Detecting Tips

How a Metal Detector Works

Oct 17th, 2009 | By
How a Metal Detector Works

A typical metal detector used for detecting buried coins, gold, or landmines consists of a circular horizontal coil assembly held just above the ground. A pulsed or alternating current generates a time-varying magnetic field around the coil, as shown in the diagram below. This field induces currents in a nearby metal object which, in turn,
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Respect for Others

Oct 17th, 2009 | By
Respect for Others

Respect Others Always cover your holes even on the beaches, so people that are walking or jogging don’t twist their ankle, because they rarely look where they’re going! Always take the trash you dig up with you. A lot of times we get home and go through our trash, and discover things we thought was
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Buy the best you can afford!

Oct 17th, 2009 | By
Buy the best you can afford!

Buying the Best Detector All of us probably want to have the best metal detector, but many simply can’t afford it, or is just starting out in the hobby, and doesn’t want to spend the bucks to get the best. Of course, having the deepest machine will give you an edge over other hunters, but
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Beginners Tips

Oct 17th, 2009 | By
Beginners Tips

Beginner Metal Detecting Tips So… you just bought your first metal detector and you’re looking for any help you can find. You came to the right place! First, we would suggest that you join a metal detecting or treasure hunting club. You will learn a lot more, a lot quicker, from other club members then
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