Re-Named to Vintage Detecting Forum from Analog Detecting Forum If youre someone who just likes tinkering with the old style, & vintage detectors, this place is for you. http://www.findmall.com/list.php?56Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:07:43 -0500 Phorum 5.2.18 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?56,1923814,1923814#msg-1923814 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?56,1923814,1923814#msg-1923814 nicenidaho Vintage Detecting ForumSat, 15 Jun 2013 21:13:10 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?56,1919553,1919553#msg-1919553 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?56,1919553,1919553#msg-1919553
Mike]]> laynecarr Vintage Detecting ForumThu, 06 Jun 2013 15:22:56 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?56,1919550,1919550#msg-1919550 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?56,1919550,1919550#msg-1919550
Anyway, long day at work today, so I haven't had a chance to buy new batteries for these babies, but I can't wait to try them out. Here's a question: I've not seen another Garrett like this one anywhere -- can someone please ID this model? Also, if anyone has any tips for using these machines, all advice is welcome! I'm truly beside myself with this act of generosity and I plan to pay it forward. See Part II for pics of the Fisher...

Mike]]> laynecarr Vintage Detecting ForumTue, 11 Jun 2013 19:44:39 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?56,1918818,1918818#msg-1918818 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?56,1918818,1918818#msg-1918818
Can anyone please tell me when the Radio Shack Discovery 2000 was made. My soninlaw just bought one here in Australia.

Regards Below2doe.:ausflag:]]> below2doe Vintage Detecting ForumSun, 02 Jun 2013 20:15:41 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?56,1911017,1911017#msg-1911017 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?56,1911017,1911017#msg-1911017 reddirtfisher Vintage Detecting ForumWed, 15 May 2013 18:49:21 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?56,1909715,1909715#msg-1909715 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?56,1909715,1909715#msg-1909715
Well, I purchased an old BFO/TR recently. This is a PNI Varmit from the 70's era that didn't initially work. Fortunately, the problem was nothing more than a dirty switch and with a shot of WD 40, it was up and running.

BTW, if anyone has a schematic of this detector, I would appreciate a copy of it if that is possible.

What surprised me was the fact, this detector appears to work both as a BFO and with the flip of a switch, changes to a TR type detector. Considering it is using a mono type coil commonly found on a BFO, I was surprised that a TR could be built using it. Anyway, it does work and quite well for the old TR type design.

One thing that intrigues me is when in the TR mode, it is less sensitive to ferrous objects and has decent sensitivity to today's coins.

On the down side, this detector suffers from the ground sensitivity associated with both TR and BFO type detectors.

What is interesting is the fact that the tuning capacitor is used for both the BFO and the TR mode

Now, I need to see if I can add a couple of features when time permits that might make it more useable in bad ground.

Once again, if anyone has a schematic of this detector and is willing to share a copy of it, I would appreciate it.

Reg]]> Reg Vintage Detecting ForumThu, 23 May 2013 18:52:03 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?56,1907821,1907821#msg-1907821 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?56,1907821,1907821#msg-1907821 Harold,ILL. Vintage Detecting ForumMon, 13 May 2013 14:48:01 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?56,1901482,1901482#msg-1901482 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?56,1901482,1901482#msg-1901482
I have an Eagle SL that the owner butchered and put a BH shaft on it, because they wanted a cuff that would fit the wife. Well, bought the Eagle SL off of feebay, and when I got it, the cuff doesn't fit me. It is too short. They really "customized" it. They turned the conrol box upside down, etc. Attached a BH cuff to the box.

I called Whites, and they didn't have a shaft. Low on SL parts. I have some parts, including a circuit board. How can I tell if the circuit board has been modified to be an SL!! ? Have a box with the top and handle, but need a shaft to fit the SL.

Any suggestions?

Thanks,

Nes]]> Nestor Cerpa Vintage Detecting ForumSat, 27 Apr 2013 16:42:38 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?56,1898523,1898523#msg-1898523 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?56,1898523,1898523#msg-1898523My website has full version free downloadable catalogs from the 1970's to 2000's from most manufactures.
http://www.treasurelinx.com/home1.html]]> Sven Vintage Detecting ForumMon, 22 Apr 2013 07:38:30 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?56,1897664,1897664#msg-1897664 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?56,1897664,1897664#msg-1897664 Bookie Vintage Detecting ForumSun, 09 Jun 2013 12:45:04 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?56,1894795,1894795#msg-1894795 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?56,1894795,1894795#msg-1894795 Harold,ILL. Vintage Detecting ForumMon, 03 Jun 2013 08:40:46 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?56,1893189,1893189#msg-1893189 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?56,1893189,1893189#msg-1893189 Michael@296 Vintage Detecting ForumThu, 02 May 2013 22:28:18 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?56,1893184,1893184#msg-1893184 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?56,1893184,1893184#msg-1893184 Michael@296 Vintage Detecting ForumFri, 12 Apr 2013 23:05:33 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?56,1892520,1892520#msg-1892520 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?56,1892520,1892520#msg-1892520 Michael@296 Vintage Detecting ForumWed, 17 Apr 2013 22:16:57 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?56,1892398,1892398#msg-1892398 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?56,1892398,1892398#msg-1892398 Michael@296 Vintage Detecting ForumWed, 17 Apr 2013 22:24:04 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?56,1892379,1892379#msg-1892379 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?56,1892379,1892379#msg-1892379
Across the board both Mark 1 and S/T fared the same with all coins with the exception the S/T detected a nickel a tad deeper, maxed out sensitivity with the S/T a nickel air tested at 14-15" inches, the Mark 1 with max sens hit the buffalo at 12-13" inches.

Both remarkable machines, both two filter.

Plus, Many thanks to Tom Collins. Tom gave me the S/T several years ago, a machine I will surely take good care of.

Paul (Ca)]]> Old California Vintage Detecting ForumFri, 07 Jun 2013 08:48:15 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?56,1890597,1890597#msg-1890597 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?56,1890597,1890597#msg-1890597
These are air test not buried test results, but will give you an idea which coils fare better for certain applications.

J-Rob mentioned his 7.25" coil air tested a quarter at 10-11" inches, my test results using the same coil and a quarter were very similar. Off by an inch but that doesn't mean one detector fared better than the other, ones hearing or minor differences may effect the outcome of test results. Regardless, These are to help inform a Teknetics user which coil they may like to purchase in the future for certain types of hunting.

Starting with the stock 7.25" coil, here are the test results.

7.25" Teknetics coil......(Penny..10-11") (Nickel..11-12") (Quarter..11-12")
8" Bountyhunter coil, ..(Penny..9-10") (Nickel..9-10") (Quarter..10-11")
10" Teknetics coil,...(Penny..12-13") (Nickel..12-13") (Quarter..13-14)
12" Teknetics Hothead..(Penny ..13-14") Nickel..13-14") (Quarter..14-15")
7"X10" Fisher F-2/F-4 DD coil,..(Penny..9-10) (Nickel..10-11") (Quarter..10-11")

Overall, The stock 7.25 Teknetics coil is a good coil for both separation and decent depth. Plus, Less acceptable to EMI over the other coils. Also, Suprisely the 12" Hothead fared a good inch over the 10" Teknetics coil, so some truth to what's said on larger coils they will detect deeper.

Paul (Ca)]]> Old California Vintage Detecting ForumThu, 25 Apr 2013 13:40:45 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?56,1890008,1890008#msg-1890008 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?56,1890008,1890008#msg-1890008
The old Bounty hunter coils, and the older Whites coils with an adaptor. My memory for the kHz has long faded away, if anyone can remember what the kHz are I appreciate you share so others can get the right coils.

Also, The Fisher F2/F4 DD 7"X11" coil will plug into the older Teknetics models. Great coil for DD coverage, will loose some sensitivity on tiny finds but great for coverage.

Used to make my own adaptors,

(Teknetics)
8" Bountyhunter coil,
10" Bountyhunter/Teknetics coil,
12" Teknetics Hothead coil,
7"X10" DD F2/F4 Fisher coil,

(Whites) With adaptor,

4.5" Blue Max 350
6" Shooter coil, (not pictured)
6" Elminator coil,
8" coil,
10" coil,
1" Inline probe,

Couldn't find the Whites 6" Shooter coil, have one but its boxes away.

What's in the pic should get the Teknetics new comers headed in the right direction.

Paul (Ca)]]> Old California Vintage Detecting ForumSun, 14 Apr 2013 23:31:58 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?56,1887851,1887851#msg-1887851 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?56,1887851,1887851#msg-1887851 digger1967 Vintage Detecting ForumThu, 11 Apr 2013 07:17:47 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?56,1886750,1886750#msg-1886750 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?56,1886750,1886750#msg-1886750
I am looking for the specs on the charger for this Mark 1 unit I have. Replacing 14 batteries every 3 or 4 hunts is a bit of a chore!!]]> Arthur-Canada Vintage Detecting ForumTue, 11 Jun 2013 08:00:24 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?56,1883682,1883682#msg-1883682 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?56,1883682,1883682#msg-1883682 foiler Vintage Detecting ForumThu, 28 Mar 2013 11:33:00 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?56,1881776,1881776#msg-1881776 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?56,1881776,1881776#msg-1881776 Flintstone Vintage Detecting ForumWed, 01 May 2013 10:48:07 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?56,1881303,1881303#msg-1881303 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?56,1881303,1881303#msg-1881303I have a White's Eagle II with the blue box. The unit powers up and appears to function, but after a couple of minutes it begins sounding off as if there are targets everywhere. It will settle down occasionally and detect properly, but then I can set the detector down to dig and it will beep erratically when it is on the ground. I bought the unit a couple years ago, and it has a White's ULC 950 coil. Could this be the issue? I am new to detecting, so I read up on this coil and it is not the one that belongs on the Eagle, but I don't know if it is compatible or not. Or should I send it to White's to let the have a look at it?

Mike]]> mickamg Vintage Detecting ForumWed, 27 Mar 2013 20:56:12 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?56,1877471,1877471#msg-1877471 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?56,1877471,1877471#msg-1877471 MarkRomero82 Vintage Detecting ForumSun, 17 Mar 2013 15:10:48 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?56,1874726,1874726#msg-1874726 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?56,1874726,1874726#msg-1874726 gliderpilot1234 Vintage Detecting ForumThu, 04 Apr 2013 14:47:45 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?56,1874035,1874035#msg-1874035 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?56,1874035,1874035#msg-1874035 bigdawg47 Vintage Detecting ForumSat, 27 Apr 2013 13:16:17 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?56,1854238,1854238#msg-1854238 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?56,1854238,1854238#msg-1854238Read for hours on this site and.....everywhere I could -Which led me to the decision to seek this MD. I could not use my 6000 Di series 3 anymore due to its weight. It was fine when I was younger and doing labor work. I got it in '83. Now I'm older and a full time musician. The weight just made it so I can't do work & MD w/o a few days in between.
I missed the past 20-25 xl pros (either by minutes or they were too much $) Glad I missed them because this is new/old stock. Serial # indicate 97th day of 2000.
I missed so many that I actually got a 705 xterra. Great weight & balance. Cool MD. BUT-I missed the PP, DEPTH & the accurate meter. YEP-sometimes time dictates that I cherry pick. (I can always go back when time allows).
Thanks to this site-I'll have a manual tomorrow (in print)

Questions- From reading here-I want a Black Max 5.3/ Bullseye Coil. Anyone know of any sources for new/old stock?
Some of this info was dated-are there any new coils -like DD's that: would be compatible or a recent improvement?

I have a 4" (by ruler) 624-0187 coil (white w blue sticker) with the same 5 pin connector that I used with the 6000 Di series 3. Will this be compatible with the xl?

Is there a weather cover/rain jacket made for this unit? I'm thinking that I would like to add electric grease to the tops of the pots & trigger. I'll probably plastic coat the trigger.

Finally-Anyone know of a source or tech that can do the TONE mod?


I'm ok w the auto GB. I will use that function as well as manual GB (did it for years w the Di)

I'm really pleased to have this analog- it 's more like-ME than the digital.MD. I can swing it between jobs too.

Thanks for all of the great info.

GTzer]]> GTzer Vintage Detecting ForumSat, 23 Mar 2013 21:08:26 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?56,1853636,1853636#msg-1853636 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?56,1853636,1853636#msg-1853636 dixiedigger57 Vintage Detecting ForumSun, 10 Feb 2013 21:14:22 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?56,1853048,1853048#msg-1853048 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?56,1853048,1853048#msg-1853048
Anyone like Whites 6 DB? How old are they? VLF machine with TR discriminate I think.

Michael]]> 3ky Vintage Detecting ForumTue, 05 Feb 2013 17:20:07 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?56,1850041,1850041#msg-1850041 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?56,1850041,1850041#msg-1850041 reddirtfisher Vintage Detecting ForumTue, 29 Jan 2013 20:28:10 -0600