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Recent content by pocketspill

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    Pro-Swing 45 Harness Shootout (vs. Swingy Thingy and HipStick) - 10 hunts real world test

    I just completed a real-world field test (10 hunts) comparing the Minelab Pro Swing 45, the HipStick and the Swingy Thingy. No bias, bought all with my own money. I don't sell any of these nor do I receive any form of compensation for the reviews. Detecting will never be the same for me -...
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    Sensitivity 30 - gain 20 ... my 2012 new e-trac skill

    Trying to think of the biggest thing I learned about the E-trac this year and feel this is it. Chatter is normal at sensitivity 30... you have to get used to it. It can cause signal fatigue and even headache for some. But if you turn the audio-gain down, between 18-20, you will also make the...
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    Found at 1850s cellar hole - under 60 lb rock in creek!

    This 5.5" tall solid brass item was beneath a 60-lb stone in a creek bed near an old cellar hole. It weighs about 4 oz - not really dainty. I've been getting advice that it might be a saddle brass of some type, but it doesn't match anything I've found online. So I'm happy to have any advice...
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    Maprika and Metal Detecting from Old Maps

    After a few weeks of mastering the tool and using in the field, I have finally released the first version of my tutorial to using Maprika, a smartphone app that puts old maps and GPS together in one place. This tool is the only reliable way to put high-resolution topo and other historic maps...
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    Tutorial: Using Maprika for Metal Detecting - slick!

    After a few weeks of mastering the tool and using in the field, I have finally released the first version of my tutorial to using Maprika, a smartphone app that puts old maps and GPS together in one place. This tool is the only reliable way to put high-resolution topo and other historic maps...
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    Perfect 6-silver day at 1835 House in Kentucky - E-Trac Hunting

    On a beautiful Saturday, I decided to hit a nearby town and do some freestyling. I drove around a bit in a historic area and ended up seeing a place with a beautiful big yard, dating from around 1830-1840. I built up the nerve and knocked on the door. I ended up with a 6 silver hunt including a...
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    Amazing new photo from Mars Curiosity Rover's Haz Cam

    Oh wow.
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    Kentucky Detectorists Urgent - Louisville Parks is asking for input!

    Head over to Louisville Metro Parks' new poll (1 question) and type in "responsible metal detecting" or "permits for hobby metal detecting" in the "other" field. Permitting is the only way it has a chance of getting through. Click here: http://www.louisvilleky.gov/metroparks/poll
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    Engagement Ring Recovery - Happy Couple

    I did a ring recovery tonight near a hotel in Lexington for Chris and Erin, who called me after searching for
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    Please - make one call for the hobby. It takes 4 minutes.

    Metal detecting in KY is on the verge. The archaeologists are pushing hard to kill SB 105 which would allow limited detecting on public lands (by citizens as well as tourists.) Please... make one call - you will reach the entire committee. I did it, and timed it. It took 4 minutes...
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    URGENT KENTUCKY ALERT - HB 352 TOMORROW!

    THIS IS THE LAST CHANCE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOLKS House Bill 352 will be heard in tomorrow at 10 am in the Tourism, Development and Energy Committee (not on the House floor yet). Senate bill 105 was passed on the Senate floor a few weeks ago. As you may recall, this bill permits metal...
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    KY HB352 Dying due to Relic Hunter Inaction

    I've got bad news for metal detector hobbyists in KY. Things are not looking good for House passage of HB 352. The Reason? The Metal Detecting community here seems to think that "someone else" will handle the right-to-detect issues for them. I've heard from insiders that the vote for HB...
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    Kentucky Metal Detecting Bill - "Not Many Calls" (seriously?)

    TODAY - Preservationists are doing a massive email campaign to Kentucky Legislators. Are Kentucky detectorists asleep? In an attempt to have a civilized conversation about cooperation between metal detecting and preservationist causes as we approach a vote on SB105, a "preservationist"...
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    Story out of Louisville... Let's flood this story with positive energy

    GO EDDIE!!! Please go comment on the story...... (not here) Let's flood this story with POSITIVE comments about the ethics of our hobby and make a good impression. Especially important is the code of ethics and reporting of significant antiquity. Louisville News Story Here (go comment at...
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