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    help

    can't decide on a RTG 5 or 6 inch for wet and dry sand what do you use?
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    batteries

    I hear the MXT is costly to run because of its battery use is the M6 the same?
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    IDX wet sand balancing

    I have an IDX with Mr Bill's modifications When beach hunting do I toggle to black sand before I ground balance the detector? Toggle should be in discrimination, center position? Then go into wet sand switch to all metal and bob the coil until balanced ? Hope I explained my self. thanks
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    old coils

    Have an XLT and am struggling with which coils are recommended and most compatible with this detector. Here is an example I have a Whites Blue Max 800 with bf stamped on the coil ear. I hear the coil of choice is the Royal 800. Called Whites they say its the same coil Is it or isn't it? I would...
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    batteries

    I need some batteries for my xlt I know a lot of people go to batteries plus for their supplies. Ive taken my battery apart and it looks like battery has to be silver sodered to the terminals do they do that at batteries plus?
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    permission

    Im sure you guys have looked at an area and said ,"I wish I could detect there". Well I'm at that point. I have no problem approaching people. But, I'm stumped for words on how to approach someone and tell them I want to dig holes in your lawn , and find jewelry, coins, and old relics. Of course...
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    permission

    I'm sure you guys have looked at an area and said ,"I wish I could detect there". Well I'm at that point. I have no problem approaching people. But, I'm stumped for words on how to approach someone and tell them I want to dig holes in your lawn , and find jewelry, coins, and old relics. Of...
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    permission

    I'm sure you guys have looked at an area and said ,"I wish I could detect there". Well I'm at that point. I have no problem approaching people. But, I'm stumped for words on how to approach someone and tell them I want to dig holes in your lawn , and find jewelry, coins, and old relics. Of...
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    difference between pro xl and the 6000 di pro sl

    I am very confused Im trying to learn about the whites detectors and find that they have changed the names of the machines but not the internal makeup of them. If someone has a list of these same machines with name variations it would be very helpful.Ive read tons of information,did searches and...
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    excalibur pi mode

    Im using my excal. in pinpoint mode, then switching over to discrim. to see if its worth digging. In the pin point mode there is a difference in the threshold sound To me it does not sound as smooth as in discrim. Ive tried to lower the threshold to just bearly hearing it and lowering the...
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    charging

    have the powerizer model ho1200006 recharger. Want to charge my excal battery . been out of the loop for abt a year or so ( medical probs.) Cant find the powerizer instructions for recharging my battery. recharger says it has and auto shut off. will the small light on the charger go off...
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    GTA 1000

    Im new to Garrett detectors picked up a GTA 1000 I can get it to turn onand run thru options ,. But no signal thru the coil is there away to test the coil?
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    Quicker way to pinpoint

    I tried several ways to pin point with with my 15x12 SEF. This seems to be the fastest and most accurate way for me. I find a desirable target and use short wiggles to get it fairly close. I then raise the coil over the area until there is no sound. I then lower the coil slowly still wiggling...
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    All metal swing

    Is it true you can swing the sovereign faster in all metal then in discrimination mode ? Is the depth of detection better in one mode than the other ?
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    All Metal to Discrimination

    Ive gone thru the suggested process for all metal ground balancing of the sovereign in a lightly mineralized area. I find a suspected target .I want to turn the unit to discrimination to further check its creditability. My question being ,when I go back to All Metal mode do I go thru the...
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    Excalibur Wiggle

    I have read where the electronics of the Excal are the same as the Sovereign.Me being a beginner ,and limited by experience and knowledge, I cant figure out why the more advanced hunters are not speaking of the wiggle and the slowness of the pace when using the Excal?
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    sovereign lower rod

    I have a couple of coils for my Sovereign and would like to buy tubing to fit into the upper half of my Sov. detector . I have a short lower piece that has the attachment to the coil. Has anyone made the a lower section rod.? what size rod would I need? thanks
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    Lower rod for the Sovereign

    I have a couple of coils for my Sovereign and would like to buy tubing to fit onto the upper half of my Sov. detector . I have a short lower piece that has the attachment for the coil. Has anyone made the a lower section rod.?
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    chest mount

    Looking for ways to chest mount my sovereign lets have som pics thanks
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    battery charge

    I have about 12 hours on my excal 2 rechargable battery I want to charge it again how long do I charge it for? just have the regular wall charger. I was told you can keep topping the battery off, and in about 6 months completely discharge then recharge again ?
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