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Pinpointing the D2
- Thread starter halfman2
- Start date
Larry (IL)
Well-known member
It should pinpoint just like a concentric coil, dead center.. Put a coin on the ground and hold the coil up a few inches and pinpoint it. Center pinpointing should be accurate at all depths but some people like to toe point off of the front of the coil but that way loses accuracy with depth. Pinpointing off of the toe is OK though for shallow targets.
The only difference I see compared to concentrics is that the D2 creates a slightly elongated signal, front to back, especially with shallow targets. If I notice this effect I just pinpoint then turn 45 degrees and pinpoint again so that the elongated signals cross each other making an X. Most times I don't notice that effect at all and it pinpoints just as Larry said. With larger targets that create a huge pinpoint I just re-zero the pinpoint mode while the coil is partially over the target(let the trigger go and re-squeezing the trigger) and it cuts the signal down as much as you want by repeating until you have a small pinpoint. Also, if there are two targets close together you can use this to your advantage and turn different directions allowing you to see one target at a time. Many times you are positioned wrong and the D2 is detecting two targets at once due to the elongated signal. In almost all cases, turning sideways and rescanning will give a slightly different signal. Some targets nearly dissapear while others become easier to ID, ect.
On a slightly related note, if you are detecting close to a LARGE metal item such as a pipe from a clothesline, the D2 will detect it from a great distance(possibly 2 feet) towards the FRONT and REAR. However, you can detect right up to it as long as it is to the SIDE of the D2 due to the sides being a blind spot and the signal is elongated front/back.
On a slightly related note, if you are detecting close to a LARGE metal item such as a pipe from a clothesline, the D2 will detect it from a great distance(possibly 2 feet) towards the FRONT and REAR. However, you can detect right up to it as long as it is to the SIDE of the D2 due to the sides being a blind spot and the signal is elongated front/back.
Larry (IL)
Well-known member
An afterthought is to start your pinpoint off to the side of the target in clean ground and then move the coil over the target. As Aaron said, ratchet works great for shallow targets or lift your coil up some.