Ify Signals?

[BarberDimeMike]

Hi Guys just wondering what you consider "Ify Signals" ? I've watched a few videos where ify signals turn out to be silver. Just wanted more input on what experienced detectorist consider Ify signals. Thanks for any responses.

 

[Jerry-Wi]

I think we all have dug an iffy signal on just a gut feeling or hunch and it turned out to be something good. More often it is junk. Coins or rings will usually lock in with a solid signal which is repeatable in all directions the majority of the time. That all depends on how much other stuff is under the coil at the same time. I think it is important to dig a lot of those signals to start with to associate the signal with what it actually is.

HH

Jerry

 

[oldranger]

It took me a while to become a
beliver but i dig amost all the iffys

Like Jerry said its sometimes a gut feeling ..
even for a newbe ike me

HH

Ron

Rangers Lead The Way

 

[Uncle Willy]

If one "twitches" those iffy signals many turn into good signals.

Bill

 

[cmtoys]

I have found most "iffy" signals to be junk, but pay close attention to depth and soil condition as that can also affect the signal strength and make good targets sound iffy, I always dig iffy signals that show below 6" and are repeatable in at least one direction.
Some of my best finds were iffy targets and the first time you pass one up and the guy who is following you digs up a really good target (this has ahppened to most of us at least once), you'll never pass another one.
When you are a newbie, dig everything just to find out what those signals really are, but as you get more proficient, you can start to pass on targets that you know (at least to some certainty) are junk.

Hope this helps a little.

Chris