I thank you for your help, you were both right. I checked the connection to the coil, very snug, and to to the unit itself, tightened another 3/4 turn. Still got similar results but at not as easily, nor as frequently as before even with the gain at 98. Reduced the gain to 90 and nearly eliminated the problem entirely. I'm certainly relieved it is not an equipment failure. I appreciate your help, did not know, my lack of experience,
that these conditions would/could create a problem. gain at 98.coil/detector seemed to perform normally otherwise, found a spoon, ID 22..what metal is that?... at 15 inches, standard coil, deep mode,
I have been looking at metal detecting since the early 90s. As a history nut I did a lot of research and once retired bought this racer 2. Never used a detector before but sure got hooked, have yet to be refused permission to hunt, once I give my reasons to search their property, and present my research, they are quite cooperative, even mow the grass short and offer help.