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  1. ToddB64

    How does temperature affect current and resistance?

    Greetings! I found the following statements related to the title on the Internet and they seem to suggest that it would be beneficial to metal detect during cool or cold weather to gain improved flow of electrical current in metals, as the inverse result of lower ohms or resistance. I've been...
  2. ToddB64

    WTB Minelab Musketeer Advantage

    Hi All ! :) I know the subject detector is long out of production and has the old analog circuit, but if someone has a nice undamaged fully operational Advantage to sell at a price that fits my budget (Including shipping and a hip-mount controI Box & battery pack bag (The eight penlight (AA)...
  3. ToddB64

    Minelab Musketeer Advantage, XS and XS Pro

    Hi All ! :) I'm investigating the subject metal detectors. I know they are long out of production and have the old analog circuits, but if someone has a nice undamaged fully operational Advantage to sell at the right price (Including shipping), I would like to know. I have the manuals saved...
  4. ToddB64

    What are Tesoro Cortes Used Selling For ?

    Hi All ! 🙂 Seeking info. for a Buddy. How much are "previously owned" Tesoro Cortes detectors Selling for these days ? Thanks, ToddB64
  5. ToddB64

    Garrett Pro-Pointer AT "Orange Carrot" Pin-pointer Battery Life.

    My subject pin-pointer seems to be draining batteries prematurely, and always has, so I finally decided to see if others are experiencing the same behavior with this model. #1.. I acquired this unit a little over 4 years ago, and have always used it at maximum sensitivity, with audio. #2...
  6. ToddB64

    Need year of first release of vintage metal detector.

    Hi all ! :) Can someone tell me the year Bill Mahan first released the D-Tex Depth Demon to the public ? Thanks much. ToddB64
  7. ToddB64

    Initial setup on Tesoro Bandido II µMax to find clean ground for GB'ing.

    Hi All ! :thumbup: When I first bought my Tesoro "Bandido II µMax" metal detector, I read the manual thoroughly several times and to me it seemed voluminous and some of the material poorly arranged. As an example, as stated on page 6-4 of Robert H. Sickler's book DETECTORIST, First Edition...
  8. ToddB64

    What are the best spots to find old valuable coins ?

    Hi All ! I guess the Post thread title explains well enough what I need. Thanks for any suggestions. ToddB64
  9. ToddB64

    Correct Sequence for setting Threshold and Ground Balance on the Tesoro Bandido ll µMax.

    Hi ! :) When setting up the Tesoro Bandido ll µMax preparing to hunt, Is it correct sequence to set the Threshold before the Ground Balance ? I think so, but need confirmation.....see attached picture of Bandido ll µMax controls console for reference if wanted. If you disagree with the...
  10. ToddB64

    Carl-NC: Do VLF signals vary in depth according to target size and mass ?

    Good Day Carl-NC 🙂 Hope I put this subject in the right forum. I thought your answer to the following question would clear up this issue for everyone, including myself. Generally speaking, does a VLF metal detector signal vary in depth according to the size and mass of a target, ferrous in...
  11. ToddB64

    Ground Balance, Threshold and Sensitivity Settings

    Hi Folks ! :smile: First, let me establish one point and correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe the Tesoro Bandido II microMax metal detector has combo analog-digital circuitry. The above detector also has control dials to adjust Ground Balance, and Threshold and while there are several other...
  12. ToddB64

    Using Audio Signal Booster on Tesoro Compadre.

    Hi ! :wave: Since the Tesoro Compadre is analog (as apposed to digital), would a Signal Booster, similar to the now- defunct "Gold Rush Depth Master" (picture attached), enhance the audio "whisper" signals made by small, deep or lower-karate gold jewelry ? I called the1-928-771-2646 phone...
  13. ToddB64

    Need help with Cannon PowerShot SD630 Digital camera

    Hi ! :smile: I’m trying to learn how to use a CANNON PowerShot SD630 Digital ELPH, 6.0 Mega Pixels camera with Zoom, Memory Card and Lithium rechargeables. Could someone who is familiar with this camera help me get started by listing some simple basic steps for taking long distance scenery...
  14. ToddB64

    Looking for Posts on Tesoro Detectors

    Hi ! :wave: I'm looking for posts about Tesoro detectors, but it appears there is no dedicated forum for that brand. So next best thing, can someone tell me which findmall forums have posts discussing this brand ? Thanks, ToddB64
  15. ToddB64

    Is lead a good practice sample to memorize the tone of gold jewelry ?

    High :wave: Please see the title for my question. Thanks for reply. ToddB64
  16. ToddB64

    Inspect and test jewelry to determine approx. cash value.

    Hi ! :smile: I've been looking through the pages of Find's Treasure Forums, such as The Prospecting Forum, Technology Forum and General Interests Forum, but didn't see anything related to inspecting and testing jewelry to determine the approx. cash value before selling directly to individuals...
  17. ToddB64

    Are these two PP specifications referring to the same function ?

    Hello ! I've been comparing Specifications and Features on the following Pin-Pointers : -Garrett Pro-Pointer II (The improved Black model) -Garrett Pro-Pointer AT (The "Orange Carrot") -White's TRX The two Garrett models use the term "Proportional audio/vibration pulse rate". The...
  18. ToddB64

    White's Classic II, Sens. Knob Rotates Too Easily !

    Hi All ! :smile: I scan my White's Classic II with the right hand and am having trouble with the Sens. Control Knob rotating off of the set position. Guess I'm slightly touching this knob, either as I scan or slide my arm out of the arm cup to dig a target. I checked rotation of the Disc...
  19. ToddB64

    Flat Line Barrel System Part

    Hi All ! :biggrin: Can anyone identify the part shown in the picture attached ? I found it in a storage shed shortly after moving to my current residence. After doing a little research on the Internet, I'm guessing it was meant to be pushed into the barrel of a paint ball gun and hung on a...
  20. ToddB64

    Finding "clean" (metal-free) ground before activating Ground Grab

    Hi :wave: I've read that you can get a little more depth by using All Metal mode instead of Discrimination, but haven't actually run any tests to prove this to myself. Assuming AM is deeper than Disc., wouldn't it be best to run my Gamma 6000 in AM mode when searching for a patch of clean...
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