I’ve been exploring something new lately.
Private Property.
For years I’ve been *mostly* limiting my detecting to the “easy” spots. You know – public parks, schools and tot lots. Sites that have been swung hard and hung up wet for the past 40 some-odd years. But I read the forums. I get foamy mouthed at posts about [...]
Hey folks…
I recently picked up one of the little 6″ DD High Frequency (18.75kHz) for my Minelab X-Terra 70. I figured it would help me out in some of the super trashy areas I hunt. The general rule is that those higher frequency coils are better at getting the lower conductive targets (ex. [...]
Christmas is right around the corner, so I’ve haphazardously tossed together a metal detecting wish list. Take a look and see if Santa needs to add something for you:
“High-Dollar” Metal Detectors
Minelab E-Trac ($1500)
Whites Spectra V3 ($1500)
Fisher F75 LTD ($1300)
Garrett GTI 2500 ($1000)
Less Expensive, But Can Still Be Pricy
Minelab X-terra 705 ($800)
Whites MXT ($800)
Teknetics T2 ($800)
Garrett [...]
Hey folks…In a previous article I described a way to set up any metal detector with wireless headphones using an FM transmitter and a small FM radio. I’ve researched a little more and discovered another way to add wireless headphones to any metal detector – this time with bluetooth. I need to preface [...]
The Metal Detecting Code of Ethics is a guide as to what you should and shouldn’t do when metal detecting. It is printed in most metal detector operating manuals and plenty of sources online. I’ve revised it a little bit to reflect some of my detecting do’s, don’ts, and pet peeves.
Here’s the iDetectorist.com Metal Detecting [...]
(Note March 15, 2010 – Thanks to everyone from Metal Detector Per Tutti and Metal Detector World for visiting. Caccia felice! )
Ever get tied up in your headphone?
When you kneel down to dig a target does your headpone cord tip your detector over?
Does your headphone cord get in the way of your [...]
A pinpointer is a must-have when metal detecting. In fact I would consider it the most important metal detecting accessory after a good digger. Yep, even more important than good headphones if you ask me.
Why do you need a pinpointer? Coins and such can be hard to see! Not to mention they can be hiding [...]
Another quickie post, but a good one.
In this post I’m going to show you how to find some good historic spots to metal detect using the Yale Peabody Museum website.
Here’s how:
1. Visit the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) page at Yale Peabody Museum.
2. You will be given the option to enter a search [...]
Hey folks, a quickie today.
I’ve driven by this drive-in for years and never bothered to pursue permission to detect it. The place closed down in the 80’s after being open since the 50’s. I envisioned the place packed with classic Chevys, guys on dates with the friends hiding in the trunk (ok, before [...]
The Fisher F75LTD and Teknetics T2TLD have a new microprocessor and new “DSP” code with a ‘boost process’ to increase depth. Not to mention a cool camo color scheme (don’t set it down in the woods). $1200.
The White’s Spectra V3 (Vision) has a full color display and wireless headphones. $1600.
You can connect [...]
