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Recent content by Bill D. (VA)

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    Issue with new F75 SE

    This is a brand new machine, not an upgrade of an old unit. I've noticed on numerous occasions that my hunting mode (or process) changes by itself from time-to-time. Some hunts it works fine, but most of the time it will jump around. I usually hunt in JE mode, but next thing I know things...
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    CZ-21 question regarding small gold

    I've been using this machine for a full year now on wet salt beaches as well as in the saltwater. I've finally got the GB thing down pat, but I need to set it all the way down to 4.5 to get stable operation. Also, the GB setting has to be lowered all the way down to "1" on most (but not all)...
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    My recent experiences with the GPX-5000 on a saltwater beach

    I earlier made a post on several forums asking for tips on how to setup and hunt on a saltwater beach using this machine. After receiving only minimal input I decided to give it a shot and recently had a couple chances to try it out. I didn't have any issues setting up the machine to operate...
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    Using the GPX-5000 on salt water beaches

    I know this is more of a gold prospecting forum, but thought some of the experts here might be able to pass on some tips. I've been wanting to try the 5000 out at the oceanfront and now that I have a Platypus waterproof DD coil I'm ready to go. Been trying to figure out the best way to set the...
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    Using the GPX-5000 on salt water beaches

    I've been wanting to try this out and now that I have a Platypus waterproof DD coil I'm ready to go. Been trying to figure out the best way to set the machine up for hunting in this environment. I will, of course, be using the Salt-Gold timing and will also probably start out in the "General"...
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    Infinium II??

    Heard a rumor that an updated Infinium is in the works, but no idea when/if it will come out. Anybody heard anything? If so, any idea of what the changes will be??
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    Weatherproofing the GPX control box

    Am curious to see what others have done to protect the electronics from the rain. Pics would be great. Also, what precautions do you take to prevent water damage to the coil? Thanks.
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    Questions about interpretation of tones for the 5000 for relic hunting

    I'm a new 5000 user and have a few hours under my belt now. Last weekend I got to practice at a red dirt site and the machine was an absolute killer on bullets. Since there was no brass at the site I experimented a little with an eagle button I brought along. I first threw it on top of the...
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    Need help with Gold Screamer Power Pack & 5000 setup

    Just got a new 5000 and swapped out the stock lithium battery for the GSPP system. But I seem to be having lots of problems figuring out where to set the amp and getting the machine to quiet down. Unfortunately, no instructions came with the GSPP to assist in setup. I took it today to a site...
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    Need input on the use of a pinpointer with the GPX-5000

    Been scanning the web trying to figure out the best way to go with this. The 2 major players seem to be the Garrett ProPoint and the Coiltek inline 1"x8". But in reading some of the forums it seems both have disadvantages. The Garrett is reported to interfere with the machine even with it turned...
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    Have a friend looking for a used Excalibur

    Please PM me if you can help. Thanks in advance ..... Bill
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    Need some help understanding the GPX tones

    I'm borrowing a friend's GPX-4000 to use at a site that has produced a number of very early coins, and am trying to go as deep as I can. I've already dug 2 silver sixpences with this machine at the incredible depths of 18" and 22". But my question is in regard to why the machine responds to...
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    Questions about the Garrett pinpointer (and use with an Infinium)

    I have an Infinium and am considering getting a pinpointer. Does anyone have experience using one of these in highly mineralized (red dirt) ground? What about at a wet salt beach? Does it interfere with the Infinium to the point where you have to move the detector out of the way, or even turn...
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    Straight shaft for the Infinium (pics)

    My hunting partner made this for me for just $35. Basically its a retrofit of the upper part of the shaft that makes it much easier and more comfortable to swing. If anyone's interested, PM me and I'll put you in contact with my buddy. [attachment 137562 shaft1.jpg] [attachment 137563...
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    New F75 user needs pinpointing help

    Only been out once with it so far, but had difficulty pinpointing in an area loaded with small iron. Could never seem to get a good sounding target down to a narrow and sharp pinpoint. Always ended up with a very broad tone. I was trying to get the coil as close as I could the where I thought...
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