AT Pro DD Coil Question

[LandRunSeeker]

Hey Everyone!

I am new to md and have purchased the AT Pro. As a beginner would you recommend learning with the 8.5" x 11" DD coil or the small 5" x 8" DD coil. I have a basic understanding of the different uses for the coils but as I am learning to use my AT Pro did not know which one would be better to learn the detector? I have had the detector for about a month now.

Thanks,

LandRunSeeker

 

[jim tn]

If you are fairly new to the game I would suggest the 5x8 as it will see a few less targets and will pin point easier. The key, which ever you use, is to dig a lot of targets and learn the tones and readings. Probably not run sen. at max, either. Back off a couple, three bars for several hours, particularly if hunting a target rich environment. Good luck! HH jim tn

 

[LandRunSeeker]

I turned down the sensitivity and that has helped a lot. I will try the small coil. Some times I can pinpoint well other times I seem fairly far off target, so your advice makes a lot of sense. I am working on learning the tones and readings but have a lot to learn. I did go out last night and found a couple of pieces of costume jewelry, nothing special but it was exciting to find more than some clad coins, bottle caps or tabs. Thanks for the information!

 

[BarryL]

If you are fairly new to the game I would suggest the 5x8 as it will see a few less targets and will pin point easier. The key, which ever you use, is to dig a lot of targets and learn the tones and readings. Probably not run sen. at max, either. Back off a couple, three bars for several hours, particularly if hunting a target rich environment. Good luck! HH jim tn

Jims right the 5x8 will be a lot more forgiving and it separates trash and good targets very well easy pinpointing as stated . just get you some targets such as rusted twist caps and use the iron audio feature if you get a jumpy signal and high tone it will have a growl at the end of the swing on them train your ear to listen and hear these suttle tone changes and I recommend starting on Pro Zero and listen more info is provided good Luck

 

[LandRunSeeker]

Great info. I will try the Pro Zero Mode. I have been on Stan Zero. I was also wondering how to use the iron audio feature, so I can't wait to go out and give it a try. Thanks for the info. Hopefully I will post a good find soon.

 

[MikeLab]

Watch the instruction videos on the Garrett website. Pinpointing takes some practice with those double d coils. The heel or toe method of pinpointing really works good especially if you are having problems.

 

[LandRunSeeker]

I will watch that video again. Thanks for the tip. I am starting to get the hang of it but still have some finds when I seem off by quite a distance. Thanks to everyone for information.