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    2500 gti 12.5" coil losing signal

    only my second time out in 2016, and noticed a problem with my gti 2500 with the 12.5" coil. I always detect with the threshold at an audible level, as I know that the detector is working. after a few minutes of swinging the detector, I noticed the threshold tone went totally quiet. I was able...
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    My first hunt of the new year 2008

    took out the 2500 for a test drive at Buford School in Charlottesville, VA, made a lot of hits, about 40 per hour. first time recharging my 2500 ma batteries this year, two battery packs lastest all of about 2 hours each. so the hunt lastest less than 4 hours on saturday, after testing to see...
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    any suggestions on preservation of civil war buckle

    after unearthing a civil war belt buckle, i have notice a lot of oxidation around the border which looks like rust. this appeared after cleaning with a soft bristle toothbrush and a little dish detergent. looking for suggestions to neutralize this reaction probably caused by exposure to air and...
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    first hunt since july12, has a nice civil reward.

    my free time has been taken over with volunteering with the local caspca, but this morning i had caught up on my chores so i think off to the fields. but had pulled all my rechargeable batteries and stored in a secret location, secret to even me. well 30 minutes later, the batteries are located...
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    first hunt since july12, has a nice reward.

    my free time has been taken over with volunteering with the local caspca, but this morning i had caught up on my chores so i think off to the fields. but had pulled all my rechargeable batteries and stored in a secret location, secret to even me. well 30 minutes later, the batteries are located...
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    Need help dating a USMC pendant

    Returned to my local park, where I had found a ballet dancer bronze statue. Got a very strong signal 8-10 inches which reflected like a silver dollar. As I pulled it out, the dollar idea quickly faded. Raised image on the front and little detail on the back. Had to clean before I could tell it...
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    2500 found my second bronze lady

    Weather has warmed back into the high 50's, so decided to detect a small park area in Charlottesville, Va off of 250 bypass. Found several dollars in change and prepared to leave, then made a pass thru a wooded area on the way to my truck. In the mulch, I got a hit which is similiar to a crushed...
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    rechargable battery failure

    Been using the energizer nickel-metal 2500ma batteries, that seem to fail immediately after charging. This was a progressive problem starting with the charge dropping to 4 then 3 bars. I use three sets of eight, two detectors and one spare set. I started to notice that my detector were showing...
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    Tip for hunting rings 1250/2500

    I have found that if you tilt the search coil about 30 degrees while scanning at a slower pace, then two distinct bell tones will be heard. Tried this with 6 coils, 2 stock on the 2500 and 4 on the 1250. This can speed up your search if you know an area where a lost ring is located. Used a...
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    A good end to a slow year

    Have not been hunting much since july, because of time spent with the local spca yearly rummage sale. We seem to start earlier each year, and did not finish until middle of october. Have been trying to catch up with work around the house. Well, the last two days of this year made up for the time...
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    Always be prepared, you may only see an event once in your life

    In spring of 4/2004, I happened upon this mating ritual and was lucky to have a camera nearby. Thought, I would share it with You. I regret to this day not having a camera with Me to take picture of the sea turtles hatching in FL. back in 1978. Enjoy Bwireman
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    A mild damp Jan. starts early treasure hunt

    Normally, January is not a pleasant time to hunt in Charlottesville, VA. But this year has proven to be the exception with rain every 3-5 days and almost no nights below freezing. The most coins collected were at the University of VA's track around where the bleachers stood. To My surprise...
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    Retired and new to forum

    Hi All Bill Wireman Charlottesville, VA Retired 9/2003 and decided to jump into this hobby, having already purchased a 1250 from a yard sale. As You can see below, My equipment has continued to expand. In 2004, My first full year of detecting, saw a total of $373 in coins. For 2005, the total...
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