Any E-Trac'ers from Long Island or Westchester area - i have a proposition...

[Barry NY]

I am primarily a beach hunter with an Excal (since this June) and have found great stuff. The ease of use plus the many great videos posted have helped me master that machine. I just recently got the E-Trac (my first land machine) and have gone out just a few times (maybe 3 hours total).

I will GLADLY pay anyone who has good experience with their E-Trac (and has found some good finds) $250 cash upfront to let me detect with them for 4 hours or so. I don't need to go to your "secret place" - just somewhere you know has and may still produce some finds. I strongly believe this is a most excellent, practical way to learn how to set-up and use the controls. I have read about 75% of Andy's book but nothing beats on the job training.

The money incentive is not to be a rude snob, but could be a great way for you to get the wife to "let you out of the house", versus the old "another day detecting" routine we all get - tell her you'll be taking her out real nice - for dinner to the best place in town...after being compensated for training another detectorist on this awesome machine....that should make her smile.

Please, any takers? barryny@optonline.net

 

[Southwind]

Not a bad idea. Without a doubt the best learning tool is a live experienced person by your side. Would save a heck of a lot of the learning curve with any detector.

 

[mtnbiker]

only had mine three months still leaning myself maybe i'll go half with you if you find someone. was good with my safari but e traac very diff. yonkers n.y.

 

[kered]

If i was closer i would gladdly help out, no cash necesarry either(maybe a couple of afterwards though) Try downloading and installing the simulator to get a grip of the basic sounds and controls/menu system, after that its petty much a time element and practice

 

[tony c]

hey Barry,i have two etrac's and have found alot of good stuff,I'm no expert but i do feel comfortable using the etrac i have been detecting over30 years,where do you live ?I'm in Suffolk co,let me know and maybe we can hook up,tony c

 

[John - Maryland]

I think the money is unnecessary, but that's your choice. I think most people would help you for free. You would probably get more help by joining a Metal Detecting Club. Good Luck.

SEE: http://www.kellycodetectors.com/clubs/newyork2.htm

 

[M.L. Hinds]

Barry,


Go to Radioshack and get a Y-splitter to plug two sets of headphone into one machine!! And listen with headphones on to get a better grip on the sounds. I have a splitter for me and my son!! The sounds and how the operator reacts will give you a much better idea!! When you get into trash this is when the headphones and a helping hand will give you great insight!! What you will hear if worth a thousand words!! Seeing what the user hears and acts on will teach you really quick.

Take Care, M.L. Hinds (Lee)

 

[NiagracountyNY]

You ever make it to Niagara County Id be glad to help out with no charge

 

[Barry NY]

thanks everyone for the advice. Lee - great idea about the splitter for when I get someone to go out with. Jim - appreciate the offer - wish I was closer, but I could get to Maryland faster than getting all the way up there to Niagra County (hopefully it's not too cold this week for you)...Tony C - I'm in Suffolk Cty too - Dix Hills (Exit 50 LIE) - sent you PM, thanks....