Anybody have an idea of the VID code for platinum

[oltimer1940]

and other non-ferrous metals on the F44? I have used mine for approx 40 hours now, and trying to decipher some of the weak audio signals with no VID codes. Generally running sensitivity 16 on dry beach sand - digging coins quite nicely, but no jewelry, except junk.

 

[mudpuppy]

Depending on size, it could be in a fairly broad spectrum...I will say from foil to tab is a good TID area for beach rings...I know that doesnt help much...

try a few little 2gr gold rings if you have them or some stainless steel washers if you dont...just keep digging everything on the beach, a big multidenom coin spill even sounds like trash...but those little foil and tab signals are the ones that generally turn out to be Gold or Plat..
Mud

 

[oltimer1940]

Tnx Mud - will give it a try. Seem to be hitting a lot of little squeaks with no ID#, but PP shows something there. Never find it though. Since I am running a fairly high sensitivity (normal is 12 and I am running 16), I've been thinking they are false sigs.

 

[mudpuppy]

Yeah...lots of little scrap on the beach...I run about 3/4 sens...I'm hunting for fresh drops since I pound the same stretch of beaches all year long, a guy gets to know them pretty well...gets to know all the major drop zones after a while and just works it...a guy can leave a 'tell penny' here and there to sort of get their bearings in the dark......

After a big blow, I'll hunt for deeper targets along the edge and in the water...you dont want to run too hot and get those falses...you want to hit chains though... I run full tones with 1 disc for knives and lighters...foil on up...I made more money in empty cans today than anything, another pair of shoes...hit an urban park on the way home...
Mud

 

[mudpuppy]

Oh hey, Oltimer... wanted to add, all PM prices but especially Plat and Palladium have really been crashing, you are better off beach hunting for gold, shoes, empty cans and clad!
Mud