Nancy Fillman will moderate this forum. Nancy got started with a Radio Shack detector. She has upgraded detectors and has been with the Whites MXT since its introduction and knows it and the hobby well. Nancy teaches metal detection techniques to the Law Enforcement community and Crime Scene Investigators at her local college. http://www.findmall.com/list.php?25Mon, 20 May 2013 21:30:49 -0500 Phorum 5.2.18 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?25,1912416,1912416#msg-1912416 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?25,1912416,1912416#msg-1912416
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anyone care to make my head hurt with some tech talk? lol :)]]> dixiedigger57 Whites MXT Users ForumThu, 16 May 2013 08:31:09 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?25,1908223,1908223#msg-1908223 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?25,1908223,1908223#msg-1908223
my old beep and digs did work just fine, when i did not accidentially bump a knob or catch it on a headphone cord and then realize i was hunting set up wrong. the MXT is so forgiving it really does not matter how i set it up- i find something. for giggles i hunted in salt mode the other day- i live 3 hours inland. hitting coins right and left- even running high disc i still get the display.. ok -- you know that-- i am just facinated... only newer friend has digital..

already got my first silver- a teardrop earring-- and the 1907 Indian head. where i hunt silver coins are very rare and deep and under trash but i think i will be seeing them. my little parks were really pounded by pros for many years when silver was shallow and plenty. but unless you sift every inch of dirt-- there is still something for me.

i feel it coming .....just need more practice...]]> dixiedigger57 Whites MXT Users ForumMon, 13 May 2013 07:13:13 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?25,1907893,1907893#msg-1907893 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?25,1907893,1907893#msg-1907893 atproguy Whites MXT Users ForumSat, 18 May 2013 17:11:55 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?25,1907859,1907859#msg-1907859 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?25,1907859,1907859#msg-1907859 dan93 Whites MXT Users ForumSun, 12 May 2013 17:52:16 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?25,1905734,1905734#msg-1905734 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?25,1905734,1905734#msg-1905734 RELIC_HUNTER Whites MXT Users ForumMon, 13 May 2013 19:07:53 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?25,1903734,1903734#msg-1903734 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?25,1903734,1903734#msg-1903734
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Thanks,
Fred]]> WTnFred Whites MXT Users ForumFri, 03 May 2013 00:25:09 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?25,1899595,1899595#msg-1899595 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?25,1899595,1899595#msg-1899595 Bobby s Whites MXT Users ForumThu, 09 May 2013 14:15:16 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?25,1899573,1899573#msg-1899573 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?25,1899573,1899573#msg-1899573
the day finished off with a Georgia bulldog token and a game token, junk bangle, one heart attack +98 $1 signal--(1/2 copper elbow LOL! ) total $3 bucks change--- AND A NEW HUNTER- NICE YOUNG COLLEGE ALL AMERICAN YOUNG MAN WITH HIS FIRST MACHINE. he had a Vaquero tough one for newbie but was doing fine with two junk rings and 3 wheaties already in our trash pile parks. in three weeks of ownership. i showed him some disc tricks with my wedding band and a nickel. he was covering holes carefully, removing trash, - and having fun! i directed him to this group of Forums and the Tesoro Cheer leader team here and told him of the wealth of info he could get from great folks. look forward to some after classes/work hunts!

this kids gonna be great hunter and great for the hobby. and he is younger than 3 of my machines :lol:]]> dixiedigger57 Whites MXT Users ForumThu, 02 May 2013 19:20:37 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?25,1899009,1899009#msg-1899009 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?25,1899009,1899009#msg-1899009
I've been researching, so far as information is available on the internet, the Battle of La Trinidad between the forces of Guatemalan Justo Milla, and Francisco Morazan with his army of Nicaraguans, Salvadoreans and Honduran volunteers on November 11, 1827. The two armies met a few miles north of Sabanagrande, south of Tegucigalpa, resulting in Morazan crushing the opposing force and ensuring Honduran independence. Very little information is available online about this important battle.

Saturday I went looking for the site for the first time. There is a monument, erected within the last decade or so, supposedly near the battle site, but no one locally can accurately pinpoint it. On the advice of some locals I went hacking through the dense undergrowth, MXT in hand, hoping to find any indication of the battle. I found a few pieces of rusted iron, probably relatively modern, but nothing I can definitively tag to 1827.

A few more questions, and a few more wild-goose-chases later I decided to try to figure it out on my own. Looking down from the monument one can see a broad expanse of relatively level land, perfect for a battle site. In my best "military-strategist" mode I determined that would be where I would want to fight since it affords plenty of room for movement of cavalry and artillery, as well as infantry.

Today I visited the Military Museum in Tegucigalpa, spoke at length with a very amiable and knowledgeable older gentleman, and learned precisely why I AM NOT a general. He told me, since Morazan was on the field first, he placed his artillery and troops on the high ground behind the monument and awaited Milla's attack from below. Milla charged uphill again and again for hours until Morazan finally sent his reserve around to flank Milla's army, and the battle was over.

Now I know the battle was about a quarter mile downhill from where I was searching. I hope to go again in a couple weeks to give it another try. This is becoming a labor of love. I'd be happy with JUST ONE musket ball from La Trinidad. I know if I keep at it diligently I will find it. I keep hearing stories of people finding an occasional ball or horseshoe on the surface, so hopefully my MXT will do even better.]]> Gila Marc Whites MXT Users ForumTue, 23 Apr 2013 14:25:29 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?25,1898598,1898598#msg-1898598 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?25,1898598,1898598#msg-1898598
anyone live in Georgia/South Carolina/ Daytona area FLorida that can reccommend anything to help me with this? i am very willing to listen, try and learn. i dont get to go but once every few years and then if its the state park- thats a BIG go to jail no-no. this trip another does have a "legal beach" nearby and would like to actually find something. thanks carey.

do i need to buy another coil just for the beach?]]> dixiedigger57 Whites MXT Users ForumThu, 25 Apr 2013 17:50:06 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?25,1898168,1898168#msg-1898168 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?25,1898168,1898168#msg-1898168 jlw Whites MXT Users ForumMon, 29 Apr 2013 20:30:13 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?25,1897874,1897874#msg-1897874 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?25,1897874,1897874#msg-1897874
PS. This is an effort to get a little chatter going. Everyone can't be out detecting can they? I guess they should be. Here it is 4:30 in the AM and not a new post since yesterday. Maybe we need some appreciation posts for our intelligently designed MXT's. They are so easy. Maybe a Hey! Don't knock it til you tried it posting or a "the grass IS greener over here!" Even a Hey shut up people are trying to sleep!

Yesterday I was out looking for a new place to detect. I was along the Carson river. There are rocks that set off the overload, metal trash everywhere. Then I found one object that kept moving around. I would go back to it's last location to make sure it wasn't there. Nothing. Then when I was about to go nuts I realized it was hitting on my shovel. I found some good camping/fishing spots though.]]> RedRockNv Whites MXT Users ForumSun, 28 Apr 2013 01:50:35 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?25,1896210,1896210#msg-1896210 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?25,1896210,1896210#msg-1896210
i hunt public places that are a little trashy and freshwater beach a few times a year. Any opinions or ideas would be appreciated. D]]> destructo Whites MXT Users ForumTue, 07 May 2013 21:58:21 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?25,1895921,1895921#msg-1895921 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?25,1895921,1895921#msg-1895921 dixiedigger57 Whites MXT Users ForumSun, 12 May 2013 01:04:13 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?25,1895821,1895821#msg-1895821 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?25,1895821,1895821#msg-1895821
When I'm out hunting, I am always on the lookout for silver coins. However, what is your experience with VDI's on this? I know silver coins in my area (high mineralization) will be a few numbers above what a clad coin will be but do the deeper ones jump around on ya? I'm just never sure when to dig. I mean, I will get a VDI of say, 83. But when I pass over it again, it drops to 14. And then to 83, and then to -36. Will a silver coin stay at the same VDI even when your machine is whispering to you? Too many rusty nails and scrap metal dug this year!!! Thanks in advance for your replies...]]> Lodihunter Whites MXT Users ForumSat, 20 Apr 2013 08:53:25 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?25,1895323,1895323#msg-1895323 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?25,1895323,1895323#msg-1895323
I took a couple excerpts from Steve's Guide to Gold Nugget Detectors posted by Steve Herschbach
Hope he doesn't mind me posting this.

Four reasons for posting this here.
1. It is about our favorite general purpose detector.
2. It is about detecting gold an often talked about topic and this is nugget season here.
3. Reference to the ground tracking which is ground balance related.
4. Just great respect for Steve's opinion on the MXT.


MXT
Steve's Opinion - What can I say? The MXT has found many hundreds of ounces of gold at Ganes Creek, Alaska. The largest nugget I have found to date, a chunky 6.85 ounce handful, I found with an MXT. It was the machine of choice at Ganes Creek for good reason. While not as hot on tiny gold as it's cousin, the GMT, the MXT actually is smoother operating in mixed hot rocks than the GMT, allowing faint signals from large, deep nuggets to be more easily discerned. For hunting hot ground the 6" x 10" DD coil is a better choice than the stock concentric coil while the 4" x 6" Shooter DD coil is the way to go to enhance the MXTs small gold capability. The MXT Pro is the way to go as the Ground grab button alone is worth the few extra dollars. Bottom line is if you want a safe choice in a general purpose (nuggets, coins, beach, relics, etc.) machine you need look no farther than the MXT.

VXi
Steve's Opinion - The V3i has a dedicated Prospecting Mode and can be run at a relatively hot 22 kHz. Because it costs more, many people assume it must be even better than the MXT for prospecting. That, however, is not the case. The V3i was designed first and foremost as a powerful coin detecting machine. The MXT is based on the GMT circuit therefore has a superior ground tracking system. The bottom line is the V3i is a fantastic piece of technology, but the vast majority of the features you are paying for are not needed for nugget detecting. That said, the V3i can certainly find gold nuggets. I saw a proficient user find several ounces of gold at Ganes Creek using a V3i. But if prospecting is going to be one of the main goals then the MXT or some of the other detectors mentioned here could serve as well or better for less money.]]> RedRockNv Whites MXT Users ForumThu, 18 Apr 2013 18:06:05 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?25,1894499,1894499#msg-1894499 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?25,1894499,1894499#msg-1894499
i am ordering Jeff Fosters book thru book junkie buddy.]]> dixiedigger57 Whites MXT Users ForumMon, 15 Apr 2013 11:16:33 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?25,1894239,1894239#msg-1894239 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?25,1894239,1894239#msg-1894239 cedarswamp Whites MXT Users ForumThu, 18 Apr 2013 15:05:59 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?25,1894171,1894171#msg-1894171 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?25,1894171,1894171#msg-1894171 jlw Whites MXT Users ForumMon, 29 Apr 2013 10:06:13 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?25,1893632,1893632#msg-1893632 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?25,1893632,1893632#msg-1893632 robby4570 Whites MXT Users ForumWed, 15 May 2013 12:37:22 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?25,1893130,1893130#msg-1893130 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?25,1893130,1893130#msg-1893130 DirtAngler Whites MXT Users ForumSun, 14 Apr 2013 17:33:19 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?25,1892837,1892837#msg-1892837 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?25,1892837,1892837#msg-1892837
not worth pictures but a couple of bucks change- and the coloration shows they have been down a while -70's coins-- and a few whatnots that i can see would mimic a coin- brass washers- etc. fewer tabs-- the old thin tang beavers are problematic here, showing 24-26 the double holes are a solid +22. the tab notch works pretty good.

i do see the advantage of quality headphones with volume control. the DD will take practice and i see it more for the country and relic hunting. i may explore a smaller 5.3 in the future for this trashpile area. HH Carey]]> dixiedigger57 Whites MXT Users ForumFri, 12 Apr 2013 15:29:14 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?25,1891939,1891939#msg-1891939 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?25,1891939,1891939#msg-1891939
Thanks much,
David]]> David T Whites MXT Users ForumThu, 11 Apr 2013 13:09:07 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?25,1891813,1891813#msg-1891813 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?25,1891813,1891813#msg-1891813
I made my first test run in Buddy with DFX's yard and was surprised how easy it is to work. Much simpler than the DFX. Two tones is enough for a tone deaf person and the readout is big enough for my far sighted self to see without my reading glasses. It is comfortable to swing and light feeling which surprised me.

I read all the instructions but then have concentrated on coin/jewelery mode and relic mode since i live Middle Georgia USA. its 3+ hrs to the beach and many parts are banned being a state park designation, and the gold is in the mountains. We have small Civil War area and trashy trashy parks. So by not bothering with those settings its easier to learn the ones i will get to use regular.

I will have questions but will try to research before i post.

anyone in Middle Georgia--Macon Warner Robins let me know!


I look forward to posting finds and chatting with you good people. This ole dog is willing to learn some new tricks! HH Carey dixiedigger57@hotmail.com]]> dixiedigger57 Whites MXT Users ForumMon, 15 Apr 2013 22:19:52 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?25,1890034,1890034#msg-1890034 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?25,1890034,1890034#msg-1890034 RedRockNv Whites MXT Users ForumThu, 11 Apr 2013 06:45:02 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?25,1889241,1889241#msg-1889241 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?25,1889241,1889241#msg-1889241 cedarswamp Whites MXT Users ForumMon, 08 Apr 2013 13:30:32 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?25,1887594,1887594#msg-1887594 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?25,1887594,1887594#msg-1887594 mouseman Whites MXT Users ForumWed, 03 Apr 2013 17:13:05 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?25,1887046,1887046#msg-1887046 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?25,1887046,1887046#msg-1887046
Separate the yoke from an egg and discard the whites. Put the egg yoke in a tupperware with a lid and microwave just long enough to cook through. In my microwave this only took about 15 seconds for one egg yoke. Once it is cooked through, stir up the yoke and break into very small pieces. Place the clean shiny silver on top of the yoke and cover with the lid. Monitor and flip the coin every few hours and remove when you get the desired tone. Here is my war nickel after cleaning with baking soda and then again after placing in with the egg yoke for about 30 hours or so. I would assume 90% silver coins will acquire a tone at a different rate than this 30% silver nickel. This is the only time I have tried this and could only recommend it for similar scenarios where the coin has no room to drop in value. Don't mess around with coins that have a value beyond their silver content unless you really know what your doing and assume your own responsibility for any loss in value afterwards.

Also, I don't know how resilient this toning will be. Its possible it may not hold up to handling and might just smear off if rubbed. If you're going to put it in a placeholder right away it would be fine. If you don't like the toning you can easily remove it with the same method you cleaned the silver to begin with.

You have to click the image below to animate the before/after toning GIF.

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