Question for those using an X-1 probe - maybe someone can clarify something...

[Pete in MI]

(didn't get instructions with the used probe so have been guessing what to do).

When using it in the hole to find an item should I just flip the switch to probe and pretend I have a mini-mini coil or do I flip it to probe then hit the pinpoint button on the EX2?

Or doesn't it matter? Because both should pinpoint a target seeing as it is a mini-mini coil so to speak searching the hole?

At first was overcome by all the sounds the EX2 was making...then I realized I had to flip the X-1 switch to coil instead of probe duh.

Was in digital screen and trying to (mentally) determine what was a keeper signal...lots of rusting stuff buried out at the ghost town.
Since all I found was a '67 dime I was lacking on good reference point. All those high tones turned out to be aluminum items. Guess I better get out my test strips of coins and do some practicing.

Had a lot of fluctuating numbers in a small area so guessing I need to go even slower and use a smaller coil to pick out the goodies from the trash and rusted items.

Almost feel I should be asking these questions on a bunch of other forums but I know you guys so can trust your answers - and know you guys will answer. (Not being 'known' on the other forums I probably wouldn't even get any answers.)

Thanks for the help Brothers...if you prefer you can PM or email me:
coinshooter@owly.net with your responses.

 

[Jim West Pa]

same ones for the DX-1, bot it used wit no instructions.
I can tell ya this Pete 'bout the X-1..i used it on an EX-II and if remeber correctly, all i had to do was flip to probe and have at it.Of course, it wasn't my rig and i don't know what program the EX was in nor do i know how the probe was setup(?).But it sure worked like a charm and made me trade in my pinpointer for a probe post haste.

 

[Anonymous]

Go to
http://www.findmall.com/list.php?50

Ralph the Owner Will answer you question.

 

[Hotcz70]

either way. Many times I will just flip on probe and scan the hole after removing a plug. If I here the good tone again...I then hit the pinpoint and the probe pinpoints it exactly...and I mean exactly.
Remember to slow way dooowwwnnnn with the detector. It's like no other detector I've ever used. You really have to creep.