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<description>“Understanding your X-TERRA” is a project that I have been working on since being part of the initial X-TERRA Field Test Team.  Since that time, I've spent thousands of hours detecting homesteads, picnic grounds, fairgrounds and old parks. During those hunts, I took hundreds of pages of notes as to what worked best for me, and why. Eventually, these “notes” made their way to the folks at Minelab. Not only has Minelab honored my request to make this information available at no cost, their Graphic Arts Department has transformed my &quot;text version&quot; into a well designed eBook. I’ve been informed that Minelab will be measuring the success of this eBook project by the number of individual downloads.  If the response to this eBook is high, there is a very good probability of future eBooks being written on other products.  So please, join www.minelab.com as a member (that is FREE too!) and download the eBook yourself, rather than sharing via other methods.  

http://www.minelab.com/usa/treasure-talk/understanding-your-x-terra-ebook


If you own an X-TERRA or have considered purchasing one, I encourage you to take a look at &quot;Understanding your X-TERRA&quot;. The complete eBook is available to download in PDF format in the www.minelab.com members section. If you are not a member yet, registering is quick, easy and free – all you need to do is complete the members registration form and activate your membership. 


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<title>Re: :minelab: the eBook, &quot;Understanding your X-TERRA&quot;, is available FREE :minelab:</title><link>http://www.findmall.com/read.php?55,1482718,1910882#msg-1910882</link><description><![CDATA[ I got this book for free when I bought my xt505 I read it and every time I am learning something new from it. It's excellent to have something so informative from people with such experience.]]></description>
<dc:creator>cypearl</dc:creator>
<category>Minelab X-TERRA Forum</category><pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 13:07:34 -0500</pubDate></item>
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<title>Re: :minelab: the eBook, &quot;Understanding your X-TERRA&quot;, is available FREE :minelab:</title><link>http://www.findmall.com/read.php?55,1482718,1895793#msg-1895793</link><description><![CDATA[ WOW!!!! What a huge help this is for this novice Xterra 705 owner. Soooo much great information. Thank you so much Mr. Digger.]]></description>
<dc:creator>team sidewinder</dc:creator>
<category>Minelab X-TERRA Forum</category><pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:02:20 -0500</pubDate></item>
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<title>Re: :minelab: the eBook, &quot;Understanding your X-TERRA&quot;, is available FREE :minelab:</title><link>http://www.findmall.com/read.php?55,1482718,1868343#msg-1868343</link><description><![CDATA[ Thanks Digger<br />I have owned x70 for 3 to 4 years now and have finally looked at book lots of good info there Thanks for the work you put into it]]></description>
<dc:creator>gun runner</dc:creator>
<category>Minelab X-TERRA Forum</category><pubDate>Sat, 02 Mar 2013 18:03:51 -0600</pubDate></item>
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<title>Re: :minelab: the eBook, &quot;Understanding your X-TERRA&quot;, is available FREE :minelab:</title><link>http://www.findmall.com/read.php?55,1482718,1867542#msg-1867542</link><description><![CDATA[ Hi Randy,<br /><br />Just wanted to add my voice to the chorus of thanks!<br /><br />Had my (new to me) X-terra 70 for a month now, and your book helped me get up and running in no time. Really enjoying my re-entry into the hobby after many years away. :)<br /><br />Rich.]]></description>
<dc:creator>Moot</dc:creator>
<category>Minelab X-TERRA Forum</category><pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 10:32:25 -0600</pubDate></item>
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<title>Re: :minelab: the eBook, &quot;Understanding your X-TERRA&quot;, is available FREE :minelab:</title><link>http://www.findmall.com/read.php?55,1482718,1860265#msg-1860265</link><description><![CDATA[ well...an ink cartrige later...lol..I now have the book in a binder and am waiting on my 705 and "digger" coil to get here. I know there is no magic machine but think I am getting a pretty good set up to learn how to use. I too want to say thanks for the valuable info posted on here. It`s just great to be able to read what others have learned through trial and error...looking foward to my first silver with it!!!]]></description>
<dc:creator>tometusns</dc:creator>
<category>Minelab X-TERRA Forum</category><pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2013 19:10:54 -0600</pubDate></item>
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<title>Great Book Randy, Thanks for all the work you put into this very interesting book. Excellent!!!N/T</title><link>http://www.findmall.com/read.php?55,1482718,1860242#msg-1860242</link><description><![CDATA[<br />(This message does not contain any text.)<br />]]></description>
<dc:creator>ringfinder</dc:creator>
<category>Minelab X-TERRA Forum</category><pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2013 18:41:11 -0600</pubDate></item>
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<title>Re: :minelab: the eBook, &quot;Understanding your X-TERRA&quot;, is available FREE :minelab:</title><link>http://www.findmall.com/read.php?55,1482718,1816492#msg-1816492</link><description><![CDATA[ Just got my new 705 Gold and started reading your book. I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO GETTING OUTSIDE, OUTDOORS, AIR, SCENERY.<br />I am sure it will take some time to master but I am in no hurry. Looking forward to this hobby.]]></description>
<dc:creator>garyk1956</dc:creator>
<category>Minelab X-TERRA Forum</category><pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2012 21:25:45 -0600</pubDate></item>
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<title>Re: :minelab: the eBook, &quot;Understanding your X-TERRA&quot;, is available FREE :minelab:</title><link>http://www.findmall.com/read.php?55,1482718,1807850#msg-1807850</link><description><![CDATA[ Thank you sir]]></description>
<dc:creator>Hoss</dc:creator>
<category>Minelab X-TERRA Forum</category><pubDate>Fri, 09 Nov 2012 17:12:13 -0600</pubDate></item>
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<title>Re: :minelab: the eBook, &quot;Understanding your X-TERRA&quot;, is available FREE :minelab:</title><link>http://www.findmall.com/read.php?55,1482718,1807849#msg-1807849</link><description><![CDATA[ Go to the MineLab website and sign up first. Then you can access the members area and d/l the book.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.minelab.com/usa/members/welcome-members" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.minelab.com/usa/members/welcome-members</a>]]></description>
<dc:creator>Old Longhair</dc:creator>
<category>Minelab X-TERRA Forum</category><pubDate>Fri, 09 Nov 2012 17:05:48 -0600</pubDate></item>
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<title>Re: :minelab: the eBook, &quot;Understanding your X-TERRA&quot;, is available FREE :minelab:</title><link>http://www.findmall.com/read.php?55,1482718,1807848#msg-1807848</link><description><![CDATA[ its been awhile but im now back on trck here had some medical issues..where is teh members section ?? I feel like an idiot..I wanna download the manual that digger put together..]]></description>
<dc:creator>Hoss</dc:creator>
<category>Minelab X-TERRA Forum</category><pubDate>Fri, 09 Nov 2012 17:01:10 -0600</pubDate></item>
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<title>Re: Re :: Understanding your X-TERRA</title><link>http://www.findmall.com/read.php?55,1482718,1802681#msg-1802681</link><description><![CDATA[ Thanks. I appreciate your comments. Nice to hear that my efforts have helped you better understand your X-TERRA. Best of luck in your hunts! HH Randy]]></description>
<dc:creator>Digger</dc:creator>
<category>Minelab X-TERRA Forum</category><pubDate>Tue, 30 Oct 2012 23:49:25 -0500</pubDate></item>
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<title>Re :: Understanding your X-TERRA</title><link>http://www.findmall.com/read.php?55,1482718,1802671#msg-1802671</link><description><![CDATA[ Thanks Randy! Thanks a lot for adding what might be a few more months onto my learning curve with my X-Terra. [ Hi Hi ] Hey, this is a great read. And I found several small pointers that sound very advantageous to finding coins as well as PM. As well while reading through your eBook I am glad I made the coil choices that I did considering what I could afford at the time. The Audio Tones chapter, as well as most chapters, is very very informative. Your eBook is a great addendum to the manual. I have browsed through the eBook seven times, read it front to back three times, and I imagine I will be browsing and reading through more again in the future. Fantastic!]]></description>
<dc:creator>evL</dc:creator>
<category>Minelab X-TERRA Forum</category><pubDate>Tue, 30 Oct 2012 23:24:43 -0500</pubDate></item>
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<title>Re: :minelab: the eBook, &quot;Understanding your X-TERRA&quot;, is available FREE :minelab:</title><link>http://www.findmall.com/read.php?55,1482718,1658695#msg-1658695</link><description><![CDATA[ That is very kind of you and I look forward to reading it.]]></description>
<dc:creator>Ba19</dc:creator>
<category>Minelab X-TERRA Forum</category><pubDate>Wed, 14 Mar 2012 14:35:38 -0500</pubDate></item>
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<title>Re: :minelab: the eBook, &quot;Understanding your X-TERRA&quot;, is available FREE :minelab:</title><link>http://www.findmall.com/read.php?55,1482718,1628664#msg-1628664</link><description><![CDATA[ Thanks! I appreciate it. HH Randy]]></description>
<dc:creator>Digger</dc:creator>
<category>Minelab X-TERRA Forum</category><pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2012 11:33:14 -0600</pubDate></item>
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<title>Re: :minelab: the eBook, &quot;Understanding your X-TERRA&quot;, is available FREE :minelab:</title><link>http://www.findmall.com/read.php?55,1482718,1628623#msg-1628623</link><description><![CDATA[ Nice Book]]></description>
<dc:creator>jquist</dc:creator>
<category>Minelab X-TERRA Forum</category><pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2012 10:19:33 -0600</pubDate></item>
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<title>Re: :minelab: the eBook, &quot;Understanding your X-TERRA&quot;, is available FREE :minelab:</title><link>http://www.findmall.com/read.php?55,1482718,1628247#msg-1628247</link><description><![CDATA[ THANKS A MILLION,<br />I should have looked closer in your eBook. I just got n a hurry and missed page 9.<br />Thanks for your help. I really appreciate it.<br />HH, Jay]]></description>
<dc:creator>stylesjay</dc:creator>
<category>Minelab X-TERRA Forum</category><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jan 2012 18:57:50 -0600</pubDate></item>
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<title>Re: :minelab: the eBook, &quot;Understanding your X-TERRA&quot;, is available FREE :minelab:</title><link>http://www.findmall.com/read.php?55,1482718,1628203#msg-1628203</link><description><![CDATA[ I cover this pretty thoroughly in my book, beginning on page 9. But briefly, I always run my volume full bore. If I need to adjust it, I use the volume controls on my headphones. I set my Threshold so it is just barely audible. The only time I reset my Threshold is when I switch headphones. So that leaves Noise Cancel, Sensitivity, Ground Balance. And that is the order I set them. Noise Cancel is dependent on the site. You can't get an accurate Sensitivity setting or GB if you are getting outside interference. So once you neutralize the effects of the electrical interference with NC, set you Sensitivity at the highest setting you can tolerate, without undue chatter or falsing when you sweep. After you set your Sensitivity, it is time to set the ground phase to offset the effects of magnetic mineralization. (Ground Balance). That's it.<br /><br />Now, until you get familiar with the audio sounds of your X-TERRA while ground balancing, I recommend that you set your Sensitivity at a level about mid-range on the scale. Then set the ground balance. After setting the ground balance, raise the Sensitivity to a point that it is just below where it causes false signals. As I said, after you've learned what the GB sounds are, you really don't have to lower the Sensitivity to set the Ground Balance. JMHO HH Randy]]></description>
<dc:creator>Digger</dc:creator>
<category>Minelab X-TERRA Forum</category><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jan 2012 18:04:12 -0600</pubDate></item>
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<title>Re: :minelab: the eBook, &quot;Understanding your X-TERRA&quot;, is available FREE :minelab:</title><link>http://www.findmall.com/read.php?55,1482718,1628186#msg-1628186</link><description><![CDATA[ Digger,<br />I have the X-TERRA 705 and want to know your start-up tuning procedure.<br />Do I first set the noise cancel, sensitivity, ground balance, threshold, volume, ETC.<br />Which ones are 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th ,,,,, last?? I just started doubting myself.<br />I have no problem with the settings but want to get the sequence right .<br />Thanks Again,]]></description>
<dc:creator>stylesjay</dc:creator>
<category>Minelab X-TERRA Forum</category><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:47:56 -0600</pubDate></item>
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<title>Re: :minelab: the eBook, &quot;Understanding your X-TERRA&quot;, is available FREE :minelab:</title><link>http://www.findmall.com/read.php?55,1482718,1621266#msg-1621266</link><description><![CDATA[ Thanks Digger, Hopefully someone at Minelab has heard your wish. It looks like several us want a LF, DD coil .]]></description>
<dc:creator>stylesjay</dc:creator>
<category>Minelab X-TERRA Forum</category><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 23:33:18 -0600</pubDate></item>
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<title>Re: :minelab: the eBook, &quot;Understanding your X-TERRA&quot;, is available FREE :minelab:</title><link>http://www.findmall.com/read.php?55,1482718,1620724#msg-1620724</link><description><![CDATA[ I prefer the smaller 6-inch DD for coin hunting. Although both are DD coils and the "field of detection" is narrow (down the center), the 6-inch coil provides better target separation due to its smaller diameter. Think of coil coverage as the face of a clock..... if targets are at 3:00 and 9:00, each coil will perform similarly. However, if two targets art at 12:00 and 6:00, the smaller coil may allow you to work each of them separately, whereas the larger coil will be more apt to detect them both at the same time. As I've said many times, I prefer the MF and LF frequencies for silver and copper coins. But since the small DD is only currently available in the high frequency, I'll take maximum target separation over any differences I find in the audio response when using the HF coils. But I'd still like a LF coil in a small DD design. (the best of both worlds) HH Randy]]></description>
<dc:creator>Digger</dc:creator>
<category>Minelab X-TERRA Forum</category><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:55:27 -0600</pubDate></item>
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<title>Re: :minelab: the eBook, &quot;Understanding your X-TERRA&quot;, is available FREE :minelab:</title><link>http://www.findmall.com/read.php?55,1482718,1620530#msg-1620530</link><description><![CDATA[ On the subject of DD coils and searching for coins, would you rather use the 10.5 DD MF or the 6" DD HF.Given the soil was average and the trash amount was average.<br />I realize the 6"DD has good target separation, so do you like it better if the coins closer to the surface? Does the 10.5 DD MF perform good for you using your separation technique?]]></description>
<dc:creator>stylesjay</dc:creator>
<category>Minelab X-TERRA Forum</category><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 22:30:22 -0600</pubDate></item>
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<title>Re: :minelab: the eBook, &quot;Understanding your X-TERRA&quot;, is available FREE :minelab:</title><link>http://www.findmall.com/read.php?55,1482718,1619556#msg-1619556</link><description><![CDATA[ Backing off the Sensitivity will diminish the target response on all targets and not really address the issue of adjacent targets. My preference for target separation is to have a more narrow field of detection, as provided by DD coils. As to whether you should trade your 6-inch concentric for a 6-inch DD, that is entirely up to you. But for target separation, I've not found anything that works better for me than the 6-inch DD, even if it isn't my favorite frequency for old silver coins. HH Randy]]></description>
<dc:creator>Digger</dc:creator>
<category>Minelab X-TERRA Forum</category><pubDate>Sun, 15 Jan 2012 13:19:09 -0600</pubDate></item>
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<title>Re: :minelab: the eBook, &quot;Understanding your X-TERRA&quot;, is available FREE :minelab:</title><link>http://www.findmall.com/read.php?55,1482718,1619248#msg-1619248</link><description><![CDATA[ Digger,<br />You mentioned the 6" concentric coil was too hot on page 50. I was also hoping for better coil separation too.<br />I don't have a 6" DD to compare it to. Should I trade it for a DD?<br />Do you recommend backing off the sensitivity or would that make much difference on the junk?<br />Thanks for your help on all levels,<br />Jay]]></description>
<dc:creator>stylesjay</dc:creator>
<category>Minelab X-TERRA Forum</category><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jan 2012 22:11:24 -0600</pubDate></item>
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<title>Re: :minelab: the eBook, &quot;Understanding your X-TERRA&quot;, is available FREE :minelab:</title><link>http://www.findmall.com/read.php?55,1482718,1615040#msg-1615040</link><description><![CDATA[ If your hearing is good and you can distinguish between the tones assigned to each notch segment (at least within a notch or two), there shouldn't be much learning curve. Instead of looking at the numbers to determine the target value, you simply let your ears tell you whether you need to slow down and dig, or pass it by. For guys like me who hunt primarily for old coins at old sites..........Low tones - go on.............. Mid Tones - stop and investigate the TID number........ High tones -DIG! By passing up the low tones and digging the high tones, (and only visually checking those in between) I'd almost guarantee it will increase your number of finds simply by increasing the time you spend swinging the coil, opposed to continually looking at the meter. HH Randy]]></description>
<dc:creator>Digger</dc:creator>
<category>Minelab X-TERRA Forum</category><pubDate>Sun, 08 Jan 2012 21:12:00 -0600</pubDate></item>
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<title>Re: :minelab: the eBook, &quot;Understanding your X-TERRA&quot;, is available FREE :minelab:</title><link>http://www.findmall.com/read.php?55,1482718,1614920#msg-1614920</link><description><![CDATA[ Digger, After reading your e-book again, (third time through) I am leaning towards hunting the way you set your machine. By using this method, do you feel I am setting myself up for a very long learning curve?<br /><br />MoRelic55 You also know this machine very well. My intent here is to force myself to learn the 705's language, and not be a total slave to the screen.<br /><br />Anyone other seasoned 705 users, I would also like your thoughts also Thanks.]]></description>
<dc:creator>MADCLADDER</dc:creator>
<category>Minelab X-TERRA Forum</category><pubDate>Sun, 08 Jan 2012 18:45:16 -0600</pubDate></item>
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<title>Re: :minelab: the eBook, &quot;Understanding your X-TERRA&quot;, is available FREE :minelab:</title><link>http://www.findmall.com/read.php?55,1482718,1605045#msg-1605045</link><description><![CDATA[ Randy,<br /><br />Thanks for taking time to write this book, I'm sure it will help the veteran and the newbie alike!<br /><br />thecoinhunter]]></description>
<dc:creator>thecoinhunter</dc:creator>
<category>Minelab X-TERRA Forum</category><pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2011 21:57:38 -0600</pubDate></item>
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<title>Re: Very Well done Randy...</title><link>http://www.findmall.com/read.php?55,1482718,1591072#msg-1591072</link><description><![CDATA[ My pleasure! Thanks for the kind words. HH Randy]]></description>
<dc:creator>Digger</dc:creator>
<category>Minelab X-TERRA Forum</category><pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:01:55 -0600</pubDate></item>
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<title>Re: :minelab: the eBook, &quot;Understanding your X-TERRA&quot;, is available FREE :minelab:</title><link>http://www.findmall.com/read.php?55,1482718,1591069#msg-1591069</link><description><![CDATA[ I sent you a link to download a free "PDF viewer file from Acrobat. I also emailed you a copy of the book file on PDF format. Let me know if you were able to view it. HH Randy]]></description>
<dc:creator>Digger</dc:creator>
<category>Minelab X-TERRA Forum</category><pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:01:19 -0600</pubDate></item>
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<title>Very Well done Randy...</title><link>http://www.findmall.com/read.php?55,1482718,1590933#msg-1590933</link><description><![CDATA[ Excellent read with tons of great information! My hats off to you Randy. Thanks for putting all your time in to help others out!]]></description>
<dc:creator>robo</dc:creator>
<category>Minelab X-TERRA Forum</category><pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 12:30:57 -0600</pubDate></item>
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<dc:creator>bubber</dc:creator>
<category>Minelab X-TERRA Forum</category><pubDate>Sun, 20 Nov 2011 17:57:43 -0600</pubDate></item>
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