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  1. M

    Back after 15 years

    When I had my Vanquish 540 Pro I used the 5X8 DD and fid some comparisons at several picnic groves, around stadium bleacher areas and three parks. I spent just about equal time with the V-540, a Simplex + w/5X9.5 DD, and my Apex w/5X8 DD. I located more small jewelry with the Simplex+ and...
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    Back after 15 years

    1st.. Referring to detector operating frequencies, they are generally shown as kHz for kilo-Hertz. 2nd.. Through the '80s and '90s we had a lot of detectors operating from about +/-5 kHz to +/-7.5 kHz roughly, and folks said they were hotter on higher conductive copper and silver coins. We...
  3. M

    Back after 15 years

    First, welcome back to the greatest hobby, ever! Second, yes, there are a lot of newer detectors with functions/features we didn't use to have .... but that doesn't make them all work well. There is no 'perfect' detector so we ought to select one, or a few, that we like and that work for us...
  4. M

    Has Anyone Ever Used These Coils On A Tesoro

    I have tried the Sharpshooter but not the SEF. Best adjustability with the manual GB Eldorado, however it depends on where you hunt and what you are after. I can tell you this and it is based on my 39 years of owning, using, being a dealer for, and watching many others evaluate coils on their...
  5. M

    Garret AT Pro vs. Equinox 800

    The AT Max would be a closer comparison to the EQ-800. Are you into water hunting and want a submersible detector? Then consider an Equinox and an AT Pro or AT Max. If not needing waterproof, also give the Apex a serious look. I enjoy mine a lot and they are a great value of features and...
  6. M

    I just bought a new f19

    I have used the Snake, Sharp and Makro's OOR[/Ì] and 5" DD coils on a Racer and Racer 2, and a Sharp and FTP 5" on an F19. On my F75+ I bought the 3.5X6.5 Concentric and 5" DD from FTP and will compare their performance. Almost like a Sharp Vs Snake so far as size goes. Most NEL coils I have...
  7. M

    I just bought a new f19

    I knew the F75+ came with the 11" BiAxial, and I already had the MGC 5X8 DD on-hand but only a 5" DD for the F10/Greek series, etc. So when I ordered the F75+ I also got a brand new 10" elliptical Concentric, a 3½X6½ Concentric and the 5" DD. I really enjoy smalle4r coils and knew what the 5"...
  8. M

    I just bought a new f19

    Jim, trust me, I know what you are saying and what it can do. For me, however, I have spent zo many years searching some of the most challenging, iron infested sites with a lot of dense brush where I have relied on, and had to rely on, smaller-size coils and in favorable areas a mid-size coil...
  9. M

    should you let your metal detector touch the ground or not while detecting?

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  10. M

    I just bought a new f19

    Mine arrived yesterday and camo as expected. 10" elliptical camo DD coil and I already had a 5" DD on hand on a spare lower rod. Works as an F19 normally does and will serve me for modest Iron debris sites, some urban Coin Hunting, and even though I rely on my Tesoro's for most Tot-Lot work...
  11. M

    should you let your metal detector touch the ground or not while detecting?

    Ground or Grass? There is a difference. When Coin Hunting typical I either skim the coilcat Grass-Top or work it very close. That generally maintains about a1" to 2" gap above the dirt or rocky Ground. I never work the coil on the ground. Most Owner Manuals suggest being close but not on...
  12. M

    I just bought a new f19

    If you are in the right location and have some good targets at a reasonable depth, the 11" will work, as long as it is not a densely-littered site. I've hunted places like you refer to for bullets and such and most of the places lack a lot of shallower, masing junk. However, in most of those...
  13. M

    I just bought a new f19

    I never dated an ugly looking gal and I find the 11" BiAxial from Fisher, and the 7X11 coils from Nokta and Makro to be ugly. Yes, they can work, but where I generally hunt the trash contamination is best dealt with using a smaller size coil, and a mid-size where the debris isn't as bad. On a...
  14. M

    How Do You Supper Tune The Tejon

    That is only questionable advice and not complete. Many people do not understand Ground Balance and is why so many detectors have, and users rely on, an automated GB using the Ground Grab function. The Tejóm is only manual GB so the first step, before suggesting any change in the GB setting...
  15. M

    I just bought a new f19

    The e-bay ad called them F19 LTD and the very outdated Fisher website only shoes LTD units being camo. Doesn't show the standard color F19. I used the zoom on the computer and did not see a sticker for an 11" BiAxial coil on any box photo and I don't like that coil. So I called FTP right...
  16. M

    I just bought a new f19

    The Fisher F19 is a proven good performer, especially for Relic Hunting in very dense Iron Nails and other ferrous debris. Does a nice job at unmasking with it's 19 kHz performance. There were 3 remaining to be sold, as you mentioned, ands just 3 minutes ago it shows only 1 remaining. The...
  17. M

    I am thinking of getting a deeptech detector

    RG, thank you for the reply and confirming some of my problems. Those were with a couple of early Vista X units. Due to some hospital time from a diabetic coma and a stroke a month ago it is taking me some recoup time but when my mobility is back, so will be another Vista X with that really...
  18. M

    I am thinking of getting a deeptech detector

    Nope, not a 'dropping' issue. Both Vista X units were new and the cause was tracked down to a film or plating on a couple of the battery holder battery contacts. Once removed and cleaned up, no issues with the power again. Monte
  19. M

    Looking for a good coin detector for Grand Kid

    Yes, I am in Farr West Utah and enjoy being 'home... but to be honest, I do kind of miss small town Clyde Texas. Tesoro's and my thoughts: The Compadre can be OK, however I have acquired or checked out some Companies that were really messed up and didn't work well. Peopke open them up...
  20. M

    Looking for a good coin detector for Grand Kid

    ** A grandkid out of school: Do you men an elementary-age kid who is out for the summer, or a young adult who just graduated high school? ** You want an "excellent coin finding detector" that is "simple to operate" and can go "deep" for no more than $150? Not Not going to happen as most of...
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