and to learn from the experienced members.  

[rvpopeye]

Missed it by that much Todd. 

I lived on 3rd a 1/2 block from Speedway in '82 ! 

Welcome aboard and the 800 is a fine step up.

You'll learn all you need about it right here.

There is an all equinox forum and don't miss Steve's Guides

For now , trust the factory presets the engineers picked out for you. Learn what one control does at a time . It's like eating elephants. 

Research is the key to good spots. 

 

[DSMITH]

9 hours ago, Todd H said:

I am a novice who wants to get better at detecting coins, relics and yes gold. Now that I have joined the elite retire status in life, I now have plenty of time to go out and explore the great outdoors. 
I started out detecting with a Bounty Hunter. Within a year I bought an AT Pro and I loved it. I was really good with coin detection and I kept hearing and reading about people finding gold so I did the unthinkable and sold my AT Pro. I now know that metal detectors are like guns - always add to the collection and never sell. My new purchase is the Equinox 800. What a learning curve from the Garrett.

So here I am looking for partners to dirt fish with and to learn from the experienced members.  

Welcome onboard Todd, Glad you took my advice LOL

[jim tn]

Welcome aboard. The Nox 800 will serve you well, but don't over think it. Quite honestly, when coin hunting, if you only used the default settings, you will dig a lot of treasure. Once you get a feel for the various programs and options, then do any necessary tweaking. Great hobby for us retired guys. Fresh air, vididim D and the occasional nice surprise. HH jim tn

[JCR]

Welcome from East Texas.

[JamesB]

On 12/22/2023 at 12:15 PM, Todd H said:

I am a novice who wants to get better at detecting coins, relics and yes gold. Now that I have joined the elite retire status in life, I now have plenty of time to go out and explore the great outdoors. 
I started out detecting with a Bounty Hunter. Within a year I bought an AT Pro and I loved it. I was really good with coin detection and I kept hearing and reading about people finding gold so I did the unthinkable and sold my AT Pro. I now know that metal detectors are like guns - always add to the collection and never sell. My new purchase is the Equinox 800. What a learning curve from the Garrett.

So here I am looking for partners to dirt fish with and to learn from the experienced members.  

Welcome! I just joined this week.