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Recent content by Kiwi

  1. K

    Equinox 800 on silver

    Just wondering if searching for silver coins it would be better to use a single frequency such as 5kHZ rather than the multi frequency.
  2. K

    Minelab Sovereign XS

    Hello from down under in New Zealand, Could someone please advise if the coil could be potentially damaged if it has been submerged in water for a period of time. I'm asking on behalf of a friend who had his house flooded in Australia. It was leaning against a wall so I understand that the...
  3. K

    Logging finds

    What system do people use for recording their finds ? I was thinking of some sort of spreadsheet so I can sort by data but open to suggestions Thanks from down under in New Zealand
  4. K

    How many still use a vintage classic detector from the 70's-80's?

    I use a Garrett Beach Hunter AT3 for when I want to go hunting in the sea, still works great
  5. K

    Mixed feelings.

    Did you use the 3kHz coil at all, If so how did you find it compared to the standard coil. I,m thinking of getting one to target old silver coins.
  6. K

    Beach Hunter AT3

    Can anyone help me with some information about the old Beach Hunter AT3 in regards to a small slide switch on the circuit board, that is meant to change it for use in salt or fresh water (it is not mentioned in the manual) and what position it was meant to be for salt water i.e forward to the...
  7. K

    Garrett AT3 Beach Hunter coil wanted

    Wanted to buy a coil for the Garrett Beach Hunter AT3. The coil has died on my machine so at present I am using a coil off a Garrett of similar age, which does work but I have been told that there are 2 different frequencies and I don't know what this one is
  8. K

    Testing coils

    Can someone please tell me how I can test a Garrett Beach Hunter AT3 coil, I have checked it with a multimeter and only have continuity on 2 of the four terminals, should I have continuity on the other 2. My problem is that the detector powers up ok and I get the threshold hum but get no change...
  9. K

    Garrett coils

    Can someone please tell me how I can test a Garrett Beach Hunter AT3 coil, I have checked it with a multimeter and only have continuity on 2 of the four terminals, should I have continuity on the other 2. My problem is that the detector powers up ok and I get the threshold hum but get no change...
  10. K

    Second detector

    Greetings from down under, I have just purchased a Beach Hunter AT3 as a second machine and hope you good people can give me some tips and advise about using this machine on beaches and out in the shallow water. I know this is not the correct forum, but I posted a similar message on the Garrett...
  11. K

    Beach Hunter AT3

    Greetings from down under, I have just purchased a Beach Hunter AT3 and hope you good people can give me some tips and advise about using this machine on beaches and out in the shallow water. Also any information about keeping it water proof
  12. K

    Coin cleaning

    Hi, Has anyone tried cleaning coins by sandblasting but using crushed walnut shell instead of sand ? as I understand it is non abrasive
  13. K

    Stranger on the shore

    Found this coin out at a local beach down ubder in New Zealand, last week, didn't know what is was until I cleaned it up as it is about the same size as an old 2 cent coin, It is quite a bit worse for sitting on the beach for a while, the date is 1984
  14. K

    Ring marking

    Hi, Found a small ring the other day and now that it is cleaned up I can see a marking on the inside, it is a 6 with a line underneath, does anyone know what that means at all ?
  15. K

    Old metal detector

    A while back there was a post about an old model metal detector, have a look at what has just been listed on our local auction site http://www.trademe.co.nz/Electronics-photography/Other-electronics/Other/auction-198767858.htm
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