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 [...]

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 digging?
I’m going to show you how to add “wireless” or “cordless” headphones to any metal detector.
What you’ll need: An FM transmitter, a small [...]

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 [...]

Permission.
You gotta have it to metal detect. Sure, we could discuss “public” property like parks, beaches, schools, and so forth. But I want to talk about those other places where we all want to be able to detect. The old houses. The fields. The churches.
Taking a slightly different approach, I’d [...]