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    Saved by extended warranty

    My coil stopped working while detecting in about 2 feet of water on Friday. I took my control unit off the shaft this morning to send it and the coil back for service when I noticed a little white sticker on the unit that said "Warranty extended to 9/2013". Whooopee! I had forgotten that when I...
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    Sand Bar Day 3

    Braved 10 MPH winds out of the NE and intermittent rain showers to get to the sand bar this afternoon. Took my driveway markers and layed out a search area about 100 feet long. Made one pass in which I got one clad quarter and all of a sudden I wasn't hearing anything. Waved my scoop across my...
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    Sand bar Day 2

    Took the kayak out to the sandbar this afternoon for an hour of detecting. It took 45 minutes today, had 10MPH headwinds with 1 foot swells. But, I'm getting into kayaking shape that's for sure. I'm hoping to meet one of the boaters out there who will trade a ride for the use of my spare...
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    First time at the sandbar.

    Took my kayak out today to the sandbar where the serious boaters hang out, drink, and party. Was pleased to find a volleyball net set up about 20 feet from shore in two feet of water. The weather was gorgeous, 72 degrees with a bright blue sky. Had the place to myself. I brought along my...
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    Laying out underwater grid

    I'll be detecting an underwater sandbar that is fairly large, 300' by 600'. Any suggestions on how to layout a grid, other than following my footsteps would be appreciated. (Boaters use it to party and swim on so there will be tons of footprints on it already.0
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    Pleasant Surprise

    I was shooting coins in a nearby park and got a solid 86-89 signal. Quarters usually ring up at 84-86 so I was half expecting to find a flattened can. Lo and behold, it was a buck! I haven't even seen any of these but with the US thinking of going from paper ones to coins, we all may be seeing...
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    Old Swimming Hole Advice

    I've been looking at old area maps and have picked out several ponds and spots on streams which I imagine would've been great for swimming before the swimming pools came along. The stream has a rocky bottom; the ponds probably mud. Any of you out there hunted such environs before? I've got an...
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    Found an awesome site to hunt

    Over the winter I did a lot of research of my area using USGS maps. I noticed that a 1902 map showed a building in a wooded area within a mile of my house but that later maps in the 1940's did not show it. Using old landmarks, a ruler, and Google Earth I was able to pinpoint it's location. I...
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    Need help in Denver, Colo.

    If any of you are in Denver, go to www.lostmystuff.net. Two people in Denver have lost wedding rings and need help finding them. Good luck!
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    screen measurements

    I often use a ruler to measure distances on my computer screen for interpolating lat. and long. on USGS maps. Can anyone recommend a screen measurement software? BTW, what accuracy of lat. and long. can be expected on USGS maps before satellites?? I have no idea how they did what they did! God...
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    Getting GPS readings in the woods

    I have a lot of trouble getting GPS readings in the woods. I try to find a relatively clear spot with a view to the south and I can get a reading but if there are any trees at all in the way I usually won't get a reading. I'd appreciate any tips at all from you more experienced users out there...
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    Good time of year for scouting sites.

    We've only got small patches of snow on the frozen ground and the day-time temperatures are in the 20's but I managed to do some scouting today. I studded my mountain bike tires with 3/8" pan-head sheet metal screws from the inside of the tires, used half of an old inner tube to act as a liner...
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    Gang of detectors

    The snow is here, the ground is frozen, and my mind is taking me to strange places. I own 4 MD's. I've been trying to think of a way to make a sled, if you will, out of non-metallic components so that I can mount all 4 MDs and cover a big area, like a corn field. I'd appreciate any input at...
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    I need tips on tumbling coins

    I'd appreciate it if any of you who have experience with cleaning coins by tumbling would share your experiences with me. What do you put in the tumbler, how long do you tumble, etc. Thanks and happy hunting, mac
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    Doing it the right way

    I had the opportunity to go out for about an hour today. The ground was soft and damp and the digging and filling back in easy. A little tamping and brushing of the grass with the foot and the disturbed soil looked as good as new. I kept thinking of some of the horror stories I've been reading...
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    When is a nickel not a nickel?

    I went to a local practice football field for about an hour on Friday with the AT Pro. We've had a lot of rain recently so the digging was as good as it gets. I was hunting in Pro Custom with the low 35 and 70-75 notched out. (I'm trying not to find so many Zincolns but they still pop up.) I...
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    What am I doing wrong?

    Well, I've been at it for a year with my AT Pro. According to my log, I've spent about equal times on land and in the water, a total of about 80 hours. My problem is that I don't think I'm finding all that I should be finding or I'm a lousy picker of sites. I've hunted parks, old...
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    Old School foundation in woods- tips needed

    I've found an old foundation in the woods and have determined that it is an old school. The woods and brush have grown up around it. I'd appreciate any tips you old pros have on how to process this site with the AT Pro. Thanks, mac
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    iphone loser happy, happy

    Like a lot of you, I've seeked permission to MD on private land and have met with limited success. People seem to be afraid of litigation these days and I guess I don't blame them with all the ambulance chasers advertising how they can get you a big settlement. So, I've changed my MO. I made up...
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    AT Pro air test

    Well, I finally got a chance to do a rudimentary air test on both of my AT Pros - one upgraded the other not upgraded. Here are the results: Upgraded: penny-8", dime-7", nickle-9", quarter-8" Not upgraded: penny-10", dime-9", nickle-10", quarter-10" These coins all came out of my pocket, no...
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