Well, I got my very first metal detector this post October, and read thriugh MANY of your posts here. I was choosing between the DFX, Quatro & the ExII, and I am happy with my choice. I have followed your advise to other poters and stayed with the factory default to get used to the rig. I was nervous at first because peeps saying it had a steep learning curve. But, I must say, I really havent had any problems so far. In fact, I just found my first Mercury Dime out in front of my house a week ago! This seems to be a really good group of peeps here, and I just wanted to register and introduce myself to the group. My name is Travis (hard to figure that one out ,huh!) and I am 33 years old, and live in SW Virginia. If anyone wants to drop me thier quick tip, please do so. I still have a LOT to learn. And, a special HI to CODY, you are a VERY ggod source of information, and was a strong influence on me going with the ExII. Thanks everyone.