FOR THOSE XS USERS THAT HAVE BEEN LUCKY ENOUGH TO FIND A GOLD COIN, CAN YOU HELP ME WITH THIS QUESTION?

[Anonymous]

I have become fairly proficient at determining where quarters, dimes, silver dimes, and pennies register on the screen. But, I have no idea as to where a gold coin might register. I am wondering if it would register around the silver dime or quarter area. If you have been lucky enough to find a gold coin, and you have a good idea as to where on the screen a gold coin will generally register, any input you can give me would be greatly appreciated. While I'm at it, maybe I can ask another question! <img src="/metal/html/confused.gif" border=0 width=15 height=22 alt=":?"> <img src="/metal/html/confused.gif" border=0 width=15 height=22 alt=":?"> Is it safe to hunt in pouring rain with the XS if you have the screen covered with the stock minelab cover? Lately, we have seen lots of rain in the Northeast, and instead of staying in, I would love to go out and hunt, rain or no rain! As always, any info I receive from you experts will be greatly appreciated!! ~Larry~

 

[Anonymous]

Jim Vokes web page help me out. It has screens that show where anything hits. It also has what different hits sound like. Good web site. Wish I could help you but the only gold I have found is rings.
HH & Good Luck Big Al (NJ)

 

[Anonymous]

I have hunted in the spilling rain with both the Minelab and sunray coverups without ever having a problem. This is something I have done on a regular basis for the last few years as the rain has never stopped me from a hunt. Not at all a concern in my books.

 

[Anonymous]

Check the second screen that shows exactly where the gold coins hit.
I hunt in the rain with the Explorer and SunRay Cover all the time. I use a baggie when detecting with my sovereign too. Tho I do NOT hunt in downpours because I am NOT THAT dedicated. <img src="/metal/html/razz.gif" border=0 width=15 height=15 alt=":razz">

 

[Anonymous]

MY 10 DOLLAR GOLD PIECE READ 26 ON CONDUCTIVE SCALE

 

[Anonymous]

Her is a pic of the screen with just the common US gold coins accepted.. working from bottom, 1.00 2.50 5.00 10.00 20.00

 

[Anonymous]

I guess I'm to the point where if it's deeper than 5 inches in a park I could care less and dig it.
I'm not being a smart ass about it either as you answered the posters question exactly and I was just being curious.I have done this before myself but generally don't find a real use for it in the field.
Guvner..

 

[Anonymous]

HI Folks,I find that a gold coin like this one show the cross hairs just under 1/2 way up the screen and 3/4 across.Jerry. <img src="/metal/html/wink.gif" border=0 width=15 height=15 alt="">

 

[Anonymous]

Larry: check my reply on settings to Jon <slushpup@daktel.com> tuesday,3 June 2003. Use these in dryer conditions and in rain just change sensitivity to 8-12 and a rain cover like the factory model is good check to see if its leaking often. 8 inch factory coil is a big help.I admit you must really like to detect like i do if you brave the rain,your area has lots of old coins. Jeff

 

[Anonymous]

I have seen his screens and the only question i have with them is that they are for his area because in different places the mineralization changes and the moisture content affects these also. try a air target with different sensitivity settings, as many as u can and watch the screen. Try obtaining the coins he checked if u have to go to a coin store and see if u can get the owner to wave the different coins by the coil. Tell the guy u wont have to handle them and that usually disarms people that have second thoughts.This will give you a basic idea and let u understand the toneswhich is what u will end up using.Check finds treasure forum 1 Jeff HH!!