Newbie Compare owner w/question

[syrjr]

Hello all,

I am brand new to metal detecting. It was a birthday present and I am looking forward to using the compare when the weather is cooler. My question is about the sound of the compare when it hits on a target compared to say a more sophisticated detector. As I said, I've never even seen a detector in use. While using the compare in the back yard, the tone appeared to be the same no matter what I was hitting. No change in pitch. No change in volume. I was using a quarter, large and small paper clips, penny and nickel. The only difference I noticed between the targets was the duration of the beep. Turning the knob clockwise just seemed to make the detector more sensitive. Is this correct? Does a detector with more features change pitch? I've spent probably 15 minutes using it. Maybe I just need to spend more time using it. Will earphones help me hear subtle changes in pitch? I'm sorry for the long post and all the odd questions. I'm 63 and hard of hearing. I'm almost deaf in one ear and 45% in the other.

Thanks, Ron

 

[amberjack]

sounds like you have it summed up pretty well, its a one tone machine, only the length of the signal will change and if hitting something big a can or something it will sound bigger, and a bit louder, but for me its getting out there and digging some nice plugs , and learn more about what its saying.

only knob is discrimination so I don't think raising the disc will increase sound.

I would turn the disc up to just get quarters etc find some of those and gain some confidence then you can start backing the disc off.

that's what I would do if just starting out.

a set of good headphones a good hand digger and a pin pointer will also come in handy, and a finds bag around your waist to put rubbish and good finds in also.

that's about it I recon then go find some goodies

AJ

 

[Hombre]

Ron,

Welcome to the forum, the Compadre does find metal, to understand the sounds better a good pair of headphones are needed. As you turn the one knob clockwise it will knock out/ discriminate different metals until all that you hear is dimes and larger coins as indicated on the dial. Starting with Iron and ending up to the high denomination coins. It's a simple beep and dig "motion" discriminator, the coil has to be in motion to audibly give a signal.

...If I was just starting out, I would pick an easy place to dig up targets, sure you are going to dig up trash, just part of the sport. With good earphones you can tell the difference between big and small metals and as you put in more hours it will come together. Have Fun !

 

[REVIER]

There is so much that one tone can tell you, info on depth, size even type of targets you swing over.
Utilizing different techniques and thumbing that disc knob the info and clues are there to let you make high percentage and successful digging decisions...Once you learn them and the language of Tesoros.
It takes time but that would be time very well spent.
Here is something I wrote long ago about hunting with a Compadre aimed at new users.
It is only the basics but a great base to build on.
http://www.findmall.com/read.php?17,1964419,1964745#msg-1964745

There is so much more to this thing and that one tone.
A lot more.
As you learn it also gets more enjoyable and productive, too.
This is a detector I have always said should be in every hunter's arsenal for several reasons.
Keep swinging and learning and you will understand why.

 

[Fletch88]

Welcome aboard! Read the owners manual and follow the test it lays out for you. You will understand what the one knob does after that.

 

[amberjack]

yep good detector to start off with cant get much wrong

sometimes when I use it I go looking for another knob, but then I remember why I am using it

understanding where the local coins come in and out on the one knob wonder is pretty easy to work out.

toss them on the ground and turn the knob till you cant hear them then turn it back up till you get a full sound not scratchy and then off you go

its a simple machine and it works well for coins and jewellery and junk too !!

AJ

 

[syrjr]

My goodness! Thank you everyone for all the replies and support. It appears that earphones would definitely give me an edge especially with a hearing loss. Since the pitch of the beep I was thinking of getting depth master audiophone II earphones. Do any of you have any recommendations for earphones?

Again, Thanks
Ron

 

[amberjack]

would recommend any of the top brands grey ghost, pro golds, killer bee's all use the same elements they are loud on the compadre

maybe do a google search for this "Treasure Screamer™ Amp for any detector", thinking about grabbing one myself for deep coins on a few of my detectors I use for that purpose.

AJ

 

[Davethejunky]

My goodness! Thank you everyone for all the replies and support. It appears that earphones would definitely give me an edge especially with a hearing loss. Since the pitch of the beep I was thinking of getting depth master audiophone II earphones. Do any of you have any recommendations for earphones?

Again, Thanks
Ron

Make sure you get quality headphones, preferably ones made for detecting.

 

[Fletch88]

Grey Ghost originals are great and come up slightly used all the time at good prices. Any of the headphones from DetectorPro are of good quality. I also use Bushmasters that I like a lot.

 

[JimGilmore]

just try to make sure whatever you use has an adjustment for volumn control....