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  1. Whimpster

    A used Golden uMax

    I just bought a used golden uMax and I'm wondering if there is a way to test the machine to see if it's tones are still in factory spec's? I know that some are tinkered with and me being a new owner...never used one before, I'm wondering if I'm starting out with a golden in proper tone...
  2. Whimpster

    Tesoro Golden uMax

    Any one know how many golden uMax new tones were sold before Tesoro stopped production on them? I've got a golden old tone...was just wondering.....my serial number starts in the 161,000 area....it also has the louvered faceplate. This is a new to me detector... any learning tip for a newbie...
  3. Whimpster

    E-Trac replacement coil?

    Hi, Just bought a used E-trac...the 11" coil is intermittent,think the cable is bad at the coil. I'm wanting to replace it but not sure what's the best way to go...should I buy a minelab original 11" coil or put the money into a after market coil? What coil would you guys suggest if I go that...
  4. Whimpster

    Mikes CZ page??

    Hi, Anyone know if there is a new link for Mikes CZ tips? Cheers Bob.
  5. Whimpster

    CZ-5 problem?

    I've got a CZ-5 that has been working great,but recently I've noticed that when I adjust the volume control it seems to cut out the power to the detector. If I wiggle the volume back and forth the detector fires back up and works well until I try to adjust the volume control again. I'm wondering...
  6. Whimpster

    CZ-21

    Hi Whats the going price on a used CZ-21....I have a chance to buy one,not sure what's a good price? Cheers Bob.
  7. Whimpster

    CZ3D meter readings

    Hi I recently bought a used CZ3D...been doing some air testing and have noticed the meter reading low or incorrect on ID'ing coins? Can anyone give me a example on what it should be on a Mercury dime ,1940's quarter, Morgan silver dollar, 1929 buffalo nickel and a Wheat penny? Getting about 9.5"...
  8. Whimpster

    Any news on the new F75LTD 5"x10DD coil ?

    Has anyone got a line on the availability of the new 5"x10"DD coil for F75 LTD? Haven't heard much about it lately..... Cheers Bob.
  9. Whimpster

    Thank you...Teknetics

    Received my prize today....from the December contest.. guess a number from 1 to 500. Opened the box.... and lone be hold, a nice Cammo cap and 2 Teknetics t shirts!! Cap and t shirts fit great!! Thanks, Teknetics Bob.
  10. Whimpster

    Thankyou Teknetics

    I'd like to say thanks to Teknetics Metal Detectors for the shirt and cap and a special Thank you to Mike Scott, Finds Forum, Elton, and Mr. Bill ( Administrator ). Hope you all have a Merry Christmas.... Bob Stevens
  11. Whimpster

    LTB:Teknetics T2 Ltd

    I'm looking for a used T2 LTD in good shape if anyone has one for sale....but they must be willing to ship to Canada. Also if there's any extra coils that would be a plus...5'DD or 13"DD. No knockoff Chinese crap please..... Thanks Bob.
  12. Whimpster

    My G2 is falling apart

    Can anyone give me any ideas on how to fix a loose control head on my G2...there must be a loose screw somewhere under the foam hand guard? I'm not sure how it comes apart...see someone suggested to roll the foam rubber sleeve down 2" but I'm afraid I'll tear it...it on there pretty tight. Any...
  13. Whimpster

    Broken F-75...is it worth fixing

    Hi, I've got a chance to buy a 6 year old F-75 that has a broken upper shaft....it also has some lost depth issues after the shaft broke...not sure if it's related? seller is asking $225.00...is it worth spending the money. Not sure what it would cost to have it sent to Fisher and have it...
  14. Whimpster

    What's the average ground balance numbers in wet salt water sand for a G2

    Well it was a nice day here in Nova Scotia...+7 degrees sun was out so off to the beach I went for the first time with my new G2 11"DD coil. First thing I did was to ground balance the G2... it came in at 75 to 79 and set the sensitivity on 70 disc on 30 and off I went. I noticed I was getting a...
  15. Whimpster

    Just added a new G2 to the stable: What settings do you use?

    I've recently got into metal detecting and bought Omega 8000 with the extra 5" and 11" DD coils....it's a great machine finding lot's of stuff,but also wanted something do do a little beach and gold prospecting so I recently bought a Tek G2 ver:4. I'd like to know what people are running their...
  16. Whimpster

    Gold Bug Pro or G2

    I'm looking at buying another metal detector to complement my Omega 8000 with 5"DD, 11"DD and the 10" concentric coil. I'm wanting to do a little prospecting in my area for gold and I keep hearing that they are pretty much the same machine? Can anyone shed some light on which on I should go...
  17. Whimpster

    Omega 8000 giving strange readings?

    Hi, Had my omega out in the back yard today, started finding a few coins..I'm beginning to understand the Canadian coin sounds and then I ran into a problem. I got a nice hit around the quarter or silver tid setting(95-99) so I got real excited and started to dig,got down about 7" and lone...
  18. Whimpster

    Omega 8000 11"DD coil

    Hi, I got out yesterday for a few hours here in Nova Scotia..did a little beach detecting with the omega and the 11''DD coil,well it's not a wet sand detector I found out. I moved into the drier sand and it started to work half decent,got a few hits dug lots of pull tabs and bottle screw...
  19. Whimpster

    Omega 8000 and Gray Ghost headphones

    Anyone have a problem with low volume using Gray Ghost headphones with Omega 8000? I've just bought a pair of GG NDT headphones and find they are very low in volume compaired to the Garrett easy stow headphones I have. Not sure if it's the headphones or something not compatible with the omega...
  20. Whimpster

    Gray Ghost NDT headphones sound tinny...

    Hi, This is my first post,I'm new to metal detecting just bought a Omega 8000 with three coil set. I also bought a pair of Garrett easy stow headphones to get me started,I found after a couple of hours they were hard on my ears...just to tight. So I ordered a pair of gray ghost NDT's... have...
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