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    weird find

    I an iffy signal and dug about 5 inches and used pinpointer. this is what was under the ground, kept thinking that their was something under this rock. it has a shiny crust on it. I broke half of it to get it out of the ground. Its slightly magnetic, mostly stone. I have seen some weird...
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    silver odds and ratio

    Hi everyone. I have had my Etrac for 1 year and learning thru forums and experience. Im getting more comfortable every time I hunt. I would like to ask other etrac users about the odds , so I hope I get my question across correctly? I have had ups and downs, Found 2 silvers 1 day and zero...
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    Response settings question

    I have tried a number of Responses and seem to go Back to Normal.....what are the pro and cons of using anything other than Normal. I did like Pitch Hold but after it hits the first target it changes my threshold to a high pitched tone...is that normal or do I have another setting that may be...
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    etrac pinpointing and large targets

    I have got in the habit of Pinpointing with Etrac by the wiggle method and then 90 Degrees again to get a general area. I was always confused about the Pinpoint mode of Etrac but now I have more experience with the Etrac I would like to try again. My question is it better using SIZING...
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    Park Hunting Questions?

    I hunt soccer fields, baseball fields etc for coins....Since I work alot , I am limited on time and sometimes it feels overwhelming on where to start on any particular park. I have found a few silver rings and I do not know if Im just lucky or if their is a Best place to start. Soccer...
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    help needed on tones and set up

    Hi Everyone, I am from the U.S. but live in Ontario Canada (near Toronto), I have about 200 hours exp with my Etrac and learn something every day. I mainly hunt Old Parks 1850 to 1960 parks around the area for Coins. I have found silver coins but I dig everything in the silver range but 99...
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    sony noise cancel headphones?

    I was thinking on buying some Noise Cancel headphones for 65$.....I have the adapter. Has anyone tried them. I have my Koss but too bulky and honestly I cant hear faint sounds with them. the plug has a short in them. I may get some headphones in the future like "grey ghost" or something...
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    small coil..probably been asked before

    Hi, Im getting a small coil for my birthday but dont know what to tell my wife I need, I want a good one that does not break the bank over $200...any suggestions.
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    broke into 1800'S

    So Happy, Found at 1872 quarter from Canada. Been waiting for spring to thaw and went out to this park built in 1800. Since this was only my second outing with the Etrac been digging and learning. Thought was another Penny only 2 inches deep. It was near an area that I found an Indian...
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    Permission and Research questions

    Hi everyone, Im looking forward to detecting with my new Etrac...I will have to wait till Spring but need to ask advice on the following topics so I can prepare for Spring here in Canada. 1. Research: Im planning on going to the local library here to do research. How does one start to find...
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    lost wing Nut on F4

    Hi Guys , I lost my plastic wingnut that secures the coil and using tape to hold the coil on my detector. whats my options , do you think if I took the plastic bolt to Home depot they could find a plastic wing nut to fit. I dont remember ever seeing a non metalic wing nut. any options let me...
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    F4 Question on Threshold

    Hi if anyone can tell me if their is a simple fix. I have an F4 that I bought New from kellyco in July. Used it about 150 hours. In All Metal mode, I have learned to ground balance , however the the Threshold button does not seem to move the bars on the screen either up or down. I know...
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    Threshold question F4

    newbie question...... Threshold---what does it actually do or effect. I hunt in Disc with only Iron notched out....I have played with the threshold high and low on air test but I do not know what it efffects...I do notice on ground balance it makes it hum when I Cant quite get it correct with...
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    4inch or 8 inch coil? F4

    I have an F4 and have found somewhat trashy areas to hunt, the DD coil works well but bottle caps and trashy areas seem to wear me out. The Clad doesnt register like U.S. Coins so you have to run on only iron 1 disc to catch the quarters at Iron 2 etc. Yea, its a pain. Has anyone used the...
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    vx3 or 3vi newbie decision help

    I have been metal detecting for 5 months and have a friend who is going to get me a whole sale price on either a vx3 or 3vi. I know I can buy the vx3 without my wife yelling too much, but I dont want to regret not buying the 3vi. I just bought a Fisher 4 and may keep it as a backup but...
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    Advice GTI upgrade

    My Brother received a GTI 2000 from a Friend needing money for $120. He has caught the Metal Detecting Bug and is going out whenever he has a chance. He called Garrett and can get it upgraded for $350 , they will replace the board and the coil for that price. Is it worth it or should he...
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    Thinking of Buying a White metal detector

    I have been metal detecting for 4 months with a fisher 4 and found 1 silver ring, 1 silver quarter, 1 large canada cent 1919. I like the response of the F4 but want a better machine. Im looking into getting the Spectra 3vi (without wireless headphones) or the VX3. I need some honest opinions...
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    F4 finding Canadian Clad

    If anyone can tell me a better way to pick up loonies and Toonies, I have disc iron 1 and 2 and did air test and even though our coins have come into this range they do show higher readings and bounce around. I have yet to find one but found a bunch of pennies. U.S. Coins are easier to get...
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    F4 question on Phantom High signal

    Hi, Im new to the forum and been reading many post. Everyone sounds so helpful. I have a new F4 and have hunted for 70 hours and getting better every day. got my first silver Quarter here in Canada. So very happy even though I have dug 200 Bottlecaps each with a lesson. hahaha. Question...
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