Today’s Nox Nuggets

[Lunk]

I headed for the hills today to try out  a recovery speed of 4 on the Equinox Gold mode, with the 6” coil, and I must say I was gobsmacked at the performance gain. I was also running the Iron Bias at zero and the sensitivity at max. I chose to grid an old spot that I’ve gridded with every machine I’ve ever owned. I hit the first flake right away, and the fun didn’t stop until quitting time. The last dig of the day was a whopper...0.7 of a gram at 5”...I was absolutely incredulous that A) the EQX hit so strong on it, and B) none of my other machines ever hit it; a real head scratcher!

 

 

 

 

[Steve Herschbach]

Depending on ground mineralization you might get more gains at 3 or even 2, but I find the ground signal does get harder to deal with under 4. Three is not too bad (depending on the ground) but I would not use 2 unless right on the gold and at a crawl.

Another tip - rejecting any target id numbers at all robs sensitivity but may be needed to deal with the ground. In milder ground you can get smooth operation with no target id rejected. Basically just tune up like you would any VLF all metal unit using a combination of Gold Mode, sensitivity and SAT.

Sensitivity Control = Sensitivity (Gold Bug 2), Gain (GMT), Sensitivity (Equinox)

Recovery Speed = Mineralization Switch (Gold Bug 2), V/SAT (GMT), Recovery Speed (Equinox)

Gold can read as ferrous so dig all targets.

Depending on the ground or the settings or both, ground signals can start showing up in the -9, -8, and -7 range and hot rocks at other locations, like positive 13 for example. The normal way to deal with this is just like with the Gold Bug 2 or GMT - tune to smooth them as best as is possible. The Equinox does allow you to do the same.

Blocking these readings will come at a cost in reduced sensitivity. However, you can block these target id numbers, and then boost the sensitivity higher. In some places you will be better off accepting all target id numbers and just tuning appropriately. In other locations, typically more difficult ground, being able to block target id numbers and therefore part of the audio return can be a significant tool, but there is a trade off.

I will be honest with you all - I have been sandbagging for quite some time as regards Equinox and gold nugget detecting.  There seemed little point of getting into the subject much prior to the arrival of the 6" coil, although there is magic to be had with the 11" also once it all sinks in.

A few bits found with the 6" coil....

[Lunk]

23 minutes ago, Steve Herschbach said:

The Equinox does allow you to do the same. Blocking these readings will come at a cost in reduced sensitivity. However, you can block these target id numbers, and then boost the sensitivity higher.

Exactly my strategy today, Steve.

Nice nuggets, btw.

[Goldseeker5000]

I believe I recognize that spot. Lol congrats Lunk. Same place we ran into each other?

[vanursepaul]

Keep it coming guys....

I haven't figured it out yet..

Honestly have been kind buddy with the other detectors..lol

I want to learn it tho because there is a place loaded with species close by.....but also loaded with trash!

People used to walk around on their lunch break and specie...they called it.

just looked for them with their eyes

[Lunk]

3 hours ago, goldseeker4000 said:

I believe I recognize that spot. Lol congrats Lunk. Same place we ran into each other?

Yep, same general area gs4k. You been doing any good lately?

[Lunk]

35 minutes ago, phrunt said:

I assume you've even had the Zed in that spot and missed that 0.7 grammer? stunned by that.

Indeed I have, Simon; that piece should have been a sitting duck for the Zed. I was totally flabbergasted when that nugget came out of the hole.

[Randy Lunn]

WTG Lunk. Thank you for sharing all your experience and knowledge. The Nox is an amazing machine.

[beatup]

Great bit of detecting Lunk

[Goldseeker5000]

I was up there about 3 weeks ago and found 10 in less than 2 hours. That area has been hit hard . Strange the zed didn't  hit t on it.  My next trip there I will be using the 5000 I just bought.This might seem wierd but I think there are strange low lying anomylies in the atmosphere close to the ground that can affect signal responses from one day to the next.