Tone(s)

[Jackalope]

Since receiving my F-75 I've been constantly trying to find an edge or clue to help me recover more good stuff. I'm after coins (mostly old) and jewelery. Might get to some relic hunting later.

I'm thinking that of all the adjustments available on the F-75, Tones are the most important. In my case, what I hear determines what I dig. I also believe that only one (1) of the tone selections will probably help me recover more good stuff than any of the other tones options. I also believe that this tone thing will probably be different for each of us. Some of the younger people will probably do well with 3, 3H, 4 and 4H. After watching the Dankowski DVD I thought it might be best for me also. Now I'm beginning to believe they are just busy and busier to my old ears. I suspect I've passing over some good targets because my attention gets desensitized from all the clatter. ( Rabbit staring into the lights of an oncoming car type thing)

The DP tones are interesting, especially when there's a lot of bottle caps. Still a little too busy for me.

My finds seem to increase when I use 2F, especially jewelery. Occasionally when I get a good tone in 2F, I switch to 4H for a comparison. I've noticed that the 4H tone presentation is sometimes inconclusive (erratic) and not the type of signal I would normally dig but the 2H tone is solid. Tones 1 and 1F are still something I need to look into.

Ron

 

[liquid1]

I know Nasa tom likes the mono tone..1 tone..I seem to stay with the 3H and listen for the bigger hits and Better signal..I haven'y tried the 2-2f so many options..I need to try..good info..

 

[jimmyk]

I, too, like the 3H tones. Nickles come in at the high tone. I dig a lot of nickles in areas already hunted hard. With relics, I like the 2 tone. Iron, low tone and everything else the high tone. Both these work for me, so I haven't really spent much time with the other tones.

keep on diggin'

jimmyk in Missouri

 

[jim tn]

I use 3H most of the time. The hi tone allerts me to carefully investigate the source among the trash. I, too, am finding lots of nickels. HH jim tn

 

[liquid1]

Wish I could say that on the nickles..I have a lot of old rusted Iron thats been giving off a false hi-tone..I always dig..haven't found nickels yet..maybe soon..Im going to try the 2 tone..

 

[jim tn]

Liquid1, a 29-30 "lock on" vdi reading is a nickel for me 99% of the time. Also, 4 of 5 gold rings with the 75 were also a 30 reading. Nickels in the 5" or deeper range will drop down to 27-28 at times and be a little bit bouncy and some Buffalo's have read 30-32. Some tabs and large clumps of foil also read in the 27-32 range, but usually are bouncy readings. HH jim tn

 

[Low-Boy/LCPM]

I like the 3 tone mode I think it is 3+ . When I get a target that gives me a high tone even if it is scratchy or noisy or faint, I slow down and really try to isolate, investigate the target before I dig it. The oldest coin we found was a 1834 cap dime in perfect shape but the coin sounded really bad. I do use the mono tone after I find a sight that shows it has good targets but I use that tone after I have gone over the whole area. I think in different parts of the country the detector works differently. So it is important to see what works for you!

 

[liquid1]

low-boy..I stated 3H but I mostly stay in the 3 tones..1834 is a great find..and I agree the ground minerals will dictate the operation and depth..
Jim thanks for the info..I dig alot of nickel tones..I am finding the F75 loves pennys..I just found my first 1946 wheat in my front yard..So I am hoping theres silver..will hit it hard..

 

[Tinfoil]

n/t

 

[digitrich]

I would be interested in getting that

 

[vlad]

n/t

 

[liquid1]

I wish he had a dvd on the F75..he is in the process of making a beach dvd with different models..maybe he will include the F75..
Hey tinfoil,vlad,low-boy,jimtn,capphd..How about a F75 Dvd in the real world use..could show tones,VDI ect..Its a sweet machine..Kind of a tutorial..I'm sure it would sell off the shelfs..I have toms DVD and its great info..Sc digger and Bill ladd has some good vid with the F75..Its nice to see and hear the machine in action..

 

[liquid1]

Hey tinfoil did you see what tom said about my extreme conditions..would you please pm me the link..I am getting better at watching for VDI scroll and have a better headphone detector pro.. which helps with the 70,80,90 good hi tone dig signals..I find if I raise the coil and go to the end of target sometimes gives a faint grunt..Thanks for your Beach settings post for wet sand..look forward to using it..james..

 

[Lt4ever]

I have been used to the mono tone of the whites spectrum. I never have any problems finding nickels with it, its a solid 21,22. Its just going to take practice.I'll have to go to some play ground equipment, Always a good place for quick coins.

 

[jbeverts]

I have to agree with Jim TN, my F75 hits dead on for nickels at 30. If it is above 30, it is usually a pull tab, below is usually tinfoil. You are fight about pennies though, the F75 is like a dog in the woods with pennies.

 

[liquid1]

Yep It loves pennies and Brass any specific reason..I mostly run F4 or F7 freq..

 

[jim tn]

The 75 does seem to id the older and new pennies pretty good, though. But, it does love em!

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

n/t

 

[Jackalope]

While it's true that Tones 3H and 4H will indicate nickels with a high tone, they also indicate everything else from 26 thru 35 with a high tone. Since I got the F-75 I only look at the display occasionally. Most of my time is spent listening and 3, 3H, 4, & 4H can be too much information for me.

I'm thinking I need to establish some sort of communication with the F-75 and start sharing some of the responsibilities. My thinking is that there's two main items to consider; (1) finding good targets, (2) deciding what to dig. When it comes to finding good targets and eliminating trash, the F-75 with all its settings, i.e. Disc., Notch, etc., does the best job. On the other hand, once I've arranged for the F-75 to find good targets, then it's my job to dig those good targets.

So how do I go about this without missing much good stuff. In doing my part (digging), every additional tone used can make deciding to dig more complicated. The F-75, if set up properly, keeps supplying the good targets but the choke point is deciding what to dig. What am I looking for? Non-ferrous targets are a good starting point. The tone 2F keeps it simple by pointing out the contrast between ferrous and non-ferrous targets. Kind of a binary thing, i.e. 0 or 1---- on or off. I guess this is what an old guy like me needs to help focus and concentrate. If you dig all of the good non-ferrous hits, most of the good stuff will be in your pouch.

Like I said; each person will have their own one best way to communicate with their F-75. For me it's 2F.

Ron