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    help excal users

    Hi fellow pirates, I purchased my used excal 800 last summer and I love it! I've not had any problems until today. :-( I changed the batteries while at the lake, and when I started to use it I had an uneven threshold sound. The only time I could barely hear a target was when I put it...
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    Just a few finds from today's lake hunt!

    Went out for a few hours with the wife & kids for a day at the lake. Didn't find any gold :( (haven't found any gold this year, yet), but I did find my first class ring :). If any of you guys know of a good way to get this ring back to it's owner I would appreciate any tips. It has the name of...
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    not gold but my first necklace

    Hi everyone Went to the lake today with my excaliber 800. Below are my meager finds. I did however manage to find my first necklace even though it is junk. I do have a question; the signal came in not too strong followed by a chattering sound, is this a normal chain sound? This is only my...
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    question about excall 800

    I purchased a used excall last August and I love it.But I thought I read something last summer on the forum about apllying silicon somewhere to prevent water leaks. I do notice that when I unscrew my battery pack that there is some type of gaskat or something that appears to be loose. Any help...
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    Any tips on river hunting?

    hi everyone, It's finally getting warmer in NC, and I'm breaking out the Excalibur 800 in search of my 4th gold ring. I bought the Excalibur in Aug. of last yr, and didn't have much time to hunt. I live close to a shallow river and was wondering if I could get any tips on river hunting to go...
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    Straight Shaft Question for Excalibur 800

    I've seen you guys use a straight shaft on the Excalibur 800. Where can I get one and how much are they? Are they a lot easier to use? More comfortable? Thanks for your help! HH! Anthony
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    My Third Gold Ring!!!

    Went down to the same lake Mon. and got my third gold ring. Not bad for my fifth trip to the lake! Being new to water hunting, I'm still having some trouble pinpointing and am still doing all my digging with a hand scoop. Still can't figure out my long handle scoop. This was a 14 K sapphire ring...
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    help with tips for digging packed down lake swimming area

    I've been hunting for 3 weeks in a local lake & I've already had some good finds, but I'm having trouble digging in the areas where there are lots of swimmers. These areas are lightly covered with sand, but hard as a brick. Any help will be greatly appreciated! ~ Anthony:twodetecting:
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    My Second Gold Ring!!!

    Hey guys! Only 1 week later & I found my second gold ring (10K), and I think that it might have a little ice with it! I found this in my first hour of hunting today at the same fresh water lake. I also found a 1959 nickel, $1.75 total clad, a child's charm bracelet, & two other rings (costume...
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    My First Gold Ring!!!

    I am sooo excited - I found my first gold ring today with my Excalibur 800!! The ring is a 10k gold black onyx with a small stone in the middle!! I've only had the Excalibur a couple of weeks and I'm sure this ring isn't much to you veterans, but to me it was GREAT!!! I want to say a special...
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    Excalibur 800 Tips

    I just purchased a used Excalibur 800. The machine has never been under the water and I'm going to the lake tomorrow. Any tips on discrimination or operating tips would be greatly appreciated. I've read on the forums that you need to swing this detector slow, but how slow? It has the 8 in...
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    Question About Minelab Excaliber 800

    I purchased a used Minelab Excaliber 800 a couple of weeks ago. The machine seems to work great. I found a '48 dime and a sterling silver ring already. I do a lot of land hunting and wonder if anyone has advice on proper discrimination in a trashy area. Also, any other tips would be greatly...
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    questions about excalibur 800

    I purchased a used Minelab Excaliber 800 a couple of weeks ago. The machine seems to work great. I found a '48 dime and a sterling silver ring already. I do a lot of land hunting and wonder if anyone has advice on proper discrimination in a trashy area. Also, any other tips would be greatly...
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