This forum is for information & help on this high end Whites metal detector. Plenty of information here to help the first time user or a experienced veteran. Enjoy.http://www.findmall.com/list.php?28Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:35:41 -0600 Phorum 5.2-dev http://www.findmall.com/read.php?28,1093671,1093671#msg-1093671 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?28,1093671,1093671#msg-1093671 Larry (IL) Whites DFX Users Classroom ForumThu, 19 Nov 2009 08:29:15 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?28,1093565,1093565#msg-1093565 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?28,1093565,1093565#msg-1093565
The field I was hunting was one that I had covered at least a hundred times and it was pretty safe to say that there weren't anymore "good" signals left. The only responses were in the iron and low plus VDI's. Because I was determined to find gold, I discriminated out everything except -39 to +55 and dug those signals. My first two targets were balls of foil but my third signal locked onto +5/+6 and didn't waver from there. I dug and under my plug was a balled up chain with about six inches extending under the hinge of the plug (lucky!). I pulled it out and even though it was a fine chain it was very heavy. I couldn't find any markings on it. Later, I had it tested at a jeweller's and found out that it was 18k and weighed 18 grams. Just the scrap gold value was $515.00 (Canadian)!

The technique was used just out of frustration and also because I had gone over the area so many times, that I knew that there was virtually no higher VDI targets there. Any high signals that I got were from nails or bits of rusty metal. I wouldn't use this method all the time but the first time I did, it paid off.

]]> ikandiggit Whites DFX Users Classroom ForumThu, 19 Nov 2009 18:11:57 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?28,1093431,1093431#msg-1093431 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?28,1093431,1093431#msg-1093431 cga Whites DFX Users Classroom ForumWed, 18 Nov 2009 20:49:12 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?28,1093371,1093371#msg-1093371 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?28,1093371,1093371#msg-1093371 cga Whites DFX Users Classroom ForumWed, 18 Nov 2009 19:37:58 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?28,1092870,1092870#msg-1092870 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?28,1092870,1092870#msg-1092870 cga Whites DFX Users Classroom ForumWed, 18 Nov 2009 10:05:38 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?28,1091900,1091900#msg-1091900 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?28,1091900,1091900#msg-1091900 cga Whites DFX Users Classroom ForumTue, 17 Nov 2009 22:13:42 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?28,1089554,1089554#msg-1089554 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?28,1089554,1089554#msg-1089554 cga Whites DFX Users Classroom ForumThu, 12 Nov 2009 19:20:34 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?28,1088952,1088952#msg-1088952 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?28,1088952,1088952#msg-1088952 teleman2525 Whites DFX Users Classroom ForumThu, 12 Nov 2009 12:39:21 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?28,1088318,1088318#msg-1088318 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?28,1088318,1088318#msg-1088318 cga Whites DFX Users Classroom ForumThu, 19 Nov 2009 13:02:41 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?28,1087987,1087987#msg-1087987 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?28,1087987,1087987#msg-1087987(This message does not contain any text.)
]]> Neil in West Jersey Whites DFX Users Classroom ForumMon, 16 Nov 2009 08:20:00 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?28,1084510,1084510#msg-1084510 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?28,1084510,1084510#msg-1084510 Yankees Whites DFX Users Classroom ForumWed, 04 Nov 2009 16:55:21 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?28,1084439,1084439#msg-1084439 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?28,1084439,1084439#msg-1084439
I'm kind of new in the world of metal detecting.
I can buy a second hand DFX detector (eBay) with some lost pixels on the screen -about the size half a fingernail- is this a common problem?
Should i buy it for a decent price or should i buy a new (cheaper) model. And finally are there several different models (year) of a DFX or does Whites produce the DFX like they did it 10 years ago?

Thanks

Greetings from the Netherlands]]> nscf1000 Whites DFX Users Classroom ForumMon, 09 Nov 2009 17:18:09 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?28,1079911,1079911#msg-1079911 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?28,1079911,1079911#msg-10799112010 Calendar. If you're handy with a digital camera and would like to show off some of your White's finds, we'd like to consider you for the calendar!

Here's how it works:

• Images should be oriented horizontally. Finished size will be 11" x 8.5".
• Shots need to be at least 5 MB to enlarge properly. (Bigger is better.)
• Closeup shots of treasure(s) are best. You can show off a spectacular find, a collection, or even your finds from a period of time: a day, a year ... or ALL of your finds.
• Include your detector in some of the shots.
• Maps and other related props are great.
• Not sure exactly what we're looking for? Send thumbnails of a variety of shots.
• Please don't e-mail photos over 1 MB. Either e-mail smaller (low-rez) images or upload your full, high-rez images to a free photo-sharing service like photobucket.com and send the us the link to view them.
• Submissions will be accepted until November 13.
• Photos chosen will be awarded a $100 Accessory Certificate and receive 10 free copies of the calendar, plus photo credit.

Questions? Send your submissions or questions to:
calendar@whiteselectronics.com]]> Carl-NC Whites DFX Users Classroom ForumTue, 27 Oct 2009 23:25:06 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?28,1078553,1078553#msg-1078553 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?28,1078553,1078553#msg-1078553The problem I am having is that it won't ground balance properly with my 6x10 coil. Does that error message "unable to ground balance - set to factory presets" but it does it with the coil in the air. Have no problem with this program using the 9" and 4x6 coil. The 6x10 coil ground balances fine on all other programs too so I don't think its a coil problem.
Any ideas?

Thanks
Bubby]]> Bubby Whites DFX Users Classroom ForumMon, 26 Oct 2009 21:26:01 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?28,1076367,1076367#msg-1076367 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?28,1076367,1076367#msg-1076367 diggeroof Whites DFX Users Classroom ForumThu, 22 Oct 2009 09:37:03 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?28,1073592,1073592#msg-1073592 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?28,1073592,1073592#msg-1073592 diggeroof Whites DFX Users Classroom ForumWed, 04 Nov 2009 11:48:33 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?28,1066789,1066789#msg-1066789 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?28,1066789,1066789#msg-1066789
Thanks all!]]> Lorrie1 Whites DFX Users Classroom ForumWed, 07 Oct 2009 18:45:34 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?28,1065786,1065786#msg-1065786 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?28,1065786,1065786#msg-1065786don't get me wrong though, the other machines have found lots of keepers but I read so much negativity on the DXF and just wanted to say that I think it's a very good detector. By the way the dime was in the ground the full length of my Garrett pro pin pointer. I am not sure exactly what that is but it was pretty deep and it hit hard.]]> Paul (IL) Whites DFX Users Classroom ForumThu, 15 Oct 2009 20:51:39 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?28,1061701,1061701#msg-1061701 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?28,1061701,1061701#msg-1061701I prefer a Coil with a good stability (better than the Super 12 :-)).

Thanks all and best wishes

Leny]]> Leny Whites DFX Users Classroom ForumMon, 05 Oct 2009 21:20:45 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?28,1060862,1060862#msg-1060862 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?28,1060862,1060862#msg-1060862 LS hunter Whites DFX Users Classroom ForumThu, 08 Oct 2009 13:09:25 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?28,1057486,1057486#msg-1057486 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?28,1057486,1057486#msg-1057486 ridgerunnerII Whites DFX Users Classroom ForumTue, 29 Sep 2009 15:52:32 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?28,1056982,1056982#msg-1056982 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?28,1056982,1056982#msg-1056982I dont under stand why people say watch where you hunt because of trash the park i was in had its fair amount of trash the coil did good i hunted in the deep silver program with some changes made too it.I found some clad and two weets,I did find that i had to lower the ac a little i had the amp on three,All in all its a good coil to hunt with i did set the sweep speed to three and took my time i only hunted for two hours or so,I cant wait to hit the old spot.......ILL keep you guys posted....]]> LS hunter Whites DFX Users Classroom ForumWed, 23 Sep 2009 20:41:05 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?28,1056602,1056602#msg-1056602 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?28,1056602,1056602#msg-1056602
Thanks Matt]]> mattw Whites DFX Users Classroom ForumWed, 23 Sep 2009 08:14:16 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?28,1054802,1054802#msg-1054802 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?28,1054802,1054802#msg-1054802
Yes I'm another very satisfied customer.

Clive's, "DFX From Beginner to Advanced" is an awesome book. I was just re-reading about coil control and the effects it will have on TID. I dont think this gets nearly as much attention as it should, but, it does in your book. I enjoy how you repeatedly remind me that it's about solid basics.
I look forward to reading "DFX Gold Methods".

Thanks for creating a great book.

Scott]]> GoBotRocker Whites DFX Users Classroom ForumSat, 26 Sep 2009 21:41:04 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?28,1053536,1053536#msg-1053536 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?28,1053536,1053536#msg-1053536
When ground balancing, how steady should the threshold be? It seems that many times I will get a slight increase or decrease in the pitch.
When Ground balancing in single frequency mode, I always get a target signal and a VDI even if the ground is clean.
Should I be getting a depth reading from the ground? It seems like I always get a depth reading of 9.5 inches or so after ground balancing on clean ground.

I just got the machine serviced by the Southeast service center I was told that the pc board contacts were cleaned and the microprocessor was reseated. While the machine is definitely better, I still have the issues above.

In my letter I stated that it had become impossible to ground balance the unit. The invoice is marked "Intermittent ground balance problem". To me that is a big difference.

What do you think?]]> Neil in West Jersey Whites DFX Users Classroom ForumWed, 23 Sep 2009 08:12:37 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?28,1052365,1052365#msg-1052365 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?28,1052365,1052365#msg-1052365It did very good... I cant wait to hit my old spot that i have hunted for about 15 years now i have pulled out some good finds most of them silver at a depth of 4-6" I think ill get at least 7-8" out of it......ILL keep you guys posted....WHITES DETECTORS THEY ARE THE BEST....I THINK SO ANY WAY.....
':thumbup:]]> LS hunter Whites DFX Users Classroom ForumThu, 17 Sep 2009 08:15:48 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?28,1049393,1049393#msg-1049393 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?28,1049393,1049393#msg-1049393Is this write will it make a diff ,or not that much ......Just put it on and go, the detector is only 6 months old....]]> LS hunter Whites DFX Users Classroom ForumSun, 04 Oct 2009 17:15:30 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?28,1048339,1048339#msg-1048339 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?28,1048339,1048339#msg-1048339
For now I am limited to my old White's PRL1

Please pray for a speedy recovery for my DFX.

In the mean time, here are some very recent digs made with it...even with the messed up GB.]]> Neil in West Jersey Whites DFX Users Classroom ForumWed, 16 Sep 2009 15:18:02 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?28,1047983,1047983#msg-1047983 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?28,1047983,1047983#msg-1047983 LS hunter Whites DFX Users Classroom ForumThu, 10 Sep 2009 21:32:01 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?28,1047897,1047897#msg-1047897 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?28,1047897,1047897#msg-1047897 LS hunter Whites DFX Users Classroom ForumWed, 23 Sep 2009 22:22:25 -0500